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Identifier
CheangGerald_2008_CRP
Description
Gerald (Jerry) was not born in the Salinas Chinatown but he was able provide information pertaining to his childhood growing up in Stockton, California, which also had a huge Chinese population and where Jerry grew up. He talks about his education in American Schools as well as Chinese School and the importance of going to school and getting an education. With his education that he received he was able to go to college and become a dentist still to this day. Jerry gives us a look at what his parents did for a living during WWII and how he contributed to the family during this time as well as post war. Jerry moved to Salinas in the mid 60s, due to not wanting to raise his children in the big city of San Francisco. The interview also focuses on his contributions and involvements with the Revitalization Project and also with the Asian Cultural Encounter. He wants to bring awareness to the public and hopes for the public to get involved in as well as CSUMB, because without their contributions nothing could get accomplished such as the oral history museum and the garden.
Interview Date
10-31-2008
Interviewer
Kaydi Barrus
Geographic Coverage
Salinas (Calif.)
Subjects
Chinatown (Salinas, Calif.); Chinese American families; Stockton (Calif.); Community development, Urban; Historic preservation
Type
Sound
Genre
Oral histories
Digital Format
audio/mp3
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
Cheang, Gerald and California State University, Monterey Bay, "Interview with Gerald Cheang" (2008). Chinatown Renewal Project. 37.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/ohcma_chinatown/37
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