OH 1720 | Oral History

OH 1720

For the DFW Metroplex Immigrants Oral History Project. Columbian-born oral surgeon living in Irving, Texas. Family Background; childhood experiences in Cali, Colombia; father kidnapped by guerilla group; college and dental school in Bogota; playing on the college soccer team; residency in guerilla-dominated portion of Colombia; educational experiences in Chicago; return to Colombia, and decision to come to Dallas after being threatened by guerillas; impact of father and mother shaping values and work ethic; dealing with American stereotypes of Colombia; description of Colombia’s violent history; experiences working for a new constitution in Colombia; Apathy of new generation in America; Mexico becoming the “new Colombia”; legalization of narcotics; expectations upon coming to America; thoughts on the importance of philanthropy; importance of immigrants in making America great.

About this Oral History

Physical Description 60 pp.
Terms of Use Open
Interviewer(s) Daniel J. Nabors
Date of Interview March 10, 2011

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