SWC Oral History Collection - Recent changes [en]

De la Garza, Sarah Amira 2023-09-15

Elissa — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:26 GMT

Hodges, Darren 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:09:45 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Darren Hodges, who discusses growing up in Fort Stockton, attending Abilene Christian University, working with MHMR, and later joining his father as a..."

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This interview features Darren Hodges, who discusses growing up in Fort Stockton, attending Abilene Christian University, working with MHMR, and later joining his father as a landman. He also speaks on his time on the city council, issues with Fort Stockton over the years, and general regional history.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Darren Hodges

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:'''Elissa Stroman

'''Length:''' 01:10:23 (1 hour 10 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Education and extracurriculars; Life after graduating from college; Serving the Fort Stockton community; City Council; Changes to Fort Stockton and to the oil and energy industries; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377234 dspace]

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Hurt, Randy and Alice Duerkson 2024-09-15

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:07:39 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Randy Hurt and Alice Duerkson as they discuss the Fort Stockton Community Theater. ==General Interview Information== '''Interviewee Name:''' Randy Hu..."

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This interview features Randy Hurt and Alice Duerkson as they discuss the Fort Stockton Community Theater.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Randy Hurt and Alice Duerkson

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 15, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 00:52:06 (52 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and founding the community theater; Reminiscing on the plays they produced; Mishaps in the plays; Musicals; funding the theater; Censoring words in a play; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377235 dspace]

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Kipgen, Barbara 2024-09-14

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:05:26 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Barbara Kipgen as she discusses her family history and her career as a pharmacist. ==General Interview Information== '''Interviewee Name:''' Barbara..."

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This interview features Barbara Kipgen as she discusses her family history and her career as a pharmacist.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Barbara Kipgen

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 14, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 00:45:06 (45 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family background; Daughters of the American Revolution; Interviewing veterans; The Hovey School; What she wants to do during her retirement; her grandparents; Closing discussion

 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377237 dspace]

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Leyva, Auden 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:03:20 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Auden Leyva as he discusses living in Fort Stockton, and his job in the oil field. Levya describes what it was like immigrating to the United States as..."

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This interview features Auden Leyva as he discusses living in Fort Stockton, and his job in the oil field. Levya describes what it was like immigrating to the United States as a young boy and the challenges he faced in the aftermath. He also recalls the different jobs he’s held during his life and explains his love for work.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Auden Leyva

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 00:51:19 (51 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Working on the oil field; Different positions on the oil field; learning how to do his job; Changes in the field; Challenges he faced after immigrating to the US; discrimination; Closing discussion

 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377238 dspace]

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Molina, Estella 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:56 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Estella Molina as she discusses her family life and background growing up in Fort Stockton, Texas. Molina describes what it was like growing up in a la..."

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This interview features Estella Molina as she discusses her family life and background growing up in Fort Stockton, Texas. Molina describes what it was like growing up in a large family, her education experiences, and her career path.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Estella Molina

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Elissa Stroman

'''Length:''' 00:56:37 (56 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Living with a large family; primary education; Going to college; Working as the Pecos County welfare director; Desire to return to Fort Stockton; counseling; Closing thoughts
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377239 dspace]

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Pasqua, Paul 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:59:05 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Paul Pasqua as he discusses topics such as his college sports career and his catering business in Fort Stockton, Texas. ==General Interview Informatio..."

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This interview features Paul Pasqua as he discusses topics such as his college sports career and his catering business in Fort Stockton, Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Paul Pasqua

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:'''Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 00:35:08 (35 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and Barrio Fest; Baseball and other sports; college educational experience; Coaching; Making a winning team; Working in administration; Catering business
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377241 dspace]

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Ramos, Ramiro 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Ramiro Ramos as he discusses his family and what it is like living and running a business in Fort Stockton, Texas. ==General Interview Information==..."

