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Powe, Marvin., August 1, 1953

 Item — CD: 245, Microfilm: 4

Scope and Contents

Family background in Mississippi. Trip to Texas - by boat to Galveston, over-land to San Antonio and Uvalde and located on the Nueces River. Move to Alpine (Murpheysville) by train. Killing of Horace Powe. Ranch life at Alpine Mexican steals money from his mother. Father kills a bear.

Dates

  • August 1, 1953

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451