Martinez, Rudy 1976-09-16
Rudy Martinez speaks of his career as an upholsterer and of his role in the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rudy Martinez
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 16, 1976
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: David Zepeda
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background,
Born in Mexico,
Parents’ educations,
Move to Tulia, Texas (1956),
Education,
Upholstery training,
Move to Illinois,
Marriage (1964),
Move to Plainview, Texas,
Setting up upholstery business,
Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce,
Help outside Plainview,
Lubbock, Texas,
Charter,
Business climate in Plainview,
September 16th celebration,
Meaning of the word "Chicano",
Not Mexican nationalists.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1956-1976
Bulk Dates: 1956-1976
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