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History Harvest 2018 Interview with Natividad L. Rosa
The oral history given by Natividad L. Rosa during the 2018 History Harvest.
Church Scrapbook
This collection contains reproduced photographs and pamphlets pertaining to the Latino immigrant community in New Britain. Collected by Nancy Figueroa-Rodriguez, who was involved in the community for many years, items include a newspaper clipping,…
Connecticut Policy Academy Graduating Class of 1975 Listing including Manuel (Manny) Reyes
In the program of graduates from the Connecticut Police Academy in 1975, Manuel (Manny) Reye’s name is listed. Manny was the second Latino to serve in New Britain, but it was not an easy accomplishment. In 1974 he had passed all of his tests to be…
"Mis Recetas" Recipe Book
Food is something that brings about pride in someone's culture or heritage, Moises Yllanes’ recipe book is his culture kept alive. The cookbook is more than 20 years old and is a collection from his aunt and family from Peru. While Moises is from…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Moises Yllanes
An interview with Moises Yllanes to discuss the objects he brought to the History Harvest.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Maria Padilla
An oral history given by Maria Padilla concerning her History Harvest items.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Manuel Reyes
An interview with Manuel Reyes during the 2017 History Harvest in New Britain. Manuel provides contextual background to the items he brought to the Harvest.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Luz Rodriguez
An oral interview given by Luz Rodriguez where she discusses the objects she brought to the History Harvest.
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Luz Maria Valles
An interview with Luz Maria Valles as she describes the objects she brought to the Harvest, including the traditional dita.
Amy Angosh: Heritage Roots
Amy Angosh is an Immigrant from London, England living in New Britain, Ct. She was interviewed by Sammy CampoVerde; A local history student at CCSU. During the interview Angosh and CampoVerde discuss topics regarding heritage, community roots, and…
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.
Andrea Velez Oral History Interview
An interview with Andrea Velez
History Harvest 2017 Interview with Julia Rodriguez
An interview with Julia Rodriguez about the objects she brought to the History Harvest, the photos and newspaper clippings.