Interviewer
Rosa Morales
Project
Class Project, History 3309
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Mr. Sanchez was born on April 15, 1920 in El Paso. He attended Bowie High School. In 1941 he joined the U.S. Army and retired after 26 years of duty. He fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Now he is a resident of El Paso attending The University of Texas at El Paso and will graduate in May 1977.
Summary of Interview
Biography; rumrunners and bootleg joints during Prohibition; incidents in his Army career during World War II; his job of teaching infantry tactics, weaponry and survival tactics to U.S. and foreign troops; discrimination in Texas; the word "Chicano"; future plans.
Date of Interview
11-30-1976
Length of Interview
1 hour 15 minutes
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 270
Transcript Number
No. 270
Length of Transcript
17 pages
Date Transcribed
12-1-1976
Transcriber
Rosa Morales
Interview Number
No. 270
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Armando A. Sanchez by Rosa Morales, 1976, "Interview no. 270," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.