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John Matthew (J.M.) Cape II (1924-2013), grandson of early San Marcos settler John Matthew Cape, was born in his family home on the banks of the San Marcos River. He joined the family cotton business, working for 43 years as a cottonseed broker. Cape discusses growing up in San Marcos, his family’s business, the history of cotton in Texas including farms, mills, and gins, the current state of cotton oil production, and some of the changes he’s witnessed in the city and the surrounding areas.

David Koresh interviewing young children one-by-one--asking them if they believe God will save them, etc.; tanks audible in background; Steve Schneider interviewing older children and David Thibodeau (addressing his mother). Label reads "Tape from compound 3/28/93." Interviewees include Thibodeau, David; Martinez, Isaiah; Martinez, Crystal; Sylvia, Holly; Koresh, Star; Schneider, Mayanah; Koresh, Cyrus; Gent, Dayland; Martinez, Joseph; Martin, Lisa; Martinez, Audrey; Sylvia, Rachel; Martinez, Abigail; and Martin, Sheila. Original on VHS tape.