Oral History Workshop To Be First Event in 2000!

he next workshop in Oral History will take place 2-4 p.m., January 9, 2000, at Congregation BíNai Israel in Albuquerque. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Our society is placing a high priority on training people in the art of collecting oral histories. We are eager to have members become part of the process by attending this excellent presentation. Sharon Niederman, author and research archivist, has taught these skills to many people in the community. If you have an interest in any aspect of oral history, you will be richly rewarded by attending this workshop. If you want to learn to record and preserve family stories and precious memories, this workshop can help you get started.

Why Acoma?

 

Already a popular place for many to visit, Acoma was selected as the focal point of this yearís conference to honor the memory of Solomon Bibo. In an effort to offer a unique experience for conference attendees, we have arranged for a special tour of the Sky City. We will see some unusual places not normally seen on the standard tour of Acoma. As we go to press we are negotiating with the tribal leaders to have a special ceremony with the ìcolor guard,î who will offer an invocation for the Society conference. This will be a memorable event and is certain to create long-lasting memories for all who attend. Informal lectures on the bus will amplify the understanding of life in Acoma and the surrounding villages during pioneer days. The bus to Acoma will have video players so that we can show a new oral history of the Bibo family.