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This tape is of the tenth anniversary dedication program of the Whitehead Memorial Museum in Del Rio.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Whitehead Memorial Museum

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: October 20, 1972

Location: Del Rio, Texas

Interviewer: Dedication program

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Invocation, Welcoming speech by Mrs. John Jones, Speech on the history of the Whitehead Memorial Museum by Tony Gutierrez, Telegram from Rep. Hilary Doran read, Remarks by Col. Wood, Remarks by Senor Ramon, Introduces his guests, Introduction of Mrs. Martinez by Bryan Jeffries, Speech by Councilwoman Martinez of Dallas, Remarks by Mr. Castro on behalf of the mayor, Speech by Mrs. J. P. Abbott on the Junior Historian program at Del Rio High School, Speech by William Warrior on the history of Seminole Indian Negroes in the area.

Tape 1, Side 2: Speech on importance of museums and the preservation of history, Closing speech by the county judge, Announcement of exhibits open.


Range Dates: 1962-1972

Bulk Dates: 1972


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