Interview with Jessie Garcia Nieto
Length
19:59
Date
Interviewer
Chavez, Gene
Description
Interview with Jessie Garcia Nieto about her parents' immigration to Kansas City from Mexico via Texas, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe and Manual High schools, her sister and cousins' work in the local garment industry, life in the Westside neighborhood, and her experiences working and raising a family. She also shares memories of Ralph Sifuentes and the accomplishments of her children.
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Notes
Interview ends abruptly at 20:00.
Transcription
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Digital Object Identifier
CHAVEZ-GENERAL-GarciaNieto-Jessie
Disclaimer
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Acknowledgement
This project was funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library.