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Williamsburg Documentary Project

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This collection is composed of material collected and created by the Williamsburg Documentary Project. The Williamsburg Documentary Project conducts oral history interviews and builds physical and digital archives, as well as other activities, through which it interprets the past of Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Castro, Laura Gonzalez Guest Oral History

In this interview, Laura Gonzalez Castro discusses her personal and professional life, their interaction, and what her work means to her. She describes her youth in Havana, Cuba, and how her experiences were similar and different from other citizens. She also discusses her immigration to the United States and the efforts that went into finding work here, bringing her family members, and how she ended up in Virginia. Gonzalez Castro then goes on to talk about her professional life in the Center for Child and Family Services, and how terminology can have a large impact on the clients she takes in, especially those considered "undocumented". Interest is also paid to her education in Cuba, as well as personal life, such as travels across Europe and domestically. The interview was conducted by undergraduate students Abby Mendez and Seth Novak on March 5th, 2024, using DGI microphones.

  1. Series 11: Spring 2024 Interviews and Class Materials
College of William and Mary

William & Mary Fighting for Immigrant Rights and Equity (WMFIRE) records

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Collection contains records relating to William & Mary's Fighting for Immigrant Rights and Equity (WMFIRE), formerly known as UndocuTribe, a student organization created "To address the inequities and obstacles faced by immigrant and migrant students through education, empowerment, and action. Our mission is to gather information and resources, provide advocacy, and promote awareness of immigration issues to incite positive change and to aid our fellow humans in this battle against injustice. (purpose and mission from UndocuTribe Constitution, adopted May 2018).

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William & Mary Fighting for Immigrant Rights and Equity (WMFIRE) records .01 Linear Feet

Collection contains records relating to William & Mary's Fighting for Immigrant Rights and Equity (WMFIRE), formerly known as UndocuTribe, a student organization created "To address the inequities and obstacles faced by immigrant and migrant students through education, empowerment, and action. Our mission is to gather information and resources, provide advocacy, and promote awareness of immigration issues to incite positive change and to aid our fellow humans in this battle against injustice. (purpose and mission from UndocuTribe Constitution, adopted May 2018).

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