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Roger Robles talks about his experiences in school, the military, and various jobs. He focuses on the impact his Hispanic heritage has had on his life.


==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Roger Robles

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'''Date:''' December 16, 2000

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'''Interviewer:''' Daniel Sanchez

'''Length:''' 01:14:07


==Abstract==

High school; Difficulties with language barrier; Segregation of population; Jobs and extracurricular activities; Working in automobile warehouse; Responsibilities as an employee; Promotion to sales department; Being drafted; Military training; Breaking rules and regulations; Demoted from corporal to private; Serving in artillery; Transporting supplies; Combat experiences; Injuries and illnesses during war; Effects of GI Bill of Rights; Attended Laredo Junior College; Transferred to University of Texas at Austin; Achieved degree in geology; Hired as a youth director in Midland, TX; Raised funds and recruited volunteers; Motivation for youth to graduate; Spanish radio program; Opened a restaurant; Financial problems and mistakes; Track 2 begins; Insurance job opportunity; Worked for New York Life; Successful insurance salesman; Position on Midland School Board; Integration of school system; Equality in the community; Campaign for vocational training; Need for student preparation; Declined by school board; Need to learn English; Punishment for speaking Spanish in school; Benefits of being bilingual; Resentment of English speaking Hispanic people; Improvements in Midland; Benefited the community; Brought more business to the east side; Opportunities for the Hispanic community; Involved in politics; Associated with multiple political parties; Political orientation; Intolerance of diversity; Exposure to other lifestyles; Motivation to work hard; Achieving goals is possible.



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'''Transcript:''' No transcript available 



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