Mrs. Maria Salazar, 1973

File — Box: 3, item: 76

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Scope and Contents

Biographical background, origin (Folsom, New Mexico, 1913), biographical background of father, ranching, Albanil (carpenter), education, migrant work in the beet fields in Wyoming (1928), working for Great Western Sugar Company, working on a sheep ranch (1921), relationship between Mexicans, New Mexicans and Coloradoans, discussion on words "Mateo" and "Manito", marriage to Mr. Salazar, Depression, modes of transportation, covered wagons (1921), Model "A" (1928), working during WW II, Spanish-speaking men in the service, working as a dishwasher in Laramie, Wyoming, working as a cook in the H and L in Laramie, Wyoming, separation from husband (1953), children's education (Parochial School), discrimination in Laramie, Wyoming, discrimination in school, discrimination at employment office, move to Salt Lake (1942), move to California (1961), return to Salt Lake (1966), discussion of word "Chicano" and Chicano movement, speaking Spanish now. Interviewed by Bernice Martinez in Salt Lake City, Utah. 33 pages.

Dates

1973

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