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Canepa Family: Steven J. Canepa (Middle), Christopher Anderson
Canepa Family: Steven J. Canepa (Middle), Christopher Anderson
Italian American Stories
Many early Italian immigrants to Stockton were entrepreneurs and quite industrious. Steven’s grandfather was a partner in a thriving grocery/delicatessen, and his father founded Canepa’s car wash, which has remained a family business. As others from Steven’s generation, Italians had the choice either to begin their own careers or to join an established family enterprise. At the age of 10, Steven began helping out in his father's car wash business. After he began working, he noticed his family began to treat him more like an adult…
Hirata Family: Karen Cairel (Youth), April Foster
Hirata Family: Karen Cairel (Youth), April Foster
Japanese American Stories
For Karen Cairel, coming-of-age was a journey, involving many steps and the support of loving family ties. She treasures the model her grandmother provided showing her that adult life can be bright and positive. Karen’s religion of Buddhism and Japanese heritage provided the values that guided her to maturity. She remembers the support of parents who adjusted quickly as she began to make adult choices. In sum, she was warmly cared for as she made her way toward adulthood…
Lo Family: Toubee Yang (Middle), Andrew Gelber
Lo Family: Toubee Yang (Middle), Andrew Gelber
Hmong American Stories
Toubee Yang is a Stockton citizen who traveled over the ocean from his birthplace to find a new home and culture that he now embraces. His life is memorable partly because of the experiences he has had traveling and learning about the culture of the United States. His story is about a family broken in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, of a child growing up in a nation that did not readily respect his heritage, and also as a refugee in a totally foreign environment…
Sosa Family: John J. Arguelles (Youth), George Kim
Sosa Family: John J. Arguelles (Youth), George Kim
Mexican American Stories
In the U.S. the word machismo often connotes forceful, even aggressive behavior. Elsewhere, some see its meaning as the basic ability to take care of one’s self, to endure difficult times, and to build a family foundation. Machismo is a code that embraces self-mastery, courage, consistency, fair dealings and personal honesty. John achieved machismo, a mark of maturity, through his commitment to family, success in achieving goals despite adverse conditions, and pride in his Mexican heritage…
Podesta Family: Pamela Salmon (Middle), Chris Bauer
Podesta Family: Pamela Salmon (Middle), Chris Bauer
Italian American Stories
Pamela Salmon wants her children and grandchildren to know that farming is a wonderful way to bring families together and to feel closer to the earth. To Pam, farming is much more than a business. Its special rewards cannot be measured in dollars and cents…
Corral Family: Margaret Sanchez Corral (Middle), Lindsey Gaines
Corral Family: Margaret Sanchez Corral (Middle), Lindsey Gaines
Native American Stories
Margaret Sanchez has spoken two languages for as long as she can remember, Spanish and English. This allowed her to appreciate her dual cultural heritage from a young age. She was born in French Camp in 1952 and raised in Stockton. She was the third oldest of eight children. Her father, a mechanic, had Northern Valley Yokut, Ohlone, and Miwak ancestors while her mother was of Mexican decent. Her grandparents on both sides of the family, were strong influences on her childhood; the family spoke both English and Spanish at home and served cuisine from both cultures...
