Martinez, Jesus; Martinez, Linda; Navarro, Delia (father, daughter, daughter). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-03-08T15:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006291

Interview Description

Jesus Martinez (92) talks with his daughter Linda Martinez (52) and Delia Navarro (56) about the lessons he's learned in his life and the people that have influenced him.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:00 Jesus was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He talks about his childhood and his family.

04:00 Jesus talks about going to a segregated school and working as a newspaper boy.

08:00 Jesus talks about the different advice from newspaper clients. He tells countless stories about the people that have influenced him.

17:00 Jesus tells a story about intense discrimination he felt as a child.

24:30 Jesus tells the story about when he had a heart-attack as a 13-year-old boy. He tells the story about a man helping him in the hospital.

34:30 Jesus tells the story about how he started the Tampico spice company when he was younger.