immigration lhp rejimol Syriac

Diksha and rejimol discuss immigration to the United States

Recording – 11-22-2023 22:31:33

Liborio Macatula (88) recounts his childhood in the Philippines during WW2, how he worked in rice fields, his early education, up to his immigration to the United States to his granddaughter, Louise Macatula (16).

Roshni/Jason’s Living History Project

I interviewed my mother about her immigration story but was not limited to her immigration story. Questions would include her life in India both before and after immigration. Her family life, her perspective, and personal story. My ultimate goal was...

Vastupal Kinkhabwala and Sonia Kinkhabwala

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.

Mercedes Luz and Peter Singh

Peter Singh (16) talks with his grandmother, Mercedes Luz (70) about her childhood and growing up in the Philippines. Mercedes discusses her time in Iran during the Iran Iraq war as a nurse in a military hospital. She traveled across...

Unlocking the Missing Parts

I interviewed my dad on his childhood and his experiences throughout life, I learned a lot from this interview as background on my family as well. My dad shared different aspects of his life as some childhood experiences being left...

Interview With My Mom

My mom talks about her family and childhood in Vietnam. Additionally she talks about what it was like coming to the U.S and becoming a mother.

Towards A Better Life

Talking about the hardships that my mom faced in India that caused her to make the decision to leave and come to America for a better life.