Linda Jacobs Oral History conducted by Dr. Akram Khater

This interview covers the family history of Linda Jacobs. It delves into the stories and experiences of her paternal and maternal grandparents, who immigrated to the United States in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The interview also explores the lives of Linda’s parents, their interfaith and interclass marriage, and her own upbringing in Pasadena, California, as well as her educational and career background. The conversation touches on themes of identity, class, and the immigrant experience.

Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

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