Guerrero, Robert 1976-11-08

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Robert Guerrero speaks of his childhood, education, military service and teaching career.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Robert Guerrero

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Date: November 8, 1976

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David G. Zepeda

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background, Born: Rio Grande Valley of Texas, Maternal grandfather farmer, Paternal grandfather minister and missionary, Father minister Assembly of God Church, Wife’s family, Education, Parents and grandparents, Own, Home in Hub Homes area, Public education, Language problems, High school, Texas Tech University, Military Service (Army), Ethnic make-up of company, Experiences in South Korea, Compares Mexican and South Korean customs, Marriage, Work at Lubbock State School, Work at General Electric, Return to college, Teacher Struggs Junior High School, Wife, teacher’s aide, Children.

Tape 1, Side 2: Aspirations for children, Social attitudes of Mexican-Americans today, Increase of Mexican-Americans in college, Effect of Army experiences, Mexican-American clubs, Meaning of word "Chicano".

Range Dates: ?-1976

Bulk Dates: ?-1976


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