South Colton Oral History Project Collection
Document Type
Video
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Publication Date
11-22-2014
Summary
Tom Rivera interviews Luis Contreras and his wife Lucy Contreras, both natives of Colton. Luis discusses his time in the service during World War II when he was drafted as a high school student. He also explains that during his 21st bomb run, his plane was shot down in Germany and angry civilians beat him up. Due to this, he suffered from disabilities that had stayed with him his entire life, up to the making of the interview. Rivera then goes on to ask about the Contreras’ meeting and eventual marriage, which took many years and previous marriages. Both Luis and Lucy recollect their cherished memories of Colton. The interview ends with what summer was like for the couple as youth in South Colton.
Recommended Citation
CSUSB, "Luis and Lucy Contreras" (2014). South Colton Oral History Project Collection. 50.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/colton-history/50
