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Los Del Valle

Los Del Valle

The Los del Valle Oral History Project, begun in 1993 by Manuel F. Medrano, includes edited autobiographical sketches of people from the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas and accounts of historical and cultural events that document the rich heritage of the area. The thirty volume series includes personal interviews, photographs, film clips and music that convey the uniqueness of the area not usually found in traditional sources.

The collection divides the videos into two main categories:

Volume videos (titled "Volume 01," "Volume 02," etc.) — represent published interviews. These edited documentaries feature curated interviews, performances, scholarly commentary, and thematic narratives on topics like regional history, music, and personal stories.
Items titled with "[LDV Project Archive]" — contain the unedited original interviews, raw footage, multi-part recordings, B-roll, and supplemental materials that served as the source content for the published volumes.

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[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Celebrating our People: Los Del Valle

Manuel F. Medrano, Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, Jose Mendoza Lopez, John Gonzalez, Nariciso Martinez, Americo Paredes, Teresa Palomo Acosta, Ronaldo Hinojosa-Smith, Frank Yturria, Mary Rose Cardenas, and Juliet V. Garcia

This footage contains the special \Celebrating Our People: Los Del Valle\. The episode consists of interviews about the history of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, specifically the influence and history of Mexican Americans in the area. Interviewees include Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, José M. López, John Gonzalez, Narciso Martínez, Américo Paredes, Teresa Palomo Acosta, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Frank Yturria, Mary Rose Cardenas, and Juliet García.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Charro Days 60th Anniversary, Part 1 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Ricardo Camargo, Bruce Aiken, Letty Fernandez, Lucy Willis, Americo Paredes, Ruby Wooldrigde, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa Garcia, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff

An production video of the 60th Anniversary of Charro Days in 1997 shows the roots of this celebration. Bruce Aiken talks about the commercialization of Mexican tradition to reactivate the economy after a recession and a hurricane hit Brownville. At first, Charro Days was celebrated in Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico) and Brownsville (Texas, United States). The Sombrero Festival founded in 1985 has served as a celebration to reconnect people to Charro Days. Other interviewees include Américo Paredes, Ruby Wooldridge, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa García, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Charro Days 60th Anniversary, Part 2 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Ricardo Camargo, Bruce Aiken, Letty Fernandez, Lucy Willis, Americo Paredes, Ruby Wooldrigde, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa Garcia, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff

An production video of the 60th Anniversary of Charro Days in 1997 shows the roots of this celebration. Bruce Aiken talks about the commercialization of Mexican traditions to reactivate the economy after a recession and a hurricane hit Brownville. At first, Charro Days was celebrated in Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico) and Brownsville (Texas, United States). The Sombrero Festival founded in 1985 has served as a celebration to reconnect people to Charro Days. Other interviewees include Américo Paredes, Ruby Wooldridge, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa García, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Charro Days 60th Anniversary, Part 3 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Ricardo Camargo, Bruce Aiken, Letty Fernandez, Lucy Willis, Americo Paredes, Ruby Wooldrigde, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa Garcia, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff

An production video of the 60th Anniversary of Charro Days in 1997 shows the roots of this celebration. Bruce Aiken talks about the commercialization of Mexican tradition to reactivate the economy after a recession and a hurricane hit Brownville. At first, Charro Days was celebrated in Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico) and Brownsville (Texas, United States). The Sombrero Festival founded in 1985 has served as a celebration to reconnect people to Charro Days. Other interviewees include Américo Paredes, Ruby Wooldridge, Ralph Cowen, Clarissa García, Vincent Crixell, and Danny Loff.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Part 1 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Ricardo Camargo, Teresa Cadena, Norberto Martinez, and Miguel Gallegos

Documentary about Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, born in Mercedes, Texas, who talks about his educational career. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith shares that \Estampas Ardiaguenses\ is one of the first things he wrote when he was fifteen years old. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith recites his poem \Es el agua\.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Part 2 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Ricardo Camargo, Teresa Cadena, Norberto Martinez, and Miguel Gallegos

Documentary about Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, born in Mercedes, Texas, who talks about his educational career. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith shares that \Estampas Ardiaguenses\ is one of the first things he wrote when he was fifteen years old. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith recites his poem \Es el agua\.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Part 3 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Ricardo Camargo, Teresa Cadena, Norberto Martínez, and Miguel Gallegos

Documentary about Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, born in Mercedes, Texas, who talks about his educational career. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith shares that \Estampas Ardiaguenses\ is one of the first things he wrote when he was fifteen years old. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith recites his poem \Es el agua\.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Hispanic Heritage Month, 2003

Manuel F. Medrano, Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, John Moran Gonzalez, Jose Mendoza Lopez, Nariciso Martinez, Americo Paredes, Teresa Palomo Acosta, Ronaldo Hinojosa-Smith, Franciso Yturria, Mary Rose Cardenas, Juliet V. Garcia, and Ruthe Winegarten

A Los del Valle video commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month includes a compilation of interviews of different people who have contributed to the community in the Rio Grande Valley. Interviewees include Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, John Morán González, José M. López, Narciso Martínez, Américo Paredes, Teresa Palomo Acosta, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Francisco Yturria, Mary Rose Cardenas, Juliet V. García, and Ruthe Winegarten
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Joe Lopez

Manuel F. Medrano, Joe Lopez, and Ricardo Camargo

A documentary on Joe Lopez, born in Brownsville, Texas, who talks about his early life with his family and the condition of miners in Texas. Joe Lopez and Grupo Mazz were nominated for Best Mexican American performance for their song \Amor con Amor\ at the Grammys in 1991, as well as being nominated for the Tejano Music Awards.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: José M. López

Manuel F. Medrano, Jose Mendoza Lopez, Cristina Balli, and Johnny Aguilar

A documentary honoring the life of José Mendoza López, a World War II veteran and one of twelve Latinos to receive the Medal of Honor of the United States and the Mexican Order of the Águila Azteca. López remembers his military service in Europe during the war and the importance of his family. Other interviewees include John Lopez, Beatrice Lopez de Pedraza, Marie Peretti, Virginia Rogers, Alfredo Valenzuela, Guy Whitweir, and Maggie Whitweir.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Las Raices en los Ranchitos de San Isidro

Manuel F. Medrano, Armando C. Alonzo, Anita Garza, Feliz Garza, Omar Garza, Rodolfo Garza, Jose Moreno, Rigo Garza, and Ricardo Camargo

A documentary of the San Isidro Ranch property owned by rancher Rodolfo Garza. Garza, who was born in Hidalgo, talks about his ranching life. Rancher Anita Garza talks about her relationship with her husband in the 1940s. Their son, Omar Garza, shares the importance of coming back to San Isidro after getting a Masters degree in Education from Texas A & M University. Their family talks about the legacy of Mrs. and Mr. Garza. Other interviewees include Armando C. Alonzo and Feliz Garza.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Las Raices en los Ranchitos de San Isidro (English Version)

Manuel F. Medrano, Armando C. Alonzo, Anita Garza, Feliz Garza, Omar Garza, Rodolfo Garza, Jose Moreno, Rigo Garza, Ricardo Camargo, and Diana Rosales

A documentary of San Isidro Ranch property belonging to rancher Rodolfo Garza. Garza, who was born in Hidalgo, talks about his ranching life. Rancher Anita Garza talks about her relationship with her husband in the 1940s. Their son, Omar Garza, shares the importance of coming back to San Isidro after getting a Masters in Education from Texas A & M University. Their family talks about the legacy of Mrs. and Mr. Garza.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Los Bomberos de los Fresnos, Los Primeros 50 años

Manuel F. Medrano, Robert Walsdorf, David Meyn, Mike Meyn, Geronimo Sheldon, Richard Meyn, Beverly Meyn, William Davis, Robert Cepeda, and Ricardo Carmargo

An extended version of the video produced to commemorate fifty years of the Los Fresnos Volunteer Fire Department which was founded in 1948. The video includes additional pictures. Chief Robert Walsdorf, who joined the Fire Department in 1954, talks about the first years of the Fire Department. David Meyn, former chief, talks about the phone calls and communication in the early years of the Fire Department. Mike Meyn, a former firefighter, who talks about the involvement of women in the department. Marshal Geronimo Sheldon gives a bilingual workshop on fire prevention to the Alfredo Villarreal Elementary school. Finally, the video includes footage of an open house and a banquet for the celebration at the Fire Department.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Los Bomberos de los Fresnos, Los Primeros 50 años (Extended Version)

Manuel F. Medrano, Robert Walsdorf, David Meyn, Mike Meyn, Geronimo Sheldon, Richard Meyn, Beverly Meyn, William Davis, Robert Cepeda, and Ricardo Carmargo

An extended version of the video produced to commemorate fifty years of the Los Fresnos Volunteer Fire Department which was founded in 1948. The video includes additional pictures. Chief Robert Walsdorf, who joined the fire department in 1954, talks about the first years of the fire department. David Meyn, former chief, talks about the phone calls and communication in the early years of the fire department. Mike Meyn, a former firefighter, talks about the involvement of women in the department. Marshal Geronimo Sheldon gives a bilingual workshop on fire prevention to the Alfredo Villarreal Elementary school. Finally, the video includes footage of an open house and a banquet celebration at the fire department. Other interviewees include Richard Meyn, Beverly Meyn, and William Davis.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Los Camaroneros (Full Copy)

Manuel F. Medrano, Lawrence Pompa, John Bateau, Harris Lasseigne, Ricardo Camargo, Aars Kaan, Buster Harris, Clyde Hebert, Tony Lewis, Joe Teachout, Fred Vidos, and Gordon William

A documentary of the history of the shrimping industry in the bay area of Brownsville, Texas. Harris Lasseigne, a shrimp business owner, talks about the history of shrimping in Brownsville. Lawrence Pompa, a shrimp boat maintainance man, talks about the regular service in a shrimp boat. John Bateau, a shrimp boat capitan, talks about how to navigate a boat at the sea. Other interviewees include Aars Kaan, Buster Harris, Clyde Hebert, Tony Lewis, Joe Teachout, Fred Vidos, and Gordon William.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Los Camaroneros (Partial Copy)

Manuel F. Medrano, Aars Kaan, Pompa Lawrence, John Bateau, Ricardo Camargo, Buster Harris, Clyde Hebert, Harris Lasseigne, Tony Lewis, Joe Teachout, Fred Vidos, and Gordon William

A partial compilation of interviews with shrimpers who talk about their daily life at the sea. Aars Kaan talks about how his family moved to Brownsville. Lawrence Pompa, a shrimp boat maintainance man, talks about the regular service in a shrimp boat. John Bateau, a shrimp boat capitan, talks about how to navigate a boat in the sea. The video is missing aproximatly the first 10 minutes. Other interviewees include Buster Harris, Clyde Hebert, Harris Lasseigne, Tony Lewis, Joe Teachout, Fred Vidos, and Gordon William.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Los del Valle Compilation, Clips from Volumes 1-16

Manuel F. Medrano, Antonia Medrano, Americo Paredes, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Sabino Salinas, Jesus Castillo, Joe Lopez, Narciso Martinez, Harris Lasseigne, Rufus Stewart, Barbara Warburton, Alma Solis, Anita Garza, Robert Walsdorf, Benito Treviño, Carmen Lomas Garza, Chelo Silva, Jose Medrano Lopez, Jose Angel Gutierrez, Frank Yturria, and Jacinto Tzab

A compilation from volumes one through sixteen of the Los del Valle project. The short documentary describes the history of the Rio Grande Valley region and shows different people talking about life conditions in the early twentieth-century. Interviewees include Antonia Medrano, Américo Paredes, Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Sabino Salinas, Jesus Castillo, Joe Lopez, Narciso Martínez, Harris Lasseigne, Rufus Stewart, Barbara Warburton, Alma Solis, Anita Garza, Robert Walsdorf, Benito Treviño, Carmen Lomas Garza, Chelo Silva, José M. López, José Angel Gutiérrez, Frank Yturria, and Jacinto Tzab.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Recipients of the Veteran's Upward Bound Award

Manuel F. Medrano, Maricela Flores, Johnny Aguilar, Ricardo Camargo, Norberto Martinez, and Juan Miguel Gonzalez

Compilation: A video showing people, and infrastructure of Brownsville with the song \My Little Town\ playing on the background. Footage of photographs, postcards, maps of the Rio Grande Valley area which depict people and infrastructure in the early twentieth century. The video includes interviews with José Mendoza López and Américo Paredes, and footage of other notable figures of the Rio Grande Valley such as Jovita Gonzalez. The second portion of the video contains interviews with recipients of the Veteran's Upward Bound Scholarship.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: Ruben Garcia and The Brownsville Police Department

Manuel F. Medrano, Ruben Garcia, Ben Reyna, Anthony Knopp, and Ricardo Camargo

A documentary honoring Captain Ruben Garcia after a career of forty-three years. Captain Garcia talks about his experience in the Brownsville police department, and the history of the department after World War II. Garcia was the founder of the police academy in Brownsville.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: The Life of Américo Paredes and Tour of St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Manuel F. Medrano, Americo Paredes, and Tish Hinojosa

This video contains the edited production of \'Los Del Valle': The Life of Américo Paredes.\ The production contains interviews with Dr. Paredes about growing up in Brownsville, Texas, and his academic career. The second half of the video is raw footage of a tour of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
[LDV Project Archive] Documentary: The Life of Dr. Américo Paredes

Manuel F. Medrano, Americo Paredes, Ronaldo Hinojosa-Smith, and Norberto Martinez

Documentary on the life of Dr. Américo Paredes, born in Brownsville, Texas. Dr. Paredes talks about being born during border troubles or ethnic cleansing along the U.S.-Mexico border when Texas Rangers and others murdered Mexicans. Dr. Paredes talks about the meaning of the word mojado in a Brownsville context. His first poem, \A Sonnet Tonight,\ won a poetry contest at Trinity College. Dr. Paredes talks about the reasons for writing music.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: Classroom Footage, Part 1 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano

Footage of the Episcopal Day School, including a service in the chapel with all the students. Footage of students learning in the computer laboratory.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: Classroom Footage, Part 2 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano

A compilation of classes with students of different ages at the Episcopal Day School. The footage shows different courses and activities at the school.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: Classroom Footage, Part 3 of 3

Manuel F. Medrano and Sharon Putengnat

A compilation of classes with students of different ages at the Episcopal Day School. The footage shows different courses and activities at the school. An interview with Sharon Putegnat, director of the school, who talks about of her life and philosophy of the school.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: Footage of Nature Trail, Library, and PE

Manuel F. Medrano

A compilation of outdoor classes with students at the Episcopal Day School's Nature Trail and students reading at the library.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: Footage of Spanish Classes

Manuel F. Medrano

Compilation: Footage of kids playing on the playground, walking in the school hallways, Spanish classes, kids singing in the chapel. A duo sings a song.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: The First Fifty Years, Part 1 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano, Ricardo Camargo, Leta Mallet, Sharon Stevens Putegnant, Lenora Going Rentfro, Rufus Stewart, Mary Katherine Tipton, Sara Villalon, and Charles Zavala

A documentary about the history of the Episcopal Day School, comemorating fifty years since its foundation. Former directors, teachers, and students talk about the importance of the Episcopal Day School in their life and the community in Brownsville. Interviewees include Leta Mallet, Sharon Stevens Putegnant, Lenora Going Rentfro, Rufus Stewart, Mary Katherine Tipton, Sara Villalon, and Charles Zavala.
[LDV Project Archive] Episcopal Day School: The First Fifty Years, Part 2 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano, Ricardo Camargo, Leta Mallet, Sharon Stevens Putegnant, Lenora Going Rentfro, Rufus Stewart, Mary Katherine Tipton, Sara Villalon, and Charles Zavala

A documentary about the history of the Episcopal Day School, comemorating fifty years since its foundation. Former directors, teachers, and students talk about the importance of the Episcopal Day School in their life and the community in Brownsville. Interviewees include Leta Mallet, Sharon Stevens Putegnant, Lenora Going Rentfro, Rufus Stewart, Mary Katherine Tipton, Sara Villalon, and Charles Zavala.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of a Police Patrol Car

Manuel F. Medrano

Compilation includes footage of the interior and exterior of a police car from Brownsville. Teachers and kids practicing dance performance. Kids in class at an unnamed kindergarten.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Brownsville Police Department and Photographs of Ruben Garcia

Manuel F. Medrano and Reynaldo F. Garza

Compilation: Footage of Texas Café at City Hall, Brownsville Police Department; and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Instructor's certificate for Ruben S. Garcia, and pictures of Garcia's life.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Dance Halls: El Jardin, La Villita, and El Mesquiton

Manuel F. Medrano

Compilation: Footage of El Jardin community dance hall infrastructure and its surroundings; interior decoration of La Villita Patio; and El Mesquiton's mesquite plants on Mesquite Street.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of H. Yturria Cattle Company, Punta Del Monte Main Entrance

Manuel F. Medrano

Footage of the main entrance and the landscape of the surroundings of the H. Yturria Cattle Company in Punta Del Monte.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Los Fresnos Fire Department Fire Prevention Workshop, Part 1 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano and Geronimo Sheldon

Footage of Marshal Geronimo Sheldon who gives a bilingual workshop on fire prevention to the Alfredo Villarreal Elementary School.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Los Fresnos Fire Department Fire Prevention Workshop, Part 2 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano and Geronimo Sheldon

Footage of Marshal Geronimo Sheldon who gives a bilingual workshop on fire prevention to the Alfredo Villarreal Elementary School. Footage of the infrastructure of the fire department.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Rio Grande City, Part 1 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano and Omar Garza

Compilation: Footage from Omar Garza's office in the Starr County Court House in Rio Grande City. Footage of photographs of the Garza family and San Isidro Ranch.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Rio Grande City, Part 2 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano and Rodolfo Garza

Footage from Rodolfo Garza's class in Rio Grande City. Footage of unnamed teachers and their students at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary school.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Shrimping Boats in the South Bay

Manuel F. Medrano

Footage of the shrimping boats at Port Isabel located in the South Bay, near Brownsville. The footage depicts the landscape of the bay in throughout a day.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Texas State Capitol

Manuel F. Medrano

Footage of the façade and the back entrance of Texas State Capitol focusing on the flags and Goddess of Liberty statue.
[LDV Project Archive] Footage of Tish Hinojosa CD Signing

Manuel F. Medrano and Tish Hinojosa

This raw footage shows Tish Hinojosa signing CDs and interacting with her fans.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews about the Brownsville Shrimp Basin, Part 1 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano, Buster Harris, and John Bateau

Interviews with Buster Harris and John Bateau about the shrimp industry and its challenges in the Shrimp Basin in Texas. Recording also includes footage of a day's work in the port of Brownsville and the way to navigate a boat.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews about the Brownsville Shrimp Basin, Part 2 of 2

Manuel F. Medrano, John Bateau, Joe Teau, and Harris Lasseigne

Interviews with John Bateau, Joe Teau, and Harris Lasseigne about the shrimp industry and its challenges in the Shrimp Basin of Brownsville. Bateau mentions the impact of the Hurricane Beulah. Teau shows uses of fishing tools.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 1 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano

This raw footage contains interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include Milton Kloesel, Louis Huse, Bill Hatcher, Mr. Webber, and David Scott.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 2 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, David Scott, Arthur Riebli, Ruth Huse, and Mary Frances Ward

This raw footage continues the interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment and their wives about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include David Scott, Arthur Riebli, Ruth Huse, and Mrs. Ward.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 3 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, Jeff Johnston, Richard Sweeny, George Dicks, and Frank Garrison

This raw footage includes a ceremony at the 30th Annual Reunion of the 124th Calvary Regiment, which includes posting of the colors, an invocation, speakers, a treasurer's report, and new business. At 22:25, Dr. Manuel Medrano interviews George Dicks and Frank Garrison about their background, their time in the army, and what the reunion means to them.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 4 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, Mildred Garrison, Frank Garrison, Arthur Riebli, Louis Huse, and David Scott

This raw footage continues the interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment and their wives about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include Mildred Garrison, Frank Garrison, Arthur Riebli, Louis Huse, and David Scott.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 5 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, David Scott, Anna Scott, Louis Huse, Ruth Huse, and Guadalupe Ortega

This raw footage continues the interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment and their wives about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include David Scott, Anna Scott, Louis Huse, Ruth Huse, and Guadalupe Ortega.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 6 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, Munrow Galenski, Milton Kloesel, H. L. Ward, Mary Frances Ward, Richard Sweeney, Robert Blankenship, and Kathleen Blankenship

This raw footage continues the interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment and their wives about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include Munrow Galenski, Milton Kloesel, H.L Ward, Mary Frances Ward, Richard Sweeney, Robert Blankenship, and Kathleen Blankenship. Also includes raw footage from a ceremonial parade and meal.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 7 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano, Guadalupe Ortega, and Carlotta Ortega

This raw footage continues the interviews with members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment and their wives about their background, their memories of World War II, and what the reunion means to them. Interviewees include Guadalupe Ortega and Dr. Carlotta Ortega.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with 124th Cavalry Regiment Members, 30th Annual Reunion, Part 8 of 8

Manuel F. Medrano

This raw footage continues the interviews with an unnamed member of the 124th Cavalry Regiment about their memories of World War II. Also includes photos of the 124th Calvary Regiment and Fort Brown in Brownsville, Texas.
[LDV Project Archive] Interviews with Balli Family

Manuel F. Medrano and Concepcion Gonzales

Concepcion (Connie) Gonzales gathers together family members from the United States and Mexico to speak about the Padre Island law settlement, which their ancestors, the Ballí family, used to own. Interviews with family members are shown, as well as B-roll clips of family members conversing and checking in to the event. Hector Cardenas, attorney of the case, shares that the claim is about recovering the mineral rights of Padre Island. Other interviewees include Lupe Madrigal, Amado Juarez, Aurora Juarez, Rosa Rodgers, Raquel Solis, Juan Suarez, Elia Suarez, Benito Suarez, Jacobo Solis, Isabel Solis, Elba Solis, Solia Reyes Garza, Santos Garcia, Jose Garcia Jr, and Don Cuate.