Identifier
QueturasGertrude_2012_CRP
Description
Gertrude Queturas is an 86-year-old woman living in Salinas, CA and is an active and involved member of the Filipino community. Born and raised in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Gertrude was immersed in a family full of teachers. Thus, she and her three brothers also pursued the profession, each gaining teaching degrees from the Philippine Normal University. With aid from her youngest brother, who had landed a job working for a Japanese airline and therefore had moved to live in Hawaii, Gertrude was able to find her place in America. Following her marriage in the early 1960’s, she was able to move with her husband into a small house in Salinas. After moving to America, Gertrude experienced adventure through her acculturation into American society. While she faced hardships, she also made triumph in the birth of her daughter, success working at the Monterey County Recording Office, and extension of her education at Hartnell College. In her old age, Gertrude Queturas reflects back on her life, and while she sees an unfortunate decay of her traditional culture, she also sees a bright future for youths and hopes to instill her legacy within them, no matter how small.
Interview Date
10-20-2012
Interviewer
Alexander Myers
Geographic Coverage
Salinas (Calif.)
Subjects
Chinatown (Salinas, Calif.); Filipino American families; Labor movement; Fraternal organizations; Filipino American Catholics
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
Queturas, Gertrude and California State University, Monterey Bay, "Interview with Gertrude Queturas" (2012). Chinatown Renewal Project. 35.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/ohcma_chinatown/35
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