Interviewee

Benito Perez

Interviewer

Oscar J. Martínez and Mario Galdos

Project

Border Labor History

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

El Paso policeman; born and reared in El Paso.

Summary of Interview

Biographical data; contact with illegal juvenile delinquents; incidents involving children ages 8-12; experiences apprehending burglars; group organization among juveniles; contact with shoe shine boys, cigarette vendors, maids, prostitutes; attitudes of Juarez authorities toward juvenile delinquents; problems on the Stanton Street bridge.

Date of Interview

5-15-1979

Length of Interview

1 hour

Tape Number

No. 643

Transcript Number

No. 643

Length of Transcript

36 pages

Interview Number

No. 643

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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