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The Journey of Pedro de Rivera, 1724-1728
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Article published in the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. This paper is partly a summary of and partly a series of selections from a longer study on the subject of the inspection of military posts in New Spain by Pedro de Rivera in the third decade of the eighteenth century. The facts selected from the longer study, for the main parts of this paper, relate to his travels in Texas and in three other provinces of New Spain which were nearest to Texas: namely, New Mexico, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon. Preceding these facts in an introductory explanation of the origin and the general nature of his entire journey of inspection. The explanation is derived from official papers written in Madrid and the City of Mexico. The description of the selected portions of his journey is based upon, and quoted from, his own diary of that event. This paper was read at the meeting of the Texas State Historical Association in Austin, Texas, on April 24, 1937.
Spanish Presidial Administration as Exemplified by the Inspection of Pedro de Rivera, 1724-1728
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Retta Murphy's unpublished doctorial dissertation signed by advisors for the University of Texas. Leaves iii-iv:
"The presidio, the mission, and the town were characteristic features of Spanish imperial expansion in America. In the accumulation and preservation of official records, and consequently in the presentation of facts to historical investigators, the presidio was far less notable than either the mission or the civil settlement. In the study of the history of colonial Spanish America a great deal of interest and emphasis has centered upon the sites, the foundings, the efforts, and the significances of numerous missions, as well as upon the development or decline of some towns. Military institutions have received less emphasis, except in the narratives of campaigns and conquests. Increasing investigation of presidial affairs, however, is according a finer balance to the whole study of the Spanish American colonies. In the eighteenth century the Spanish colonial empire was usually more active in the work of maintenance than in that of expansion, and New Spain was the most important part of that empire. The military posts in northern New Spain contributed no little to the institutional life of the frontiers and to the problems of the governing officials in Madrid and in the City of Mexico. It is the purpose of this writing to portray many of these problems of military administration, as they were producing, early in the second quarter of that century, a program of reform which centered around the presidial inspection by Brigadier Don Pedro de Rivera."
"The presidio, the mission, and the town were characteristic features of Spanish imperial expansion in America. In the accumulation and preservation of official records, and consequently in the presentation of facts to historical investigators, the presidio was far less notable than either the mission or the civil settlement. In the study of the history of colonial Spanish America a great deal of interest and emphasis has centered upon the sites, the foundings, the efforts, and the significances of numerous missions, as well as upon the development or decline of some towns. Military institutions have received less emphasis, except in the narratives of campaigns and conquests. Increasing investigation of presidial affairs, however, is according a finer balance to the whole study of the Spanish American colonies. In the eighteenth century the Spanish colonial empire was usually more active in the work of maintenance than in that of expansion, and New Spain was the most important part of that empire. The military posts in northern New Spain contributed no little to the institutional life of the frontiers and to the problems of the governing officials in Madrid and in the City of Mexico. It is the purpose of this writing to portray many of these problems of military administration, as they were producing, early in the second quarter of that century, a program of reform which centered around the presidial inspection by Brigadier Don Pedro de Rivera."
E.C. Goodman oral history interview
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Goodman discusses her upbringing in Waco, Texas. She also recounts her experiences as a student and later as a teacher in Waco. She also addresses topics such as farming, local religious life and revivias, WWI, the Great Depression, and practices such as canning and refrigeration.
Bible Study led by Vernon Howell (also known as David Koresh)
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Bible Study conducted by Vernon Howell (a.k.a David Koresh) on February 28, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA. Original on VHS tape.
“Root of Jessie,” side a
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Bible study/sermon by David Koresh (Vernon Howell). Labeled "Root of Jessie - Gentile Girls (Study by David Koresh)" side a. Digital file provided by Catherine Wessinger.
Bible Study led by David Koresh, recorded by Australian film crew
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Bible study led by David Koresh, filmed by Australian film crew (Channel 9 "A Current Affair,") with footage of Branch Davidians entering Mt. Carmel beforehand and leaving afterward. Label reads "Australia." Original on VHS tape.
ATF Agents Prepare and Depart for Mt. Carmel
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Footage of BATF agents preparing for Feb. 28 raid on Mount Carmel. Original on VHS tape.
Excerpt of BATF dispatcher and officials communicating during Feb. 28 raid
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Label reads "ATF Raid 2/28/93 2nd copy Recording of ATF officials during raid."
Excerpt of the first 911 call
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Excerpt of the first 911 call initiated by Branch Davidian Wayne Martin during BATF raid on Mt. Carmel, Feb. 28, 1993. Label reads "911 Waco 1-A; 1-B."
Negotiations in immediate aftermath of Feb. 28 raid
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Negotiations between David Koresh, Police Lt. Larry Lynch, Steve Schneider and others in immediate aftermath of Feb. 28 raid. Label reads "911 Waco 3-A - [refers to transcript tape number]."
The Questioning of Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick by Texas Ranger Officers - Part 1
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Questioning/interview of William Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick, member of the Mt. Carmel Center, by the Texas Rangers. Interview takes place in the U.S. Attorney's office, Waco. Interviewers include Eddie Allman, Ronnie Grifith, and Randy Foster. Part 1 of 2; original is on VHS tape.
The Questioning of Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick by Texas Ranger Officers - Part 2
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Questioning/interview of William Woodrow "Bob" Kendrick, member of the Mt. Carmel Center, by the Texas Rangers. Interview takes place in the U.S. Attorney's office, Waco. Interviewers include Eddie Allman and Randy Foster. Part 2 of 2; original is on VHS tape.
David Koresh's sermon from Mount Carmel, broadcast on the radio
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Label reads "David 58-minute"
Negotiations on March 3, 1993
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Negotiations on March 3, 1993 regarding the release of children and possibility of more people leaving. Refers to transcript #30. Label reads, "Mt Carmel Recorded Phone Calls. Tape #30. 3/3/93"
Negotiations between Branch Davidans and FBI on March 5, 1993
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Label reads "Tape 58 [refers to transcript tape number]; Side B blank; March 5, 1993 5:58-6:39 pm." See transcript #58 for transcript of this recording.
Interviews with Branch Davidians inside Mt. Carmel, March 8, 1993 - part 1
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Recorded interviews by David Koresh, with family and children inside Mt. Carmel during Waco standoff-Part 1. Interviewees include: Monbelly, Bernadette; Thomas, Marjorie; Schneider-Koresh, Judy; Schneider, Mayanah; Martin, Lisa; Martinez, Abigail; Sylvia, Rachel; Martinez, Audrey; Sylvia, Lorraine; and Schroeder, Kathy. Original on VHS tape. Label reads "MC home video." First of three parts; duplicate of RV047; original on VHS tape.