Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Carmen Martinez : oral history, 2001-2002.
| Creator: | Martinez, Carmen | Project: | September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project.
(see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 62 pages sound recordings 2 audio discs (37,79 min.) : digital ; 3 in. | | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteJob and Housing Coordinator, Freedom Community Resource Center.
Scope and ContentsBorn Puerto Rico, immigration to United States baby; education: Hofstra College, Monroe College, Drake's Business School; family: twice widowed; career: beautician, teacher's aide, medical secretary, real estate secretary, job and housing coordinator at Freedom Community Resource Center; 9/11, realization through television coverage; post-9/11: disappointment with government response, impact on Freedom Community Resource Center, new security measures, government budget crisis, personal plans to leave NY, reflections on politics and on cultural differences between Puerto Rico and New York.
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