SOUSA, F. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9036994483132793; SOUSA, Francisca Salete de.
Abstract:
This work aims to study the politics making, history and memory of Antonio Marques
da Silva Mariz (1937-1945), through a historical survey of his biography in the political
area, when mayor of Sousa-PB; and analyze it as a social memory. Antonio Mariz was
part of the families "Marques" and "Mariz", which held political power in the state of
Paraíba, from which followed the political career. Relying on written produced by his
friends and political allies in documents located in Antonio Mariz Memorial in the city
of Sousa-PB, and oral testimony of his contemporaries, we developed a
historiographical study of the political career of Antonio Mariz. We aim with this
research to understand how it was built this political myth that is perpetuated until
nowadays in the social memory of sousenses, as well as throughout the Paraíba; also
looking to understand the political and social context of the city of Sousa-PB, where he
began his career in politics.
