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Title

Interview of Immigrant from Sri Lanka

Description

[Name Redacted] is a 19 year old first generation Sri-Lankan Immigrant. Sinhalese, Buddhist and Queer by birth, he’s lived a largely happy life despite feeling like an outsider in the places they should feel at home. This transcript details some of his life experiences and the formation of a rich and complex identity informed by a vast array of life-events. Specifically, the narrative focuses on their decision and process of coming and living in United States. Initially, he came to America seeking an education but in many ways he has found acceptance and a place that he belongs. This process has greatly influenced his life and how he relates to history.

This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Foreigners as Citizens: Recording Oral Histories of Immigration" (Fall 2015). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for the New America

Creator

Clarissa Corey-Bey

Publisher

Center for the History of the New America

Date

November 5, 2015

Rights

The full rights of this oral history interview were given by the interviewee to the University of Maryland, College Park. This interview may be quoted from, published, or broadcast in any medium that the University of Maryland, College Park shall deem appropriate.

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Transcript from Oral Interview

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Born Digital; MPEG-4 File

Transcription

PDF

Interviewer

Clarissa Corey-Bey

Interviewee

Name Redacted upon Interviewee's Request

Location

College Park, MD