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QUESTIONNAIRE

As a community, we are coming together to document and preserve our history and the contributions of Hispanic families in Palm Beach County. Your story is an important part of this effort.

Through this initiative, we seek to gather memories, experiences, and moments that reflect how we arrived, how we have grown, and how we have contributed to the development of our community.

Many of these stories live on in our memories and within our families, and it is important to share them so they are not lost over time.

This effort will allow us to create a legacy for future generations, showcasing not just facts, but the lived experiences, values, and traditions that define us. By participating, you are helping to build a collective story that represents everyone.
We invite you to share whatever you wish, in your own way and at your own pace. Every story—no matter how simple it may seem—is valuable and is part of who we are as a community.

You do not need to answer everything. Please share only what you feel comfortable sharing.

A. Basic Information

Name (optional)

First

Last

Country of origin:

Year of birth (optional):

Are you sharing your story or that of your family? Tell us a little:

B. Arrival

What year did you arrive in the United States?

What year did you arrive in Palm Beach County?

What motivated you to come to this area?

Did you live elsewhere before settling here?

C. Housing

Did you live elsewhere before settling here?

What made you choose that place?

Do you remember if there were other Hispanic families nearby?

D. Family

How many people live in your home?

Were there children in the family? What ages were they?

Did you have close family members?

E. Work and Daily Life

What did you or your family do at the time?

Has that job changed over time?

What challenges do you remember from those first years?

F. Education

What challenges did your children have with the new language?

What was that experience like for you?

Did you receive any support in Spanish?

What education, profession or trade did you or your family have before coming to the United States?

When you arrived here, were you able to continue working in that profession or trade?

Tell us a little about that experience

G. Church, Doctors and Services

Was there a church that was important to your family?

Did they offer services in Spanish?

What doctors or clinics did they go to?

Where did they buy food?

Do you remember Hispanic businesses at that time?

H. Community

How did you support each other as a community?

Were there leaders, groups or people who helped others?

What traditions did they keep alive?

I. Experiences and Reflection

What were some of the most important challenges you experienced?

What are you most proud of in your history or that of your family?

What traditions did they keep alive?

What would you like other people to know about your experience?

J. Looking to the Future

How have you seen the community change over time?

What message would you like to leave for future generations?

K. Personal Story

In 250 words or less, share a story, memory, or significant experience that represents your life or your family's life in this community.

Permission and Authorization

I authorize the use of the information provided in this questionnaire—including any shared stories, photographs, or documents—for purposes of historical documentation, archiving, education, publication, and community programming related to this initiative.

Permission and Authorization Selection

Yes

With restrictions

If there are restrictions, please specify:

If you need more information about this initiative, you may call 561-301-6319 or email dina@latinquarterwpb.org. The questionnaire may be mailed or delivered in person to: Latin Quarter of West Palm Beach 7101 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33405