Baldovino, Diana; Baldovino, Noel Marie; Ellis, Diandra (mother/daughter/daughter). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-06T11:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006026

Interview Description

Noel and Diandra interview their mother, Diana, about her family history and their identity as 3rd Generation Americans of Mexican descent.

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4:17 As the story goes, Diana's grandmother was struggling to provide for her mother, her sister, and her children. She heard Pancho Villa was nearby and she approached him and asked for help. He gave her food and medicine.

6:14 When she came to the US she only had enough money for the train fare for her and her children. Her sister hid under her dress.

13:20 Diana's mother was Sara Gutierrez. She married Gus Arcos Rodriguez after he came back from the Navy during WWII. They became prominent members of the Hispanic community, everyone knew them.

24:15 Diana's parents were godparents to 100 kids. Everyone asked them. She hadn't realized how important their lives were until their funeral and so many people turned out.

27:00 There were good people with big hearts. They were one of the first successful Hispanics in the community. They are proud to be Americans of Mexican descent.

36:40 Diandra and Noel are the 3rd Generation Americans. They are passing on their family success, legacy, strength of women, and giving to the community.