Lola Cruz, 1974-12
Scope and Content
Each box of oral histories includes a typed transcript, the original 1/4" open reel tapes the interviews were recorded on, and audio cassettes to which the recordings were transferred.
Dates
- Creation: 1974-12
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, Elaine K. (Person)
Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
General
Synopsis:
Ms. Cruz recounts details of her life growing up in the 1910s in Mexico. Ms. Cruz talks about her experiences during difficult times of poverty and homelessness growing up in Mexico City. Ms. Cruz then recounts her experiences immigrating to the United States. Ms. Cruz talks about her marriage to an American citizen (by force) and her subsequent travails after his death. Afterwards, there are more conversations about the nativity scene and the yearly rituals that take place.
Repository Details
Part of the Chicano Studies Research Center Library Repository
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