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Interview No. 1129, Manuel Gamez

Combined Interviews

Mr. Gamez briefly recalls his childhood and early adolescence; in 1949, when he was seventeen years old, he came into the United States illegally to work; it was while working illegally in Tornillo, Texas, that he learned of the Bracero Program; his boss at the time sent him to the processing center so that he could officially go through the hiring process and become a bracero; he continued working for that particular rancher over the next eight years; the rancher he worked for spoke Spanish, which made communicating much easier; he recalls celebrating birthdays and holidays by having special lunches …

Interview No. 1128, Jose Gamez

Combined Interviews

Mr. Gamez briefly recalls his childhood and early adolescence; in 1942, he came to the United States illegally to work in the fields; it was while working illegally that he learned of the Bracero Program from other ranchers and workers; when he was initially recruited to work as a bracero, in 1943, neither a physical exam nor formal paperwork was required; he recalls that women and under aged boys were allowed to work as braceros if they were accompanied by adult males; his contract ended in 1945, and he was forced to go back to working illegally; in 1947, under …

Josie Cotton Bessent

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Agnes Kasper Interview, 12 March 2003

All interviews

The oral history interview with Agnes Kasper reveals her deep connection to the Tremont neighborhood in Cleveland, where she has lived for many years. Kasper discusses her efforts to improve and restore properties in the area, her involvement in community activities, and the changes she has witnessed over time, including the influx of new residents and businesses. She shares her experiences with neighborhood safety, the impact of gang activities, and her commitment to creating a supportive and hopeful environment for her neighbors. Additionally, Kasper reflects on her family's role in the community and their dedication to helping others, influenced by …

Interview No. 1122, Jose E. Chavarría

Combined Interviews

Mr. Chavarría briefly describes his childhood; when he was very young, his father killed his mother, and he fled from home; he went to live with his grandmother, but the rest of his family soon split up; shortly thereafter, he went to work on a dairy farm where the rancher not only employed him, but treated him like a son; in 1947, he went through the hiring process and became a bracero; upon being hired, he was sent to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas, where he underwent medical examinations; he details his first job picking cotton and …

Ccu Newsletter, March 10, 2003, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 13, Number 5

Hollins Columns (2003 Mar 10), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• MFA rocks English Department
• Carvin may become English Department
• First-year class president shows how it's done
• Louder and prouder, Voice has returned
• NOW is creating change
• Grab a professor and friends, scramble clothes, raise money with S.H.A.R.E. for R.A.M.
• Norway offers culture as well as cold weather
• Drag Kings are workin' it
• Pre-Ring Night: Let the good times roll
• A little bit of Africa hits the Roanoke stage
• Local music: If they play it, you should go
• Can't find local music? Well, go here
• March 2003
• 'Cradle 2 the Grave' should be buried
• Clairvoyance causes big trouble …

Interview No. 1132, Nereo Heredia L.

Combined Interviews

Mr. Heredia vividly describes what his life was like growing up in Villa Escobedo, Chihuahua, México; the first time he signed up to work as a bracero was in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México; there were no physical exams of any kind, in fact, all he had to do was sign a paper; he went to work in the cotton fields of La Mesa, New Mexico; the second time he signed up for a contract was out of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, where he went through a stringent hiring process; from there, he was sent to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 027, Number 31, March 10, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2002-2003, Volume 27

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Interview No. 1667, Maria Zamarron Bermudez

Combined Interviews

Maria Zamarron Bermudez recalls funerals in Terlingua, Texas, she remembers the body being bathed in lemon juice, dressed, and a rosary being placed around their waist; caskets were made by hand, saints adorned the caskets and were decorated depending on age and gender; she explains the death of two mine workers that were caused by an explosion. She also describes celebrations in Terlingua, TX., were weddings, festivals, and saints days; the Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and the parents of the groom would ask for the brides hand in marriage; wedding dresses were bought in Alpine, TX., while nice clothing …

Interview No. 1130, Ma. Julia G. Contreras

Combined Interviews

Ms. Contreras briefly recounts her childhood and how she moved around quite a bit; she moved from Cananea, Sonora, México, where she was born, to Ciudad Juárez, then to Douglas, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas, before moving back to Ciudad Juárez; in July of 1950, she was hired by the Office of Populations and began working there as a clerk and typist; this office was the first stop for braceros who were about to enter the United States; she describes her job, which was to register the braceros, as well as the daily operations of the office and what some …

Father Joseph Hilinski Interview, 08 March 2003

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Father Joseph Hilinski discusses his family's history, including their immigration from Poland, and their settling in Tremont due to job opportunities and the presence of a Polish-speaking church. He reflects on the neighborhood's sense of community, the impact of industrial pollution, and the changes in the area over time, including the decline in the 1970s and the subsequent revitalization. The interview also touches on his personal experiences with religion, local schools, and the evolving demographic and economic landscape of Tremont.

