No. 742 Uinise Wolfgramm Vaenuku, 2009

File — Box: 72, Folder: 15

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Uinise Wolfgramm Vaenuku was born in Palo Alto, California, to Tongan parents who came to the United States in the 1970s. She grew up in the Bay Area in a bilingual home with a strong Tongan cultural atmosphere, and married Jeff, a fellow Tongan American. She worked extensively with senior citizens, and at the time of the interview worked on reservations for JetBlue from home. She and her family moved to Utah to escape the rush of city life, and enjoy their family time more. She discusses Tongan mores, particularly those between men and women, and also describes Tongan funeral attire.
Project: Pacific Islanders.
Interviewer: Savani Aupiu.

Dates

2009

Conditions Governing Access

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