Rescuing Texas History, 2016 - 4 Matching Results

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[House on the El Guajillo Ranch in Duval County]

Description: Photograph of one of two similar houses built on the El Guajillo Ranch in Duval County. The houses were built in the early 1860's by Antonio Hinojosa, and have pitched roofs made of machine-cut lumber and factory-made wooden shingles hauled from Corpus Christi on wagons.
Date: unknown
Creator: Graham, Joe Stanley, 1940-1999
Partner: Texas A&M University Kingsville

The Yerbera: The Practice of Art or Science?

Description: Paper discussing the folk medical beliefs and practices of Doña Liva, one of the best-known barrio healers in San Diego, Texas. The author analyzes the herbs she uses and explores whether her practices should be considered art or science.
Date: unknown
Creator: Graham, Joe Stanley, 1940-1999
Partner: Texas A&M University Kingsville
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