Gonzales, Manuel Jr. 2006-06-19
Manuel Gonzales Jr. discusses his life growing up doing migrant work with his family in Rochester TX. He discusses High School and joining the Marine Corp. He also discusses college and his future plans for a career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Manuel Gonzales Jr.
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Date: June 19, 2006
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:41:32
Abstract
Introduction; Parents; Grandparents; Siblings; Rochester TX; Growing up; School; Relate too with outside world; House rules; Migrant work; Football; Two-a-days; Small jobs during school; Typical work day; Passing the time; Never talk negative; Same farmer; A better life for family; Graduated 2000; Marine Corp.; 4 years; Iraq; Pakistan; Initial Shock; Different cultures; Initial thought; Boot Camp; School of Infantry; Japan; Iraq; Ranks; 1st assignment; Maturity; Parents; Stress; Mother’s illness; Journal; Going to college; South Plains College; Special Agent; Working with Juveniles; Manipulation; Migrant work today; Skills came from fields; A lot of bad came from fields; Attire; Getting sprayed by chemicals as a child.
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