Qualia, John and Jose Riojas 1972-02-01
Del Rio residents John Qualia and Jose Riojas discuss events and personalities in early 20th century Del Rio.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John Qualia and Jose Riojas
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 01, 1972
Location: Del Rio, Texas
Interviewer: Mrs. John Hunnicut
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Tells anecdotes concerning courtship,
Schooling discussed,
Comes from Italian family background,
John Qualia’s life reviewed,
Remembers street fights,
Del Rio judges listed,
Cites school experiences,
Recollection of Mexican Indians in Del Rio,
Del Rio saloon mentioned.
Tape 1, Side 2: Illness described,
Names Del Rio businesses and citizens,
Describes Del Rio election celebration,
Recites incident involving Chinese workers and others on their way to California,
Area military installations recalled,
Black soldiers mentioned,
Round Mountain used as a museum for Indian artifacts,
Brings up buried treasure legends,
Speculates on use of Round Mountain as a recreational area,
Beer making process described.
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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