Yaqui Valley Trip with Ned Spicer, 1941-1942.

This series depicts the cover and contents of Tad Nichols' diary from his trip with Ned Spicer to Sonora, Mexico in late December, 1941 and early January, 1942. Tad makes notations about generals and soldiers, forts and homes, bells and churches, among many other things. He mentions crossing the Yaqui River on the 'pongo' (ferry), and the need for chains on the tires due to mud after heavy rains. He includes some brief information on Mexican and Yaqui history. He mentions visiting John Dedrick, a church worker with plans to translate the New Testament into Yaqui. He also tells a story about en... Mehr ...