Jose Jesus Palacio, 1972

File — Box: 6, Folder: 13

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José Jesús Palacio, Dragerton, Utah: an interview by Margie Archuleta and Vince Mayer, June 13, 1972

Scope and Contents

Biographical background, origin (Chihuahua, Mexico, 1922), older Mexican families in Carbon County, working in the mines, discrimination in Helper, discrimination in the service, influx of Spanish-speaking people to Carbon County during World War II, retaining the Mexican culture, discussion fn the Chicano movement, difference in generations, activism, Catholic Church. Interviewed by Margie Archuleta and Vince Mayer in Dragerton, Utah. 27 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1972

Creator

From the Collection: University of Utah. American West Center (Issuing body, Organization)

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