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On May 23, 1999 more than 200 people attended a memorial/celebration of the life of Dr. Américo Paredes.
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 The Nettie Lee Benson Collection holds the archives of Dr. Paredes. The press release regarding the acquisition of this archive is online as well as a finding aid.
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Examples of corridos transcribed and performed by Dr. Paredes can be found in the archives of the Benson Collection. Examples of this music can be seen and heard online.
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The General Libraries actively seeks gifts to provide additional materials and services. For more information on how to support such scholarship visit the General Libraries Endowments page.
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For more information on the Paredes Papers, contact Christian Kelleher, Archivist, Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection, email: kelleher@mail.utexas.edu; (512) 495-4581.
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Site revised by Craig Schroer, email: schroer@mail.utexas.edu. Original Web site authorized by Dr. Américo Paredes was created under the direction of Robert D. Meckel, Dr. Ricardo Romo and Dr. Vincent Paredes, and went online June 1, 1999.
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