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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2004
Contact: Patricia Fraga, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Texas Tejano.com Presents a Visual Program as Part of the Tejano Son of Texas Display
 As the culminating event of the traveling exhibit, Tejano Son of Texas on display at the Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe Street, Texas Tejano.com will present a program on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Austin History Center 810 Guadalupe Street. Rudi Rodriguez, founder of Texas Tejano.com will discuss and answers questions about A Tejano Son of Texas, an autobiography of Jose Policarpio “Polly” Rodriguez and from A Tejano Son of Texas Record Book a collection of historic, official records, maps and photos. Both books were edited by Rudi Rodriguez. The books are the life story of Jose Policarpio “Polly” Rodriguez (1829-1914) as dictated to the Rev. D.W. Carter, D.D., from 1892-1897. The first manuscript was edited by G.B. Winton and published circa 1900 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Nashville, Tenn. The life story of Polly begins with his birth in 1829 in Mexico and follows his real-life adventures in early Texas. Throughout the twenty-two chapters, Polly’s life is described in his own words and follows his experiences as a hunter, scout, guide, rancher, elected official and minister. This is a unique and positive story that will enlighten and delight those who wish to understand the lives of early Texas Tejanos.
A book signing will follow. The Friends of the Austin Public Library will sponsor this free event and the public is invited to attend.
For more information call (512) 974-7400 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/library
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About TexasTejano.com.
TexasTejano.com is an online community and organization dedicated to researching, promoting and communicating Texas history and the role of the Texas Tejano. In 2002, TexasTejano.com completed two years of extensive research and began publishing efforts in order to educate the public on the tremendous contributions Texas Tejanos, the state’s first pioneers, had on the development of Texas.
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