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Reverberations of racial violence : critical reflections on the history of the border /

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The edited collection examines violence against Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Texas between 1910 and 1920, perpetrated by strangers, neighbors, vigilantes and especially law enforcement officers. It also chronicles the efforts of José Tomas Canales, who called for an investigation into the viole...

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Other Authors: Hernández, Sonia, 1976- (Editor), González, John Morán (Editor), Graybill, Andrew R., 1971-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, [2021]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Jack and Doris Smothers series in Texas history, life, and culture.
Subjects:
Canales, J. T. > (José Tomás), > 1877-1976.
Texas Rangers > History > 20th century.
Mexicans > Violence against > Texas > History > 20th century.
Mexican Americans > Violence against > Texas > History > 20th century.
Mexican Americans > Political activity > Texas > History > 20th century.
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Summary:The edited collection examines violence against Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Texas between 1910 and 1920, perpetrated by strangers, neighbors, vigilantes and especially law enforcement officers. It also chronicles the efforts of José Tomas Canales, who called for an investigation into the violence committed by Texas Rangers, inspiring a new era of Mexican-American civil rights activism in Texas.
Physical Description:x, 310 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781477322680
147732268X