Chester Gaspar Interview One

Description: 

This is an interview with Chester Gaspar. He discusses life for the Zuni people when the Spanish first colonized Zuni land, Zuni-Apache relations, life on Sacred Mountain, the White War Chief, traditional dances, and Zuni-Mormon relations. DISCLAIMER: language used in this recording may be upsetting to some listeners due to the use of outdated language and racial slurs.

Location Description: 

Gallup, New Mexico

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Pueblo of Zuni
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Spanish colonization, Migration, Zuni-Apache relations, Spanish mission, Sacred Mountain, famine, Mormon-Zuni realtions, Agriculture, Livestock
Collections: 
University of Utah
Original Date Description: 
1967 August 28
Contributor: 
D. Corydon Hammond
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection located at the University of Utah J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections.
Identifier: 
A0001_0077_01
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3