Morales, Marciano 1998-05-19
Founder of Caprock Home Health Services, Marciano Morales talks about his education and discrimination in Lubbock, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Marciano Morales
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 19, 1998
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel U. Sánchez
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1: Morales, Marciano,
Born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 26, 1936,
Parents,
From Mexico,
Siblings,
Father,
Occupation,
Santa Fe Railroad,
Mother,
Education,
Parents influence,
GI Bill,
University of Missouri,
Bachelors degree in business,
Masters degree in public administration,
Community involvement,
Church,
Career,
Jackson County Public Hospital,
Administrative staff,
University of Kansas School of Medicine,
Community involvement (again),
Minority rights,
City councils,
Lubbock, Texas,
City council,
Hispanic representation,
Discrimination,
Caprock Home Health Services,
Region area,
Offices,
Services provided,
Creation,
Name,
[They are talking about an article on the wall.],
Lubbock, Texas (again),
Discrimination (again),
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal,
Community support,
Texas Tech University,
Donation to Health Science Center,
Diabetes research,
Presidents Council,
Dr. Lawless,
Million dollar donation,
Montford, John,
Morales, Marciano (again),
Children,
Lubbock, Texas (again),
Rednecks,
Pink necks,
Hispanic community,
Problems,
Politics,
Celebración de Exito,
Scholarships,
Texas Tech University,
Minorities,
Students,
Administrators,
Involvement with the community,
Night programs,
Law school.
Tape 2: Night programs (continued),
Lubbock, Texas (again),
Hispanic community,
Involvement,
Elected officials,
Helping each other,
Business owners,
Changes needed,
[This side ends after 15 minutes.]
Range Dates: 1936-1998
Bulk Dates: 1936-1998
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