Voices from the Past, Part 4: Rebuilding after the Flood

Length
48:46
Date
January 1, 2006
Interviewer
Chavez, Gene
Description

Series of interviews with Kansas City, Kansas residents of Mexican descent about the aftermath of the 1951 Flood. Topics discussed include the impact on the community as many residents moved away permanently from the KCK neighborhoods, the loss of local employers, rebuilding homes and businesses, assistance from governmental and community resources, and how community members stayed in touch afterwards, including the 1951 Flood reunion committee. Irene Gonzalez shares the story of meeting her husband, musician Lupe Gonzalez, at her quinceañera, and John Mendez discusses furthering his education and his involvement in Wyandotte County politics and development.

Object Type
Country
Notes
Part 4 of the 5 part Voices from the Past series. Copy held by Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library.
Transcription
Owning Organization(s)
Digital Object Identifier
CHAVEZ-VOICES-004
Disclaimer
This oral history recording is presented as a historical document of the recollections and opinions of persons living and/or working in Kansas City when the history was conducted. Minor edits have been made to remove pauses, interruptions and verbal tics, and the recording is otherwise verbatim as it was captured. These oral histories represent the thoughts and opinions of the original participants and do not reflect the views of the Kansas City Public Library or its partner organizations in this oral history project.
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