Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- interviewee.Iber, Jorge, 1961- interviewer.2010-09-012010-09-012002-01-18Al Ramirez Oral History Interview, Jan. 18, 2002, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University.http://hdl.handle.net/10605/5831 sound file. Duration: 52 min. Title supplied by cataloger. Accompanied by 1 finding aid.Al Ramirez was the first Hispanic to be elected Mayor of Edinburg, Tex. He was also an educator and insurance salesman. He was active in politics in South Texas and was very influential in political, social and community life.en-USRamirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923-Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- --Interviews.Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- --Childhood and youth.Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- --Knowledge and learning.Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- --Family.Texas A & M University--Students.University of Texas at Austin. Dept. of Educational Administration--Graduate students.United States. Army. Air Corps--Officers.World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations.Mexican American teachers--Texas--Edinburg.Coaches (Athletics)--Texas--Edinburg.Discrimination--Texas--Edinburg.Segregation--Texas--Edinburg.Mayors--Texas--Edinburg.Bentsen, Lloyd.New York Life Insurance Company.Lerma, E. C.Rio Grande City (Tex.)Ramirez, Al (Alfonso R.), 1923- --Political and social views.Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday)Sound