Testimonios: Documenting the Lives and Faith of Latino Immigrants, 2001-2002
A Guide to the Collection of Oral History Interviews at Indiana University
Bloomington
Finding aid prepared by the staff of the Center for
the Study of History and Memory with a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities Division of Preservation and Access, 2000-2002
Overview of the Collection
Repository
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice
Indiana University
Franklin Hall 0030B
601 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812/855-2856
Fax: 812/855-0002
E-mail: ohrc@indiana.edu
https://cdrp.mediaschool.indiana.edu
Creator
Indiana University Center for the
Study of History and Memory
TitleTestimonios: Documenting the Lives and Faith of Latino
Immigrants, 2001-2002
Project No.
ohrc104
Interviews
11 interviews. Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral
materials.
Physical Location
Interviews are housed in Franklin Hall, Room 0030B. Copies of interview transcripts are also held by the IU Libraries University
Archives.
Contact archives@indiana.edu for more information. For other locations housing the interviews
from this project, please contact the Center for Documentary Research and Practice office.
Language
Materials are in English and Spanish.
Abstract
The project deals with Latino immigrants, most of whom are from
Mexico and have settled in and around Indianapolis, Indiana. The interviewees
discuss immigrating, transitioning into life in the United States, the
important role religion--Catholicism in particular--plays in their lives, and
the active role they take in their communities. Most of the transcribed
interviews are in Spanish.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains eleven interviews conducted over one year. The interviews range from thirty to ninety-five minutes.
All interviews consist of audio tapes and most have typed transcripts in Spanish.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Oral history interviews conducted by the Indiana University Center for the
Study of History and Memory from 1968 to the present, with particular focus on the
history of twentieth-century America and the Midwest.
Usage Restrictions
The archive of the Center for Documentary Research and Practice at Indiana University is open
to the use of researchers. Copies of transcript pages are available only when such copies
are permitted by the deed of gift. Scholars must honor any
restrictions the interviewee placed on the use of the interview. Since some of our earlier
(pre-computer) transcripts do not exist in final form, any editing marks in a transcript
(deletions, additions, corrections) are to be quoted as marked. Audio files may not be copied for
patrons unless the deed of gift permits it, and a transcript is unavailable for that
interview. The same rules of use that apply to a transcript apply to the audio interview.
Interviews may not be reproduced in full for any public use, but excerpted quotes may be
used as long as researchers fully cite the data in their research, including accession
number, interview date, interviewee's and interviewer's name, and page(s).
Preferred Citation
[interviewee first name last name] interview, by [interviewer first name last
name], [interview date(s)], [call number], [project name], Center for Documentary Research and Practice, Indiana University,
Bloomington, [page number(s) or tape
number and side if no transcript; if digital audio and no transcript, cite time when quote occurs].
Interview List
Interviewee
Aguayo, Norberto; Aguayo, Maria Teresa
March 3,
2002
Call Number
02-059
Physical Description
8 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 35 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Maria Teresa Aguayo and her husband Norberto Aguayo, talk about
their immigration to Indiana from Mexico. They discuss their activities through
the Hispanic ministries of St. Patrick Catholic Church. They discuss the
difficulties of their transition into life in the United States. The Aguayos
also discuss their involvement in the pro-life movement.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholic church
- immigration
- Latino communities
- pro-life movement
Interviewee
Aguilera, Vicente
June 7,
2002
Call Number
02-070
Physical Description
12 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 60 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Vicente Aguilera tells about his immigration from Mexico to
Indiana, his experiences as a migrant worker in Whiteland, and his different
jobs and struggles in Indianapolis. He talks about his marriage, the births of
his daughters, the death of his wife, and his second marriage. He discusses a
prolonged sickness that he suffered, and his healing. He talks about his
conversion to evangelical Christianity, his role as a pastor, and his
association with the international organization Pentecostal Church of God.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Templo Betel Church
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- immigration
- Latino communities
- migrant workers
Interviewee
Amezcua, Javier
January 31,
2002
Call Number
02-058
Physical Description
12 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 50 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Javier Amezcua talks about his immigration to the United States
from Mexico, his move to Indianapolis, Indiana, and his first jobs there. He
tells the history of his restaurant. Amezcua talks about the Catholic church,
his participation in the festivities of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the lack of
Spanish masses. He also discusses his role in Alianza Mexicana (Mexican
Alliance).
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Mexican Alliance of Indiana
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Occupation Names
- restaurant owner
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
- Mexican restaurants
Interviewee
Imán, Ricardo
April 30,
2002
Call Number
02-065
Physical Description
11 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 50 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Ricardo Imán tells about his education and life as a member of
the order of Hermanos De La Salle (De La Salle Christian Brothers) in Mexico.
