Occupational Traditions

Interview Description José "Joe "Aguilar (24) and his sister Beatriz Aguilar (17) talk about growing in in racially tense South Central Los Angeles. Facilitator Subject Log 01:30 José and his parents moved to South Central Los Angeles from Hollywood when he was seven. He talks about experiencing the LA Riots of 1992. 06:50 José talks about being a minority in his high school. He talks about being called a "White Boy "because he spoke English fluently....

Interview Description Dorotea Archuleta (71) talks with husband Rey Archuleta (72) about counseling couples for 32 years, at their church, before they get married. Facilitator Subject Log 01:20 Dorothy talks about joining Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1957. She was looking for a job and wanted to join the Catholic church. 05:00 Dorothy tells the story about how they started a program to counsel couples wanting to get married. The program is called "Focus...

Interview Description José Barrios Ureño, 89, habla con su nieta Cindy Mosqueda, 29, sobre su niñez en México, su migración a los Estados Unidos, sus orgullos y su familia. [José Barrios Ureño, 89, talks to his granddaughter Cindy Mosqueda, 29, about his childhood in Mexico, his migration to the United States, his proudest accomplishments, and his family.] Facilitator Subject Log 3:05 JB habla de cuando vino a Salinas, California, como participante en...

Interview Description Facilitator Jorge Rios (24) talks with Art Castricone (55) about his life in Yuma and his long-time commitment to the Yuma Fire Department. Facilitator Subject Log 01:22 Art recalls when he first came to Yuma with the Marine Corps. 08:17 After leaving the Marine Corps, Art married, had children, and started working for the fire department. 12:07 Art shares early memories from his time working in the fire...

Interview Description Miguel Angel Corzo (67) talks with his son Xavier Corzo (35) about his life and his work. Facilitator Subject Log 02:40 Miguel was an only child. He recalls spending time with his aunts, uncles and cousins in Chiapas when he was younger. 06:20 Miguel talks about his mother Joséfina Corzo and her life's story. 08:40 Miguel talks about his experience attending UCLA when he was 19-years-old. 16:00 Miguel...

Interview Description Friends and coworkers Carolina Couto, 26, and Amy Reyes Tam, 28 reflect on the special friendship they have, identity, community work, and future aspirations. Facilitator Subject Log 00:40 Reflection on what friendship is, what it means, how one comes by it. Discussion of how well CC and ART fit with one another. 5:45 Friends discuss the inspiring qualities they find in each other. 13:35 Discussion of aspirations for...

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 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 Kristi Estrada (13) and Veronica Stark (35) talk about their relationship as teacher/student and their lives. Facilitator Subject Log 00:30 Veronica talks about working for Latina Magazine, getting laid off and then turning to teaching as a profession. 06:20 Veronica talks about why she decided to teach Texas History. Kristi and Veronica talk about the history fair. 16:35 Veronica talks about her first classroom as a...

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...