Ruiz, Edward H; Rios, Jorge (friend, facilitator). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-03-05T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006271

Interview Description

Edward H Ruiz (73) talks with facilitator Jorge Rios (24) about his life in Los Angeles, Ca.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:00 Edward reads a story he wrote about his life. He talks about moving from Arizona to Van Nuys, Ca and some of his first jobs.

03:00 Edward talks about being a shoe-shiner when he was 7. He also talks about finding a treasure chest when houses were being vacated at Bunker Hill.

10:30 Edward talks about selling programs at the Grand Olympic Auditorium for wrestling and boxing fights.

15:15 Edward talks about his career and work as a lithography printer.

17:20 Edward talks about his wife Virginia Ruiz, his two children and his two grandchildren.

21:00 Edward talks about his philosophy of life.