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Mario Perez speaks of his move to Lubbock from Mexico, his profession as a photographer, and his involvement with the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mario Perez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' September 23, 1976

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David Zepeda 

'''Length:''' 25 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Personal background, 
Born in Mexico, 
Father was a carpenter, 
Move to Lubbock, Texas (1950), 
Parents’ education, 
Education of Mario Perez, 
Night school, 
Delivery boy, 
Job making negatives, 
Job with Boon Publications, 
Black and white cameraman, 
Color cameraman, 
Color printing, 
Superior Color Company, 
Problems, 
Profits, 
Business training, 
Learning English, 
Reasons for Lubbock move, 
Customers, 
Residence in Lubbock, 
Children, 
Education, 
Occupations, 
Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, 
Meaning of the word "Chicano". 
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1950-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1950-1976


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