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Pecan shellers of San Antonio: the problem of underpaid and unemployed Mexican labor

Pecan shellers of San Antonio: the problem of underpaid and unemployed Mexican labor

Date: 1940
Creator: Menefee, Selden C.
Description: A book about the livelihood of migrant Mexican pecan shellers. The book contains information concerning: the pecan-shelling industry in San Antonio, the earnings of the pecan shellers in 1938, the social lives of the pecan shellers, and the potential prospects of the pecan shellers.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Mexican Migratory Workers of South Texas

Mexican Migratory Workers of South Texas

Date: 1941
Creator: Menefee, Selden C.
Description: A book about the livelihood of Mexican migrant workers in south Texas. The book contains information about the income, family life, social life, and potential prospects of the Mexican workers.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Cattle Ranges of the Southwest

Cattle Ranges of the Southwest

Date: 1898
Creator: Bentley, Henry Lewis
Description: This book contains information about the use and condition of Texas pastures contemporary with the book. It also gives information about the obstacles in the way of renewing the cattle ranges and how the cattle ranges could possibly be renewed.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries