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Oral History Interview with Willie Serna, July 25, 2016

Description: Guillermo "Willie" Serna was born in Seguin, Texas in 1927 where he attended “Mexican schools.” He served in the Pacific during World War II after volunteering in 1944 (he was in the service until 1947). Upon his return to Seguin, Serna was part of creating the fourth chapter of the American GI Forum in his home town in 1948 with over 100 members. He worked as a migrant farm worker, traveling to West Texas, Ohio and Indiana. In Indiana he, Serna organized a strike for higher wages that were equ… more
Date: July 25, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Wisely, Karen; Zapata, Joel & Serna, Willie
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Wilson, Mrs. Charles, June 6, 2015

Description: Interview with Mrs. Charles Wilson, president of the Harrison County NAACP from Marshall, Texas. In the interview, Mrs. Wilson discusses her family background, early education, living in a segregated neighborhood, and her education. She also talks about the effects of school integration, racial violence, and resistance to civil rights. Wilson also discusses her family life and work as a teacher. Finally she discusses the current state of racial equality in Marshall.
Date: June 6, 2015
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Wilson, Mrs. Charles & Bynum, Katherine
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Windy Goodloe, July 30, 2016

Description: Windy Goodloe is a staff member at the museum of the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association. Goodloe grew up in Brackettville, spending most of her early life with her grandparents. She recalled being usually one of very few African American students in the local schools, and in particular her relationship with Mexican American students. Goodloe attended Spellman College in Atlanta, but did not complete her degree; after several years in Atlanta, she returned to Brackettville to care for he… more
Date: July 30, 2016
Duration: 57 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Acuña-Gurrola, Moisés; Wall, James & Goodlow, Wendy
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Zeke Romo, June 29, 2016

Description: Mr. Romo was born in Kyle, but grew up in Austin, near the UT campus. He later attended UT as a journalism major; when looking for an internship, he found work with Marcelo Tafoya at The Echo, a Chicano newspaper based in East Austin. Mr. Romo talks about his work and his views on Chicano-oriented journalism, as well as his involvement in initiatives for revitalization in East Austin. He was also involved in the creation of the Mexican American Cultural Center and worked in SER-Jobs for Progres… more
Date: June 29, 2016
Duration: 51 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio & Romo, Zeke
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Zephaniah Timmins, June 18, 2015

Description: Interview with Zephaniah Timmins, Harrison County Commissioner from Marshall, Texas. In his interview, Timmins discusses his family history, experiences with segregation and discrimination, civil rights activism, and his involvement in local politics.
Date: June 18, 2015
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Timmins, Zephaniah & Acuña-Gurrola, Moisés
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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