Great Depression

Alfonso Rene Ramirez was born in 1923 in Edinburg, Texas. He discusses where his family came from, what his parents did for a living, education, the Great Depression, families, sports he played in grade school, higher education in Edinburg, cultural arts in Edinburg, and what he studied.

Interview conducted by Douglas E. Erickson in 1987. Digital transfer completed on 22 July 2013 from the original analog cassette tape.

Oral History interview of Eduardo Castellano talking about the Great depression, and working in the fields. Unknown date of original recording. Digital transfer completed on 15 October 2013 from the analog cassette tape.

[00:00:00-00:45:30] Genoveva Castaneda was born in 1904 in Rosario, Texas . She talks about: growing up, customs and education. [00:45:31-00:91:00], Enriqueta Jalifi was born in 10 October 1903 in Toluca Ranch. She talks about discrimination in school and church, the Great depression, and the economy. Interview conducted in 1987 by Diana Barrientes. Digital transfer completed on 12 December 2013 from the original analog cassette tape. Two separate oral histories.

Irene Bullion tells about her family and the Great depression. Interview conducted in 1987 by Edna D. Salinas. Digital transfer completed on 8 October 2013 from the analog cassette tape.

Jesse Almaguer talks about his family background, and how hard it was for him to make a living during the 1930's/ Great Depression. He also talks about his present status and how well he is.

Interview conducted on 2 June 1987 by Corina Cantu. Digital transfer completed on 2 October 2013 from the analog cassette tape.

Lucy Vavra Brandt talks about her early life and the Great depression. Interview conducted in 1987 by Silvia Ann Olivarez. Digital transfer completed on 7 October 2013 from the analog cassette tape. Pan American University - Rocha.

Willella Curnutt talks about education, Great depression, and descendancy. Interview conducted in 1987 by Arnulfo Salinas. Digital transfer completed on 24 October 2013 from the original analog cassette tape.