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Lideres Latinos Oral History Project: Interview with Rev. J. Pablo Obregon
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| Description | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Rev. J. Pablo Obregon was born in Lima, Peru. Obregon attended Lutheran Bible Institute in southern California for ministry. He later attended Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota on his path towards becoming a pastor. He accepted a pastor internship in Willmar where he would meet his future wife. Obregon would become the Pastor Chaplain for Bethesda Health and Housing in Willmar. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family background; Peru's religious stance; Peru weather and culture; Chinese influence in Peru introducing rice to diet; holidays and New Year's celebrations; playing the guitar; education; teacher strikes and social injustice; learning English by watching television shows along with classes; calling to become a pastor; Minnesota weather; dealing with stereotypes; immigration; racial tensions and discrimination in Willmar; ELCA; and educating the community of Willmar about God and understanding different cultures. |
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| Quantity | 1 digital file 40 pages transcript |
| Format | Content Category: sound recordings Content Category: text |
| Measurements | 02:06:45 running time |
| Creation | Interviewer: Duarte, Lorena Narrator: Obregon, Reverend J. Pablo Made in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States |
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Hispanic Americans Made in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States |
| Dates | Creation: 07/14/2009 |
| Holding Type | Oral History - Interview |
| ID Number | OH135 |
| Accession Number | AV2011.2.26 |
| Related Collections | Oral History - Project, MHS Collection, project: 'Lideres Latinos Oral History Project' |