Profiles of Rhode Island’s Spanish-Speaking Population
The 1960s were a time of major social movements and transformation across the United States, driven by Black and Brown civil rights organizations, the Women’s Movement, the Chicano Movement, and the Youth Movement (Flower Power!). In Rhode Island, this period also marked a time of growth and opportunity for many Spanish-speaking immigrants.
As noted in earlier pages, this oral history project began in 1991. The initial interviews introduced us to individuals who shared personal stories of what it was like to arrive in Rhode Island as Spanish-speaking immigrants in the early 1960s. These early conversations led to further interviews—some of which confirmed and expanded upon what we had already learned, while others introduced new voices with similar experiences. Together, these stories form the rich oral history collection that shapes the narrative you are about to read.
Check out the historical timeline that we've been compiling and updating. This is where we will continue to follow-up on information that is shared with us through oral histories, documents and informal conversations.
As noted in earlier pages, this oral history project began in 1991. The initial interviews introduced us to individuals who shared personal stories of what it was like to arrive in Rhode Island as Spanish-speaking immigrants in the early 1960s. These early conversations led to further interviews—some of which confirmed and expanded upon what we had already learned, while others introduced new voices with similar experiences. Together, these stories form the rich oral history collection that shapes the narrative you are about to read.
Check out the historical timeline that we've been compiling and updating. This is where we will continue to follow-up on information that is shared with us through oral histories, documents and informal conversations.
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Listed in order of arrival to Rhode Island
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