Oral History of Cloud Vo
The interview covers the life experiences of a 25-year-old second-generation Vietnamese American who grew up in San Jose, California. The interviewee discusses their family background, including their parents' immigration story, educational and occupational history, and cultural traditions. They also share their perspectives on their Vietnamese and American identities, experiences with discrimination, and the generational differences between first and second-generation Vietnamese Americans. The summary highlights the interviewee's reflections on navigating their dual cultural identities and the challenges of reconciling traditional Vietnamese values with more individualistic American ideals.
Title: Oral History of Cloud Vo
Contributor: Jane Cady, Jacqueline Pham
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-04
Collection: 2nd Gen Vietnamese-American Oral History
Format: 1 PDF English Transcription, 1 M4a Audio File
Topics: Tradition and Customs | Refugee | Culture Conflict | Education | San Jose | Cultural Identity | Vietnamese American | Language | Ethnicity | Community
Language: English