This series concerns the
experiences of individuals who fled Mexico during their revolution, 1911 into
the 1920's. The interviewer was a Ph.D. candidate in cultural geography in 1973,
Dr. Mary Lee Nolan. Some tapes are in Spanish, and except where stated. All are transcribed
and open.
Adams, Mrs. W. W.
Describes fleeing the revolution and later life in Texas.
Interviewed by Mary Lee Nolan and Clarissa Kimber. Spring 1973. English, not
transcribed.
Aleman, Guadalupe
Parent's immigration to Corpus Christi, view of life in
pre-revolutionary Mexico, and cultural problems of immigrants in America. Spring
1973. Spanish, indexed, 87 pages.
Galvan, Frank
Flight from Santa Barbara in southern Chihuahua, Mexico to
El Paso, Texas. March 14, 1973. English, 27 pages.
Gamez, Gabriela
Agriculture and military in pre-revolutionary Mexico and
later life in America. July 25, 1973. Spanish, 45 pages.
Garza, Jose Maria
Economic and political conditions before and during
revolution. May 31, 1973. English, indexed, 19 pages.
Gomez, Dr. Rudolpho
Parent's experiences during revolution, including mother's
flight to Wyoming in 1913. March 15, 1973. English, 21 pages.
Guiterriez, Florencio
Experiences include immigration from Guerreo, Tamaulipas
to Texas in 1913. May 29, 1973. English, 28 pages.
Lopez, Don Jose
Leaving Inapuato, Mexico in 1910 because of the revolution
and settling in Texas later. January 27, 1973. Spanish, not transcribed.
Martinez, Jevento
Evacuation of the area submerged by Falcon Dam, near
Falcon, Texas. Spring 1973. English, not transcribed.
Martinez, Mercurio Jr.
Father's escape during revolution and his efforts to leave
Zapata, Mexico. Spring 1973. English, not transcribed.
Medina, Aguilo
Agriculture in Mexico prior to revolution, leaving
Gustamante, Mexico in 1918 for Texas and later working on a ranch near Bryan.
January 20, 1973. Spanish, not transcribed.
Medina, Arnulfa
Life as a child in Mexico before coming to Texas as a
cattle rancher in 1913. Spring 1973. Spanish, not transcribed.
Medina, De, Guadalupe Garza
Parent's life during the revolution including father's
experience as a soldier for Pablo Gonzales. May 20, 1973. English, 2 pages.
Medina, Severino
Father's involvement in pre-revolutionary Mexico and
reasons for the revolution. February 3, 1973. Spanish, 25 pages.
Mantes, Berta Parras and Jesus
Experiences of family during the revolution and later life
in El Paso, Texas. March 15, 1973. English, 48 pages.
Munguia, Romulo
Political involvement in Mexico prior to 1929 when he
immigrated to Texas. July 12, 1973. Spanish, indexed, 18 pages.
San Miguel, Rafael
Parent's immigration from Mexico during the revolution and
changes in agriculture in Mexico. May 30, 1973. Spanish, 3 pages.
Sanchez, Cruz
Involvement in agriculture and difficulties of Mexican
immigrants. June 25, 1973. Spanish, 25 pages.
Sanchez, E.
Family history in Mexico and moving to Texas from
Monterrey, Mexico in 1910's. Spring 1973. Spanish, not transcribed.
Sustaita, Margarito
Life in Piedras Negros, Mexico before the revolution.
January 29, 1973. Spanish, indexed, 46 pages.
Vaca, Secundino
Agricultural and economic changes brought about by the
revolution. February 3, 1973. Spanish, indexed, 41 pages.
Zapata, Angela Casso, Maria Angela and Renato
Family's life during the revolution and later in Laredo.
May 30, 1973. English, 29 pages.