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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.
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…
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,…
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…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Maria Padilla
An oral history given by Maria Padilla concerning her History Harvest items.
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 Daniel R.
History Harvest interview with Daniel R. about the photograph he brought for 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 Edgar Perez
Oral interview with Edgar Perez concerning the objects he brought to the history harvest
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…
Eucharistic Minister's Necklace
The Necklace and the first picture in the frame go together. The necklace resembles one that Eucharistic ministers wear while distributing the sacrament of the Eucharist (also known as Communion) to the congregation during Mass. When asked about the…
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.
Rosary Beads
Before getting into the significance of Rosary beads, it is crucial to acknowledge the rich Latino history that has grown all over the world and has made great impacts in New Britain, Connecticut. Latino culture has been blended into the United…
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.
Traditional Cups and Bowls
The items seen here are traditional eating and drinking utensils first used by the Tainos people indigenous to Puerto Rico. Brought in by Gladys Moreno Fuentes, an employee of Central Connecticut State University, the set includes two bowls or plates…