Mary Alves Oral History Interview

Mary Alves Oral History Interview

1981-02-23

Mary Alves was born in 1908 on the island of Madeira. She left Portugal with her family when she was 12 years old and immigrated to the United States. In this interview, she describes holiday traditions, work in the mills, church groups, and social outings in Lowell. She also tells her family's immigration story, including her mother's tough time on the ship while trying to take care of a newborn.

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

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