View source for Casteneda, Alfonso and Carmen 1977-03-11

Mr. and Mrs. Casteneda talk about their family history and the role of Mexican-Americans in the United States, and on the South Plains. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Alfonso and Carmen Casteneda

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 11, 1977

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David G. Zepeda

'''Length:''' 2 hours


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Family history,
Parents,
Grandparents,
Immigration to United States,
Education,
Children,
Discrimination,
Economic related,
Army Air Corps,
Discrimination
<br>

'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Discrimination (continued),
El Paso, Texas,
Married (1958),
Travel to foreign countries,
Reception of Mexicans,
Seattle, Washington,
Discrimination,
Employment,
California,
Hawaii,
El Paso, Texas,
Brownsville, Texas,
Inequality of schools,
Lubbock, Texas (1973),
Southwest,
Discrimination in real estate,
"Chicano"
<br>

'''Tape 2, Side 1:'''
"Chicano" (continued),
Mexican culture,
Interest,
Children's pride,
Froy Salinas,
Texas House of Representatives,
Mexican-Americans in politics,
Television and radio programs in Spanish,
Movie series similar to "Roots",
Children,
Musical talent
<br>

'''Tape 2, Side 2:'''
Blank
<br>

'''Range Dates:''' 1958-1977

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1958-1977


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