Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero
Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero

Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero

Recorded June 21, 2010 40:29 minutes
Rosendo Romero and Victor Romero
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Id: MBY006659

Description

Victor Romero (54) interviews his father, Rosendo Romero (82) about identity, growing up during the Depression, Rosendo’s wife and family stories and anecdotes.

Subject Log / Time Code

01:30
Rosendo identifies as a “Southwest Hispanic” as opposed to a “Miami Hispanic.” He talks about the distance he felt growing up from Mexican culture and from Albuquerque’s small Mexican-American community.
07:56
Rosendo grew up in the neighborhood of Tortilla Flats during the depression. He remembers earning his first nickel.
16:02
Rosendo tells the story of his grandfather, Reyes Montoya on the day New Mexico became part of the US and he was informed he was no longer a “pinche Méxicano but a pinche Americano.”
20:05
Rosendo talks about his working life and various attempts at enlisting in the military. Rosendo was finally able to enlist and became a photographer. He later went into civil service and also worked as a family photographer in the neighborhood. Victor remembers going to the weddings his father would photograph and carrying all of the flash builbs.
37:57
Rosendo recalls and sings pieces of his favorite songs.

Participants

  • Rosendo Romero
  • Victor Romero

Venue / Recording Kit