Casteneda, Alfonso and Carmen 1977-03-11
Mr. and Mrs. Casteneda talk about their family history and the role of Mexican-Americans in the United States, and on the South Plains.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alfonso and Carmen Casteneda
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: March 11, 1977
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David G. Zepeda
Length: 2 hours
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family history,
Parents,
Grandparents,
Immigration to United States,
Education,
Children,
Discrimination,
Economic related,
Army Air Corps,
Discrimination
Tape 1, Side 2:
Discrimination (continued),
El Paso, Texas,
Married (1958),
Travel to foreign countries,
Reception of Mexicans,
Seattle, Washington,
Discrimination,
Employment,
California,
Hawaii,
El Paso, Texas,
Brownsville, Texas,
Inequality of schools,
Lubbock, Texas (1973),
Southwest,
Discrimination in real estate,
"Chicano"
Tape 2, Side 1:
"Chicano" (continued),
Mexican culture,
Interest,
Children's pride,
Froy Salinas,
Texas House of Representatives,
Mexican-Americans in politics,
Television and radio programs in Spanish,
Movie series similar to "Roots",
Children,
Musical talent
Tape 2, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1958-1977
Bulk Dates: 1958-1977
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