Velasquez, Irasema 1998-04-10
Irasema Velasquez discusses her involvement in Lubbock community and her career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Irasema Velasquez
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 10, 1998
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background,
Born in Harlingen, Texas,
Parents moved to the U. S. from Mexico,
Siblings,
Lubbock, Texas,
Education,
Activities,
Teachers,
Wasn’t guided toward colleges and careers,
Community service,
Southwestern Bell (22 years),
Children,
Opportunities,
Coronado High School (Lubbock),
Discrimination,
If she experienced it she didn’t know it,
Hispanic community,
Push to be more involved,
Get people to accept themselves,
Irasema Velasquez (again),
Role models,
Career,
Southwestern Bell (1974),
Lubbock (again),
Childhood,
Traditions,
Christmas,
Parents (again),
Large family.
Tape 1, Side 2: Irasema Velasquez (continued),
Grandparents,
Parents (again),
Hispanic celebrations,
Religion,
Opinions,
[ends after 10 minutes].
Range Dates: 1960s-1998
Bulk Dates: 1970s-1998
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