Collins, Juarez, Tom, and Frances 1981-25-08
Tom Juarez and Frances Collins reminisce about their background, and Mr. Juarez discusses his career with the railroad.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tom Juarez and Frances Collins
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: December 8, 1981
Location: Artesia, New Mexico
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Parents,
Ralph Juarez, father,
Ethel Juarez, mother,
Father,
Jobs,
Mother,
Illnesses,
Family background,
Tom Juarez,
Railroad worker,
Wages (1916),
Machinery (1920s),
Machinery used,
Retirement (1966),
Changes in railroad industry (1916-1966),
Machinery size,
Rail size,
Train speed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Railroad,
Use of mules,
Engines,
Fuels,
Conversion to diesel,
Unions,
Tom Juarez,
Education.
Tape 2, Side 1: Marriage,
Lakewood, New Mexico,
Wife,
Canning factory worker,
Canning factory (1918),
Anecdotes,
Seven Rivers Ranch,
Childhood reminiscences,
Wife,
Wife’s parents,
Italian background,
To Dawson, New Mexico,
Mining,
Canning factories,
Turkey drives.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1916-1966
Bulk Dates: 1916-1966
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