Andrade, Esperanza, 1949- interviewee.Sanchez, Daniel U., interviewer.2010-08-122010-08-122010-05-14Esperanza Andrade Oral History Interview, May 14, 2010, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University.http://hdl.handle.net/10605/4141 sound file. Duration: 31 min. Title supplied by cataloger. Accompanied by 1 finding aid.Esperanza "Hope" Andrade, Texas' 107th Secretary of State, was appointed by Governor Rick Perry and sworn in on July 23, 2008. As a successful entrepreneur and leader in the San Antonio business community for more than three decades, Andrade serves as Texas' chief elections officer, chief international protocol officer and Border Commerce Coordinator for Gov. Rick Perry. During this interview, Andrade reminisces on her childhood, her business experience and volunteer work. In particular, she discusses how these factors led to her appointment as Texas' Secretary of State.en-USAndrade, Esperanza, 1949-Andrade, Esperanza, 1949- --Interviews.Andrade, Esperanza, 1949- --Family.Andrade, Esperanza, 1949- --Childhood and youth.Andrade, Esperanza, 1949- --Knowledge and learning.Minorities--Texas-San Antonio.Motivation in adult education.Success in business--Texas--San Antonio.Civic leaders--Texas--San Antonio--Interviews.Civic improvement--Texas--San Antonio.Municipal government--Texas--San Antonio.Texas--Politics and government.Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (San Antonio, Tex.)San Antonio (Tex.). Dept. of Traffic and Transportation.Texas. Dept. of Transportation.Texas. Secretary of State.Texas--Economic conditions.Texas--Emigration and immigration.Elections--Texas.Voluntarism.Role models.Sound.