Himaya, Divina interview by Srifa, Wipawee, Spring 2019

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 4

Identifier: 1.3

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Scope and Contents

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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 2019, the theme for the course was “Women of Color in Southern California.” Students interviewed women of color from a wide range of backgrounds, including academics, students, professionals, and activists.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2019

Language of Materials

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Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

In this interview, Dr. Divina Himaya recounts her experiences, with emphasis on her life in academia, both in her school years and in her teaching career. Prominent themes include religion, higher education, teaching, and civic engagement. Dr. Himaya insightfully demonstrates her interest in religion, her attitudes towards her graduate school and a community college where she taught, and unfair treatment toward people of color that she has encountered, as well as her contributions to communities during her retirement. The interview also covers her life in the Philippines, which provides a clearer picture of her background. Her experience there was significant for her identify formation, since Dr. Himaya spent almost four decades of her life from childhood in the Philippines.