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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 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 Maria Padilla
An oral history given by Maria Padilla concerning her History Harvest items.
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Moises Yllanes
An interview with Moises Yllanes to discuss the objects he brought to the History Harvest.
"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…
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…
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,…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Natividad L. Rosa
The oral history given by Natividad L. Rosa during the 2018 History Harvest.
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…
Puerto Rican Society Newspaper Articles
This collection consists of a series of newspaper articles and fliers each with importance regarding the Latino community in New Britain starting in the late 80s and ending in the late 90s. A 1988 report by H. C. Chung of the University of Bridgeport…
City of New Britain Proclamation about Manuel (Manny) Reyes
In 2008 Manuel (Manny) Reyes received a Proclamation from the Mayor Timothy Stewart to honor his leadership in New Britain, Connecticut and the Puerto Rican Community. The proclamation highlighted his service in the U.S. Air force, Connecticut Army…
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.
Rafael Resto Music CD
Two square plastic CDs covered in images of Puerto Rican landscape Both contain images of Rafael Resto on the front Music in Puerto Rican culture is a big cultural identifier. Visible change is seen in the musical culture as it shifts from…