De Vaney, Elvon 1974-03-09
Elvon De Vaney, a former bracero director, discusses the bracero program in Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Elvon De Vaney
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Date: March 9, 1974
Location: Dimmitt, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Gives background,
Born in 1934 in Texas,
Childhood remembered,
Association with labor discussed,
Became director of bracero program,
Management of labor described
Tape 1, Side 2:
Continues discussion of bracero program,
New labor camps noted,
Comments on expenses of bracero program,
West Texas Labor Association recalled,
Notes experiences with braceros,
Insurance companies mentioned and insurance problems recounted
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