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The KUT Longhorn Radio Network Presents: Mexican American Experience Collection

Audio recordings including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns in the series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" from the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.

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Immigration

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1.

Educating Undocumented Children

Theme:
Politics

Series:
Education, Immigration

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewees:
Mark White, Mr. López, Nestor Rodríguez, Peter Schey, Rogelio Nuñez

Broadcast date:
Oct 9, 1981

Description:


Linda Fregoso examines the possible impact of Plyler v. Doe, will determine if all children, regardless of immigration status, in the United States are entitled to free public education. In this period, Texas school districts could bar undocumented children from school grounds. Linda Fregoso meets with Texas Attorney General Mark White, graduate students Nestor Rodriguez and Rogelio Nuñez, and litigator for immigrant children in the Plyler case, Peter Schey.

 

2.

Mexican Americans During The Great Depression

Themes:
Identity, Society

Series:
History, Immigration

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Feb 15, 1977

Description:


In the aftermath of the stock market crash, Mexicans of all nationalities were considered and subsequently treated as undesirable aliens subject to deportation. Richard Goodman discusses the mass deportations and repatriations of Mexicans during the Great Depression.

 

3.

Mass Media And Chicanos / Chicanos And Mexicanos In The Great Depression

Theme:
Politics

Series:
History, Immigration

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Aug 30, 1979

Description:


In an episode combing two previous programs (1977-08 and 1977-09) Richard Goodman discusses how Chicanos have used the media to further the movement and the repatriation experiences of Mexicanos and Chicanos during the Great Depression.

 
 

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