História e Memória da Agrovila São Paulo do Açú: um olhar a partir da trajetória de vida de Benedito Antônio da Silva Barreirinha/AM

Abstract

This research analyzes a life trajectory of Benedito Antônio da Silva, making use of the memory of his children, among others interviewed, for the history of Agrovila São Paulo do Açú, Rio Andirá municipality of Barreirinha-AM. To accomplish this research, we prioritize the Oral History method, use memory as the main source, thus improving the narratives of the collaborators to reconstruct the history and ethnic identity of the community, passing through economic and sociocultural practices seeking to understand the initial processes of their formation . In addition, in recent years the Community has been integrated into the quilombola communities of the municipality of Barreirinha. Key words: History; Memory; Life Trajectory; Agrovila São Paulo do Açu.