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Identifier
DeLaRosaGloria_2012_CRP
Description
Raised by her grandparents, Ms. Gloria De La Rosa learned about hard work at a very young age. At nine years old, every summer until she was seventeen years old, she was working in the fields along with her grandparents later joined by her sisters and parents. Gloria describes her experiences as a fieldworker and thus provides us with insight into the life of a fieldworker. Gloria also discusses the harsh working conditions that fieldworkers had to abide by before any changes were brought by Cesar Chavez who she is very thankful for. Gloria also describes the uplifting spirit of community out in the fields which helped to alleviate the harsh working conditions that the field workers were exposed to. Gloria also recounts her first experience in a huelga (strike) which was initiated by her mother. She “saw her mother in action” and witnessing such situation sparked an interest to become an advocate for those in need of support. Gloria also describes the Bracero men as “young men in their white garments and Mexican hats”. She recalls how her grandfather was an advocate for many of these men who had little or no education. She shares stories of Chinatown and how it has changed over the years. Gloria explains that her fieldwork experience and hard labor have made her a stronger woman and a more appreciative human being. Ms. De La Rosa describes her gratitude towards her grandparents and parents and she concludes the interview by expressing the importance of bringing peace to our communities and also the concept of giving back to our communities
Interview Date
10-26-2012
Interviewer
Maricela Aboytes
Geographic Coverage
Salinas (Calif.)
Subjects
Chinatown (Salinas, Calif.); Mexican American families; Migrant agricultural laborers; Seasonal Farm Laborers Program; Labor movement
Type
Moving Image
Genre
Oral histories
Digital Format
video/mp4
Language
eng
Digital Collection
Chinatown Renewal Project
Repository
Archives & Special Collections of California State University, Monterey Bay
Disclaimer
These oral histories express the personal views, memories, and opinions of the interviewee. They do not represent the policy or views of California State University, Monterey Bay.
Recommended Citation
De La Rosa, Gloria and California State University, Monterey Bay, "Interview with Gloria De La Rosa" (2012). Chinatown Renewal Project. 34.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/ohcma_chinatown/34
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