| Romance of a Little Village Girl Unm Press Edition Contributor(s): Jaramillo, Cleofas M. (Author), Rebolledo, Tey Diana (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0826322867 ISBN-13: 9780826322869 Publisher: University of New Mexico Press OUR PRICE: $24.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2000 Annotation: Cleofas M. Jaramillo (18781956) grew up in northern New Mexico, and her memoir, originally published in 1955, offers a unique and engaging portrait of daily life and customs from the late nineteenth through the early twentieth century. The story of her life in a prominent family steeped in the traditions of Old Spain takes us into village life of a bygone period. Jaramillos vivid recollection of a time when tradition clashed with modernization and New Mexican cultures nevertheless came together to form a richly diverse society makes her autobiography not only the story of one womans life but of changing lifeways on the edge of a new era. Jaramillo narrates her life from girlhood through courtship and marriage, motherhood, and her later years in Santa Fe. Throughout we witness her enduring and indomitable spirit despite political upheaval, economic depression, and family tragedy. Jaramillo drew singular strength from her faith and her heritage. She discusses religion, politics, local customs, family, love, and more, recounting in unique detail customs associated with courtship, marriage, fiestas, and hospitality that are so much a part of Hispanic culture in New Mexico. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Women - History | United States - State & Local - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 978.956 |
| LCCN: 00033806 |
| Series: Paso Por Aqui Series on the Nuevomexicano Literary Heritage |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.58" W x 8.46" (0.67 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
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| Publisher Description: Cleofas M. Jaramillo (1878-1956) grew up in northern New Mexico, and her memoir, originally published in 1955, offers a unique and engaging portrait of daily life and customs from the late nineteenth through the early twentieth century. The story of her life in a prominent family steeped in the traditions of Old Spain takes us into village life of a bygone period. Jaramillo's vivid recollection of a time when tradition clashed with modernization and New Mexican cultures nevertheless came together to form a richly diverse society makes her autobiography not only the story of one woman's life but of changing lifeways on the edge of a new era. Jaramillo narrates her life from girlhood through courtship and marriage, motherhood, and her later years in Santa Fe. Throughout we witness her enduring and indomitable spirit despite political upheaval, economic depression, and family tragedy. Jaramillo drew singular strength from her faith and her heritage. She discusses religion, politics, local customs, family, love, and more, recounting in unique detail customs associated with courtship, marriage, fiestas, and hospitality that are so much a part of Hispanic culture in New Mexico. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jaramillo, Cleofas M.: - Cleofas M. Jaramillo founded La Sociedad Folklorica and wrote several books on New Mexico folk traditions. |
