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Gurrera, Luigi, October 25, 1976, tape 2, side 1

October 25, 1976

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Gurrera, Luigi, October 25, 1976, tape 2, side 1
  • Title
  • Gurrera, Luigi, October 25, 1976, tape 2, side 1
  • Date
  • October 25, 1976
  • Identifier
  • 31735073017547-03
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073017547
  • Description
  • In this interview with Luigi Gurrera, Gurrera reflects on changes over the years and compares the present to the past. He talks about the hardships of the old days, where people worked long hours for low wages. He emphasizes the challenges of transportation and road conditions during his youth, highlighting the improvements in infrastructure and technology today. He acknowledges the positive changes, such as the availability of pensions for the elderly, which were not present in the past. He touches upon the impact of weather changes and reminisces about the experiences of sled rides in the winter. Gurrera expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share his stories, suggesting that talking makes him feel better and helps him reminisce about the past.
  • Extent
  • 14:31 minutes
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Source
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection, 1975-1976
  • Language
  • eng
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Collection
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection
  • Rights Information
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  • Rights Holder
  • University of Pittsburgh