OUR MEXICAN NEIGHBORS — Part 2 | The Archive Project

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Description

TRAVELOGUE: On the geography, residents and religion of Mexico. Reel 1: Map shows "tierra caliente", "tierra templada", and "tierra fria" regions; people ride horses and burros; agave fields; mountain peaks; prehistoric pyramids built by Toltec Indians: silver mines in San Luis Potosi; village life; marketplace; Mexican Indians work at handicrafts. Reel 2: Congested town; buildings, literature and religion show Spanish influence; murals and other art by Mexican Indians; Aztec pottery; village life; mission buildings; exterior of wealthy homes; Aztec-built floating gardens, Mexico City.

Collection

Harmon Foundation Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films on Community and Family Life, Education, Religious Beliefs, and the Art and Culture of Minority and Ethnic Groups

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Date

1937-01-01

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TRT

3:52

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