Medina, Samuel Abel 2006-04-20
Judge Samuel Abel Medina talks about his early life, his struggles growing up, and his father’s impact on his desire to pursue an education at Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Samuel Abel Medina
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Date: April 20, 2006
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:45:18
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Father; St. Claire Oil Exploration Company; Farming; Health care; Permits to work; Schooling; Learning farm work; Moving; Speaking Spanish; Moving back to Mexico; Rest of education; Lubbock and Texas Tech University; Grants; Fear of going to college.
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