Perez Family: Francisco Cardenas (Youth), Tammy Hunt
Perez Family: Francisco Cardenas (Youth), Tammy Hunt
Native American Stories
Sometimes Francisco Cardenas felt tense growing up, but he always found peace at a Mother Lode retreat—the tribal roundhouse in Volcano. He remembers people dancing and talking, but also leaving him space to stop and think. “It was a calm, soothing place,” he recalls. He could leave school and work behind. Outside this sanctuary, however, being an adolescent was a challenge. He craved independence, but he also wanted recognition from his family and community…
Canepa Family: Remo Canepa (Elder), Regina Beltrama
Canepa Family: Remo Canepa (Elder), Regina Beltrama
Italian American Stories
During his first 18 years, Remo Canepa lived the conventional life of an only child. As the twinkle in mother’s eye, and the future of the family name, Remo was the source of pride and joy for his parents. They wanted only the best for him, as most parents do. But the day would soon come, when he would have to stand on his own…
Stallworth Family: Lewis Stallworth, Jr. (Middle), Andrew Gelber
Stallworth Family: Lewis Stallworth, Jr. (Middle), Andrew Gelber
African American Stories
African Americans like Lewis Stallworth Jr.’s family did not migrate to Stockton as a part of the California Gold Rush. Instead, they sought stability in changing times: a home, a job, a place to worship and a chance to raise a family. Lewis Jr. was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma in 1944. As the eldest child, his brothers and sisters admired him. The family moved to Stockton when Lewis was still a young child and he has lived here for the past 60 years…
Sorn Family: Leakhena Sorn (Youth), Christina Tran
Sorn Family: Leakhena Sorn (Youth), Christina Tran
Cambodian American Stories
In October 1991, Leakhena Sorn was 13 years old when she immigrated to Stockton from Cambodia. Learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture often made her feel isolated during the transition to life in Stockton. Because of Leakhena’s arrival after the first major emigration from Cambodia, she enjoyed the support of an already established Cambodian community. Many Stockton Cambodians were already graduating from universities and had established careers as pharmacists, physicians or as business owners…
Wong Family: Nancy Wong (Elder), May Lin
Wong Family: Nancy Wong (Elder), May Lin
Chinese American Stories
Nancy Wong was born in Ung Hong village, Toy San District, China, to a restaurant owner and housewife. Growing up, Nancy felt like a child who did not know much about the world. When Nancy was seven, her mother left Nancy and her younger brother to travel to the U.S. Nancy and her brother Donald, were left with their grandmother. At age nine, her grandmother sent her to school. When Nancy was 15, her mother returned to China with three sisters and four brothers for which Nancy was to care. This began her adulthood in her mind…
Stallworth Family: Kimberly Hamlett (Youth), Brett Kaufman
Stallworth Family: Kimberly Hamlett (Youth), Brett Kaufman
African American Stories
As a child of the ’60s, a person might think Kimberly Hamlett would show signs of her rebellious generation. However, those who know this warm, kindhearted and Christian woman would say differently. Kimberly, born in 1965, was the first child born to her large family. She is the oldest of seven children, four girls and three boys. She was born in Walnut Creek, but grew up in Stockton and continues to live here…
Wong Family: Violet Chan (Middle), Jacob Lethbridge
Wong Family: Violet Chan (Middle), Jacob Lethbridge
Chinese American Stories
There was hardly a time growing up when Violet Chan did not have responsibilities. As a child in China, she had a major role in obtaining food for her family and caring for her mother. Later, as a teenager, she had primary responsibility for taking care of her baby brothers. Despite the duties asked of her, Violet had an underlying passion for an education and she fixed her sights on that goal…
Wong Family: Sandra Won (Middle), Oksana Ivashchenko
Wong Family: Sandra Won (Middle), Oksana Ivashchenko
Chinese American Stories
Growing up in a close-knit Chinese family, Sandra Won had a happy upbringing with parents who didn’t impose adult roles on her. They made sure that she had time to be a child, to play and to experience a wide variety of activities. Her entrance into adulthood was gradual and, in her mind, was marked by a variety of ordinary events in her life…
Canepa Family: Thomas Canepa (Youth), Lucy Buck
Canepa Family: Thomas Canepa (Youth), Lucy Buck
Italian American Stories
As the alarm sounds, a teenager wakes up from his slumber and begins his daily routine. It is Friday morning, so after school, he’ll be able to hang out with his friends. Unfortunately, the teen, Thomas Canepa, won't be able to stay out late. The next day is Saturday, and he has to work. When he was younger, Thomas relished the freedom of playing with his friends without having any family obligations. But at age 16, Thomas has a part time job at the family business, a car wash where he pumps gas and prints receipts for customers…
Podesta Family: Kathleen Salmon (Youth), Jessica D'Anza
Podesta Family: Kathleen Salmon (Youth), Jessica D'Anza
Italian American Stories
Kathleen Salmon is that rare young American who thoroughly enjoys being rooted in family life. Now, 20 years old, she loves her Italian American family, its customs, teachings and celebrations. As an only child, Kathleen Salmon was the center of her parents attention. Raised on a farm in Linden, she was part of a loving, extended family. She came to value rural life—the natural surroundings and the integration of work and home. She has never rebelled against her background, but instead prided herself on the strengths and values that have framed her world…
Wong Family: Kecia Won-Jones (Youth), Tucker Corriveau
Wong Family: Kecia Won-Jones (Youth), Tucker Corriveau
Chinese American Stories
Growing up, Kecia Won-Jones experienced a plethora of cultures. She is Chinese, but was born and raised in a multi-cultural America. Though she is a third generation Chinese American, she feels a strong connection to her ethnic past. On the other hand, she confesses that her parents were assimilated into American culture, and that she has lived only in this country. Kecia likes to think she has the better of two worlds. Kecia is grateful for the opportunity to celebrate her cultural traditions as well as those of others. Navigating diversity has been one of her paths to maturity…
Perez Family: Margaret Perez (Elder), Jillian Altfest
Perez Family: Margaret Perez (Elder), Jillian Altfest
Native American Stories
“Never marry a man from Mexico,” Margaret’s grandmother advised her. Grandmother pressed her early on in life to marry only within their tribe, and to keep the language and traditions of the family alive. Margaret is a natural mischief-maker, and she remains unmoved by her grandmother’s tales of ghosts or devils who would come and take her away. Typically ignoring grandma’s advice, Margaret fell in love with a Mexican…
Corral Family: Robert Corral Iii (Youth), Tara Runnels
Corral Family: Robert Corral Iii (Youth), Tara Runnels
Native American Stories
Robert Corral began his life in French Camp in 1979. He is of mixed ancestry—Caucasian, Mexican and Native American, but feels he identifies most with his Native American heritage. Robert feels his interests, beliefs and personality are similar to those of other Native Americans. He is very proud to consider himself a part of the Northern Valley Yokut/Ohlone/Me-Wok tribe and the California Indian culture.
Pech Family: Rottana Prak (Youth), Danielle Bosch
Pech Family: Rottana Prak (Youth), Danielle Bosch
Cambodian American Stories
All over the country, at this very moment, parents are asking their children for help with the chores. And all over the country, teenagers are…turning up their headphones, or heading for the door. Or, if they’re like Rottana Prak, they are simply saying “Yes.” Rottana is a typical high school student who likes to spend time with her friends, enjoys music and movies, and is interested in X-treme sports. But she is also a teenager who knows her roots. She knows what her family endured in Cambodia as their beautiful homeland was shattered by war and the brutalities of the …
Perez Family: Ernestine Cardenas (Middle), Jessica D'Anza
Perez Family: Ernestine Cardenas (Middle), Jessica D'Anza
Native American Stories
There are many cultures in the world with defined guidelines that determine whether one is an adult or still a child. From that determination, the law and society will treat one as an adult with adult responsibilities. Native American tribes signify one’s adulthood in a variety of different ways depending on specific tribal traditions. Ernestine grew up on a small reservation where her family made a home. On the peaceful reservation, Ernestine was allowed to wander and play. She and her family were involved with their tribes traditions that had been handed down for generations…
Nisby Family: John Patrick Nisby, Jr. (Youth), Chris Bauer
Nisby Family: John Patrick Nisby, Jr. (Youth), Chris Bauer
African American Stories
Being the son of two high-achievers might be a burden for some people, but John Patrick Nisby says that he has had a “wonderful life.” His parents have played positive roles in his upbringing, introducing many factors into his life, which have inspired and motivated him...
Pech Family: Kun Tuy (Middle), Lindsey Gaines
Pech Family: Kun Tuy (Middle), Lindsey Gaines
Cambodian American Stories
Imagine a 15-year-old girl forced to work in the fields, seven days a week, from five in the morning until seven at night. In the U.S., such a young woman would be going to school to learn about herself and about life’s opportunities. Kun Tuy dreamed of teaching dance. Instead, she was put to work by the Khmer Rouge in the rice fields of mountainous Cambodia. She received no money and little food for her labor. The Khmer Rouge ruled by suppression and killing in anticipation of establishing a Communist regime in Cambodia…
Komure Family: Kathryn "Katy" Komure (Elder), Jacob Lethbridge
Komure Family: Kathryn "Katy" Komure (Elder), Jacob Lethbridge
Japanese American Stories
Since she was a young girl in French Camp, Katy Komure found her life defined by work. Despite a constant struggle to reach her goals, things had a way of working out for Katy. She focused on what she thought important and found she could succeed despite social barriers which stood in her way…
Part 07 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 07 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.
Part 03 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 03 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.
Part 10 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 10 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.
Part 01 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 01 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.
Part 11 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 11 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.
Part 02 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
Part 02 John Muir Autobiography, John Muir
John Muir Draft Autobiography, 1908
No abstract provided.