Rio Grande Valley Oral Histories
Identifier
ELIBR-0027
Files
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Creation Date
7-15-2008
Disciplines
History
Description
Lolo Baeza, a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), shared his experiences during an interview conducted in Fort Davis, Texas.
He detailed his recruitment at age 17 and his early work at Big Bend National Park, focusing on repairing trails and bridges amidst challenging conditions. Baeza discussed his role in fixing the "Indian Lodge," addressing roof leaks and additional renovations over two years, along with the camaraderie he established with fellow workers from diverse backgrounds.
He discusses the economic struggles of the Great Depression, his military service in World War II, and the establishment of a family business in Presidio, TX. The conversation also shed light on Baeza’s family history and ties to his Spanish heritage,
Physical Description
Transcript: PDF, 8 pages, text
Format
MP3
Length
00:31:50
Language
English
Notes
Converted from Panasonic Mini-cassette MC90
Recommended Citation
Baeza, Dolores "Lolo" Soza and Bacha Garza, Roseann, "Interview with Dolores Soza "Lolo" Baeza" (2008). Rio Grande Valley Oral Histories. 550.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/rgvoralhistories/550
