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Curanderismo Recordings

 

The Curanderismo Collection is comprised of materials from the College of Health Sciences and Human Services. Curanderismo, or folk healing, involves a trained healer, or curandero(a), who treats a person experiencing physical or spiritual illness.

Dr. Robert Trotter (Medical Anthropologist) and Juan Antonio Chavira (Medical Sociologist/Anthropologist) produced the curanderismo materials in a project during the late 1970s in South Texas. The project, "Proyecto Comprender" served as a valuable source of information for regional public health and medical professionals who sought to better understand Mexican American concepts of health and illness. The original materials include 35 mm photographic slides, 16 mm moving image film, and cassette and reel-to-reel audio recordings used to create a film, a slide series with an accompanying soundtrack, and a monograph).

The collection is open for research. All materials have been digitized and are available online.

Grant Funding: Digitization of the collection materials for online access was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through the 2013-2014 TexTreasures Grant Program.

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  • Audio Takes_01

    Audio Takes_01

    Audio clips of takes for the film "Los Que Curan" . Out takes -sound and film-cards and barrida Rustly' junk.

  • Audio Takes_02

    Audio Takes_02

    Audio clips used for the film "Los Que Curan".

  • Audio Testing_01

    Audio Testing_01

    Audio testing for the film "Los Que Curan". Out takes — before barrida.

  • Card Reading_01 by Doña Maria

    Card Reading_01

    Doña Maria

    Card reading done by Doña Maria. Sept 16, 1974 with Doña Maria.

  • Card Reading_02 by Doña Maria

    Card Reading_02

    Doña Maria

    Conversation with a curandera about her practices and recording of sessions with her customers. Interview Dona Maria-silver-FamilyA_Side1andSide2

  • Card Reading_03 by Cristina Simmons F.

    Card Reading_03

    Cristina Simmons F.

    Conversations about the reading of cards. Cristina Simmons-Rifas.

  • Card Reading_04

    Card Reading_04

    Conversation with a woman about the procedures she follows before card reading and how she reads them.

  • Card Reading_06

    Card Reading_06

    Audio for the film "Los Que Curan". Reading of Cards. Heads card shuffling and intro Juan's cards.

  • Card Reading_Lecture_01 by Treviño

    Card Reading_Lecture_01

    Treviño

    Lecture on the meaning of cards and how to diagnose issues using them. Part1_Interview with Dona Maria-Silver-Diagnosis-Rifas

  • Card Reading_Lecture_02 by Chris Simmons

    Card Reading_Lecture_02

    Chris Simmons

    Description of the meaning of cards and how they are read. Chris Simmons_Reading the Cards_Side1 and Side2.

  • Curanderismo Experience_01 by Señor Trevino, Mrs. Bravo, Mrs. Balderas, and Robert Noriega

    Curanderismo Experience_01

    Señor Trevino, Mrs. Bravo, Mrs. Balderas, and Robert Noriega

    Conversation about curanderismo experiences.

  • Curanderismo Experience_02 by Robert Noriega

    Curanderismo Experience_02

    Robert Noriega

    Conversation about curanderismo experiences. Robert Noriega and Unidentified.

  • Curanderismo Practices by Doña Maria

    Curanderismo Practices

    Doña Maria

    Explanation of curanderismo practices done by a woman. Tape 2 Side 1 and Side 2 Doña Maria Initial Contact.

  • Curanderismo Practices_Remedies by Treviño

    Curanderismo Practices_Remedies

    Treviño

    Conversation about the different curanderismo practices, evil and good, that can be found on the field. There is also a discussion about the healing procedures done by curanderos when treating specific issues.

  • Curanderismo Practices_Temples by Alfonso Treviño

    Curanderismo Practices_Temples

    Alfonso Treviño

    Conversation about the different practices done at a temple, including the needed individuals for each occasion like videntes, clarividentes and mediums. Alfonso Treviño.

  • Curanderismo Profession; Card Reading_05

    Curanderismo Profession; Card Reading_05

    Narration about the profession of a curandero, specifically about a curandero called Poncho. Recording of a card reading session. Sound tracks- narration and bk6 sound-Los que curan

  • Curanderismo Slide Audio_03

    Curanderismo Slide Audio_03

    Narration for the different sections of the slide show for Proyecto Comprender. Narration Transfer Entire Tape.

  • Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_01 by Mike Cantu

    Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_01

    Mike Cantu

    Narration for the different sections of the slide show for Proyecto Comprender. Narration for Slide Series Proyecto Comprender—Mike Cantu

  • Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_02 by Mike Cantu

    Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_02

    Mike Cantu

    Narration for the different sections of the slide show for Proyecto Comprender. Narration for Slide Series Proyecto Comprender 2—Mike Cantu

  • Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_04

    Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_04

    Narration for the different sections of the slide show for Proyecto Comprender. Narration-Master_Curanderismo-Opt Health Syst

  • Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_05

    Curanderismo Slide Show Audio_05

    Narration about the Mexican-American population, of their general cultural and social economic standing and an introduction to curanderismo. Proyecto Comprender Pan American University

  • Healing Take_01

    Healing Take_01

    Audio recording for the film "Los Que Curan" for the healing take. Interview with couple in Reynosa-Marta's Barrida

  • Healing Take_02 by Don Jose

    Healing Take_02

    Don Jose

    Audio recording for the film "Los Que Curan" for the healing take. Don Jose cure-burning tail out.

