Salinas, Vilsen 2012-09-15
This interview features Vilsen Salinas as he discusses growing up in Lubbock and pursuing an education. In this interview, Salinas describes his father's influence and encouragement that led him to pursuing a college degree. Salinas also explains getting into law and practicing law.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Vilsen Salinas
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 15, 2012
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:44:47
Abstract
Introduction, hoeing cotton; What Texas Tech was like; Forming Los Tertulianos; his college career; Building up his law practice; His sons; using a bad moment to grow; Experiencing racism and discrimination; his parents house; Encouraging kids to go beyond a high school education; Writing a book about his life
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: CD copy available to listen in reading room
Transcript: Transcript available online https://hdl.handle.net/10605/361872
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