Perez, Mario 1976-09-23

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".

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1950-1976

Bulk Dates: 1950-1976

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