  • Informative Recording_1965 Act by Don Ignacio

    Informative Recording_1965 Act

    Don Ignacio

    Informative recording of the 1965 Act which focus on helping economically the elderly population. Don Ignacio Voice Master 1 reel.

  • Interview

    Interview

    Audio recording used for the film "Los Que Curan". Tape 10-750ft.

  • Interview with Curandero_01 by Poncho

    Interview with Curandero_01

    Poncho

    Interview with a curandero in regards to common practices in his field of work. Poncho in Reynosa_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Curandero_02 by Doña Maria

    Interview with Curandero_02

    Doña Maria

    Conversation with a curandero about his practices and knowledge of curanderismo, clarividencia and other aspects of the field.

  • Interview with Curandero_03 by Señor Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_03

    Señor Treviño

    Conversation with curandero about his knowledge of spiritual help and guidance, both evil and good.

  • Interview with Curandero_04

    Interview with Curandero_04

    Conversation with curandero about his knowledge of spiritual help and guidance, both evil and good.

  • Interview with Curandero_05

    Interview with Curandero_05

    Conversation about a spiritual experience with curanderos. Discussion of Séance.

  • Interview with Curandero_06 by Señor Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_06

    Señor Treviño

    Conversation about a spiritual experience with curanderos.

  • Interview with Curandero_07 by Alfonso Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_07

    Alfonso Treviño

    Conversation with a curandero about spiritual possession, spiritual guidance and spiritual sessions.

  • Interview with Curandero_08 by Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_08

    Treviño

    Conversation with a curandero about his practices and knowledge of curanderismo, it is also discussed in further detailed the methods of healing that exist-mental, spiritual and material. Trevino by Trotter and Hurtado

  • Interview with Curandero_10 by Doña Maria

    Interview with Curandero_10

    Doña Maria

    Conversation with a curandera about the materials that are used either for healing or for harming an individual, she also speaks about her spiritual knowledge and the spirits that protect her. Dona Maria_Preguntas_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Curandero_11 by Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_11

    Treviño

    Conversation with a curandero about spiritual possession, spiritual guidance and spiritual sessions. Trevino.

  • Interview with Curandero_12 by Treviño

    Interview with Curandero_12

    Treviño

    Conversation with a curandero about spiritual possession, spiritual guidance and spiritual sessions. He speaks about the aspects of curanderismo that are not shared to the public. Side1_Trevino

  • Interview with Curandero_13 by Poncho

    Interview with Curandero_13

    Poncho

    Conversation with a curandero about a spiritual healing. Side2_Poncho

  • Interview with Curandero_14

    Interview with Curandero_14

    Audio recording of a conversation with a curandero that was used for the film "Los Que Curan". Barrida outtakes.

  • Interview with Curandero apprentice

    Interview with Curandero apprentice

    Conversation about curanderos and the risks and assessments that have to be passed in order to become a certified curandero. Interviewee relates his and his family's experiences. Noriega.

  • Interview with Customers of Curanderos by Don Jose

    Interview with Customers of Curanderos

    Don Jose

    Audio recording of a conversation with people that have knowledge and experience in the curanderismo field, this recording was used for Proyecto Comprender

  • Interview with Partera_01 by Doña Maria

    Interview with Partera_01

    Doña Maria

    Interview with partera, about her life, how they became parteras, and their experiences. Tape2Copy_02-Raymondville-Willacy_Side1

  • Interview with Partera_02

    Interview with Partera_02

    Interview with partera, topics: about her life, how she became partera and her experiences in the field. Tape1Copy_03-SanBenito-Cameron_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_04

    Interview with Partera_04

    Interview with partera, topics: her life, how she became partera, her experiences in the field and interaction with doctors and other health clinics. Tape1Copy_06-SanBenito-Cameron_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_05

    Interview with Partera_05

    Interview with partera, topics: her life, how she became partera, her experiences in the field and interaction with doctors and other health clinics.

  • Interview with Partera_06

    Interview with Partera_06

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other clinics.

  • Interview with Partera_07

    Interview with Partera_07

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other clinics. Tape1Copy_10-McAllen-Hidalgo_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_08

    Interview with Partera_08

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other clinics. A large portion of this recording is blank; Tape2Copy_11-McAllen-Hidalgo_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_09

    Interview with Partera_09

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other health clinics. Tape1Copy_23-Hidalgo-Hidalgo_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_10

    Interview with Partera_10

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other health clinics. Tape1Copy_24-Hidalgo-HidalgoCity_Side1andSide2

  • Interview with Partera_11

    Interview with Partera_11

    Interview with partera about her life, how she became a partera, her experiences in the field, her interaction with doctors and other health clinics.

 
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