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A male born in 1926 in Brownsville, Texas, speaks about his life history and experiences. He explains that he and his family were migrant farmworkers who mainly picked cotton. He details some of his experiences as a pachuco, and starts by telling the…

In this second interview, a male born in Brownsville, Texas in 1926, discusses his life experiences further. He begins by speaking more about his youth. As a child, since he often helped his parents pick crops, he was not able to receive a…

This interview features the same man from Tape 13 listening and commenting on the George C. Barker interviews with pachuco language speakers. He makes a variety of observations about pachucos, drawing on his experiences while citing articles and…

Making rope of cocoanut fiber - rope about 75 yds. long - from rope side. [Shantz travel journal, Apr. 5, 1920]

Making rope of cocoanut fiber - rope about 75 yds. long. [Shantz travel journal, Apr. 5, 1920]

An up-close photograph showing the details of the cassava flour production. There are cassva in a large pot and on the ground as well as several bowls around them.

A photograph of Major P. J. Pretorius wearing a leather suit and holding his 575 Cordite Express rifle as he is getting ready to go elephant hunting.

A photograph of Major P. J. Pretorius wearing a leather suit and holding his 575 Cordite Express rifle as he is getting ready to go elephant hunting.

A photograph of Major and Mrs. Pretorius standing outside with three of the dogs in the camp site.

A photograph of Major P. J. Pretorius, Mrs. Pretorius and the Major's secretary, Miss Agnes Godfrey sitting in chairs in the elephant camp.

A photograph of Major P. J. Pretorius, Mrs. Pretorius and the Major's secretary, Miss Agnes Godfrey sitting in chairs in the elephant camp.