Curiel, Pilar Oral History, 06-16-1989

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Curiel, Pilar Oral History
Dates:
06-16-1989
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
one folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

Curiel, Pilar Oral History. Santa Paula Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

1930s, San Francisquito Dam break and flood, family dynamics, farming, school traditions, St. Francis de Paw school, uniforms, learning English, dropping out, staying in school, social segregation, New Deal, sports, repeal of Prohibition, second class citizens, anti-Mexican sentiment, married, became a registered nurse, retirement in Santa Paula.

Biographical / historical:

Pilar was raised in Santa Paula in the 1930s. As a young woman she moved to LA and attended LA Community College. She worked as a nurse. Upon retiring she moved back to Santa Paula

Acquisition information:
Santa Paula Historical Society

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Santa Paula Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
06-16-1989
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

none

Terms of access:

none

Preferred citation:

Curiel, Pilar Oral History. Santa Paula Historical Society

Location of this collection:
P. O. Box 842
Santa Paula, CA 93060, US