Harry Crosby discusses his book “Last of the Californios,” which he wrote and took photographs for. He begins by explaining the word Californio, which was a term used by settlers to describe indigenous people from Baja, California. The Californio people live in many isolated villages and practice their own ritualistic customs. Crosby explains the origin of the Californios, most of which came from Spain, married native Indian women and formed small villages. He discusses some issues with living in isolation such as intermarriage, birth defects, and a restricted diet. Crosby ends the interview by describing what it was like to photograph the people and what book projects he’s working on next.
Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) - History Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) - Social life and customs Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) - Biography
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U-matic tape: Date on case spine: 9/2/82. Date on tape: 9/2/82.
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