Preciado, Johnny 2000-08-02
Johnny Preciado talks about his family and life in Amarillo, Texas
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Johnny Preciado
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Date: August 02, 2000
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:45:49
Abstract
Begin on Track 37, Introduction, Background, Moved to Amarillo, TX, Moved to avoid poor school system, Contracting apprenticeship, His family, Daughter in a car accident, Careers of children, Childhood experiences, Father was a musician, Parents worked at the grocery store, Summer jobs, Teenage pastimes, Differences between past and present, Games and activities, Places for youth, Marine Corps, Joined at 16 years of age, Location of service, Experiences with fellow marines, After military service, Married before end of service, Returned to Amarillo, TX, Worked as a contractor, Finished education, Worked for the Navy, Business difficulties, Code enforcement, Racial discrimination, Concerns for future generation, High school drop-out rate, Drug problems, Consequences of behavior
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