Aguirre, Martin 2015-03-17
This interview features Martin Aguirre, who discusses his early life, upbringing, and experiences as a public servant and consultant for city governments in the state of Texas
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Martin Aguirre
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Date: March 17, 2015
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:28:16
Abstract
Birth, ancestry, his father's adventures; Discusses his siblings and half-siblings; Education and early jobs in Temple, Texas; Leaving to go to school, Texas Employment Commission, clubs; Integration in Temple and student athletics; College at UT Austin; Political movements on campus; Returns to Temple, job at employment office; Promoted to regional director of Texas Employment Commission; Discusses post-TEC life; Relocation to Lubbock; Plans for retirement, quadruple-bypass.
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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