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This interview features Sarah Amira de la Garza as she discusses her life, background, education and profession. In this interview, de la Garza begins by describing her family’s history in Fort Stockton, touching upon her grandfather’s heavy involvement in the community as something that influenced her. She then moves on to recall moving around as her father got different jobs and went to finish his education. De la Garza then recounts her own educational journey, and describes instances of racism she experienced while pursuing her degrees. De la Garza closes the interview by explaining the jobs she held at the University of Arizona.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Sarah Amira de la Garza

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:'''  September 15, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, TX

'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez 

'''Length:''' 01:41:49 (1 hour 41 minutes)


==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Her ancestors’ history occupations; Childhood and moving around; Education and experiencing racism; Pursuing higher education and getting a job; travel; Teaching at different universities; Finding her home at the University of Arizona; Living in Phoenix, Arizona; the community; Resigning from her job and getting another job; Closing statements

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==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital 

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375185 >


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 [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Fort Stockton Interviews]] [[Category: Fort Stockton, Texas]] [[Category: Higher Education]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: Mexican-American Experience]] [[Category: Discrimination]]