Paredes, Américo, 1915-1999
Variant namesFolklorist, teacher, author, activist. Born Brownsville, Texas (1915), died Austin, Texas (1999). Educated University of Texas at Austin (PhD., 1956). Scholar of Mexican-American folklore and music; Professor of English and Anthropology, University of Texas; initiated folklore center, organized Mexican American Studies program at University; author of fiction and poetry.
From the description of Américo Paredes papers, 1886-1999 (bulk 1931-1999). (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51244413
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| referencedIn | Boatright, Mody Coggin, 1896-1970. Boatright, Mody Coggin, papers, 1907-1978. | University of Texas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Raul Salinas Papers | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Paredes, Américo, 1915-1999. Américo Paredes papers, 1886-1999 (bulk 1931-1999). | University of Texas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Biography -- Paredes, Américo. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library |
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Birth 1915-09-03
Death 1999-05-05
Americans
Spanish; Castilian,
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