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KHADIVAR, Kamran (b. 1960)

Oral Histories

OH 1855

For the DFW Metroplex Immigration Oral History Project. Iranian-born immigrant to Plano, Texas; Civil/structural engineer and businessman. Childhood in Shiraz, Iran; coming to America at fourteen by himself; living with extended family in Texas; adjusting to America and learning English; parents’ escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution; education in American; work experience; continuing Iranian traditions in own family; opportunities provided in America.