Don Magdaleno's Story : A Typical but Memorable Life of a Mexican Migrant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mora Torres, Gregorio.

Series:

Latinx Studies

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Lived Places Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

Don Magdaleno's story highlights cultural traits that helped him survive migration and retain ties to his homeland.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Abstract

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Learning objectives

Prologue

Introduction

1 The origins of La Familia Mora Rojas

2 The Mora ancestors leaving the Hacienda El Moral

3 Tragedy befalls the Mora family

4 Young Jose del Carmen assuming the role of the man of the family

5 Lessons learned about living in the community

6 Magdaleno and family move to Tlalpujahua

7 Magdaleno and his dreams of going to El Norte

8 Magdaleno goes to the United States as a railroad bracero

9 Magdaleno embarks on another trip to California as a bracero

10 Magdaleno's adventures in northeast Mexico and south Texas

11 Don Magdaleno's return to California as an undocumented migrant

12 After the lean years, life got better for Esther and the children

13 Working in the United States during operation wetback

14 Magdaleno chooses to stay in Mexico and go to work at the Euzkadi Tire Company

15 Magdaleno heads for California again

16 Magdaleno considers settling in California

17 The Mora family immigrates to San José, California

18 The Mora family begins a new life in San José

19 The Mora family and working in the Valley of Golden Delight

20 The Mora family's unhappiness with its living arrangements

21 The Moras' sudden departure from their Minor Street home

22 The Mora family undergoes major life changes

23 Don Magdaleno bonds with his boys through sports

24 The Mora parents' devotion to fixing up the family properties

25 Don Magdaleno's last decade as a Southern Pacific Railroad traquero

26 The Mora family home on Jerome Street

27 Cherishing life after retirement

28 Don Magdaleno's views on education and history

29 Don Magdaleno's evolving views on education

30 Don Magdaleno's final days

Glossary.

Discussion questions

Suggested projects

A bibliographical essay

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-917566-28-X

1-917566-29-8

9781917566285

OCLC:

1549485771