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Introduction
This section is to discuss oral traditions, opinions, and actual documented research on events that influenced life in the Greater Terlingua Area. We would encourage our readers to contribute articles and comments on articles sharing your thoughts on the processes that are on-going even today. All points of view are welcomed.
Here are some expected topics for discussion. It is not intended to be exhaustive. If you bring us a historical topic doesn't fit in these categories, we will add the appropriate category.
If you disagree with something presented we hope you will present your case here so we can all be more enlightened about the issues involved with a topic. Remember that the guiding value of Familias de Terlingua is RESPECT. So if you disagree we would prefer if you would do so with respect.
This section is to discuss oral traditions, opinions, and actual documented research on events that influenced life in the Greater Terlingua Area. We would encourage our readers to contribute articles and comments on articles sharing your thoughts on the processes that are on-going even today. All points of view are welcomed.
Here are some expected topics for discussion. It is not intended to be exhaustive. If you bring us a historical topic doesn't fit in these categories, we will add the appropriate category.
If you disagree with something presented we hope you will present your case here so we can all be more enlightened about the issues involved with a topic. Remember that the guiding value of Familias de Terlingua is RESPECT. So if you disagree we would prefer if you would do so with respect.
Topics for Discussion:
Discuss the Bigger Picture of History
Discuss Local History
Discuss History Itself
History itself and the validity of what we think we know
Discuss the Bigger Picture of History
- Pre-European Life in the area
- European Influences
- Independence from Spain
- Independence from France
- Independence from Mexico
- Mexican Revolution
Discuss Local History
- Mining and Agriculture
- Settlements and Towns
- Churches and Cemeteries
- Freight and Transportation
- Education and Communication
- Government Influences US, State, local (e.g. CCC, National and State Parks, et cetera)
Discuss History Itself
History itself and the validity of what we think we know
- Oral Traditions (stories handed down in families) - value, validity
- Document Research (governmental, church, business, and other documents)
- Interviews - methods, value, need
- Genealogy -
