Robles, Roger 2000-12-16
Roger Robles talks about his experiences in school, the military, and various jobs. He focuses on the impact his Hispanic heritage has had on his life.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roger Robles
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Date: December 16, 2000
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:14:07
Abstract
High school; Difficulties with language barrier; Segregation of population; Jobs and extracurricular activities; Working in automobile warehouse; Responsibilities as an employee; Promotion to sales department; Being drafted; Military training; Breaking rules and regulations; Demoted from corporal to private; Serving in artillery; Transporting supplies; Combat experiences; Injuries and illnesses during war; Effects of GI Bill of Rights; Attended Laredo Junior College; Transferred to University of Texas at Austin; Achieved degree in geology; Hired as a youth director in Midland, TX; Raised funds and recruited volunteers; Motivation for youth to graduate; Spanish radio program; Opened a restaurant; Financial problems and mistakes; Track 2 begins; Insurance job opportunity; Worked for New York Life; Successful insurance salesman; Position on Midland School Board; Integration of school system; Equality in the community; Campaign for vocational training; Need for student preparation; Declined by school board; Need to learn English; Punishment for speaking Spanish in school; Benefits of being bilingual; Resentment of English speaking Hispanic people; Improvements in Midland; Benefited the community; Brought more business to the east side; Opportunities for the Hispanic community; Involved in politics; Associated with multiple political parties; Political orientation; Intolerance of diversity; Exposure to other lifestyles; Motivation to work hard; Achieving goals is possible.
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