Interviewee

Margaret M. Humphreys

Interviewer

Michelle G. Benavides

Project

Mining in Mexico

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

Wife of former General Manager of San Francisco del Oro Mine 1950-1984.

Summary of Interview

Part of Mining in Mexico Oral History Project; describes childhood in mining camps in New York and Honduras; life in mining camp as wife of mining engineer; social interaction of company management and mine workers; describes domestic activities, food procurement, birthing experiences, medical care, living conditions; tells about life in San Francisco del Oro in Chihuahua, including raising children there.

Date of Interview

4-23-1996

Length of Interview

2 hours and 15 minutes

Tape Number

No. 907

Transcript Number

No. 907

Length of Transcript

75 pages

Interview Number

No. 907

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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