Josefina Marquez and Candelario Gallardo, 1966-05 - 1966-12
Scope and Content
Each box of oral histories includes a typed transcript, the original 1/4" open reel tapes the interviews were recorded on, and audio cassettes to which the recordings were transferred.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-05 - 1966-12
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, Elaine K. (Person)
Access
Access is available by appointment for UCLA student and faculty researchers as well as independent researchers. To view the collection or any part of it, please contact the archivist at archivist@chicano.ucla.edu or the librarian at yretter@chicano.ucla.edu
Extent
From the Collection: 5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
General
Synopsis:
Josefina Marquez recounts narratives of miracles she has experienced. These include la Virgen de San Juan, who cured her cancer. Another miracle narrative is of the Santo Nino de Plateros, who restored her vision. After a discussion about faith and miracles the discussion turns towards the appearance of the Virgin Mary in various places. Afterwards, Josefina Marquez talks about la Llorona [the weeping woman], duendes [goblins], and other figures. Candelario Gallardo recounts a narrative of a widowed man and his daughter. A woman appears to the man and pleads with him to take her to his daughter so she can be the daughter's guardian/step-mother. The woman/step-mother gives the daughter impossible tasks and, when the tasks are not done well, beats her. The narrative includes a magical bird that aids the daughter in her tasks. Finally, the daughter runs away and encounters a lost boy named Antonio Malverde.
Repository Details
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