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Interview with Seltene Gebretinsa in Logan, Utah, 2015 May 16

Seltene Gebreselasie Gebretinsa tells about his birthplace in Eritrea, a little bit about his family and his religion. He talks about his 11 year service in the army as an impetus to flee his country and become a refugee. He discusses his journey as a refugee, first in Malta, and the process to eventually come to the United States. He talks about adjusting to living in the United States, from taking classes to learn English and working to support himself. He talks about his wife and children he left behind, and his hopes of being able to have them join him in the United States.

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project, FOLK COLL 64

2015-05-16

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Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project

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Cache Valley Refugee Oral History Project Digital Collection

http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p16944coll14/id/99