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Blythe Story Share Reel 63

Pete Reyes, Maria Caldera, and Gilbert Carmouche share their stories about living in Blythe and particularly the Mexican history in the region. They are interviewed by Antonio Vasquez while Alfredo Figueroa prompts conversation. Reyes, Caldera, and Carmouche discuss the Bracero Program, Americanization Schools, Repatriation of the Brotherhood Club, Unions as well as family histories. Maria for instance recalls her early life in Blythe living in tents and her memories of what she calls the "Great Tamale Raid."
Macias Family Interview Beaumont and Leslie Rios (2 of 3)

The second part of the Macias Family interview. The family discusses the Marcias brothers' and Mr. Marcias' work on the railroads in the 1940s. The family also addresses wishes for aid and renovations in the Sapo barrio, pollution, and hopes to preserve the neighborhood.
Epimenio Robles

Epimenio Robles recounts his experience as a Mexican immigrant. He discusses his experience in the Bracero Program, struggles in labor, construction of the I-10 freeway, and discrimination in the citrus industry in Redlands, California.