Hello there world.
I’m back in search of information. In search of life, in search for answers. It has been a bit a difficult week because I’ve been a bit sick but here it goes.
I visited the Hayward Historical Society this past week and I found some information that might seem relevant to what I need.
First, a shout out for Diane and her assistant. Thank you for all the stuff that was waiting for me when I got there.
I found a few articles on combat life. Although, they gave an insight on what life was for these guys, the information was not specific to Latinos. The historical society does have an interesting book that discussed life for Latinos in the East Bay. Due to time restraints, I did not get all the information that I wanted. I will return this Thursday to see what I can dig up.
Lately, I have been on the phone and e-mailing quite a bit. Some of the calls have been to Veteran Posts throughout the bay area. Some numbers are disconnected, others I left messages, but no solid leads yet on finding people or information from the WWII era. I did make contact with a gentleman from the American Legion in the Bay Area. We talked a bit and he said he would see what he could do for me. Also, contacted the Veterans Hospital in Freemont, left a message but nothing solid. I might wait a few days and call them again. I contacted the California Historical Society through e-mail, still waiting for response. I left a message for the Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation, again waiting for a response. I will give it some time then decide what to do.
Over the next few days, I plan to do some research in the archives of the surrounding historical societies; maybe something crazy will come up.
I am excited about one lead.(Technology what would we do without it.) Through email, I contacted a professor from the area, he gave me a name of an individual, which at this time will remain a secret, (because I have not been unable to get a hold of him) but the professor said this person was a Zoot Suiter from that era. Cross your fingers and hope that I find him.
Before I go there is an issue I continuously come across, which is Ken Burns and his neglect to include Latinos in his documentary “The War.” I previously mentioned this but it caused such uproar in 2007. With due reason. Many minorities contributed to the war effort, what amazes me that he made the film in 2007 and still he made a decision to not credit minorities for their participation, WOW! Ken Burns, man o man.
Many people were upset with Ken Burns check out the sites bellow:
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2007/04/08/burns-war-latino.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/05/arts/television/05pbs.html?ex=1336017600&en=97f16eb79f2fcbf0&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
http://defendthehonor.org/
http://www.democracynow.org/2007/4/13/pbs_criticized_for_excluding_latino_native
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1607980,00.html
Well it’s all for now, tune in next time...
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