Hepler, Ana; Hepler, Tracy (mother, daughter). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-17T11:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006205

Interview Description

Ana Hepler, 59, talks to her daughter Tracy Hepler, 26, about her immigration to the United States, including the difficulties she encountered on the road, and her first months in America.

Facilitator Subject Log

4:55 AH's plans of going to America.

7:20 AH's problems encountered as she traveled through Mexico on way to Los Angeles: being abandoned by bus driver, being denied shelter by woman who had previously promised to help her. AH ends up staying in Tijuana for several months.

12:50 AH's stay in Tijuana, working while she saved money to make trip to America.

14:55 Crossing into the United States,

19:30 First impressions of Los Angeles, hopes and fears.

22:25 AH worked as a nanny in Beverly Hills. AH discusses her impressions of the work and the wealthy neighborhood, how she learned English.

26:50 AH becomes a citizen.

32:30 AH's childhood and the reasons she decided to leave Honduras.