The Contested Meaning(s) of Houston 1836: A Contemporary Cultural Battle over Memory and Migration within the Lone Star State

Authors

  • Jon Bohland Hollins Universtiy
  • Ric Jensen University of South Dakota

Keywords:

Houston 1836, Dynamo, soccer, media and culture

Abstract

This paper analyzes a recent debate concerning the naming of a professional

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2007-01-01

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