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University of Texas at El Paso

1978

Chicano-the word

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Interview No. 721, David C. Newton Oct 1978

Interview No. 721, David C. Newton

Combined Interviews

Growing up on a ranch in the Penitas-EdCouch area, ethnic relations, raids by Border Patrol, a discussion of terms "wetback" and "Chicano", smuggling activities along the Rio Grande.


Interview No. 728, Eloisa Carvalho Jun 1978

Interview No. 728, Eloisa Carvalho

Combined Interviews

Biographical information; recollections of old El Paso; work as Assistant to the Probation Officer; her involvement in various political campaigns; problems of senior citizens; improvements in living conditions for Mexican-Americans.