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This interview features Ramiro Ramos as he discusses his family and what it is like living and running a business in Fort Stockton, Texas.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ramiro Ramos

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 00:40:57 (40 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family background; How Fort Stockton has changed; Memorable moments with his family; His children’s work ethic; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377242 dspace]

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Urias, Roy 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:55:42 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Roy Urias as he discusses his family’s history in Fort Stockton. ==General Interview Information== '''Interviewee Name:''' Roy Urias '''Additional..."

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This interview features Roy Urias as he discusses his family’s history in Fort Stockton.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Roy Urias

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 00:38:53 (38 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family background; Having family businesses in Fort Stockton; Education and great-grandparents; Memories of people in the community; baseball; What his family is currently doing; his neighbor; Closing thoughts
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377243 dspace]

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Valadez, Albert 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:47:54 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Albert Valadez as he discusses his life and career as a lawyer in Fort Stockton. Valadez dives into topics such as his family, education, mentors, and..."

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This interview features Albert Valadez as he discusses his life and career as a lawyer in Fort Stockton. Valadez dives into topics such as his family, education, mentors, and business ventures before describing some notable cases he has worked on as a lawyer.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Albert Valadez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:'''Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:33:34 (1 hour 33 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Cases going to trial; his childhood in San Angelo; Attending the University of Houston; his mentors; Accepting a job at Fort Stockton; Running his own business; the renovation of the Springhirst hotel; The Comanche Springs; Friendship with Joe Shuster and photo captions; Stories his Granddad told him; Notable cases he worked on
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377244 dspace]

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Woodward, Neill 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:35 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Neill Woodward as he discusses his family background and his career in the ranching profession. Woodward describes his father’s service in World War..."

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This interview features Neill Woodward as he discusses his family background and his career in the ranching profession. Woodward describes his father’s service in World War II, raising and working with livestock, and how the fauna of the area has changed over the years.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Neill Woodward

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 01:15:28 (1 hour 15 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family background information; His father’s service during World War II; What he did after graduating from high school; Notable weather events and floods; family and friends he hung out with; His Mother’s family; driving up to Montana after graduating high school; Migrants and immigrants from Mexico; shearing sheep; Goats and native wildlife; Coyote drives he’s been on; hog hunts
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377245 dspace]

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Calderon, Secundido and Jesusita 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:38:09 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Secundido and Jesusita Calderon as they discuss their lives living in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Calderon describe their family histories and c..."

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This interview features Secundido and Jesusita Calderon as they discuss their lives living in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Calderon describe their family histories and childhood memories of Fort Stockton before moving on to explain their careers and advocacy in the community.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Secundido and Jesuita Calderon

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:28:38 (1 hour 28 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and Mr. Calderon’s family background; Mrs. Calderon’s family background; Discrimination and prejudice against Hispanics; childhood memories; Importance of education; Mrs. Calderon’s business and hobbies; Mr. Calderon’s career; Advice they have for having a successful life; giving to the community; How Fort Stockton has changed over the years; Their children; Mr. Calderon’s Father; The Bracero program and closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377223 dspace]

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Espino, Manny, Billy, and Jesus 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:34:56 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Manny, Billy and Jesus Espino as they discuss their family and lives living in Fort Stockton. The Espino’s describe their dedication to their family,..."

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This interview features Manny, Billy and Jesus Espino as they discuss their family and lives living in Fort Stockton. The Espino’s describe their dedication to their family, religion, education, and community and share stories of their time working on the farm, their higher education journeys, and their careers.
==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Manny, Billy, and Jesus Espino

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:48:39 (1 hour 48 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Saint Ignacio church and their devotion to the churches; Education and segregation and integration; Learning math and reading early and athletics; Billy’s career in education; Manny’s career in education; advocating for children; Diversifying the school board administration; Jesus’s college education and working at the oil field; Sul Ross; Working on the farm; moving furniture; Working throughout their lives; family and community; Oral Robers story; Christmas; desegregation at the movies; Closing Discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377224 dspace]

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Gonzalez, Oscar 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:32:10 GMT

Gonzalez, Oscar 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:31:40 GMT

Created page with "Oscar Gonzalez has deep roots in Fort Stockton. He attended Sul Ross and earned a purple heart for his service in Vietnam. In this interview, Gonzalez discusses his family his..."

