Interviewee

Sam Ashworth

Interviewer

Simon Hosken

Project

Bracero Oral History Project

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Born in Hughes, AR. May 12, 1921. Only child. Ran Farm with mother.

Summary of Interview

Mexican just bought what was a needed canned goods. Mechanization station, late 1950’s into 1960’s. Asked about a good incident and a bad incident. Would go into Blade Club’s. Black women would make money. Mexicans married black women. Length

Date of Interview

9-23-2008

Length of Interview

43 minutes

Tape Number

No. 1579

Interview Number

No. 1579

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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