Ramirez, Gonzalo 2022-11-07
This interview focuses on Dr. Ramirez’s family and childhood. It recounts his families background, including his Puerto Rican father’s journey to Lubbock. He describes growing up in Lubbock, Texas. He talks about the Spanish language and the differences between Puerto Rican and Tex-Mex Spanish. Moreover, the interview recollects his father’s restaurant business. The interview provides anecdotes on his uncle, Augustin Medina, the owner of a Spanish-language newspaper in Lubbock. The interview is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Latinx history in Lubbock, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gonzalo Ramirez
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 7, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:42:44 (1 hour 42 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Visiting Puerto Rico for the first time; admiration for his parents; How his father’s Spanish changed and linguistic differences; His mother’s background; his father’s restaurant; Food dishes on the menu at the restaurant; Memories of his childhood; Speaking Spanish and his early education; Religion in the Mexican American community; the Medina family; La Voz De Los Llanos; Augustin Medina; 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
Related Interview: Ramirez, Gonzalo 2023-01-09
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