Simona (Sammy) Castillo Interview
Item
Title
Simona (Sammy) Castillo Interview
Identifier
2019.003.007
Type
Sound
Description
1995 interview with Simona (Sammy) Castillo part 1. Reflects on her life and the life of her father who was one of the first Mexican workers in East Highland. For 66 years her dad worked at East Highland Ranch. He lived in Colton, her mother in Bryn Mawr before marrying. Parents arrived in the region c. 1884 from Mexico by way of El Paso. Sammy reflects on her childhood in East Highland followed by her graduation from the University of Redlands and her 42 years as a nurse which she cherished. The audio continues for two minutes after the transcript indicates the interview has ended.
Subject
Agribusiness
Citrus Fruit Industry
Mexican Immigration
Ranch Life
Nursing
Community life in San Bernardino
Bracero Program
Spatial Coverage
Redlands (Calif.); Bryn Mawr (Calif.); Chinampas (Mexico.); Mexico; Colton (Calif.); El Paso (Texas); Inland Empire (Calif.); San Bernardino (Calif.); East Highland (Calif.)
Temporal Coverage
1884-1985
Creator
Antonio Vasquez
Date
November 20, 1995
Contributor
Castillo, Simona (Sammy)
Format
Audio Cassette
Language
English
Rights
Duration
Side A: 32:20
Side B: 32:21
Total: 01:04:41
Side B: 32:21
Total: 01:04:41