Vondell E. Kennedy

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Charles Baldwin

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Edmund Ziemba Interview, 07 March 2003

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This oral history interview with Edmund Ziemba, conducted on March 7, 2003, by Christine Cleary, offers a reflective account of Ziemba's early life in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, during the mid-20th century. Born in 1933, Ziemba shares vivid memories of his childhood, the close-knit community, and the cultural traditions of the predominantly Polish neighborhood. He discusses his family's history, including his grandfather's immigration from Poland and establishment of a bar and later a bank in Tremont. Ziemba recalls daily life, the entertainment and recreational activities available to children, and the sense of security and community that characterized the …

Iowa Physicians: Legitimacy, Institutions, And The Practice Of Medicine, Part One: Establishing A Professional Identity, 1833-1886, Susan C. Lawrence

Department of History: Faculty Publications

IN JUNE 1850, twenty-five physicians met in Burlington, Iowa, to establish the Iowa Medical and Chirurgical Society. John Sanford, the organizing force behind the new society, had attended the third annual meeting of the American Medical Association in 1849 and had been inspired by the call for physicians to organize state, district, and county associations. Physicians needed to band together not only to improve medical knowledge and practice by giving papers and discussing their experiences among their peers, but also to promote their professional interests through political and social action. The founding members of the Iowa society expressed their anxieties …

Trail Blazer - Volume 75, Number 18, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State University Trail Blazer published on March 6, 2003.

The Grizzly, March 6, 2003, Anne Antanavage '04, Kelly Gray, Fallon Szarko, Quinn Dinsmore, Bart Brooks, Jerel Smith, Lindsey Fund, Lisa Minardi, Terri Wehnert, Trevor Mohr, Marie Difeliciantonio, Eric Fierro, Joseph Davido

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Preparing for the Future Today: Job and Internship Fair 2003 • The Art of Kissing • Trading the Beach for Hard Work • Celebrating Women's History Month with Ursinus Legends • Showcasing Women's Pride in Berman • Bloody Poetry Director Speaks Out • Women's History Month Events • Centennial Conference Champions! • UC Swimmers Make a Splash • Ykoruk Named Women's Head Soccer Coach

Interview No. 1120, Isidro H. Buso

Combined Interviews

Mr. Buso briefly recalls his childhood and adolescence; in 1962, he went through the hiring process in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, and from there was sent to Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas; he gives a detailed description of his various jobs as a bracero, which included, picking cotton, castrating and driving cattle, and feeding hens; in addition, he also discusses housing issues, the various wages earned, the methods of payment, the length of his contracts, and one instance of racism experienced by his friend who was an African American; sometime later, he decided to become a legal resident, …

Mr. George Edward Lawrence

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Mr. George Edward Lawrence on March 6, 2003 at Treemont Temple Baptist Church

The Chanticleer, 2003-03-06, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Deacon James Willis Lomax

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Deacon James Willis Lomax on March 6 2003 at First Baptist Missionary Church

Olga And Paul Naugle Interview, 06 March 2003

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The oral history interview with Olga and Paul Naugle provides a detailed account of their experiences growing up during the Great Depression and their memories of life in Cleveland, Ohio. Olga recalls the challenges of living through the Depression, including the scarcity of food and the various ways their families made ends meet, such as making homemade potato chips and doughnuts. She describes entertainment activities, such as roller skating, attending the local theater, and participating in Ukrainian cultural events. Paul adds to the narrative by discussing his family's interactions with local food distribution programs and the impact of New Deal …

Interview No. 1138, Fernando Rodríguez

Combined Interviews

Mr. Rodríguez recalls that as a teenager, he worked at a grocery store near a ranch that employed braceros; because the braceros were not allowed to leave the ranch, he would often go and collect a list of groceries from them in order to bring them what they needed; later, in 1954, when he graduated from high school, he went into the Navy; when his tour of duty was over in 1959, he began working as a clerk and typist for Rio Vista, a processing center for the Bracero Program in Socorro, Texas; his work there was temporary and coincided …

Wanda Arlene Robinson

African American Funeral Programs

Program for the Funeral Service of Wanda Arlene Robinson, held at Ascension Peace Presbyterian Church on March 4, 2003.

Karl Anderson Interview, 04 March 2003

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This oral history interview explores Karl Anderson's experiences and memories connected to the Tremont area during the mid-20th century. Karl discusses his involvement in the community, particularly through experiences at Lincoln Park and his participation in local clubs at Merrick House. He reflects on the diverse ethnic backgrounds of Tremont residents, the social dynamics, and the neighborhood's evolution over time. The interview also touches on his experiences in sports, his observations on youth activities, and the changes in the area as people moved to the suburbs.

Ada News - 03/03/2003, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 027, Number 30, March 3, 2003, Grand Valley State University

2002-2003, Volume 27

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Interview No. 1125, Eduardo De Santiago

Combined Interviews

Mr. De Santiago worked on a ranch in Zacatecas, México, prior to becoming a bracero; in 1954, when he learned of the Bracero Program, he made a list of all the people who worked with him that wanted to go to the United States as braceros; he was of course included on that list; upon beginning the hiring process in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México, the braceros were asked to undress for physical examinations; they were then vaccinated and deloused; in Rio Vista, a processing center in Socorro, Texas, ranchers from Pecos, Texas, came to hire braceros; none of the workers wanted …

Pamela Gutshall Interview For Wright State University History Course 485, Katherine Gutshall, Pamela Gutshall

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 2, 2003 Katherine Gutshall interviewed Pamela Gutshall, the interviewer’s mother and a teacher, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Pam discussed growing up on a family farm, attending college, her adult life in Miamisburg, and more.