Ector High School Students 1977
Hispanic students from Ector High School in Odessa and the assistant principal discuss several areas of concern to Mexican-Americans. These areas include illegal aliens and prejudice.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ector High School Students
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: c. 1977
Location: Odessa, Texas
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Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Emma Lopez [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Louis Tejarina [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Manuel Ramirez [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Delma Rivas [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Ramon Sabela [speaker],
Prejudice in the United States Army,
Aurturo Gonzales [speaker],
Background,
Prejudice encountered,
Treatment of people,
Illegal aliens,
Yolanda Martinez [speaker],
San Antonio, Mexico,
Lifestyles,
Houses,
Wedding ceremony,
Ricky Ramirez [speaker],
Esmeralda, Mexico,
Recent flood,
Celebrations,
Betty Mendoza [speaker],
Womanhood ritual in Mexico,
Yolanda Martinez [speaker],
Prejudice encountered,
Moving to another section of town,
Ricky Martinez [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Betty Mendosa [speaker],
Moving to another section of town,
Ector High School, Odessa, Texas
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: c. 1977
Bulk Dates: c. 1977
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