Hernandez, Magdaleno 2002-06-11
Magdolino Hernandez Talks about his experiences growing up in Lubbock, working at Dallas and coming back to Lubbock
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Interviewee Name: Magdaleno Hernandez
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Date: June 11, 2002
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:01:38
Abstract
Background, Place of birth-Slaton, Texas, Paternal grandparents from Mexico, Father was a migrant worker in the fields, Large family, Childhood memories of east Lubbock, Neighbourhood description, Did various jobs while at school, Finishing school was an accomplishment, Education, Teachers encouraged him to finish school, Artistic talents, Took a loan to go to Lubbock Christian College, Excepted by Texas Tech, Issues with college education, Involvement in organizations at college level, Encouraged other Hispanics to attend college, Approaching Hispanic students, Seminars, cafeteria, Most of them were from other parts, Issues with Hispanic education at Lubbock, Necessity to work, Education at Tech, Developing friendships, Knowing people led to better opportunities, Dropped out, Junior chamber of commerce at Dallas, Goals, Organized fireworks events, Job at Dallas, Interview experience, Promotion in a week’s time, Worked for 25 years, Health issues, Suffered from 6-7 heart attacks, Issues getting disability status, Connections helped, Pursuing politics, Didn’t fell qualified, Opportunity to run for city council at Dallas, Helped others in politics, Civic boards he was part of, Junior chamber of commerce, Chamber of commerce, Committees, Economic conditions at Dallas, Growth in the northern part, Comparison with Lubbock, Changes in Lubbock, Closing of his alma mater, Issues with housing, FEMA involvement, Flooding problem at East Lubbock, No changes made in the map, Relative played Baseball against Babe Ruth, Relatives played for the first Hispanic Orchestra group
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