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Episode 145
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 145: Tracing Travis - An Author’s Journey
William Barret Travis is best known for three words: “Victory or Death.” But who is the man behind those words?
We reveal how an upcoming biography aims to show the man behind the myth, what the author has learned from poring through Travis’ handwritten documents, and the mission to help Alamo researchers of the future. Featuring author and lawyer Edith Pollitz.
Archive episode - "The Real William Barret Travis" - https://youtu.be/-ulBWhbOOyU?si=IzC5XXlfTx4wyMU1
Video of The Travis Letter on display at the Alamo in 2024: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=K4xcqtElirmoy_9f