Oral History of Emily
The interview covers the experiences of a 20-year-old Vietnamese American woman growing up in San Francisco. She discusses her family's immigration history, cultural traditions, language fluency, and sense of identity. Key points include her bilingual upbringing, the importance of language in maintaining cultural connections, navigating between Vietnamese and American influences, and the generational differences between first and second-generation Vietnamese Americans. The summary provides a comprehensive overview of the interviewee's perspectives on her ethnic and cultural identity.
Title: Oral History of Emily
Contributor: Jane Cady
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-02-13
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