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