Life in Laredo: a Documentary History From the Laredo Archives

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Based on documents from the Laredo Archives, Life in Laredo shows the evolution and development of daily life in a town under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Isolated on the northern frontier of New Spain and often forgotten by authorities far away, the people of Laredo became as grand as the river that flowed by their town and left an enduring legacy in a world of challenges and changes. Because of its documentary nature, Life in Laredo offers in sights into the nitty-gritty of the comings and goings of its early citizens not to be found elsewhere. Robert D. Wood, S.M., presents the first one hundred years of history and culture in Laredo up to the mid-nineteenth century, illuminating--with primary source evidence--the citizens' beliefs, cultural values, efforts to make a living, political seesawing, petty quarreling, and constant struggles against local Indians. He also details rebellious military and invading foreigners among the early settlers and later townspeople. Scholars and students of Texas and Mexican American history, as well as the Laredoans celebrating the 250th anniversary (in 2005) of Laredo's founding, will welcome this volume. "Although there have been a number of books on the history of Laredo, …
Date: March 15, 2004
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 2004 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 83, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 2004

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Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 154, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 2004

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
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Stamford American (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004

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The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 130, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 30, 2004

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Date: March 30, 2004
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The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 99, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 10, 2004

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Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2004

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The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 95, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 6, 2004

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Date: March 6, 2004
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Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 148, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2004

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 2004
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Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 147, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 147, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 2004
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Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 148, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 2004 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 148, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 2004

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 4, 2004
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The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 2004 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 2004

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Date: March 12, 2004
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The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 3, Ed. 1, March 2004 (open access)

The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 61, No. 3, Ed. 1, March 2004

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Date: March 2004
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Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004

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Date: March 25, 2004
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The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 114, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 114, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 2004
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The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 90, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 90, Ed. 1 Monday, March 1, 2004

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 2004
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Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 122, No. 20, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 7, 2004 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 122, No. 20, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 7, 2004

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Date: March 7, 2004
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The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 127, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 127, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 2004
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Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 5, 2004 (open access)

Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 5, 2004

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 5, 2004
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The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 93, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 2004

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Date: March 4, 2004
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The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 91, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2004

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Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2004

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