Interviewer

Samuel Benavides

Project

Mining in Mexico

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Former personnel director for ASARCO's Santa Bárbara mines, 1940-1945 and La Prieta mines, 1945-1980.

Summary of Interview

Part of Mining in Mexico Oral History Project; recalls work experiences; describes duties and responsibilities; discusses differences between housing provided for mine workers and for management; comments on American personnel, mining operations, equipment, and production; describes diseases specific to mining industry; social activities in mining communities.

Date of Interview

11-27-1996

Length of Interview

1 hour and 30 minutes

Tape Number

No. 920

Transcript Number

No. 920

Length of Transcript

47 pages

Interview Number

No. 920

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

Comments

Interview in Spanish.

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