Martinez, Abel Billy 2012-08-24
This interview features Billy Martinez as he discusses his life growing up. Martinez goes on to describe his political views and what got him interesting in fighting for Labor Unions.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Able Billy Martinez
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 24, 2012
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:01:35
Abstract
Background information; growing up; Most memorable experience from Texas Tech; Fighting for peoples’ rights for a Labor Union; hearing Cesar Chavez speak; Participation in LULAC; his children and their jobs; Retirement, parents; religion; His wife and her job; the future
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: CD copy available to listen in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace https://hdl.handle.net/10605/361864
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