Escobar, Arthur Arturo; Escobar, Xavier Jake (grandfather/grandson). Discovery Green Park, 2009-11-22T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY005991

Interview Description

Arthur "Arturo "Escobar (80) talks with his grandson Xavier Escobar (32) about his life.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:40 Arthur was born in Palito Blanco, TX. His father died when he was 8-years-old.

08:20 Arthur talks about his experiences with discrimination and racism. He remembers a time when he was younger and his family went to a restaurant that didn't allow Mexicans through the front door.

11:55 Arthur talks about meeting his wife for the first time. He tells stories about going on dates with his wife. They have been married for 59 years.

20:00 Arthur talks about what his work life was like when he worked at the post office. He worked at the post office for 30 years before retiring.

28:55 Arthur talks about him and his wife making $77 a week when they first got married and buying a 1946 Ford with that money. He talks about all the cars they owned.