Flores, Gilbert 1976-08-31
Gilbert Flores discusses his career as a businessman on the South Plains and his involvement with the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gilbert Flores
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Date: August 31, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Zepeda
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Early history,
Siblings,
Discrimination in education,
Santa Fe depot,
Early work experience,
Opening Gilbert's Auto Parts,
Tornado (1970),
Federal funds available,
Gilbert Auto Parts,
Aid of Mexican-American customers,
Involvement with Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce (COMA)
Tape 1, Side 2:
COMA, purpose and membership,
Other cities with COMA,
Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC),
Election of two Lubbockites to TAMACC,
Goals of TAMACC and COMA,
Needs of Mexican-American,
Meaning of the work "Chicano",
Equality for Mexican-Americans
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