Henry Pestana Oral History Interview

Henry Pestana Oral History Interview

1985-10-26

Oral History Interview with Henry Pestana on October 26, 1985.

Biographical Note:
Henry was born on October 3, 1912 in Lowell, MA. Henry's parents (Manuel J. Pestana and Hilda A. Alves) came to this country in 1910 from Madeira on their honeymoon. They came by cattle boat. He was born in Lowell near Prince and Tremont Streets (now gone) near the Little Canada area. At age seven, his family moved to the Wamesit area of Tewksbury.

Scope and Contents:
Interview conducted by Olga Spandagos. Discussion includes his parents' immigration to the U.S.; languages spoken at home; Back Central; mill work.

Pestana, Henry

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