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Framed Jesus Christ Calendar Print
This item is a framed calendar print depicting Jesus Christ. Said print originated as part of a calendar manufactured in Añasco, Puerto Rico. Such religious iconography remained a common household item in many Puerto Rican Catholic items. Although…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Edgar Perez
Oral interview with Edgar Perez concerning the objects he brought to the history harvest
Religious Scapular Necklace
The scapular necklace, known as an escapularios in Mexico and other Latino cultures, is a religious necklace worn by devoted Catholics across the world. Similar to Edgar’s story whom this particular escapularios belongs to, these necklaces are…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Daniel R.
History Harvest interview with Daniel R. about the photograph he brought for the history harvest.
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…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Maria Padilla
An oral history given by Maria Padilla concerning her History Harvest items.
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…
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,…
Rosary Pin
Contributor, and St. Mary parishioner, Ines Mojica, brought in a beautiful and ornate Rosary Pin that was a gift from her dear friend, Aglae Luciano. Aglae, who passed about a month ago, brought the pin as a gift from Puerto Rico…
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 Interview with Carlos Soler
An oral history given by Carlos Soler describing the item he brought to the History Harvest and contextualizing it.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Felix Nunes
An oral history of Felix Nunes, describing the object he brought to the History Harvest and its context.
Commemorative Ring from the United States Army
This commemorative ring was given to the contributor for his service in the United States Army. As an Infantryman, he received this ring for his service during the Vietnam War. The ring is 1 inch in diameter, metal and gold in color except for a…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Moises Yllanes
An interview with Moises Yllanes to discuss the objects he 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.