Aguirre, Raul

Part 1 of 5 was recorded on February 12th, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. It covers the following themes: 

b. 1955 

  • Childhood in Nogales. Economic disparity between Sonora and Arizona. Transborder employment. Grandfather was Mexican border agent. 

  • Early trips from Nogales to Tucson. Move to Tucson in 1969. 

  • English language classes. The politics of language and bilingualism. 

  • Living in South Tucson. 

  • Career counseling and tracking at Pueblo High School, college support from Spanish teacher.  

Aengus Anderson