OH 1726 | Oral History

OH 1726

For the DFW Metroplex Immigrants Oral History Project. Mexican-born immigrant to Denton, Texas, and UNT professor. Childhood in Mexico City; parents’ desire to relocate family to U.S.; decision to attend Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa; culture shock and homesickness; marriage to Curt Beckman; decision to earn Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from University of Iowa; hired at UNT; efforts to remain in touch with family members in Mexico.

About this Oral History

Physical Description 48 pp.
Terms of Use Open
Interviewer(s) John Clower
Date of Interview April 19, 2011

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