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Oscar Gonzalez has deep roots in Fort Stockton. He attended Sul Ross and earned a purple heart for his service in Vietnam. In this interview, Gonzalez discusses his family history, growing up in the Bario, returning to Fort Stockton, his various businesses, public service, and volunteer organizations. He also touches upon race relations in the area, as well as home life, politics, and agriculture issues.
==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:'''

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:'''

'''Location:'''

'''Interviewer:'''

'''Length:'''

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Attending Sul Ross; being drafted and military training; Serving in Vietnam; Medical diagnosis; life after returning from Vietnam; Segregation and discrimination; businesses he had; Working different jobs and owning different businesses; Running for county commissioner; being on the school board; community service; Stories of his family’s history with Fort Stockton; Visiting Vietnam many years after the war; The family’s longstanding history and ties to the area; How his family acquired their ranch and farmland; Campaigning for city council; planning for the future while being on the city council; Supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization; the VA; Involvement with the Historical Commission; friends; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377225 dspace]

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Harrell, D.A. 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:28:50 GMT

Created page with "This interview features D. A. Harrell as he discusses his family ancestry and provides context into how his family ended up in the Fort Stockton area. ==General Interview Inf..."

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This interview features D. A. Harrell as he discusses his family ancestry and provides context into how his family ended up in the Fort Stockton area.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' D.A. Harrell

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 00:42:18 (42 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family ancestry; His family’s ranching operation; his father’s history; The family history on his mother’s side; Details about his father’s military service; 1950s drought; Stories about his wife’s family history
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/37722 dspace]

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Harris, Pam and Cliff 2024-09-12

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:43 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Pam and Cliff Harris as they discuss their careers in Fort Stockton. Mrs. Harris describes her job working for the County Judges, and Mr. Harris recall..."

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This interview features Pam and Cliff Harris as they discuss their careers in Fort Stockton. Mrs. Harris describes her job working for the County Judges, and Mr. Harris recalls working as a police officer and notable cases that he remembers.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Pam and Cliff Harris

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 12, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 01:01:31 (1 hour 1 minute)

==Abstract==
Introduction and Mrs. Harris’ background information; Mr. Harris’ background information; Pete Ten Eyck and notable cases from his police days; The Joe Daggett case; Dangerous cases he worked on; Drugs; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377227 dspace]

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King, Donald "Beau" 2023-09-15

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:28:38 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Donald “Beau” King as he recalls stories from his youth living in Fort Stockton and his military service. ==General Interview Information== '''I..."

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This interview features Donald “Beau” King as he recalls stories from his youth living in Fort Stockton and his military service.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Donald "Beau" King

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 15, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:14:28

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Military service; favorite things about Germany; Being a Drill Sergeant; boxing; Retiring from the military and memories of Fort Stockton; Memories of the older Fort Stockton community; Activities he did in his youth; Recalling stories about people he knew; segregation
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377215 dspace]

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McComb, Johnie 2023-09-14

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:23:09 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Johnie McComb as he discusses his family life and background before moving on to discuss his career as an independent contractor working for Exxon. ==..."

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This interview features Johnie McComb as he discusses his family life and background before moving on to discuss his career as an independent contractor working for Exxon.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Johnie McComb

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 14, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:01:03 (1 hour 1 minute

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; His children and their careers; Being under contract with Exxon; Finding staff for his business; being a welder; Things he learned working in the oil field; Oil businesses in West Texas; closing remarks

 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377216 dspace]

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[[Category: Fort Stockton Interviews]] [[Category: Fort Stockton, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: Petroleum Industry]]

Oakley, Warren 2023-09-16

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:17:13 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Warren Oakley as he discusses his time spent in the service as a Marine during the Vietnam War. Oakley provides background information on himself and t..."

