Migración: Betabeleros

 
 

Frequently asked questions

  • This artwork chronicles the history of migrant beet field workers in Northern Wyoming through textile sculptures, historic photographs, and first account auditory stories.

  • This piece will be on display at the Laramie County Public Library in Cheyenne, WY from 9.18.25 - 11.2.25

  • It translates from Spanish to English and means “Migration: Beet Workers”.

  • The Laramie County Public Library’s main entrance is ADA accessible with an elevator to the third floor. The LCPL also has ADA compliant paths around the artwork and all print materials are available in large print and Spanish translations.

Who were the betabeleros?

The Betabeleros, or Beet Farmers, were a group of migrant Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in the 1920’s that were here when the U.S. border moved past them or would travel to northern Wyoming from Mexico, Texas, California, New Mexico and other states.

To learn more about the history of the Betabeleros, check out the below article from Wyoming Public Media and their conversation with Conxita Domenech and Chelsea Escalante.

Partners and Collaborators

  • Estella Limon-Clark, Storyteller

  • Eliza Limon, Storyteller

  • Oscar Salazar Jr., Storyteller

  • Caroline Diaz, Storyteller

  • Buddy Diaz, Storyteller

  • Aubree Wallace, Visual Arts Director and Assistant Director of the Laramie Plains Civic Center

  • Chelsea Escalante, University of Wyoming Associate Professor in Modern and Classical Languages

  • Conxita Domenech, University of Wyoming Professor in Modern and Classical Languages

  • Eric Henderson, Host of the multicultural radio broadcast The Talk Shop on KOCA 93.5 FM La Radio Montanesa

  • Leland Wallace, Audio Engineer and Studio Assistant

  • Ethan Hodgson, Wood Craftsman

  • Jimmy Wheelock, Studio Assistant

  • Hope Wheelock, Studio Assistant

  • Dylan Dickerson, Studio Assistant

  • Kaycee Kelly, Studio Assistant

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