Mendez, Pedro 2000-06-28

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Pedro Mendez talks about his life in Amarillo, Texas


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Pedro "Pete" Mendez

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Date: June 28, 2000

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:40:32


Abstract

Interview begins abruptly, His children, Interests, Career choices, Activities and organizations, American GI Forum, Voting system, Problems in Amarillo, Overcrowding in schools, Effects of rising population, Poor medical care, Childhood medical care, Common diseases, Quarantines of Hispanic citizens, Business experiences, Appreciation of employees, Effects of federal government intervention


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