Oral History of Kevin Pham
The interview covers Kevin Pham's experiences as a second-generation Vietnamese American. It discusses his upbringing in San Jose, his educational and academic background, his relationship with his parents and their Vietnamese identity, the cultural and political differences between the first and second generation Vietnamese Americans, and his own evolving sense of Vietnamese and American identity. The summary highlights Pham's interest in Vietnamese history and political thought, his efforts to bridge the gap between Vietnamese and American perspectives, and his prediction that younger Vietnamese Americans will become more curious about their ethnic roots as they get older.
Title: Oral History of Kevin Pham
Contributor: Jane Cady, Joyce Doanla
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-12-11
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