Heralda, Sandra; Apodaca, Gracie; Apodaca Lash, Corina (sister, sister, niece). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-21T10:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006221

Interview Description

Sandra Heralda, 59, talks to her sister Gracie Apodaca, 60, and her niece Corina Apodaca Lash, 32, about the community she grew up, her education and work life, and her mother.

Facilitator Subject Log

5:55 SH recalls when she first grew aware that her family was poor and of her socioeconomic status. At her first job at City Hall, people would be surprised that someone had brown eyes.

11:00 SH remembers some of her favorite teachers in elementary and middle school. Conversation ensues about school demographics, teaching, community make-up and community characters.

26:55 Participants recall family characters, including members of the extended family, and discuss their tendency to drink, their clothes. MEntion of "pachucos "and "cholos. "

28:35 SH and GA remember their mother and her friend Dolores. Discussion of grandmother's drinking.

37:45 Participants discuss Louie, the second husband of SH and GA's mother's, and share anecdotes. They also discuss their grandmother's affairs.