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
Access is available by appointment for UCLA student and faculty researchers as well as independent researchers. To view the collection or any part of it, please contact the archivist at archivist@chicano.ucla.edu or the librarian at yretter@chicano.ucla.edu
Extent
From the Collection: 5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
General
Synopsis:
The conversation is about a haunted house in Mexico City when Lola Cruz was 10 years old. Lola Cruz talks about the old large house and a miserly old man who lived there, died, and remained as a spirit to guard his belongings. Another story involves a husband his lazy wife and their three children. After the wife dies, she returns to care for the children. During the conversation, children arrive to sing and to see the nativity scene. Afterwards, the interviewer, Lola and Luis open the presents brought by the children.
Repository Details
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