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Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Cordova, came to Richmond during the war with her parents. Her father found work at Standard Oil. The family moved into war housing off Cutting and 40th, later buying a home nearby. Cordova, still a teen when she arrived, entered high school and frequently found friends at local recreation halls. Settled in San Pablo after the war. Discusses: growing up in New Mexico, moving to Richmond, social relations at school and rec halls, attending dances, race relations, attending St. Mark's Church.