Granado, Domingo 1976-09-30
Domingo Granado speaks of his youth in Crosbyton, the problems of the Mexican-American community, and the establishment of the Llano Estacado organization.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Domingo Granado
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 30, 1976
Location: Crosbyton, Texas
Interviewer: David G. Zepeda
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background,
Born: Carnes County Texas,
Father farmer,
Education,
Helped father with farm,
Picking cotton,
Children,
Discrimination against Mexican-Americans,
Move out to Crosbyton Texas,
Quit job on farm,
Work on two sections,
Housing conditions,
Home ownership,
Discrimination in Crosbyton,
Llano Estacado Organization,
Grants,
Medical help,
Meaning of word "Chicano".
Tape 1, Side 2: Mexican influence,
Speaking Spanish,
Relations between Anglos and Mexican-Americans,
Voting,
Attitude of older Mexican-Americans,
Llano Estacado Organization finances,
Work with government representatives,
Attitude of media toward organization,
Christian attitude,
Improvements for Mexican-Americans,
Problems with Social Security,
Range Dates: 1950s(?)-1976
Bulk Dates: ?-1976
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