Interviewer
Kathy Perez
Files
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Ethnic Group
Mexican American
Generation
Middle
Description
A young Olivia was told many things, “stand up straight,” “chew with your mouth closed” and other such demands. Often, requests such as those fall upon deaf ears. Olivia was also told to stay in school and get an education. This, she did not forget. These words have remained with her throughout her life. Graduating from University of the Pacific, Olivia has followed this advice as she continues learning as a successful business woman…
Keywords
Oral History, Stockton - CA, California, Mexican American, History
Comments
This oral history is part of the STOCKTONSpeaks! Project that ran from 2002-2005 in Stockton, CA. You can read more about STOCKTONSpeaks! on the homepage and the About page.
Recommended Citation
Foster, April. "Sosa Family: Olivia Sosa (Middle)". (2005). STOCKTONSpeaks! Mexican American Stories. Oral History 2.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ss-ma/2
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Relatives
Evangelina Sosa (Elder)
John J. Arguelles (Youth)