Interviewee

Sam McNeill

Interviewer

Mike Bowman

Project

Bracero Oral History Project

Summary of Interview

Farmer in England, Arkansas, who employed Bracero in late 1950’s. Employed 90 Mexicans. Housed in old school. Dispute over wages settled by Mexican Consulate. He learned well digging techniques. Worker purchased gun and accidently shot himself in leg.

Date of Interview

9-25-2008

Length of Interview

43 minutes

Tape Number

No. 1582

Transcript Number

No. 1582

Length of Transcript

22 pages

Interview Number

No. 1582

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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