Extended Family

Interview Description José Villarreal (62) talks with his wife Sylvia Sullivan Villarreal (59) about his childhood in Orange Grove, TX, migrating around Texas with his family as a child and meeting his wife Sylvia when he was in graduate school. Facilitator Subject Log 1:38 migrant farmers; the most his father made every year was $2000 for a family of nine kids 5:51 memories of his father being nervous to stop at gas stations; stopping at the roadside...

Interview Description Gerladina Interiano Wise (49) talks with son Scott Wise (17) about moving to the States from El Salvador, her ancestry and her accomplishments in life. Facilitator Subject Log 01:06 Geraldina was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. Her parents moved to the United States when she was five because her father became the Consul General to the United States. She talks about the language barrier she encountered. 03:50 Geraldina talks...

Interview Description April Wood (38) talks with her mother Maria Teresa Hill (60) about their lives. Facilitator Subject Log 01:20 Maria is from Juarez, MX. She talks about meeting her husband in 1969. She recalls moving to California with her new husband. 05:45 April talks about Harry. Maria talks about meeting Harry for the first time when he was in a convalescent home. 10:55 Maria names and mentions all of her children. She also talks...

Interview Description Larry Yanez (61) talks with facilitator, Jorge Rios (24) about his life as an artist, musician, and educator. He talks about his family culture, his time spent in the military, travels, and dealing with depression. Facilitator Subject Log 00:50 Larry was born in Yuma. He gives an overview of his life - where he has been and what he has done. 05:38 Larry talks about his artwork. 07:35 Larry talks about his family and...