Rodriguez, Rose; Rodriguez, Alfredo Alexis (mother, son). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-03-05T17:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006274

Interview Description

Rosa Rodriguez (49) talks with son Alfredo Alexis Rodriguez (30) about their family and her life.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:58 Rose was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She talks about leaving when she was six-months old.

02:45 Rosa talks about going back to Guadalajara in 2004 to see her father for the first time in 42 years.

12:40 Rosa talks about her grandparents and the store they owned named "El Pirri. "Her grandfather belonged to the PAN political party in Mexico.

13:40 Alfredo talks about his grandfather being kidnapped by the PRI party in Tijuana, Mexico.

24:40 Alfredo talks about how many brothers and sisters he has. He also mentions that he was 2lbs 12 oz. when he was born.

31:40 Alfredo talks about living in Florence, Italy for nine months as the happiest moment in his life.