The Durango Collection® is featured at an exhibit at the Wheelright Museum

The Durango Collection®: Native American Weaving in the Southwest, 1860-1880 exhibit opened at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday, May 11. As expressed by the Center's curator, Jeanne Brako,“A lot of what the exhibit is about is the cross-cultural issues with weaving in the Southwest.” To learn more about this exhibit, read the review in The New Mexican's Weekly Magazine of Arts, Entertainment & Culture, Pasatiempo: Looming large: the weaving tradition of the American Southwest.

This exhibit will remain up through April 13, 2014.

 

A Movie Review from the Delaney Library: Dreamkeeper

In Dreamkeeper by director Steve Barron and writer John Fusco, a grandson learns the ways of life through the stories told to him by his grandfather. This coming of age story was well-received by Native American critics and won the American Indian Movie Award for best film. Dreamkeeper was made for TV in 2003, with visual effects that may remind you of a movie from the 90’s. However, the stories told have meaningful lessons, and the movie represents several distinct tribes and claims to have consulted with tribal members for authentic representation - including Lakota, Cheyenne, and Crow – rather than lumping all Native Americans into one group.

Review by student worker Tia Flippin

Join us for a tour of the historic Harris Cabin

A New Book at Delnaey Library: New Mexico’s Spanish Livestock Heritage Four Centuries of Animals, Land, and People

In New Mexico’s Spanish Livestock Heritage Four Centuries of Animals, Land, and People, William W. Dunmire presents New Mexico’s agricultural history as the basis for its present day culture and agricultural way of life. The author gives a vivid and detailed description on New Mexican culture - past and present - and explains the impact of the Spanish bringing new animals to live in the New Mexico area in the early years. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to gain knowledge of New Mexico history and culture, particularly in the livestock and agriculture of the Southwest region.

 Review by student worker Stone Tighe

Center of Southwest Studies to host local author Erica Olsen

The Center is proud to host Erica Olsen, who will read from her book “Recapture,” and will share in dialogue with the audience on Thursday, May 2^nd at 6:00pm in the Lyceum room. A wine and cheese reception with the author will kick off at 5:00pm in the Center's lobby. Please join us for this finale spring series event!

New Acquisition on the Coronado Expedition: The Coronado Expedition From the Distance of 460 Years

The Coronado Expedition From the Distance of 460 Years, by Richard Flint and Shirley Cushing Flint consists of a collection of essays following the Coronado expedition based on known and previously unstudied documentation. The authors attempt to create a full picture of the Coronado expedition by assembling select puzzle pieces. This is a straight forward book that runs through the course of events of the expedition. This is a great book for anyone researching the Coronado expedition or Spanish arrival in North America. While full of factual detail, very little is embellished upon to create a sense of emersion into the story, so it is not recommended for the casual reader.

Review by student worker Tia Flippin

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