Toward an oral history of Cape Ann : Alves, Eugene (Rev.)

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The following names and terms were used in this interview: Our Lady of Good Voyage Church. Pico, Faial, Sao Jorge, Monsignor De Moura, Graciosa, Flores, Texiera.

Linda Brayton and David Masters, principal oral historians; Interviewer: David Masters (8/22/1978);Interviewer(s):David Masters

TRACKS:Birth in Gloucester in 1931, family history -- Cultural differences of the islands from the mainland -- Parish started in Gloucester in 1889, substantial groups of Portuguese have been here since 1882 -- From 1859 forward the Portuguese were in evidence here -- Climatic differences between Azores and Gloucester -- Women and the textile industry -- Hard work and family unity -- 200 mile limit -- Gloucester is different -- Years of longest influx -- Differences of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church from other churches -- Wine, foods, and feasts -- Blessing of the Fleet, Monsignor De Moura -- Role as spiritual leader -- Why the Portuguese gravitated toward Gloucester -- The return visit -- Spiritualism vs. materialism.

Originally issued on sound cassettes and transferred to compact discs.

Institution: Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Ann, Cape

Alves, Eugene (Rev.), Interviewee

Masters, David, Interviewer

08-22-1978

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[Gloucester, Mass] : Sawyer Free Library

Anecdotes

Manners and customs

Oral history

Emigration and immigration

Seafaring life -- Religious aspects

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Gloucester Oral History Collection

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