Finan, Mrs W B 1968-08-15
Mrs. Finian discusses ranch life in Old Mexico during the time of the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1917 and other interesting happenings during her lifetime.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. W. B. Finan
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Date: August 15, 1968
Location: Eagle Pass, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length:
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Mrs. W. Finan,
Biographical sketch,
Ranch in Old Mexico,
Revolutions in Mexico,
Other Americans in Mexico,
Cowhands - Mexicans,
Selling of cattle,
Rainfall,
Children,
Men revolting - ask for cattle,
Cattle shipment,
Recreation on ranch,
Travels in Mexico,
Injuries from ranch work,
Kickapoo (Indian Reservation),
Daughter's Ranch,
Husband's death
Tape 1, Side 2:
Horse buggy riding,
Perilous times during revolution,
Shopping for supplies,
Health conditions in Mexico,
Agrarian Law,
No mans land,
Mrs. Finan's parents,
Mr. Finan's life,
Seminole Indian - Employee,
Number of hands required on ranch,
Son's training of mules,
Childrens' birthplaces,
Old superstitions,
Indians in Mexico,
Daughter of a revolucionario,
Finans' assistance in getting her out of country,
U. S. Navy in Veracruz,
Story of Chinaman,
Germans in the area,
Husband's prevention of a killing
Range Dates: 1910-1968
Bulk Dates: 1910-1917
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