Interviewee

Arturo Alberto Jordan

Interviewer

Oscar J. Martinez

Project

Historia Laboral Fronteriza

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

(Former bar owner)

Summary of Interview

His father was repatriado during the Depression; Arturo owned and operated a bar in South El Paso for 8 years; hired numerous undocumented workers; various incidents involving undocumented people, including crossing of the river; life styles of undocumented barmaids and other bar employees; undocumented women who have tried to have their children in El Paso; work for cigarette vendors; his bar was held up once and burglarized several times.

Date of Interview

5-9-1980

Length of Interview

1 hour 50 minutes

Tape Number

No. 387

Interview Number

No. 387

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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