Chavez, Tony 1976-09-14
Tony Chavez discusses the problems faced by Mexican-American residents in the Southwest.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tony Chavez
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 14, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David G. Zepeda
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Born, El Paso, Texas,
Parents,
Born, Mexico,
Farmers,
To United States (1920),
Education,
El Paso, Texas,
Army,
Policy department (1967),
University of Texas at El Paso,
Discrimination,
Social,
Academic,
Jobs,
Army,
Germany,
Police Department (El Paso),
Civil Service exams,
Chicano Law Students,
Purpose of organization,
Lubbock, Texas,
Discrimination,
Clubs,
Texas Tech University,
Chicano organizations,
Political opportunity,
City contests
Tape 1, Side 2:
"Chicano",
Origin,
Chicano attorneys,
West Texas area
Range Dates: 1920-1976
Bulk Dates: 1920-1967
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