Angel de la Vara, José; Kallen, Cid R. (friend/friend). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-25T11:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006154

Interview Description

Cid Kallen (28) interviews his friend and boss, José Angel de la Vara (62) about his poetry, upbringing, his experiences as a lawyer, and his love of Yuma.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:37 José explains how he became a poet and reads one of his poems.

07:48 José talks about his upbringing and schooling in Yuma.

15:30 José ends up attending college and law school. He has been a lawyer for 33 years.

18:51 José talks about his long time love of Yuma.

24:30 In Spanish, José talks about his children.

28:54 José explains what he thinks makes a good lawyer.

32:52 José reflects on his love of beauty and of life.