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Born in 1904 on her grandparents' ranch in Roma, Texas, pioneering folklorist and educator Jovita González felt a deep commitment to the people and culture of South Texas. She traveled throughout Cameron, Starr, and Zapata counties, interviewing residents of the borderlands. González captured the voices of ordinary Mexican Americans seeking to preserve their cultural traditions during a period of tumultuous change. Read more about González and listen to the episode of Texas Originals chronicling her achievements that aired on KUHF, Houston Public Radio, on February 9, 2013. More»

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