Oral History of John Nguyen
The interview covers the experiences of a 35-year-old second-generation Vietnamese American who grew up in San Jose, California. The participant discusses their family's history as refugees from the Vietnam War, their relationship with their Vietnamese identity and language, the challenges of navigating their cultural heritage within American society, and their efforts to pass on their ethnic identity to their own child. Key themes include the importance of community and family, the impact of socioeconomic factors, and the evolving nature of Vietnamese American identity across generations.
Title: Oral History of John Nguyen
Contributor: Jane Cady, Joyce Doanla
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-12-03
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