Rodriguez, Claudia Jean 1988-03-20

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Claudia Jean Rodriguez discusses her experiences as a teenager during the 1980s.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Claudia Jean Rodriguez

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: March 20, 1988

Location: Carrolton, Texas

Interviewer: Barbara Rodriguez

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Background, Born: August 2, 1971, San Fernando Valley of California, High School, Residence, Family information, Catholic parochial school, Size, Friends, Social life, Opinions relative to drinking, Activities AKA "hanging out", School, Honors classes, Importance of education, High school, College, Extracurricular activities, Drill team, Junior Executive, Hobbies, Dating, Current relationship, Thoughts relative to sex, Thoughts relative to marriage, Parents’ "marriage problems", Death of dog, Making the Drill Team, Strengths, Personal, School, Spiritual, Confirmation, Weaknesses, School, Social, Personality, Loneliness and depression, Relationship with parents, Ethnicity.

Tape 1, Side 2: Ethnic, Stereotypes, Acceptance by friends, Projections for the future, Career interests, Thoughts relative to happiness, Children, Marriage, Employment, Organizational involvement, Search retreat, Social life (again), Activities, Music preference, "With or Without You," by U2.

Range Dates: 1971-1988

Bulk Dates: 1971-1988


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