Todd, Josie 1972-02-01
Josie Todd and two other Del Rio ladies discuss the history of their families and community while looking through old photographs.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Josie Todd
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 01, 1972
Location: Del Rio, Texas
Interviewer: Mrs. John Hunnicutt
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal history,
Examination and comments on photographs,
Camp Del Rio mentioned,
Recalls turmoil on the Mexican border during the Mexican Revolution,
Anecdote concerning the birth of a child in Pancho Villa’s group,
Cavalry and area military units discussed,
Del Rio church activities recalled,
Significance of dreams in religious services (Indian, Catholic).
Tape 1, Side 2: Catholic communion described,
Del Rio citizens discussed,
Recollection of the coming of the railroad to Del Rio.
Range Dates: 1880s-1972
Bulk Dates: 1910-1972
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