Villalba, Andres 2022-09-16
This interview explores the life of Andres Villalba as he discusses his family history, childhood education, welding career, and being a parent.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Andres Villalba
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 16, 2022
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Interviewer: Tai Kreidler
Length: 01:12:15 (1 hour 12 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and family history; Siblings and working in the fields; injury; Childhood education; joining the military; Becoming a welder and welding for oil companies; Repairing items and advice for working with metal; Race relations in the welding industry; racism and prejudice; Honoring his son’s career and memory; his wife and children; Closing remarks and statements
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < >
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