Interview with Mingchu Pearl Huynh, March 16, 2019
Project: I Remember When: Times Gone But Not Forgotten Oral History Project
Interview Summary
As part of the “Oral History of Philadelphia Immigration” course at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Mingchu Pearl Huynh was interviewed about her journey to the United States. Pearl shared stories of her transition from wealth to poverty, growing up in various refugee camps, and discovering Buddhism. After arriving in the United States, Pearl was determined to succeed, gaining an education and working in the hustle and bustle of New York City. Since setting in Philadelphia, Pearl has discovered her passion for service and has worked on developing the Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association (NEPCA).Interview Accession
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Traditions Army Family ESL class Childhood Careers American Dream Refugee camps Tet Offensive Service Vietnam Buddhism Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association (NEPCA) Immigration policy Community New York City (N.Y.) Employment Occupations Refugees Buddhist temples Refugee camps Vietnam War, 1961-1975Interview LC Subject
Immigrants Philadelphia (Pa.) Politics and government Religion Education Families Emigration and immigrationInterview Rights
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Huynh, Mingchu Pearl Interview by Mikaila Barba. 16 Mar. 2019. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Huynh, M.P. (2019, March 16). Interview by M. Barba. I Remember When: Times Gone But Not Forgotten Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Huynh, Mingchu Pearl, interview by Mikaila Barba. March 16, 2019, I Remember When: Times Gone But Not Forgotten Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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