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Oral History Interview with Juan Cornejo, February 21, 1969

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Interview with Juan Cornejo, who is the former Mayor of Crystal City, Texas. In the interview, Mr. Cornejo gives some background information and describes his early life, education, and work. He describes how he was elected and what his accomplishments were as Mayor. Mr. Cornejo also discusses his thoughts and personal opinions on municipal elections, discrimination, the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations, and charges against Captain A. Y. Allee.

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25 p. ; 28 cm.

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Cuellar, Robert & Cornejo, Juan February 21, 1969.

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Interview with Juan Cornejo, who is the former Mayor of Crystal City, Texas. In the interview, Mr. Cornejo gives some background information and describes his early life, education, and work. He describes how he was elected and what his accomplishments were as Mayor. Mr. Cornejo also discusses his thoughts and personal opinions on municipal elections, discrimination, the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations, and charges against Captain A. Y. Allee.

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25 p. ; 28 cm.

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UNT Oral Histories

The UNT Oral History Collection in the UNT Digital Library contains a selection of oral history transcripts covering World War II, politics, community activism, desegregation, recollections of life in Texas, and more. Access to some of these items is restricted to the UNT community.

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  • February 21, 1969

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  • 1930 - February 21, 1969

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  • June 6, 2012, 9:51 p.m.

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  • May 18, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

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Cuellar, Robert & Cornejo, Juan. Oral History Interview with Juan Cornejo, February 21, 1969, book, February 21, 1969; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth223598/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Oral History Program.

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