Biography -- Paredes, Américo.
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Paredes, Américo, 1915-1999
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Folklorist, 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). Worl...