He discusses his move to Indiana and his role in Hispanic Catholic ministries.
Imán discusses his perceptions of the Latino communities and of the Catholic
church.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- De La Salle Christian Brothers
- St. Mary Catholic Church
- St. Monica Catholic Church
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Personal Names
- O'Mara, Michael
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
Interviewee
Morales, Evangelina
April 9,
2002
Call Number
02-062
Physical Description
14 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 60 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Eva Morales tells about her life in Mexico, her marriage, her
move to the United States, and her life in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she
finally settled. She discusses her involvement in Mexican-American civic
associations, the Hispanic Center, Fiesta Indianapolis, and the Catholic
church. Morales discusses the beginnings and growth of the Hispanic ministries
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the roles of both herself and her husband
in the church. She also discusses her experiences with learning English.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Hispanic Center of Indianapolis
- St. Mary Catholic Church
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
- Wishard Memorial Hospital Hispanic Services
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Occupation Names
- educator
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Personal Names
- Duffy, Mary Kay
- Fox, Tom
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
Interviewee
Quiroz, Consuelo E.
June 5,
2002
Call Number
02-069
Physical Description
13 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 60 minutes; index
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Consuelo Espinoza Quiroz discusses her early life and education.
She talks about her family as a child and as an adult. She discusses migration
from Texas to Indiana and what a transition it was. She discusses her
involvement in the Catholic church, the Spanish services, and the importance of
her faith. Quiroz talks about jobs that she's held and opening her own beauty
salon. She also tells about her experiences with racism.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- St. Mary Catholic Church
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Personal Names
- Fox, Tom
- Morales, Evangelina
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
- Texas
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- family
- Latino communities
- migrant workers
- migration
Interviewee
Sanchez, Luis
April 4,
2002
Call Number
02-061
Physical Description
11 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 55 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Luis Sanchez tells about his studies and professional life in
Colombia, his move to the United States, and his jobs in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He discusses his involvement in St. Patrick Catholic Church, explains the
evolution of his faith, and offers his perceptions of the Catholic church and
the Latino communities in Indianapolis.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Occupation Names
- restaurant worker
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Place Names
- Colombia
- Indianapolis, Indiana
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
Interviewee
Tapia, Maria
April 12,
2002
Call Number
02-063
Physical Description
13 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 50 minutes; index
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Maria Tapia discusses immigrating to East Chicago, Indiana from
Mexico at the age of thirteen for her stepfather's employment. She discusses
her early life, education, different occupations, and her drive to better
herself and give back to the community. She discusses her involvement in
founding various Hispanic organizations in Indiana including Fiesta
Indianapolis, Indiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Education Center,
a Spanish speaking radio program, and
Hispanic
Hoosiers
newsletter. Tapia discusses the history of Latino communities
in Indiana and the hardships many Latino immigrants face all over the United
States. She also discusses the importance of her Catholic faith.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- Hispanic Education Center
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Hispanic
Hoosiers
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Personal Names
- Diaz, Delia
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Place Names
- East Chicago, Indiana
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
Interviewee
Valdez, Angela; Valdez, Gerardo
May 25,
2002
Call Number
02-067
Physical Description
11 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 60 minutes; index;
transcribed in Spanish
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Angela Valdez and her husband, Gerardo Valdez, tell about their
life histories and the evolution of their Catholic faith. They discuss their
life in Mexico, their move to Los Angeles, and finally to Indianapolis,
Indiana. The Valdezes discuss their involvement in St. Patrick Catholic Church,
particularly in a charismatic prayer group. They address several details of
their faith and discusses changes within the Catholic church.
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Keywords
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Corporation Names
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Place Names
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Los Angeles, California
- Mexico
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Subjects
- Catholic charismatics
- Catholicism
- immigration
- Latino communities
- migration
Interviewee
Vasquez, Francis
July 26,
2001
Call Number
02-057
Physical Description
Not transcribed; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 40 minutes
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Francis Vasquez discusses immigration to the United States and
Latino communities in central Indiana. He also talks about his faith.
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Keywords
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Place Names
- central Indiana
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Subjects
- immigration
- Latino communities
- religious beliefs
Interviewee
Woodburn, Soledad
March 26,
2002
Call Number
02-060
Physical Description
Not transcribed; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips, 90
minutes
Interviewer
Sharp, Ethan
Access Status
Open
Scope and Content Note
Soledad Woodburn discusses immigration and Latino communities.
He also discusses his faith.
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Keywords
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Place Names
- central Indiana
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Subjects
- immigration
- Latino communities
- religious beliefs
