July 16, 2011 NMGS Program

Saturday, July 16, 2011

10:30 AM
Albuquerque Main Library – 2^nd Floor

501 Copper NW

Albuquerque, NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society

presents

Andrés Armijo

Becoming a Part of My History

Andrés Armijo presents on his first, recent publication "Becoming a Part of My History: Through Images & Stories of My Ancestors" - People's Photography and Family Research at its Best.

This project stems out of years of genealogical research, oral history interviews and the recovery of family images and artifacts. Vernacular photography, or "people's photography" enlightens a family's past, while oral histories also illuminate photographs. Both aspects of family research are in potential danger of being lost, and it is through this recovery project that Andrés Armijo shares insights, guidance, stories and oral histories about his family for all ranges of audiences. In this presentation, Armijo will share excerpts from select chapters of the book, and the photographs (and moving pictures, or home movies as we know them) that accompany them. Interaction, discussion and questions in this multi-media presentation are encouraged.

This program is free and open to the public

For more information, please visit our website at www.nmgs.org

June 2011 NMGS Program

Saturday, June 18, 2011

10:30 AM

Albuquerque Main Library – 2^nd Floor

501 Copper NW

Albuquerque, NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society

In cooperation with the

Albuquerque Special Collections Library

present

Tim Kimball

HISPANICS WHO MADE

AMERICAN NEW MEXICO

1846-1851 

Donaciano and Juan Bautista Vigil, Curas Antonio Jose Martinez, Ramon Ortiz, Jose Manuel Gallegos and Jose Leyva, Vicario Juan Felipe Ortiz, Colonels Diego Juan Archuleta, Pablo Montolla and Manuel Cortez, Francisco Sarracino, Ramon Luna, Manuel Alvarez, Albino Chacon, brother and sister Trinidad and Gertrudes Barcelo, and Juan de Jesus Maese shared a love of New Mexico. 

Traditional history emphasizes the differences between these patriots and their alleged failings.  They and their conciudadanos were admirable men and women with much in common, sharing many goals but taking different paths.  These Hispanic leaders provided continuity in governance and established a viable American (but distinctive) New Mexico in a stormy sea of jingoism, racism, and antebellum national politics. 

Tim Kimball is an amateur historian and Army-trained intelligence analyst with a 1967-68 tour in RVN.  He received an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico, is literate in Spanish and German.  Kimball has a special interest in archival research on occupation-era New Mexico and its application to a more complete interpretation of the period.  He lives in Corrales with his wife Nancy. 

This program is free and open to the public

For more information, please visit our website at www.nmgs.org

New Mexico History by KNME - on YouTube

I discovered a number of great short history episodes on YouTube, published by PBS/ KNME. These include:

* Moments in Time. "Billy the Kid's letters, a Governor's wife faces the Inquisition, on board the U.S.S New Mexico during a W.W. II Kamikaze attack... The New Mexico History Museum in collaboration with KNME presents fifteen short history videos about New Mexico's unique and diverse history. Moments in Time offers audiences a glimpse into some fascinating people, events, and artifacts."

* Colores

* Notable New Mexicans

Click on the links above to view the videos.