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Interview No. 845, Oscar B. White
Interview No. 845, Oscar B. White
Combined Interviews
Part of Chamizal Oral History Project; biographical data; recalls organization Chamizal Civic Organization whose purpose was to defend citizen rights of Chamizal residents; trip to Washington, D.C. on behalf of concerned Chamizal residents; description of homes in the are and relocation of residents; comments on real estate transaction between residents and U.S. government; questions action of some city real estate agents concerning relocation; offers sentiments on his role in assisting residents during relocation proceedings.
Interview No. 843, Ana Parra
Interview No. 843, Ana Parra
Combined Interviews
Part of Chamizal Oral History Project; describes Chamizal area and tells about Los Alamos Grocery, business operated by her husband; discusses problems encountered by Chamizal residents when forced to relocate after signing of treaty.
Interview No. 854, Bill Dodson
Interview No. 854, Bill Dodson
Combined Interviews
Part of Big Bend National Park Oral History Project; biographical data; discusses family's manufacturing of candelia wax; provide insight to his life in Black Gap area; its wildlife , fossil collection and several natural phenomena, including slink holes and unexplained lights at night, particularly during rainy periods; discusses three-month stint during 1950s working with survey crew in the park; prospecting activities in the area.
Interview No. 860, Tom Leary
Interview No. 860, Tom Leary
Combined Interviews
Part of Big Bend National Park Oral History Project; biographical data; discusses border conflict during Mexican Revolution; family's move from Rosillos to Marathon after Glen Spring raid in 1916; recalls arrival of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1930s; conditions for travel, social life; early tourist to park area; arrival of electricity and telephones; relations between ranchers and park; offers service; discusses livestock and wildlife issues, water use/availability in the park; offers insight into life at Study Butte and Terlinqua; cross-border relations with Mexican citizens.