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Hispanic Oral History Collection

The Hispanic Oral History Collection was created by educator and librarian Irene H. Ruiz while working at the West Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. The 59 interviews collected by Ruiz in the 1970s-1980s document the experiences and stories of longtime west side neighborhood residents. The West Branch was renamed the Irene H. Ruiz Bibloteca de las Americas in honor of her service to Kansas City’s Hispanic community.
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An Interview with Agapito Juan Maya
An Interview with Agapito Juan Maya
Interview 58 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded February 4, 1982. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Does not have a typed list of contents or interview notes.
1982-02-04
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Agustin Medina
An Interview with Agustin Medina
Interview 29 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded April 13, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents. Interview is in Spanish.
1981-04-13
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Agustin Rocha
An Interview with Agustin Rocha
Interview 43 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded August 14, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Includes a typed list of contents.
1978-08-14
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Alfonso Lopez
An Interview with Alfonso Lopez
Interview 22 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded October 20, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Includes a typed guide to contents.
1978-10-20
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Antonio Sandoval
An Interview with Antonio Sandoval
Interview 50 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Date of interview unknown. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1980 (year approximate)
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Asencion Hernandez
An Interview with Asencion Hernandez
Interview 17 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded December 22, 1977. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has typed guide to contents.
1977-12-22
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Carlos F. Cortes
An Interview with Carlos F. Cortes
Interview 7 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded March 4, 1978. 2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1978-03-04
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Catherine Reyes
An Interview with Catherine Reyes
Interview 41 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded February 28, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has typed list of contents.
1978-02-28
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Chris Medina
An Interview with Chris Medina
Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded September 24, 1980. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1980-09-24
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Dan Torres
An Interview with Dan Torres
Interview 52 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded June 23, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1981-06-23
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Dolores Rodriguez
An Interview with Dolores Rodriguez
Interview 45 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded August 18, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Includes typed list of contents.
1978-08-18
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Elida Cardenas
An Interview with Elida Cardenas
Interview 5 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded July 28, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1978-07-28
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Elvira Ramirez
An Interview with Elvira Ramirez
Interview 39 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Date of interview unknown. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has a typed list of contents.
1977 (year approximate)
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Ester Gonzalez
An Interview with Ester Gonzalez
Interview 57 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded July 27, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. No typed guide to contents or interview notes.
1981-07-27
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Esther Franco
An Interview with Esther Franco
Interview 56 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded September 4, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Tape does not have typed guide or interview notes.
1981-09-04
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Esther Rocha
An Interview with Esther Rocha
Interview 44 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded June 26, 1978. 2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has typed list of contents.
1978-06-26
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Esther Rocha - Part Two
An Interview with Esther Rocha - Part Two
Interview 44 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded June 26, 1978. 2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has typed list of contents.
1978-06-26
Hispanic Oral History Collection, An Interview with Esther Rocha
An Interview with Felisa Ruiz
An Interview with Felisa Ruiz
Interview 49 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded November 7, 1980. 2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1980-11-07
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Frank Hernandez
An Interview with Frank Hernandez
Interview 18 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded May 19, 1977. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has a typed contents list.
1977-05-19
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Hector J. Garcia
An Interview with Hector J. Garcia
Interview 12 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded October 30, 1978. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has a typed guide to contents.
1978-10-30
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Henry Infante
An Interview with Henry Infante
Interview 21 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Date of interview unknown. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1980 (year approximate)
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Henry Montes
An Interview with Henry Montes
Interview 32 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded August 24, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1981-08-24
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Henry Villarreal
An Interview with Henry Villarreal
Interview 53 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded May 29, 1981. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1981-05-29
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with Jess Barbosa
An Interview with Jess Barbosa
Interview 2 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded January 20, 1979. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Includes a typed contents list.
1979-01-20
Hispanic Oral History Collection
An Interview with John A. Rodriguez
An Interview with John A. Rodriguez
Interview 46 of SC69-1 Hispanic Oral History Collection. Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded May 19, 1977. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed guide to contents.
1977-05-19
Hispanic Oral History Collection