Mendez, Pedro 2000-06-28
Pedro Mendez talks about his life in Amarillo, Texas
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Pedro "Pete" Mendez
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Date: June 28, 2000
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:40:32
Abstract
Interview begins abruptly, His children, Interests, Career choices, Activities and organizations, American GI Forum, Voting system, Problems in Amarillo, Overcrowding in schools, Effects of rising population, Poor medical care, Childhood medical care, Common diseases, Quarantines of Hispanic citizens, Business experiences, Appreciation of employees, Effects of federal government intervention
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