Gutierrez, Ysidro 2006-06-16
This interview serves as part of the project documenting Hispanics’ history in Lubbock, Texas. Gutierrez discusses his army career, his education, his involvement in the community and his role as Lubbock County Commissioner.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ysidro Gutierrez
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Date: June 16, 2006
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:34:19
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Parents; Grandparents; Family in Texas history; Norteño customs; Siblings; Family meals; Labor camps; Exception for minorities to begin school; Working the fields; Pros and cons of lifestyle; Father’s role in farm work; Father’s regular job; Relationship with Anglos; School; Interests; Sibling influence; Service induction and call to duty; Lubbock High School; College level studies in the Army; Military career; Germany; Back to the United States; Radiation; Relationship with Germans; Assignment to El Paso; Mexican radio; Boston assignment; Projects; Military environment for children; Retire from military and return to Lubbock; Earning his degree; Remedial courses; Texas Tech University; Job; Masters degree; Community involvement; Lubbock County Commissioner; Tasks as Lubbock County Commissioner; League of Latino voters; Envy within the Hispanic community; Church; Arnett – Benson neighborhood; Cavazos Junior High School; Teen pregnancies and STDs in the are.
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