Alvarez, Olivia Flores; Mendez, Elizabeth (domestic partner/girlfriend). Discovery Green Park, 2009-11-24T17:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY005998

Interview Description

Olivia and her partner talk about their family histories and their life together.

Facilitator Subject Log

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00:35 Olivia's great grandmother in Laredo, Mexico. She couldn't read but she could count. She made 10 tortillas and put a bean aside, and then she would trade a bean for a peso to the shop.

12:00 Joséphine, Olivia's mother, found her cousin dead on the floor, killed by her husband.

16:18 Olivia's mother gave her two nickels, one for the collection plate, one for a doughnut. She came home with two doughnuts.

19:15 The struggles Olivia's dealt with has made her who she is.

24:50 Cristina, Liz's grandmother, drove her to the U of St. Thomas and told her to go in and tell them she wanted to attend.

33:10 Olivia and Liz have been together since they met in 1973.

34:20 Olivia didn't speak English until she was 5, even though she was born in Texas. Her mother sat her in front of the TV to learn.

38:42 Liz lost her whole family when she came out. Her dad was dying when she told him. he was ok with it, and he told Olivia to take care of her.