Interviewee

Interviewer

Carmen Montes

Project

Class Project

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Longtime resident of Ysleta, Member of El Paso City Council.

Summary of Interview

Childhood experiences in Canutillo and Ysleta; adolescent years; the social segregation of Anglos and Mexican-Americans at Ysleta High School in the 1950s; why she did not attend college; her employment history; family life and traditions; changes in Ysleta during the past forty years; community involvement; reflections on her public service.

Date of Interview

11-26-1984

Length of Interview

1 hour

Tape Number

No. 752

Transcript Number

No. 752

Length of Transcript

30 pages

Transcriber

Georgina Rivas

Interview Number

No. 752

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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