Oral History Project Pre-Screening Form

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

“Voices of Resilience: Puerto Rican Migration and Identity in Chicago”
As we expand our archives and collections, capturing and preserving our stories—told by us, for us, and future generations—is vital to ensure our history remains alive and accessible to all who want to learn about us.

When: This project will begin in Winter 2025. During the initial phase, oral histories will be conducted in person. If you live out of town, virtual meetings will be arranged in the next phase.

What: We are looking for individuals who, along with their parents or grandparents, migrated to Lincoln Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square or other Chicago neighborhoods between the 1940s and 1990s.

Why: Puerto Rican migration stories have often been omitted from mainstream narratives especially in the Midwest. By sharing your family’s story, you help ensure these essential histories are preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

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Pre-Screening Form / Forma de Preselección

Please complete this pre-screening form if you would like to participate in our Oral History Project. / Por favor, completa este forma de preselección si deseas participar en nuestro Proyecto de Historia Oral.
Name/Nombre

First NameLast Name
Address / Dirección

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Mobile Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Gender / Género
Not required.
What is the best way to contact you? / ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de contactarte?
Your Puerto Rican Lineage (select all that apply) / Tu linaje puertorriqueño (selecciona todas las que correspondan)
What town is your family from in Puerto Rico? / ¿De qué pueblo de Puerto Rico es tu familia?
(Do not write more than two towns / No escribas más de dos pueblos).
OPTIONAL: If you would like to expand on your Puerto Rican familial lineage, please feel free to do so in the box below. / Opcional: Si quieres expandir sobre tu linaje familiar puertorriqueño, siéntete libre de hacerlo en la caja abajo:
What decade did you or your family migrate to the United States? / ¿En qué década migraste tú o tu familia a los Estados Unidos?
Did you or your family live somewhere else before coming to Chicago? / ¿Usted o su familia vivieron en otro lugar antes de venir a Chicago?
If yes, what city did your or your family first migrate to? / Si es así, ¿a qué ciudad emigraron usted o su familia primero?
What year (or decade, if year not known) did they arrive in Chicago, Illinois? / ¿Qué año (o década, si no se sabe el año) llegaron a Chicago, Illinois?
What neighborhood did they first live in? / ¿En qué vecindario vivieron primero?
What language do you prefer to speak during the interview? / ¿Qué idioma prefieres hablar durante la entrevista?
Are you interested in sharing photos, documents, or other artifacts/objects to digitize? / ¿Estás interesado en compartir fotos, documentos u otros artefactos/objetos para digitalizar?
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Pre-Screening Form / Forma de Preselección