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TR writes about his family history and outlines his grandfather's involvement in the Mexican Revolution. Include material on TR's childhood years in Crystal City, TX, and attending the barrio school of doña Herminia Sifuentes.

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TR reflects on his early educational experiences from barrio schools to public schools in Crystal City, TX. Describes the most influential teachers he had as a child and first use of a public library. Include TR's birth certificate.

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Contain various letters from TR's children and close relatives. Include vintage letters sent to Concepción Rivera dating back to the late 1950's with early poetry.

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TR writes about his civic and academic development as he pursues a career in higher education. Include latest material on his published research and administrative duties.

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TR's college transcripts from Southwest Texas State Teachers College and of UT Austin. Include some of his Crystal City High School transcripts obtained by the TR Documentary Team in 1988.

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Guido Capponi, director of the Spanish Institute of the National Defense and Education Act at the University of Arizona congratulates TR on being chosen to attend their Summer Program for secondary teachers in Guadalajara, México.

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The University of Oklahoma at Norman accepts TR as a graduate student for the fall of 1966. Includes a letter of recommendation from Lowell Dunham, chairman of the Department of Modern Languages at UON.

Eng.

Articles concerning TR's sudden death and memorial services held at UCR. Include press releases and essays on the contributions TR made to the humanities and higher education.

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Various colleagues from California and Texas create poems and dedicate them to TR. Includes a memorial poem on the symbol of excellence TR portrayed.

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Articles regarding the ceremony of TR's memorial at UCR in tribute to his life and work. Include press releases and essays highlighting his outstanding career as an educator.