O sindicato agropecuário como lugar de memória coletiva dos moradores do município de Autazes

Abstract

This study, entitled "The Agricultural Union as a Place of Collective Memory for the Residents of Autazes - AM," aims to analyze the trajectory of the Autazes Agricultural Union, highlighting its relevance as a space of collective memory and its contribution to the historical, social, and economic formation of the municipality. The research is justified by the scarcity of studies on the history of this institution and the need to preserve its memories. Methodologically, it is based on oral history, through interviews with former union members, field diary entries, and bibliographic research. The collected narratives allowed for an understanding of the union's trajectory from the perspective of its participants, highlighting its role in organizing rural producers, defending their interests, and strengthening agricultural activities. Furthermore, the study identified the main historical figures involved in the construction and consolidation of the institution, emphasizing its role in preserving collective memory and in the development of the municipality. It is concluded that the Autazes Agricultural Union constitutes an important historical and social asset, whose trajectory remains present in the memories of its members and in the history of Autazes, contributing to the appreciation of local identity and the preservation of collective memories.