Male born in Brownsville, Texas in 1926, Tucson, Arizona

Male born in Brownsville, Texas in 1926, Tucson, Arizona

Pachucos

Pachucas

A male born in 1926 in Brownsville, Texas, speaks about his life history and experiences. He explains that he and his family were migrant farmworkers who mainly picked cotton. He details some of his experiences as a pachuco, and starts by telling the story of how he got his tattoo on his forehead while in prison. He details some of the dynamics between service members and pachucos, especially during World War II. He also talks about pachucas and their style choices.

Cummings, Laura (Laura Lee)

Dr. Laura Lee Cummings Pachuco/Caló Oral History Project Collection (MS 592). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

University of Arizona Libraries

March 29, 1989

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mp3

Pachuco, Spanish

sound recording - nonmusical

azu_MS592_tape11_edited

MS592.11

audiocassette

60 minutes