Mosqueda, Carlos S; Mosqueda, Cynthia M (father/daughter). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-11T12:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006174

Interview Description

Carlos Mosqueda (56) talks with his daughter Cindy Mosqueda (29) about being born in Mexico, moving to Texas when he was six and then moving with his family to Los Angeles, Ca.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:49 Carlos talks about being born in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. He Lived there until he was six. His father was Bartolo Mosqueda and his mother was Juana Mosqueda.

5:20 Carlos talks about his fondness for dairy farms. He recalls the dairy farm his family moved to when he was six years old.

17:06 Carlos talks about why his family moved to California. He says, "My dad wanted us to have a better shot at education and he wanted us to leave the farm. "

23:15 Carlos talks about moving to Los Angeles when he was in 2nd grade. His family first moved to Stockton, Ca before his father made the decision to move to Los Angeles.

34:46 Carlos talks about his father's work as a masseuse and chiropractor in Los Angeles. He tells a story about a family that knew his father.

40:00 Cindy talks about the influence of her parents on her education.