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Pandero (Drum)
The pandero is a percussion instrument that is a member of the Membranophone family. The pandero is a very popular instrument, and it is very significant throughout Latin America but it is especially important in Puerto Rico. In my research, I found…
Church Scrapbook
This collection contains reproduced photographs and pamphlets pertaining to the Latino immigrant community in New Britain. Collected by Nancy Figueroa-Rodriguez, who was involved in the community for many years, items include a newspaper clipping,…
Coffee Grinder
The coffee grinder is from Puerto Rico. The coffee grinder is roughly 40 years old and it originally belonged to Irina’s grandmother. The coffee grinder is the final step in the process to make coffee. First, the children would pick the red coffee…
Commemorative Ring from the United States Army
This commemorative ring was given to the contributor for his service in the United States Army. As an Infantryman, he received this ring for his service during the Vietnam War. The ring is 1 inch in diameter, metal and gold in color except for a…
Dance Outfit
The Bomba and the Plena are important musical traditions in Puerto Rico. The Bomba and the Plena are two different music styles; however, it is common to refer to it together because of the similarities they share. The Bomba is of African origin and…
El Flamboyán, or "Flame Tree"
This beautiful canvas of “El flamboyan” was brought in by a New Britain local and although it is not the native tree, it’s one of the most beautiful and recognizable trees across the island. This beautiful and umbrella like tree originated in…
Framed Jesus Christ Calendar Print
This item is a framed calendar print depicting Jesus Christ. Said print originated as part of a calendar manufactured in Añasco, Puerto Rico. Such religious iconography remained a common household item in many Puerto Rican Catholic items. Although…
Güiro
A Güiro is an instrument used in traditional Puerto Rican music. It is a notched hollowed-out gourd, which produces music by dragging a wooden stick-like object, commonly known as a scrapper, or more formally called a “pua,” on the rigids on the…
Güirro
The Güirro, is a musical instrument that originated from Puerto Rico. It is made from a fruit called the Iguerra. The instrument is a notched hollowed-out gourd, and was traditionally used by the Taino. The Güirro is used during many different…
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Awilda Saavedra Reasco
An interview with Awilda Saavedra Reasco where she discusses the objects that she brought for the History Harvest.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Hermi Marrero
Interview with Hermi Marrero about the object he brought to the History Harvest.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Julia Rodriguez
An interview with Julia Rodriguez about the objects she brought to the History Harvest, the photos and newspaper clippings.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Luz Maria Valles
An interview with Luz Maria Valles as she describes the objects she brought to the Harvest, including the traditional dita.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Manuel Reyes
An interview with Manuel Reyes during the 2017 History Harvest in New Britain. Manuel provides contextual background to the items he brought to the Harvest.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Felix Nunes
An oral history of Felix Nunes, describing the object he brought to the History Harvest and its context.