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Big Bend Cattle Barons and Mexican Heritage
The article traces Big Bend pioneers led by Mitchells and A B Gage who became famed cattle barons. It contrasts plantation South with Big Bend life, notes Mexican cultural pride and unique religious and musical traditions, then describes changes sparked by itinerant preacher William Blyds and Sul Ross State College opening in 1920 Alpine bringing cowboy students and free-spirited frontier atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Lake Brite
W. B. Mitchell
Marfa
Gage
Marathon
Texas
Big Bend
West
Highland Hereford Association
Old South
Darky
William B. Bldys
John the Baptist
South