Gutierrez, Francisco J 1999-05-12
Francisco Gutierrez discusses growing up in Lubbock, Texas, the Vietnam War, and politics
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Francisco J. Gutierrez
Additional Parties Recorded: n/a
Date: May 12, 1999
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:04:12
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Lubbock, Texas on December 31, 1948, parents, occupations, siblings, childhood, neighborhood, reason for name, education, difficulties with language barrier and learning disabilities, favorite subjects, Vietnam War, experiences, friendships formed, returning home, changes and maturity, wife, children, Texas Tech University, GI Bill, political science, dropped out, went back and graduated, experiences, lack of skills for higher education
Tape 1, Side 2: draft dodgers, volunteering for army, Lubbock Texas, hispanic community, politics, lack of numbers and motivation, voting, Victor Hernandez, opinions, single-member districts, problems, changes needed
Range Dates: 1948-1999
Bulk Dates: 1966-1999
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