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Mexican Revolution

   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.

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