Jemez Pueblo in Sandoval County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Evelyn M. Vigil, Phan-Un-Pha-Kee (Young Doe) 1921–1995

Juanita T. Toledo, Pha-Wa-Luh-Luh (Ring-Cloud Around the Moon) 1914–1999

— New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative —

Evelyn M. Vigil and Juanita T. Toledo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 25, 2014

1. Evelyn M. Vigil and Juanita T. Toledo Marker

Inscription. Jemez Pueblo. Evelyn M. Vigil, a descendant of the last remaining Pecos residents that moved to Jemez Pueblo in 1838, led a revival of Pecos Pueblo style pottery. She spent time at Pecos National Historic Park studying materials and techniques used by the Pecos people. With the aid of Juanita T. Toledo, another Pecos descendant, Evelyn helped to recreate the glazeware that was made there from 1250 to 1700.

Erected by the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 35° 38.644′ N, 106° 43.481′ W. Marker is in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, in Sandoval County. It is on State Road 4, on the right when traveling east. It is across from Jemez Pueblo visitor’s center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jemez Pueblo NM 87024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Juan Basin

and in Greater Albuquerque.

It is also in the American Southwest

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pueblo of Jémez (here, next to this marker); Colorado Plateau (approx. 7.6 miles away);

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Vasquez de Coronado's Route (approx. 9.2 miles away); Jémez State Monument (approx. 9.8 miles away); Pueblo of Zía (approx. 10.3 miles away); Trinidad Gachupin Medina (ca. 1883-1964) (approx. 10.3 miles away).

More about this marker. The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women’s Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women’s contributions to New Mexico history on the state’s Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women’s diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.

Also see . . . Photograph of Evelyn Vigil's Work. “Pecos Pueblo potters had produced beautiful pottery decorated with glaze designs. The technique was lost following the demise of the pueblo in the early 1800s. A volunteer at Pecos National Monument became interested in locating the clay and glaze used by the Pecos potters, so around 1975, she began a systematic search. To experiment with the various clays and tempers she discovered, she elicited the help of an outstanding Jemez Pueblo potter—Evelyn Vigil—to experiment

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 25, 2014

2. Evelyn M. Vigil and Juanita T. Toledo Marker

and see which ones were likely the correct ones. For five years, Evelyn experimented and finally achieved positive results.” (Submitted on April 26, 2014.)

Reverse Faces of Evelyn M. Vigil and Juanita T. Toledo (left) and Pueblo of Jémez Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 25, 2014

3. Reverse Faces of Evelyn M. Vigil and Juanita T. Toledo (left) and Pueblo of Jémez Markers

Evelyn M. Vigil, Phan-Un-Pha-Kee (Young Doe) 1921–1995 Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 21, 2018

4. Evelyn M. Vigil, Phan-Un-Pha-Kee (Young Doe) 1921–1995 Marker (Side 2)

Evelyn M. Vigil, Phan-Un-Pha-Kee (Young Doe) 1921–1995 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 21, 2018

5. Evelyn M. Vigil, Phan-Un-Pha-Kee (Young Doe) 1921–1995 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,278 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.