Richard Brock oral histories on San Juan Capistrano, 1975-2007

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Abstract:

Richard Brock, an Orange County folklorist, conducted the oral histories included in this collection in San Juan Capistrano as part of his Master's degree in folklore and mythology at UCLA in 1975. The collection contains oral histories from Delfina Manriquez de Olivares, Buenaventura Nieblas, and Paul Arbiso (Nicknamed "Mocho" for a finger he lost in WWI. "Mocho" is reputed to be local Acjachemen dialect for "missing"). The collection also includes audio recordings of the oral histories, photographs, clippings, and other related material.

Extent:

.25 Linear Feet (1 half-document case)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Richard Brock oral histories on San Juan Capistrano. MS-R187. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

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Background

Scope and content:: Richard Brock, an Orange County folklorist, conducted the oral histories included in this collection in San Juan Capistrano as part of his Master's degree in folklore and mythology at UCLA in 1975. The collection contains oral histories from Delfina Manriquez de Olivares, Buenaventura Nieblas, and Paul Arbiso (Nicknamed "Mocho" for a finger he lost in WWI. "Mocho" is reputed to be local Acjachemen dialect for "missing"). The primary focus of oral histories was folk art as found in hand-made funerary art of the mission cemeteries, and surrounding areas. Interviewees discussed topics beyond this. The interviews will be of interest to those interested in the Acjachemen tribe. The collection also includes audio recordings of the oral histories, photographs, clippings, and other related material. The oral histories were conducted in 1975; Supporting materials created on various dates spanning 1975-2007
Biographical / historical:: Richard Brock is an Attorney and Educator. He received a Bachelor's degree at UCI in Classical Civilization focused on Greco-Roman History, Literature, Art, and Myth. He then earned a Master's degree in Folklore and Mythology from UCLA and was focused on the folklore of San Juan Capistrano where he did field work recording local folktales and history. In addition, he studied law at Western State University of Law and became a practicing attorney. He is currently teaching law in an ABA program for Paralegals at the University of California at Riverside, and also teaches enrichment classes on Folklore and Mythology through the Osher Program.
Acquisition information:: Gift of Richard Brock, 2017.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Oral histories
Places:: San Juan Capistrano (Calif.)

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection has not been processed but is open for research. Access to original audio recordings is restricted; researchers may request listening copies. Please contact the Department of Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.
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