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This interview features Warren Oakley as he discusses his time spent in the service as a Marine during the Vietnam War. Oakley provides background information on himself and talks about his military service starting with bootcamp. He describes being at sea in the South China Sea close to the end of the War. Oakley recalls returning to the States and working in a Vietnam, Cambodian, and Laotian refugee camp before returning to civilian life. Oakley ends the interview by explaining his struggles with his health and appeals to the VA for medical support.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Warren Oakley

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 16, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Laura Latham McKenzie

'''Length:''' 01:49:14 (1 hour 49 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction; Marine Corps boot camp; Being stationed in Okinawa; Leaving Okinawa; being stationed on the USS New Orleans; returning to the United States; Aiding refugees from the Vietnam War in a refugee camp; Issues with gold in the refugee camp; Addressing spies in the camp; Returning to Texas for inactive duty with his future wife; The family he built with his ex-wife; jobs he held after leaving the service; Moving to Fort Stockton; medical diagnosis; Filing a claim with Veteran’s Affairs; Closing conversation
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377217 dspace]

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[[Category: Fort Stockton Interviews]] [[Category: Fort Stockton, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: Vietnam War]]

De la Garza, Amira 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:12:40 GMT

Weatherby, Paul 2023-09-14

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:11:53 GMT

Weatherby, Paul 2023-09-14

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:11:14 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Paul Weatherby as he discusses the history surrounding the Pecos, Texas area. Topics include: his family’s farm land, water availability and distribu..."

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This interview features Paul Weatherby as he discusses the history surrounding the Pecos, Texas area. Topics include: his family’s farm land, water availability and distribution, and law enforcement.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Paul Weatherby

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 14, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:04:23 (1 hour 4 minutes)

==Abstract==
Family roots tied to Pecos, Texas; Pecos cantaloupe; His family’s businesses; The Coyanosa Draw; his family’s farm; Importance and uses of water in the area; working in police force; Natural resources on their land; tire testing track; cattle drives; How law enforcement changed over the years
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [ https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377218 dspace]

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Woodward, Ernest 2023-09-15

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:05:54 GMT

Created page with "This interview features Ernest Woodward as he discusses the history of Horsehead Crossing and the surrounding area. ==General Interview Information== '''Interviewee Name:'''..."

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This interview features Ernest Woodward as he discusses the history of Horsehead Crossing and the surrounding area.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Ernest Woodward

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 15, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:22:57 (1 hour 22 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and Horsehead Crossing; The land after rainfall, crossing the water; location of the crossing; Preserving the crossing; interesting Texas history; Documented history of the area and early trade; Horses; organizing tours to Horsehead Crossing; Keeping the Horsehead Crossing event running; COVID-19; Prehistoric history of the area; the Hispanic community; Closing remarks
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377219 dspace]

'''Related Interview:''' [[Woodward, Ernest 2015-10-16 ]]

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Yeager, Paul 2023-09-14

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:49 GMT

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This interview features Paul Yeager as he discusses his life and career before moving on to discuss living in Fort Stockton. Yeager provides background on his childhood, touching particularly on his experiences in the Boy Scouts, before explaining his interest in history. Yeager recalls some of the historical events he lived through, drawing comparisons between President Kennedy’s assassination and September 11, 2001. Yeager describes his various jobs, including jobs in municipal governments, before discussing living in Fort Stockton and the history of the area. The interview ends with Yeager reflecting on the inequities the Hispanic community of Fort Stockton had and continues to face.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Paul Yeager

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 14, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 02:11:43 (2 hour 11 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and background information; Memories of Colorado City, Texas and Boy Scouts; College Studies and interest in history; Memories of Kennedy’s assassination and of 9/11; moving to Corpus Christi; Finding a teaching job ; playing sports; buffalo story; Moving to Fort Stockton and working in Fort Stockton; Working as county clerk; return to farming; Marfa Lights; spring and stream flows; The history of the land and Cesario Torres; Water availability in his area; Publications about the Fort Stockton area; Contentions with others about his land; Inequities the Hispanic community in the area faced
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377221 dspace]

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Gonzalez, Abelardo 2023-09-16

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:06 GMT

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This interview features Abelardo Gonzalez as he discusses the history of the Fort Stockton area.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Abelardo Gonzalez

