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Art Chavez, Lubbock businessman and civic leader, discusses his life and career, along with the problems and future of the Hispanic community. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Art Chavez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 16, 1999

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez

'''Length:''' 1 hour, 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1:'''
Chavez, Arthur "Art",
b. in Midland, Texas on February 14, 1948,
Parents,
Grandparents,
Paternal,
Maternal,
Origins,
Midland, Texas,
Difficulties,
Economic and social,
Discrimination,
Siblings,
Education,
Schools attended,
Graduated from high school in 1966,
Hispanics,
Students,
Teachers,
Activities,
Band,
1st chair (trumpet),
Student conductor,
Athletics,
Football, baseball, track, soccer,
Importance,
Counselors,
Neighborhood,
Baseball,
Railroad,
Presley, Elvis,
Music,
Artists,
Forming a band,
Texas Tech University,
Experience,
Housing,
Finances,
Working,
Restaurant business,
Insurance business,
Started new firm in 1990,
Community involvement,
LEARN,
LULAC,
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Lubbock, Texas,
Reason for having separate chambers,
Needs,
Business community,
Politics,
Politicians,
Democratic Party
<br>

'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Needs of the community,
Hispanics on the city council and school board effectiveness,
Problems with today’s children,
Lubbock, Texas (again),
District Representatives,
Relationship with one another,
Development,
Economic,
Business
<br>

'''Range Dates:''' 1948-1999

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1966-1999


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