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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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1.

CALO (Chicano Barrio Language)

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History, Language

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewees:
Leticia Galindo, Mary Jane Espinosa

Broadcast date:
Mar 12, 1982

Description:


Linda Fregoso discussses Calo with Leticia Galindo, who has studied the language and its use by women across the Southwest. She explains that while viewed as a negative language by some, Chicano professionals are beginning to retain the language at a much greater level. They discuss the history of Caló, usage and significance with Leticia Galindo, an anthropologist, and Mary Jane Espinoza, who grew up speaking the language.

 

2.

AsociacióN De Reclamantes Vs. The United Mexican States: A Legacy Of The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Theme:
Politics

Series:
History, Legal Issues

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewees:
Jess Araujo, María Aguirre Schultz, Robert Salazar

Broadcast date:
May 8, 1982

Description:


Linda Fregoso discusses the Asociacion de Recalamantes vs. The United Mexican States with two of the lawyers, Robert Salazar and Jess Araujo, and one of the plaintiffs, Maria Aguirre Schultz, who are suing the Mexican government and seeking compensation for lands lost in the aftermath of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

 

3.

Social Classes And Women In Aztec Society

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History, Women's Issues

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewee:
Iris Blanco

Broadcast date:
Jan 8, 1982

Description:


Linda Fregosonterviews historian, Iris Blanco, about Aztec society before and after its conquest: how Aztec society was stratified into two classes: noble and popular, and how the role of women was transformed when the Spaniards conquered Mexico. Blanco has written several articles about the role of women in Aztec society and conducted her research in Mexico and Spain.

 

4.

A History Of Chicano Scholarship And Chicano Studies

Theme:
Culture

Series:
History

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewee:
José Limón

Broadcast date:
Oct 2, 1980

Description:


Dr. Jose Limon discusses the history of Chicano Studies programs, Chicano scholarship and the role of its forum: the National Association of Chicano Studies.

 

5.

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.

 

6.

Interview With Mayan Artist Humbatz Mena

Themes:
Culture, Identity

Series:
Art, History

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewee:
Humbatz Mena

Broadcast date:
Aug 3, 1980

Description:


Interview with Mayan artist Humbatz Mena, whose work reflects the highly geometric and symbolic art of the Mayan people. In today's program, Humbatz Mena explains how he discovered the mystical relation of his work with his Mayan ancestors, and about the Mayan's use of symbolic art not only as an instrument of education, but also as an interpretation of the universe to their lives.

 

7.

Interview With Dr. Juan Luna-Cardenas

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewee:
Juan Luna-Cardenas

Broadcast date:
Jul 25, 1980

Description:


Juan Luna Cardenas discusses Aztec history, its contributions to North American and European cultures and disputes some of the myths perpetuated by foreign scholars. (Interview in Spanish)

 

8.

A Tribute To Mexican General Zaragosa

Themes:
Identity, Politics

Series:
History

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewee:
Hernán Jaso

Broadcast date:
Jul 11, 1980

Description:


Linda Fregoso interviews Hernán Jaso, Mayor of Goliad, TX about a statue the government of Mexico has dedicated in memory of the famous military hero of Mexican history, Emilio Zaragosa. Goliad was the birthplace of the general.

 

9.

Pachucos, Zoot Suits, Riots And The Mexican Legal Underpinning Of Southwestern Legal Systems.

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Sep 6, 1979

Description:


In this episode combining two previous programs (1977-1 and 1977-11), host Richard Goodman discusses pachuquismo and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 and examines the influence of Mexican laws on the United States legal system.

 

10.

Chicana/O Myths, Legends And Histories

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Sep 6, 1979

Description:


In this episode combining two earlier programs (1976-08 and 1976-09), Richard Goodman discusses the lives of famous Chicano Bandits and then explores the role Chicanas play in Chicano culture and society.

 

11.

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.

 

12.

The Federal Government And Civil Rights: 1848 And 1948

Themes:
Identity, Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Aug 29, 1979

Description:


In this episode combining two earlier programs (1977-04 and 1977-05), host Richard Goodman first discusses the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and how it affected Chicanos in the southwestern United States. He then examines Chicano participation in World War II and its effects on the larger Chicano Community.

 

13.

Pastores And Politics: King Tiger, Hispanos, Land Grants And Chicano Culture

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Aug 28, 1979

Description:


In this episode combining two previous programs (1977-02 and 1977-03), host Richard Goodman discusses the life of Reies Lopez Tijerina, and his struggle to return Mexican land grants to the Hispanos of New Mexico. He then discusses the history of the sheep herding culture those lands supported in past centuries.

 

14.

50th Anniversary Of LULAC

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Armando Gutiérrez

Interviewee:
Cynthia Orozco

Broadcast date:
Jan 26, 1979

Description:


Cynthia Orozco, a history student at UT-Austin, discusses some of her research on the League of United Latin American Citizens and the context in which it formed.

 

15.

The Chicano In World War II

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Jan 14, 1977

Description:


Host Richard Goodman discusses Chicanos in World War II, their achievements, and the legacy of their participation among the greater Chicano community.

 

16.

The Legend Of Gregorio Cortez

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History

Host:

Interviewee:

Broadcast date:
Oct 28, 1976

Description:


Richard Goodman relates the story of Gregorio Cortez, a border man, who avenged his brother’s murder at the hands of a local sheriff and manages to evade the Rangers and frustrate the Anglo justice system.

 

17.

Some Historical Perspectives On The Presence Of Chicanos In American History

Themes:
Identity, Politics

Series:
History

Host:
Alejandro Saenz

Interviewee:
Andres Tijerina

Broadcast date:
Apr 25, 1977

Description:


Dr. Andres Tijerina provides historical perspectives on landownership, military service and the place of anti-Mexican attitudes.

 

18.

The Churro And The Pastor: Sheep Herdings In New Mexico

Themes:
Culture, Identity

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Dec 22, 1976

Description:


Host Richard Goodman discusses the history of sheepherding among Hispano, Pueblo and Anglo residents of New Mexico.

 

19.

The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Themes:
Identity, Politics

Series:
History

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Jan 14, 1977

Description:


Host Richard Goodman discusses the controversies that followed the signing and ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, with special attention to its effects on Chicanos.

 
 

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