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 16, 2023

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Tai Kreidler

'''Length:''' 01:07:37 (1 hour 7 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and early history of Fort Stockton; Stories about his father; Integration; military service; College and helping people vote; organizing events; Stories about his family; Life after graduating from college; local politics; Closing discussion
 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377214 dspace]

'''Related Interview:''' [[Gonzalez, Abelardo 2013-05-13 ]]

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De la Garza, Amira 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:21:05 GMT

De la Garza, Amira 2024-09-13

Elissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:18:09 GMT

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This interview features Amira de la Garza as she discusses her family history in the Fort Stockton area. She speaks on her family lineage and their loss of land in the 1890s/1900s, recounting the stories passed down to her. In the second half of the interview, she focuses on her personal history and how her father’s career took her away from Fort Stockton growing up. She explains how learning her family history shaped her as a person and led to her changing her name.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Amira de la Garza

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' September 13, 2024

'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, TX

'''Interviewer:''' Elissa Stroman

'''Length:''' 01:04:30 (1 hour 4 minutes)

==Abstract==
Introduction and family background;
Her great-grandfather’s death;
About her grandparents and how they met; the historic family house;
Why immigrants moved to Fort Stockton; the family records;
De la Garza’s childhood;
Childhood education and closing thoughts

 

==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:''' born digital

'''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375185 >

'''Related Interview:''' [[de la Garza, Sarah Amira 2023-09-15]]

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De la Garza, Sarah Amira 2023-09-15

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 ==Abstract==
-Introduction and background information; Her ancestors’ history occupations; Childhood and moving around; Education and experiencing racism; Pursuing higher education and getting a job; travel; Teaching at different universities; Finding her home at the University of Arizona; Living in Phoenix, Arizona; the community; Resigning from her job and getting another job; Closing statements
+Introduction and background information; Her ancestors’ history occupations; Childhood and moving around; Education and experiencing racism; Pursuing higher education and getting a job; travel; Teaching at different universities; Finding her home at the Arizona State University; Living in Phoenix, Arizona; the community; Resigning from her job and getting another job; Closing statements
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 '''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
-'''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377212 >
+'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377212 dspace]
 '''Related Interview:''' [[de la Garza, Sarah Amira 2023-09-15]]

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-This interview features Sarah Amira de la Garza as she discusses her life, background, education and profession. In this interview, de la Garza begins by describing her family’s history in Fort Stockton, touching upon her grandfather’s heavy involvement in the community as something that influenced her. She then moves on to recall moving around as her father got different jobs and went to finish his education. De la Garza then recounts her own educational journey, and describes instances of racism she experienced while pursuing her degrees. De la Garza closes the interview by explaining the jobs she held at the University of Arizona.
+This interview features Sarah Amira de la Garza as she discusses her life, background, education and profession. In this interview, de la Garza begins by describing her family’s history in Fort Stockton, touching upon her grandfather’s heavy involvement in the community as something that influenced her. She then moves on to recall moving around as her father got different jobs and went to finish his education. De la Garza then recounts her own educational journey, and describes instances of racism she experienced while pursuing her degrees. De la Garza closes the interview by explaining the jobs she held at Arizona State University.
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 '''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/375185 >

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-'''Interviewee Name:'''
+'''Interviewee Name:''' Oscar Gonzalez
 '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''
-'''Date:'''
+'''Date:'''  September 13, 2024
-'''Location:'''
+'''Location:''' Fort Stockton, Texas
-'''Interviewer:'''
+'''Interviewer:''' Elissa Stroman
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-'''Length:'''
+'''Length:''' 02:17:31 (2 hours 17 minutes)

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-'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [ https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377218 dspace]
+'''Transcript:''' transcript available on [https://hdl.handle.net/10605/377218 dspace]
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-[[Category: Fort Stockton Interviews]] [[Category: Fort Stockton, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: Law Enforcement]]
+[[Category: Fort Stockton Interviews]] [[Category: Fort Stockton, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] [[Category: Crime and Law Enforcement]]