The California Valley oral history project. 1984.

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The California Valley oral history project. 1984.

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The purpose of this study was to develop scholarly research data on Chicanos. Prior to this research, there was very little quantitative data other than census data, and even less qualitative data on Chicanos. The sample consisted of 53 Chicanos (25 women and 28 men) who had been living in the San Joaquin Valley for over thirty years. Single interviews were conducted with each participant. They consisted of open-ended questions on topics such as: racial identity, racial dynamics in community, cultural activities, schooling, dating, early marriage, work, gender roles, and family. Additional questions focused on historical events and eras such as: strikes during the 1930's, unions, the Depression, World War II, the Work Projects Administration, and the 1960's. The Murray Center has transcripts from all interviews. Two are in Spanish. Follow-up may be arranged through the principal investigator. The Murray Center may acquire another study by the Ybarra on Chicano families, which focuses primarily on women and work, and gender dynamics within these families.

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The Henry A. Murray Research Center of Radcliffe College, (formerly the Radcliffe Data Resource and Research Center, 1976-1979) was founded by Radcliffe College in 1976 as a national repository for social science data on the changing life experiences of American women, and to sponsor scholarly research on the impact of social change on women's lives. From the description of Records of the Henry A. Murray Research Center, 1976-1988 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id...