Maria and Yolanda Caban
Dublin Core
Title
Maria and Yolanda Caban
Subject
An Oral History
Description
Maria and Yolanda Caban are Bronx natives. The sisters recount their experiences living in the Melrose Projects as well as the first hand changes they've seen over the past thirty years. As active members of their community, they also share the collective needs and issues their community is facing. Their experiences shared in this Oral History can serve as testimony to the benefits and potential drawbacks of public housing, specifically in the Melrose Area.
Creator
Margaret Arabpour
Contributor
Maria Caban, Yolanda Caban
Collection Items
Caban Oral History
Transcript of the oral history interview conducted April 2017 by Margaret Arabpour of Maria and Yolanda Caban; sisters who are long-time residents of Melrose
Caban Oral History Transcript
Transcript of the Oral History conducted by Margaret Arabpour of Maria and Yolanda Caban.
Caban sisters (Maria, Yolanda, and Grisel) with their mom
Picture of Caban sisters (Maria, Yolanda, and Grisel) with their mom
Maria Caban in her family's apartment in Melrose Housing Projects
Picture of Maria Caban in her family's apartment in Melrose Housing Projects
Maria Caban in her family's apartment in Melrose Housing Projects
Photo of Maria Caban in her family's apartment in Melrose Housing Projects