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Photograph of Daniel R. with students from the University of Puerto Rico
This is a photograph of CCSU Airbridge students from the University of Puerto Rico taken in November of 2017 following the damage sustained to the island of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. The Airbridge program is designed to offer undergraduate…
Photograph of a Government/Military Issued I.D.
Photograph of a child wearing a Yale football helmet
Maria Padilla immigrated from Puerto Rico to the Hardware City at just sixteen years old. At the time, almost half of the Puerto Rican Community in the Greater Hartford area was under the age of eighteen. As the influx of young Puerto Ricans…
Peruvian Copper Llama Figurines
Made of copper, these two Peruvian llama figurines stand approximately one inch tall and one inch long. With textured bodies and carved hooves and faces, these figurines are individually unique. Both figurines have double sided satchel baskets…
New Britain Herald Clippings & Personal Photos
These are various newspaper clippings and photographs announcing the winner of the pageant to name the Queen of the Puerto Rican Festival. The pageant was held at the Puerto Rican Club in New Britain, CT, and the festival was held on Jul 16, 1988. A…
Mate-Tea Set
The tea set is roughly 30-50 years old and belongs to Irina’s husband. The tea set is from Argentina and it is used to make yerba mate which is a traditional Argentinian tea. Drinking mate is a social activity among family members in a household and…
Little Girl's Books
This collection of artwork and booklets comes from a 5-year-old Latina child named Cayana. The items range from booklets to simple flags. She completed some of the items when she was 4. In total, there are 15 items of original artwork. Of the…
Laidley
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Interview of a CCSU student and her mother. The two were asked question about their ethnic background. Mom was born in Jamaica and grew up there. While the daughter was born in USA. The two talked about how they maintain their Jamaican heritage.
Keychain
Natividad Rosa uses her souvenir to hold her keys. She received this keyholder from one of her friends that came back from a trip to Dominican Republic. This keyholder has painted figurines that depicted a guitar, maracas, Guira, accordion,…
Jim Brasile interview
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Jim Brasile talks about his heritage , identifies as Italian, growing up in New Britain CT, his Vietnam War experience, his teaching career, his current association with Veterans for Peace. Brought photo's.
History Harvest Interview with Ruben Valencia
An account given by Ruben Valencia during the April 29, 2018 History Harvest. Ruben discusses the object he brought to the Harvest, its origins, and its significance to him.
History Harvest Interview with Larry Alicea
An interview conducted during the 2018 History Harvest with Larry Alicea. He discusses the rosary beads he has brought with him and their significance to him.
History Harvest Interview with Gladys Moreno-Fuentes
An interview conducted with Gladys Moreno-Fuentes during the 2018 History Harvest. Mrs. Fuentes discusses the drinking cup and bowl set she brought in.
History Harvest Interview with Ayamara Yllanes
An oral history given by Ayamara Yllanes, describing the figurines she brought to the History Harvest and placing them into context.
History Harvest 2018 Interviews with Irina Vassatt-Brites
Recordings of the Interviews given by Irina Vassatt-Brites during the History Harvest, discussing the objects she brought.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Natividad L. Rosa
The oral history given by Natividad L. Rosa during the 2018 History Harvest.