Sarah Helen Perdicaris Eady, “Helen Eady,” Oral History
Title
Sarah Helen Perdicaris Eady, “Helen Eady,” Oral History
Subject
Immigration
Description
Helen Eady discusses the immigration of her father from Skopelos, Greece. Eady also talks about her father, James Perdicaris' travels to Florida and his first years in the United States. She discusses his young life, including his previous marriage and starting of a restaurant. The conversation turns to Perdicaris' strong compliance to Greek Culture that he continued in America, such as religious ties, traditions, and family expecations. Eady also reflects back on childhood memories that involved family events and the impact her father's Greek heritage made on her life.
Creator
Emily Diggs, Public History Program 2011
Publisher
Public History Program, Flagler College
Date
March 12, 2011
Contributor
Stefanie DeFazio, Digital Humanities Intern 2022
Rights
Signed release form on file
Format
USB 4GB flash drive
Identifier
OH-129
Coverage
Immigration, Greece, Greek, New York, Florida, Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Greek Culture, American Dream, Family
Original Format
USB 4GB flash drive
Duration
30:37
Transcription
Printed copy on file, no electronic file.
Interviewer
Emily Diggs
Interviewee
Sarah Helen Perdicaris Eady, “Helen Eady”
Location
Interviewee's home, no exact location given, presumably Lakeland, FL
Collection
Citation
Emily Diggs, Public History Program 2011, “Sarah Helen Perdicaris Eady, “Helen Eady,” Oral History,” accessed April 27, 2024, https://publichumanities.omeka.net/items/show/76.