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Oral History Program Interview: Reverend Billie H. Pate
Pate, born in Kemp, Kaufman County, Texas in 1926, describes his trip to California, camp life, discrimination from teachers, racial perspectives, aspects of field work in the late 1930s, and World War II military experiences. In September of 1935, his family settled in Firebaugh in a cotton camp. Uncomfortable around migrant peoples (white and Mexican), the Pates moved to live in a camp of people like themselves. He portrays the prejudices of one teacher towards migrants, but also his own family's towards Mexicans. Pate provides examples of work, life, and medical remedies accustomed to migrants.
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