Urias, Alfredo S. Jr. 2023-09-16

This interview features Alfredo S. Urias Jr. as he discusses his life and career in Fort Stockton. In this interview, Mr. Urias describes what his childhood was like before moving on to describe being drafted for the Vietnam War and his service in Vietnam. The second half of the interview focuses on life in Fort Stockton and touches upon subjects of racism and discrimination.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Alfredo S. Urias Jr.

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: September 16, 2023

Location: Fort Stockton, Texas

Interviewer: Elissa Stroman

Length: 01:06:16 (1 hour 6 minutes)

Abstract

Introduction and background information; Childhood education; the Vietnam War; Returning to Fort Sill after his tour in Vietnam; jobs he had; Working for an insurance company; ghost stories; Fort Stockton History and facing racism; Speaking Spanish and learning English in school; segregation; 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 dspace < >

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