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FOREWORD T HE CENTER FOR TEXAS STUDIES at TCU was delighted when approached about partnering with the TCU Press to publish Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Katz's outstanding story of an immigrant's move to and life in Texas in the early twentieth century. The Center's mission is to celebrate all that makes Texas distinctive. Nathan Kallison is among the distinguished individualsfrom Native Americans to the "Old 800" and many others who followed -who have helped to form the culture of honor, entrepreneurship , courage, and resilience that characterize the state of Texas. They are at the heart of what we celebrate. I wish to thank those many organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of the Center for Texas Studies, in particular the Burnett Foundation, the Lowe Foundation, the Jane and John Justin Foundation, and the Summerlee Foundation. Without their sponsorship, worthy projects that celebrate Texas would not be possible. -Mary L Volcansek Executive Director The Center for Texas Studies at TCU v FOREWORD T HE CENTER FOR TEXAS STUDIES at TCU was delighted when approached about partnering with the TCU Press to publish Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Katz's outstanding story of an immigrant's move to and life in Texas in the early twentieth century. The Center's mission is to celebrate all that makes Texas distinctive. Nathan Kallison is among the distinguished individualsfrom Native Americans to the "Old 800" and many others who followed -who have helped to form the culture of honor, entrepreneurship , courage, and resilience that characterize the state of Texas. They are at the heart of what we celebrate. I wish to thank those many organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of the Center for Texas Studies, in particular the Burnett Foundation, the Lowe Foundation, the Jane and John Justin Foundation, and the Summerlee Foundation. Without their sponsorship, worthy projects that celebrate Texas would not be possible. -Mary L Volcansek Executive Director The Center for Texas Studies at TCU v To my beloved wife and coauthor Mary Lynn Booth Kotz To my beloved wife and coauthor Mary Lynn Booth Kotz ...

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