Camarena, Moses; Culver, Sara (interviewee/facilitator). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-22T10:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006138

Interview Description

Moses Camarena, 62, talks to Mobile Facilitator Sara Culver, 25, about his parents, experiences growing up, academic and athletic achievements, and career satisfaction.

Facilitator Subject Log

4:40 Discussion of mother and mentions on her teachings on discrimination. She inspired him to excel in whatever he did.

6:30 Family accident: father runs over little sister. Mother's prayer for sister's well-being.

8:45 Story of mother cleaning sink at a public bathroom. "Always leave a place better than you found it. "

14:45 After years of drifting, family moves to Somerton, AZ.

18:00 School and sports life. Neighbors and teachers urge father to let Moses go to college. Moses discusses options for youth of Somerton and Yuma before construction of local community college: army, agriculture, or jail.

26:05 Parents' pride of Moses's achievements.

30:00 Meeting wife. First sight.

36:30 Message to parents: thank you.

37:30 Reading of tribute to mother.