All Episodes - Meanwhile in Texas
Meanwhile in Texas is the story of Ramon Vasquez. Each week we explore how world events shaped one man’s life. We use census data, records from Mexico and Texas, a library card and even a 108 page document found through a simple google search. Let's piece the story together topic by topic, document by document.
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Meanwhile in Eagle Pass
We're back! In episode 5 we do a deep dive into the Treaty of Versailles and Ramon's passport and border manifest. My family's story would not have been possible without Ramon, Lupita and Enrique's safe passage across the border. To ensure other families stories continue please use the links below to serve refugees at the border. Immigration Justice Campaign Las Americas Immigrant Justice Center Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services
Meanwhile, in Monclova
A return to Monclova means this week we're learning about the history of the city, the Mexican Revolution and some research from a family friend. Follow the podcast on social media for updates, a look at the documents used to create this episode and other fun facts about the early 20th century. Instagram @meanwhileintexaspod Twitter @meanwhilepod For a transcript with links for the documents used to complete this episode click here. Celebrating American Indian Heritage Month with Dr. Mario Garza The Coahuiltecan Story
Meanwhile, in San Marcos
The things I know about Ramon in 1900 can be found in a single document. The 1900 U.S. Census. In today's episode I will walk you through the history of the census and the history of San Marcos, Texas. Follow the podcast on social media. Instagram @meanwhileintexaspod Twitter @meanwhilepod For a transcript with links for the documents used to complete this episode click here. For San Marcos's sesquicentennial report click here.
Meanwhile, it's Independence Day
It's Texas Independence Day! In today's episode we learn about what I was taught as a child about the Texas Revolution and how those lessons were upended by one man, Frederick Douglass. This episode is dedicated to my grandmother, Lola. Please consider donating to RAICES to help provide immigrants with legal assistance and the Texas COVID Relief Fund. Follow the podcast on social media. Instagram @meanwhileintexaspod Twitter @meanwhilepod For details on how to support Texans impacted by the blackout crisis please donate to one of the mutual aid groups on this list. For a transcript with links for the documents used to complete this episode click here.
Springs are tense and summers are busy
The year is 1917 and the world is at war. Meanwhile, in Texas cotton production is booming, neutrality is waning and Ramon Vasquez is about to get married. For details on how to support Texans impacted by the blackout crisis please donate to one of the mutual aid groups on this list. For a transcript with footnotes use this link. Follow the podcast on social media. Instagram @meanwhileintexaspod Twitter @meanwhilepod
Meanwhile, a trailer
Welcome to Meanwhile in Texas a podcast about World War I and family. Each week we are learning how world events shaped one mans life. Dive into census data, historical records from Texas and Mexico and the magic of a simple google search. Follow the podcast on twitter @meanwhilepod and on instagram @meanwhileintexaspod for updates, a peak at family records and other fun 20th century facts.