Leida Javier-Ferrell and Jean-Paul Vivoni

Recorded November 11, 2023 Archived November 11, 2023 33:07 minutes
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Id: mby023287

Description

Leida Javier-Ferrell (71) speaks with her son Jean-Paul Vivoni (50) about the lives they’ve built for themselves in Mobile after leaving their home of Puerto Rico.

Subject Log / Time Code

Jean-Paul Vivoni (J) asks Leida Javier-Ferrell (L) about life in Puerto Rico during the Vietnam War.
L and J talk about J's bilingualism.
L and J describe how they settled in Mobile.
L asks J how living in PR compares to living in Mobile.
L tells J about the opportunities she's had in Mobile.
J asks L about her childhood and parents.
L remembers J's early connection to music.
L and J reflect on the craziest things they've done.
L asks J what he sees for himself in the future.
L and J talk about their issues with higher education.
L tells J her hopes for him.

Participants

  • Leida Javier-Ferrell
  • Jean-Paul Vivoni

Recording Locations

Mardi Gras Park