Name/Title
Paul RosaEntry/Object ID
2017.084.002Scope and Content
Paul Rosa immigrated to the United States from Sao Paolo Brazil at the age of 12 in 1971. He learned English on arrival and worked at General Dynamics for 31 years. He describes watching soccer games with his father in Brazil and playing in the streets of one of the world's largest cities at that time. He gives some brief recollections of Christmas traditions and food but focuses mainly on the adjustment period and how fortunate he is to have gotten out of Brazil. He appreciates the safety and opportunities provided by the United States even after being here for 45 years.Collection
Oral History