Tzotzil materials, Victoria R. Bricker Papers

Culture:
Tzotzil includes: Tsotsil
Maya
Ladino
Language: Tzotzil
Date: 1963-1972
Contributor: Bricker, Victoria Reifler, 1940-
Subject: Chiapas (Mexico)--History | Folklore | Humor | Language study and teaching | Rites and ceremonies | Social life and customs | Warfare
Type: Sound recording
Genre: Interviews | Speeches | Stories
Extent: 26 sound tape reels (43 hr., 54 min.)
Description: NOTE: This guide entry only describes the audio collection (formerly call number Mss.SMs.Coll.15), which has been merged with recently processed manuscripts materials to form the Victoria R. Bricker Papers (Mss.Ms.Coll.178). This entry does not reflect manuscript materials or any understanding of the audio since receiving the manuscript materials, and is in the process of being updated. Field recordings made in Chiapas in Tzotzil communities including Chamula, Chenalhó, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Zinacantán. These recordings include research conducted in relation to Bricker's book "Ritual Humor in Highland Chiapas." These include recordings of ritual humor and performances surrounding religious festivals, joke texts, songs, and Tzotzil language exercises.
Collection: Victoria R. Bricker Papers Mss.Ms.Coll.178