NMHM News:

Friends of History in collaboration with Southwest Seminars invites the public to a talk by Dr. Thomas E. Chavez, 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 on YouTube, in which he discusses the first known publication about America in Europe.

Written as a narrative epic poem, La Historia de Nuevo Mejico recounts the early days of Juan de Oñate’s 1598 expedition to colonize northern New Mexico. It was written by Captain Gaspar Pérez de Villagrá, a member of Oñate’s settlement party, and published in Spain in 1610.

Chavez is an independent researcher, consultant, and historian; former Director of the Palace of Governors, Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe; former Executive Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque; and recipient of the Order of Isabella the Catholic from the Government of Spain. He has authored over twelve books, including New Mexico Past and Future and Spain and the Independence of the United States: An Intrinsic Gift.

This talk was originally presented and recorded by Southwest Seminars in May 2003. Donations will be shared by both organizations.

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