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Oral History Interview with Manuel Medrano, June 18, 2015
Interview with Manuel Medrano, an historian and author from Brownsville, Texas. In his interview, Medrano discusses his family background and childhood, education, experiences with discrimination, political activism, and the Chicano movement.
Date:
June 18, 2015
Creator:
Medrano, Manuel; Enriquez, Sandra & Robles, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rey Avila, June 18, 2015
Interview with Rey Avila, founder of Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum in San Benito, Texas. Mr. Avila discusses his early life, education, his experiences as a young migrant worker, the history of Conjunto music in Texas, and the Chicano movement. Part of the interview takes place in the gallery of the museum.
Date:
June 18, 2015
Creator:
Avila, Rey; Gutierrez, Jose Angel; Enriquez, Sandra & Robles, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Maria Rodriguez, June 18, 2015
Interview with Maria Rodriguez, from Brownsville, Texas. In the interview, Rodriguez discusses her childhood, tenant farming, migrant labor, experiences with discrimination, and family life.
Date:
June 18, 2015
Creator:
Rodriguez, Maria; Enriquez, Sandra & Robles, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Zephaniah Timmins, June 18, 2015
Interview with Zephaniah Timmins, Harrison County Commissioner from Marshall, Texas. In his interview, Timmins discusses his family history, experiences with segregation and discrimination, civil rights activism, and his involvement in local politics.
Date:
June 18, 2015
Creator:
Timmins, Zephaniah & Acuña-Gurrola, Moisés
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Frank, Gutierrez, June 18, 2016
Frank Gutierrez grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School. He then joined the military and served in Vietnam. Upon returning, he enrolled in Texas Tech University. He has served in various non-profits and a charter school. He has ran for various local political offices.
Date:
June 18, 2016
Creator:
Gutierrez, Frank; Wisely, Karen & Zapata, Joel
System:
The Portal to Texas History