A People of Two Tales: An Oral and Visual History Project About the Immigrants from Southeast Asia in the State of Rhode Island

Title

A People of Two Tales: An Oral and Visual History Project About the Immigrants from Southeast Asia in the State of Rhode Island
Family Stories, Family Sagas

Subject

immigrants
oral histories
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
families (kinship groups)

Description

An oral and visual history project about immigrants from Southeast Asia who experienced or were impacted by the Vietnam War.
An exhibit (Family Stories, Family Sagas) that took place at the Westerly Public Library, highlight 6 families from New England with very different backgrounds and histories.

Creator

Lu, Jon Q.
Scorpio, Ralph E.
Johnson, Jane

Date

1998
2002

Contributor

Horodysky, John
Glasson, Jim P.
Morrissey, Tom
Grant, Norm
Westerly Public Library

Rights

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Language

English

Identifier

986008

Coverage

Rhode Island
Southeast Asia
New England

Collection Items

Newspaper Article "Storytelling Exhibit Showcases New England Families, History"
A newspaper article about the "Family Stories, Family Sagas" exhibit at the Westerly Public Library.

Library Flyer Advertising "Family Stories, Family Sagas"
A library flier advertising one exhibit of the project "Family Stories, Family Sagas," specifically an exhibit at Westerly Public Library about the Portuguese Rendieros family.

Poster "Family Stories, Family Sagas"
A poster describing an exhibit showcasing six New English families.
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