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Andres Garcia
This interview took place on July 27, 2013 with Andres Garcia at his home in Buffalo, NY. Project historian, Stephanie Bucalo, conducted the interview. Andres was born in Puerto Rico where he spent many of his adolescent years living on the streets.…
Position: 22 (110 views)
Blanca Rodriguez
This interview with Blanca Rodriguez took place August 28, 2012 at her home in Buffalo, NY by Stephanie Bucalo. Blanca arrived in Buffalo from Puerto Rico to reunite with her mother who originally moved here to start a life with her second husband.…
Position: 9 (225 views)
Father Antonio Rodriguez
This interview took place on July 31, 2012 at the West Seneca Library in West Seneca, NY. The interview was conducted by Stephanie Bucalo and accompanied by Casimiro Rodriguez. Father Antonio Rodriguez is a Spanish-born priest who was assigned to the…
Tags: Community Involvement, Religion
Position: 24 (108 views)
Enrique Padilla
This interview took place on September 15, 2012 with Enrique Padilla Sr. and Jr. at Enrique Jr.’s home on Woodside Avenue in Buffalo, NY. Enrique Sr. was born in Puerto Rico and migrated to Michigan in 1949. He later migrated again to Brooklyn, NY…
Position: 33 (96 views)
Angelo Otero
This interview with Angelo Otero was conducted by Maritza Vega on July 28, 2014. Angelo discusses migration to Western New York, his military service and employment opportunities, and the construction of the Hispanic Veterans Memorial. Angelo is a…
Tags: Borinqueneers
Position: 30 (99 views)
Hispanic Voices Veterans Complete Episode
This is an episode of Hispanic Voices hosted by Gilbert Hernandez. Hispanic Veterans Memorial Committee members Carlos Benitez and José Rivera discuss the history, plans and progress of the Hispanic Veterans Memorial, the history of the Gabriel A.…
Tags: Military
Position: 81 (61 views)
Carmen Rodriguez
Carmen Rodriguez was born in Puerto Rico and arrived in Buffalo to reunite with her sister. Carmen did not speak English when she arrived but could read and write. Her brother-in-law brought her to the unemployment office where she found a job…
Tags: Education, Employment and Labor, Religion
Position: 55 (71 views)