Terrazas, Orlando 2022-09-15
This interview focuses on the history of the Terrazas family in Fort Stockton. It details the history of the family in the town. Orlando Terrazas tells in great detail some of his experiences at the Butz school in Fort Stockton. He covers topics such as segregation, racism, and oppression. He also gives an overview of the Mexican neighborhood in Fort Stockton, including where people lived and business owners, as well as his career as a teacher and coach.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Orlando Terrazas
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: September 15, 2022
Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:36:33 (1 hour 36 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background; family notoriety in Fort Stockton; Family history in Fort Stockton; Memories of his childhood in Fort Stockton; Things he did for fun; church activities; Working; why his family moved from Alpine; Jobs he had that helped him pay for college; teaching and coaching; Attending school as a student versus being a Spanish teacher; Final thoughts and wrap-up; Memories of integration
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/10605/375711 >
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