Marriage

Interview Description Antonio De La Rosa, 85, le cuenta a su hijo Tony De La Rosa, 47, acerca de su niñez, su familia, su trabajos y negocios y el cariño que siente por sus hijos y nietos. [Antonio De La Rosa, 85, tells his son Tony De La Rosa, 47, about his childhood, his family, his jobs and businesses, and the love he feels for his children and grandchildren.] Facilitator Subject Log 2:10 AR habla de la llegada de su familia a Zacatecas, donde el...

Interview Description Leon De Leon (89) talks to his son Reuben R De Leon (40) about his life. Facilitator Subject Log 00:58 Leon talks about being born in Lompoc, CA, but also living in Mexico until he was 7-years-old. 07:50 Leon talks about becoming a signal-man in the Navy. He talks about why he joined the military. 12:30 Leon joined the Merchant Marines and talks about the scariest moment he ever had on a ship. He tells the story about...

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...

Interview Description Ana Waldo entrevista a su cliente, Alberto Diaz sobre su niñez en Michoacán, Mexico, su esposa y familia y su trabajo. [Ana Waldo interviews her client, Alberto Diaz about his childhood in Michoacán, Mexico, his wife and family and his work.] Facilitator Subject Log 04:40 Alberto-sus canciones favoritos. Deseo de regresar a Michoacán. 13:35 Recuerdos de la infancia en Michoacán, el rancho que tenía la familia. Los...

Interview Description Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother. Facilitator Subject Log 00:31 Linda talks about her parents and how she was influenced by them. 03:45 Linda talks about growing up at an early age and going through some difficult times. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be a mom. 09:46 Michael asks Linda to list 5 good...

Interview Description Friends and coworkers Sherry Diaz, 49, and Bertha Mendez, 45, talk about growing up in the housing projects of East Los Angeles, their striving to have an education, and the pride they take in their work as probation officers. Facilitator Subject Log 2:20 SD and BM discuss growing up in the projects of East Los Angeles and moving out due to violence. 3:49 SD talks about her history with gangs and contrasts it with her work today....

Interview Description Arthur "Arturo "Escobar (80) talks with his grandson Xavier Escobar (32) about his life. Facilitator Subject Log 00:40 Arthur was born in Palito Blanco, TX. His father died when he was 8-years-old. 08:20 Arthur talks about his experiences with discrimination and racism. He remembers a time when he was younger and his family went to a restaurant that didn't allow Mexicans through the front door. 11:55 Arthur talks...

Interview Description Leon David Esquenazi (47) is interviewed by his sister, Angeles Romero (42) about the role of books in his life, his favorite places in the world, and his relationship with his two sons. Facilitator Subject Log :56 Who has been the kindest to David in his life? his sixth grade teacher who taught him to love books 4:17 Why are books so important?; going through cancer he was able to escape reality through books 13:45...

Interview Description Angel Oviedo Fernández, de 82 años, es entrevistado por su hija, Maria Elena Fernández, de 44 años, acerca de su vida en la ciudad de Mexico, su mudanza a los Estados Unidos y las inversiones gracias las cuales salió adelante. [Angel Oviedo Fernández, 82, is interviewed by his daughter Maria Elena Fernández, 44, about his life growing up in Mexico City, his move to the United States, and the investments through which he became economically stable.] ...

Interview Description Guillermo Fernandez (86) habla con su hija Norma E. Fernandez (27) de su vida. [Guillermo Fernandez (86) talks with his daughter Norma E. Fernandez (27) about his life.] Facilitator Subject Log 01:40 Guillermo cuenta historias de su niñez. Fue criado en Pachuca y vivio en un rancho cuando tenia cinco años. 06:00 Guillermo llego a los Estados Unidos en los 40's como bracero. Cuente de su primera experiencia. 09:00...