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Oral History Interview with Guillermo Wong and Norma Wong, 1994-06-10

 Item
Identifier: 1994.007.028

Abstract

In this interview, Guillermo and Norma Wong discuss their unique situation as a Chinese-Peruvian family living in a Chinese-Latino section of the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn; facing anti-Chinese slurs made by Latino residents, for example. They describe the ethnic makeup of their neighborhood, the politics of ethnic identity, racism, and discrimination. The Wongs recall the challenges of making it in America; finding housing, learning English, finding a job, and understanding American culture. Interview conducted by Gregory Ruf and Fabiana Chiu.

Dates

  • Creation: 1994-06-10

Conditions Governing Use

All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, belong to the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Brooklyn Historical Society. The indices and audio recordings are hereby made available for research purposes only. For more information, contact Museum of Chinese in America at collections@mocanyc.org or Brooklyn Historical Society at library@brooklynhistory.org.

Extent

1 Cassettes

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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