Memórias, trajetórias e história social da comunidade Santa Luzia do Marauarú, Parintins - AM

Abstract

This text is one aspect of a research project investigating the formation and institutionalization processes of the Santa Luzia do Marauarú Community, located in the interior of the municipality of Parintins, Amazonas. Because this is an original work, our aim is to contribute, through scientific research within the field of Social History, to the valorization of the memory of this locality, where the stories told by collaborators and guardians of memory permeate the community's growth and become the object of reflection and historical investigation. We applied Oral History (OH) methodology to analyze the narratives and problematize them through discussion. We also sought written and photographic records to produce research based on a detailed survey and analysis of the data obtained, as this work can also guide future research. The use of memories was fundamental to the analysis, and we sought documentary sources, providing further evidence of how the community's institutionalization process occurred. Thus, the oral history methodology used in this research offers us a different perspective on events experienced by residents and former residents, illuminating the path outlined here. Using these methods has made it possible to shed light on aspects of the community that would otherwise be difficult to disclose.