An Oral History
If you haven't yet taken a look, the Port of Los Angeles just finished a magnificent project in conjunction with its Centennial Celebration. It's called "An Oral History". What it is, is a video archive of one or two minute excerpts from interviews with more than 100 people, posted on the Port's website for the public.
Some of the people interviewed include current and former politicians, restaurant owners, longshoremen, port police, as well as some of the port's staff. It's a really fantastic gift for local history buffs, journalists, and ordinary citizens who are interested in learning more about the Port's history, San Pedro, and the Harbor Area. The whole thing has a very Ken Burns feel to it. I would highly recommend people set aside 30 minutes and listen to some of the excerpts, like one from Joan Milke Flores on the pronounciation of Pedro.
An Oral History
Some of the people interviewed include current and former politicians, restaurant owners, longshoremen, port police, as well as some of the port's staff. It's a really fantastic gift for local history buffs, journalists, and ordinary citizens who are interested in learning more about the Port's history, San Pedro, and the Harbor Area. The whole thing has a very Ken Burns feel to it. I would highly recommend people set aside 30 minutes and listen to some of the excerpts, like one from Joan Milke Flores on the pronounciation of Pedro.
An Oral History
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