This notice was in the San Jose Mercury News. Any readers here who know people who fit into this group? Donna Poisl
By Lisa Fernandez
A team of researchers wants to interview people who immigrated to Silicon Valley from India between the years of 1940 and 1965 in a project titled, "The Indian Diaspora Oral History Project.''
Participants will be asked basic biography questions that delve into deeper issues about difficulties in transitioning to life in the United States and hardships encountered as a new immigrant. When complete, the findings will be available at the San Jose State University library.
"This research will fill an important gap and serve as a benchmark in the studies of Indian immigrants,'' said historian Rajiv Khanna, one of the researchers involved in the project. "The oral histories will both illuminate what it means to live as an Indian-American in the Bay Area as well as help the immigrant connect with their roots.''
Khanna said he hopes to attract immigrants, ages 65 to 85, who come from all parts of India and come from an array of cultural, educational, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
The $9,500 study is being funded by the San Jose State University Foundation and Silicon Valley Center for Global Innovation and Immigration.
If you're interested in participating, contact Khanna at 408-924-5548 or e-mail him at rajivkkhanna@yahoo.com
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