Genealogy

Interview Description Johnnie Marino (90) talks with nephew José Luis Gonzalez (60) about his ancestry and his time during World War II. Facilitator Subject Log 00:48 Johnnie was born in Colorado City, TX. His father was from Chihuahua, MX and worked for the railroad. His mother was from Valencia, Spain. 09:20 Johnnie talks about not finishing high school. He eventually took lower-level college courses as a "sub-student. " 11:00 Johnnie...

Interview Description Loretta interviews her father, Benny, about his life if social service and his experience with civil rights for the Hispanic community. Facilitator Subject Log 10:00 Benny remembers a man who had earned a medal of honor in war and was refused a funeral service. The proprietor said, "I don't want to offend my white clientele. " 17:00 Benny remembers applying for a job as a truck driver and being denied because he was Mexican...

Interview Description Macario Ramirez (74) is interviewed by Whitney Henry-Lester (26) about his childhood summers working with his father as a migrant worker, and his career as a businessman and activist. Facilitator Subject Log :42 Macario was born in San Antonio, TX of Mexican parents; six siblings; parents' immigration from Mexico 5:00 driving a WW II Jeep to travel the migrant route; shy or embarrassed to work the fields; segregated community...

Interview Description Gilberto Peña (73) talks with his daughter Carmen Peña Abrego about his life in Brownsville, TX, joining the Army and meeting his wife. Facilitator Subject Log 01:10 Gilberto moved to the outskirts of Brownsville, TX with his parents and family when he was nine. He talks about the "Smitty "boys, his neighbors, who became his friends. 03:55 Gilberto talks about his friend Dale Smitty teaching him to speak English, while he taught...

Interview Description Inez Perez tells her grandchildren, Tony Estrada and Christy Rios about their family history, her life growing up and meeting and marrying her husband, Tony Perez. Facilitator Subject Log 01:12 Inez's parents' names and her family name, Najar. Their emigration from Mexico to El Paso and then Pasadena. 06:24 Inez remembers meeting Tony Perez, her future husband at a restaurant. They were married two weeks later with an El Paso...

Interview Description José Ramirez, Jr. (62) talks with his wife Magdalena Santos Ramirez (61) about growing up in Laredo,TX, their work as social workers, family history, and genealogy. Facilitator Subject Log 1:01 Magdalena was born in Laredo, TX; description of her parents and extended family 8:49 Magdalena describes her siblings; lessons that her parents taught her: education 20:32 becoming a social worker; Hispanic culture is...

Interview Description Manuel Ramos (61) interviews his father, Henry Ramos (81) about his life. Facilitator Subject Log 1:05 Henry was born in Mexico, and came to the United States with his family when he was 2 months old. 04:19 Henry talks about his high school experiences. 05:44 Henry tells the story of meeting his wife, Emma and their marriage in Raton, New Mexico when Henry was 18 years old. 11:40 Henry talks about his...

Interview Description Mary Lorona (95) talks with her daughter, Lenore Stuart (63) about their family's history in Yuma and shares favorite family stories. She talks at length about the family piano. Facilitator Subject Log 01:46 Mary recalls starting the Yuma Historical Society. She explains why it is important for her to pass on the family stories. 04:32 Mary explains where her love of history came from. Her great aunt nana used to take her to the...

Interview Description Paula Rincón (74) is interviewed by her daughter, Cynthia Rincón (40) and her granddaughter, Stacey Crawford (31) about her advice as a mother and woman. Facilitator Subject Log 1:17 story of going to the park with her grandmother who wanted to give her advice 7:50 Paula's marriage was very traditional, deciding to express herself; marriage is 100% 18:51 Bringing God into your home; "nuestra herencia "is the gold that...

Interview Description Carlos Rodriguez and Armando Rodriguez are interviewed by their sister, Dolores Gallegos about the influence of their parents and their work within the Hispanic community in Houston, TX. Facilitator Subject Log :37 they sing Cielito Lindo; music is a big part of the Rodriguez family 5:12 their mother used to gather the kids together to say a rosary; music, education and religion 12:38 story of their mother being...