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Title
Interview of Dhananjay Anand
Description
In this interview, Dhananjay Anand (DJ) discusses his life story, beginning with his early life and education in India and ending with his experience as an immigrant to the United States. Along the way, Anand spent time in the Indian Navy where he assisted in relief operations after the 2004 tsunami and even spent 2 days at sea after being shipwrecked! The humorous nature with which Anand tells his story makes it worth a listen. He also recollects his experience with the U.S. immigration system and considers the changes he has seen in American attitudes towards immigrants since the 2016 election.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course IMMR 400: "Vital Voices: Oral Histories of the Immigrant Experience" (Spring 2019). This course was led by Professor Robert Chiles of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course IMMR 400: "Vital Voices: Oral Histories of the Immigrant Experience" (Spring 2019). This course was led by Professor Robert Chiles of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies.
Creator
Andy Goldstrom
Publisher
Center for Global Migration Studies
Date
April 19, 2019
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, MP3
Language
English
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Original Format
PDF, MP3
Duration
2 hours, 29 seconds
Interviewer
Andy Goldstrom
Interviewee
Dhananjay Anand
Location
Chevy Chase, Maryland