Robert Wilcots Oral History
Item
Title
Robert Wilcots Oral History
Identifier
2024.021.009
Type
Oral History
Description
Robert Wilcots describes moving with his wife and two sons to the Valley on Norman Road. He explains living on his grandparent’s property where they would garden frequently and attend Saint Mark’s Church routinely. Additionally, he adds stories about his grandparents who gave him life lessons about power and profit. Robert also outlines working for Alfred M. Lewis which was bought by Price Club and later turned into Stater Brothers. He mentions his sons’ educations and professions in Los Angeles. He explains that he lived in the Valley for one year before moving to Rialto, where he currently resides. He describes how the Valley changed as Mill School closed and job opportunities disappeared. Lastly, Robert illustrates what his big family reunions were like in his grandparent’s home, filled with love and closeness.
Subject
African American History
Community life in San Bernardino
Norton Air Force Base
St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church
Employment
Family
Housing
Development
Religion
Education
Spatial Coverage
Valley Truck Farms, San Bernardino (Calif.)
Temporal Coverage
1960s-2023
Creator
Robert Wilcots
Jennifer Tilton
Date
October 15, 2023
Contributor
A People's History of the I.E.
Format
.mp4
Language
English
Rights
Duration
0:07:45