Oral history interviews with Frank Waters, 1989 September 14-17.

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Oral history interviews with Frank Waters, 1989 September 14-17.

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The Frank Waters oral history interviews consist of one master set of thirty-nine (39) professional quality Beta videotapes. The contents of the original tapes are recorded on two sets of thirteen (13) videocassettes for patron use. Additionally, there is one set of seven (7) audio cassette tapes of the interviews, a transcript log, plus a summary log of the contents of the videotape. Several tapes include "cutaways," showing footage of scenery from the town of Taos, Taos Pueblo, and mountain views from Frant Waters' home. During the interview, Frank Waters relates many anecdotes of his life, philosophy, and of this writing. He speaks of local events, history, and the environment that inspired his stories. The interviewers question the author on subjects such as; the Hopi, Native American mythology, Taos artists, religious ceremonies, Pueblo life, the Southwest and it's environment. Conversations also cover topics including, Mesoamerica, the author's research experiences, his use of the term "Indian America," and his understanding of religion. On a personal basis, his wife Barbara reflects on their first meeting and on their life together.

7 sound cassettes (ca. 5 hrs.)

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406787

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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