Todd, Josie 1972-02-01

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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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