Fort Stockton Interview Series
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Item Pete and Amy Terrazas oral history interview 2015-10-15(2015-10-15)This interview features Pete and Amy Terrazas of Fort Stockton, Texas. Pete talks about his involvement in local politics and his experience as a businessman in Fort Stockton. Amy discusses coming to the United States with her family and her experience working in Texas.Item Daniel G. Rascon and Ernestina R. Sanchez oral history interview 2019-05-11(2019-05-11)This interview features Daniel Rascon and Ernestina Rascon Sanchez as they discuss their local community and church in Fort Stockton, Texas. In this interview the siblings provide background information about their family and their church, and how the community and church have changed over time.Item Hub Parker oral history interview 2016-01-11(2016-01-11)This interview features Hub Parker. Parker tells stories about growing up in West Texas and the different places he has seen, including time spent in Mexico, Germany, and Colorado. Parker also talks about writing poetry.Item Houston McKenzie oral history interview 2016-01-12(2016-01-12)This interview features Houston McKenzie of Fort Stockton, Texas. McKenzie discusses his family history, growing up in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and moving to the Fort Stockton area.Item Delmon Hodges oral history interview 2016-01-11(2016-01-11)This interview features Delmon Hodge of Fort Stockton, Texas. Hodges talks about his life in Fort Stockton and his work in the oil business. Hodges also discusses his community involvement.Item Lee Harris oral history interview 2015-10-15(2015-10-15)This oral history interview features Lee Harris of Fort Stockton, Texas. Harris talks about running a service station, her two marriages, and her ranch. Harris also discusses her children, grandchildren, and retirement.Item Ben Gallegos oral history interview 2019-05-11(2019-05-11)This interview features Ben Gallegos and his son J.B. Gallegos as they discuss Ben’s life and background. In this interview, Ben describes living in Fort Stockton, enlisting, and working in his family’s tortilla factory.Item Josephine Falcon oral history interview(2016-01-12)This interview features Josephine Falcon. Falcon reflects upon her time growing up in Fort Stockton, including living on ranch as child and becoming a teacher in the Fort Stockton public schools. Falcon also discusses her involvement in local clubs and organizations.Item Mart and Jim Adams oral history interview(2015-10-16)This interview features Jim and Mart Adams of Alpine and Fort Stockton, respectively. The Adams talk about the area surrounding Fort Stockton in terms of both natural resources and ranching. Both discuss their time playing football, and Mart discusses enlisting in the army and going to Vietnam before returning home and attending law school.