Moroles, Mr and Mrs Salome 1976-12-09
The Moroleses discuss their background and lives.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Salome Moroles
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 09, 1976
Location: Brownfield, Texas
Interviewer: David G. Zepeda
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Salome Moroles,
Birthdate (October 23, 1926),
Birthplace (Long, Texas),
Parents,
Father: born February 8, 1878, in Mexico,
Mother born c. 1878 also in Mexico,
Family history,
To Marlin, Texas (1920s),
All their children were born in Texas,
Salome Moroles (again),
Worked on a shrimp boat,
Port Lavaca, Texas,
To Texas Valley (1943),
Married (1943),
Children,
Birthdates and birthplaces,
Education,
Family’s education,
Salome Moroles (again),
Education,
Mrs. Moroles,
Education,
Salome Moroles (again),
Work in Brownfield, Texas,
Farmer,
Bought house in 1966,
Occupations,
Farm worker,
Chemical worker,
Discrimination,
Chicano,
Meaning of the word,
Parents.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1878-1976
Bulk Dates: 1926-1966
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