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Rites and ceremonies.

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Descansos (Resting Place). Lorin W. Brown, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 30
Scope and Contents

Explains the customs of erecting crosses along the road when attending a funeral.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

El Bautismo. (The Baptism). Aurora Lucero- White, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-9 12
Scope and Contents

Description of Spanish baptismal traditions.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

Meager contributions. Reyes Martinez, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 48
Scope and Contents

This story tells about the feast of San Roque and the contributions collected by the Church on his feast day. Humor.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

Odd Religious practices. Reyes Martinez, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 44
Scope and Contents

Description of some religious practices of the Penitents.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

San Luis Gonzaga. Lorin W. Brown, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 29
Scope and Contents

According to this paper San Luis Gonzaga is the patron saint of the dance. A brief description is given of the dance held in his honor.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

San Ysidro Labrador. Lorin Brown, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-20 32
Scope and Contents

Explanation of the importance of San Ysidro Labrador among the Hispanos.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

Spanish-American customs. Kenneth Fordyce, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 18
Scope and Contents

Descriptions of funerals and wakes; the Indian Tom Thumb; Day of the Innocents; a Hopi christening; an Indian supersition; San Antonio Fast Day; & Humor among the Indians.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

Spanish crosses. Kenneth Fordyce, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 15
Scope and Contents

Explanation of Spanish-American 'Prayer Crosses'

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

Spanish folk customs. Reyes Martinez, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-2 35
Scope and Contents

Four short stories of New Mexico customs.

Dates: 1936-1940
Found in: Fray Angelico Chavez History Library / WPA New Mexico Collection,

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