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De Santiago, Martha; De Santiago, Gumaro; De Santiago, Brenda (mother, father, daughter). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-03-01T17:30:00

 File — Interview-ID: MBY006262

Interview Description

Martha De Santiago, 54, and her husband Gumaro De Santiago, 58, talk to their daughter Brenda De Santiago, 26, about their marriage and share relationship advice.

Facilitator Subject Log

1:30 MS and GS recall meeting each other for the first time at a club. GS asked MS to dance. Both recall what they looked like back then.

6:25 MS and GS talk about having their first child and moving in together. Favorite memories of living together. They went everywhere together - "como uña y mugre. "

17:10 MS and GS reflect on what it was like to raise four children and talk about their decision to by a home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park. MS recalls trying to obtain a loan to renovate the house, which was in dangerously bad physical condition.

23:30 MS and GS share their favorite memories of the house in Highland Park.

28:40 GS shares his advice for his children, most of whom have recently married. MS chimes in: "give 100% to your marriage. "MS and GS offer their full, unlimited support - "we are always going to be there. "

Dates

  • Creation: 2010-03-01T17:30:00