Interviewer
Rann Chun
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Ethnic Group
Italian American
Generation
Youth
Description
Kathleen Salmon is that rare young American who thoroughly enjoys being rooted in family life. Now, 20 years old, she loves her Italian American family, its customs, teachings and celebrations. As an only child, Kathleen Salmon was the center of her parents attention. Raised on a farm in Linden, she was part of a loving, extended family. She came to value rural life—the natural surroundings and the integration of work and home. She has never rebelled against her background, but instead prided herself on the strengths and values that have framed her world…
Keywords
Oral History, Stockton - CA, California, Italian 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
D'Anza, Jessica. "Podesta Family: Kathleen Salmon (Youth)". (2005). STOCKTONSpeaks! Italian American Stories. Oral History 6.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ss-ia/6
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Relatives
James (Ernie) Podesta (Elder)
Pamela Salmon (Middle)