Publication Date
Fall 2024
Collection
Public History - Capstone Projects
Contributor
Little Flower Basilica; Diane Bertrand Gonzales
Advisor
Wieck, Lindsey Passenger (Project advisor)
Description
This project utilizes digital and oral history methods to present a collective narrative on the Little Flower Basilica and School. It begins with the origins of the parish on the Westside of San Antonio to the present day, showing how the parish presents its history to the public. Using a StoryMap to create a digital exhibit, this multi-media project includes a comprehensive historical narrative along with primary source documents and photographs of the development of the parish and its school over time. The StoryMap also includes an oral history audio of Diane Gonzales Bertrand, a former member of the Little Flower Basilica who grew up on the Westside of San Antonio, who was active in the church during her youth. This project also incorporates audio of the Heritage Tours given by volunteer staff and clergy at the Basilica for residents and visitors of San Antonio to enjoy. This project explores themes of generational traditions, religion, Latino cultural heritage, and historic preservation while focusing on a beautiful architectural icon of the Westside from the mid-20th century to the present day.
Document Type
Article
Medium
Digital exhibit; Manuscript
Format
Size or Duration
37 pages; One webpage of digital timeline
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
City
San Antonio, Texas