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Truchas- Penitente guard movie scene (N.M.)
Date/circa:  1936-02-07
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Subjects: Albuquerque (N.M.)
Notes: Photo, Blackington noted, of "Penitente guard at weird rites a member of the . . .religious cult of New Mexico, the Penitentes. Armed, he is on watch to keep the curious away from the crucifixion ritual of cult member."". . . investigated by authorities in connection with the death of Carl Taylor, who attempted to probe their secrets."
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