Longoria, Angelita 1975
Angelita Longoria G. talks about her life and the lives of her relatives. She also discusses how some family members were assassinated and their lands, which they received from Spanish kings, were taken away. Longoria talks about how her house burned down to the ground along with important documents. And she discusses her parents’ relationship.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Angelita Longoria
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Date: 1975
Location: Texas City, Texas
Interviewer: unknown
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Assassination of a priest
Assassination of several relatives
Detailed description of relatives
The story of how her ancestors received land from Spanish kings
Revenge after the assassinations occurred
House burned down to the ground along with important documents
Tape 1, Side 2:
The requirements imposed by her grandfather for her mother’s suitors
Parents’ relationship
Properties located in Willis County
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Access Information
Original Recording Format: audio cassette
Recording Format Notes: digitized; CD available in Reading Room
Transcript: drafts of Spanish and English transcripts available in Reading Room
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