De Leon, Hector 1976-09-02
Hector De Leon discusses his life on the South Plains, and he talks about the Mexican-American citizens of the area, especially students and businessmen, and COMA.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Hector De Leon
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Date: September 2, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Zepeda
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Early history,
Discrimination in Rio Grande Valley and on South Plains,
Parent's education,
Education,
Service in Vietnam,
Discrimination in Deleon's schooling,
Commercial art business (1972),
Mexican-Americans in business today,
Organization of Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce (COMA),
COMA's affiliation with Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC),
Attitude of customers toward Deleon
Tape 1, Side 2:
Chicano businessmen in Lubbock,
COMA,
Stresses bilingualism,
As center of community activities,
As aid to consumers
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