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MARTINEZ OSORIO, Gilberto Emiro. The role of the selling of rain water in the formulation of the "problem of shortage of water" in Sincelejo. first half of the twentieth century: an urban cultural history through newspaper archives. memorias [online]. 2018, n.34, pp.151-175. ISSN 1794-8886.

This article explores cultural practices, and imaginary representations associated with water management in Sincelejo City during the 1st half of the twentieth century. Research conducted from the perspective of cultural history, methodologically supported in the critical analysis of the documentation contained in the press archive of Sincelejo City, located in the National Library of Colombia in Bogota. Explained here about urban tensions created between members of the community, starting for the rainwater trade, and the participation of different actors in the consolidation of social imaginary with the water supply.

Palabras clave : Rain; water tank; artesian wells; cultural practices; representations; press..

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