Quiñones, Nancy interview by Olais, Maya, Spring 2017
Scope and Contents
The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2017, the theme for the course was “Women of Claremont.” Students interviewed a wide range of women with various connections to the town of Claremont, California, including artists, academics, and activists.
All abstracts were written by the interviewer.
Dates
- Creation: Spring 2017
Language of Materials
Languages represented in the collection: English.
Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)
Abstract
For my oral history project, I have chosen to interview a CGU alumni who I connected with through a classmate. My interviewee, Dr. Nancy Quiñones holds a PhD in Cultural Studies. The city of Claremont’s population lacks in diversity in comparison to the demographic make-up of California as a whole. Keeping this data in mind, Dr. Quiñones provided representation for the small Latino/a community in Claremont, as well as at CGU, and later in her role as interim assistant dean at Pomona College. When interviewing her, my questions will come from studies regarding Latino/a students and administration in higher education. Calling from studies about the disproportionate number of people of color in higher education, as well as Chicana feminist writings and methodologies, I plan to use representation, diversity, and education in the city of Claremont as a thematic arc for this oral history. My hope is that Dr. Quiñones can share her experiences as a Latina in higher education and higher education administration. Providing an oral history of this kind will add the growing diversity of the city of Claremont and provide the narratives lived experience from an underrepresented identity in higher education. My interview with Dr. Quiñones will take place on March 30th, 2017, in a reserved classroom on the CGU campus.
Note
Materials relating to Olais's interview with Nancy Quiñones, which was conducted as part of the History 304 "Women of Claremont" oral history project. Included are a transcipt of the interview, associated permission forms, and a copy of the final paper Olais produced for the class.
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu