Dublin Core
Title
Eldurkar and Sucheta Bhaskar Oral History Interview
Description
In this interview, Eldurkar and Sucheta Bhaskar discuss their lives in India and their journey to the United States, particularly touching on issues of race and identity as Indian-Americans.
Eldurkar Bhaskar was born in Chennai, India, in Tamil Nadu in 1942. He came to Corvallis for the first time in 1969 to do his master’s degree in solid state devices. He moved back to India after completing his degree, but moved back to Corvallis in 1980 to do his PhD and work at Hewlett-Packard. While he did not manage to complete his doctorate, Bhaskar made significant research contributions at HP to technology contributing to the creation of the inkjet printer.
Sucheta Bhaskar was born in Vellore, India, in Tamil Nadu in July, 1949. Before living in Corvallis, she worked in India as a preparatory (kindergarten) teacher. After marrying and moving to Corvallis, Sucheta worked as a preschool teacher. She is married to Eldurkar Bhaskar and has two children, Jayant and Jyoti Bhaskar.
Eldurkar Bhaskar was born in Chennai, India, in Tamil Nadu in 1942. He came to Corvallis for the first time in 1969 to do his master’s degree in solid state devices. He moved back to India after completing his degree, but moved back to Corvallis in 1980 to do his PhD and work at Hewlett-Packard. While he did not manage to complete his doctorate, Bhaskar made significant research contributions at HP to technology contributing to the creation of the inkjet printer.
Sucheta Bhaskar was born in Vellore, India, in Tamil Nadu in July, 1949. Before living in Corvallis, she worked in India as a preparatory (kindergarten) teacher. After marrying and moving to Corvallis, Sucheta worked as a preschool teacher. She is married to Eldurkar Bhaskar and has two children, Jayant and Jyoti Bhaskar.
Creator
Eldurkar Bhaskar and Sucheta Bhaskar
Source
Indian-Americans in Corvallis, Oregon Oral History Collection
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
August 25, 2016
Contributor
Sravya Tadepalli
Format
Born Digital
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh37-bhaskar-eldurkar-and-sucheta-bhaskar-20160825
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Sravya Tadepalli
Interviewee
Eldurkar Bhaskar and Sucheta Bhaskar
Location
Bhaskar residence, Corvallis, Oregon
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
1:29:31
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio