Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Montoya, 1972
File — Box: 2, item: 41
Scope and Contents
Biographical background, origin (Abiquiu, New Mexico, 1914), herding goats on a Navajo reservation, herding sheep in Colorado, working in a shipyard, move to Utah (1949), working for the D & RG railroad, working for the Ute railroad, herding sheep, move to Salt Lake, Depression, discussion on word "Chicano", origin of Mrs. Montoya (Rito, New Mexico, 1920), involvement with the Union of the Poor. Interviewed by Bernice Martinez in Salt Lake City, Utah. 35 pages.
Dates
- 1972
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Utah. American West Center (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu