Joseph A. Camara Oral History Interview
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<p><strong>Oral History Interview with Joseph A. Camara, March 5, 2016</strong></p>
<p><strong>Biographical Note:</strong></p>
<p>Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1927; parents Jose and Maria A. (Francisco) Camara immigrated to the U.S. from Madeira Island, settling in Lowell ca. 1920; they worked in various textile mills in the city and the father worked, as well, in the city’s large tannery; they had two children, a son and daughter; the son, Joseph A. Camara, was educated in Lowell’s public schools and studied music, and graduated from Boston University; while a young adult pursuing his education, Mr. Camara worked in a number of Lowell factories, including the Educator Biscuit Company, American Hide and Leather, the Lowell Silk Mill, and a furniture (bridge table) manufacturer; he taught music in Lowell’s public schools at the junior high and high school levels; Mr. Camara also played soccer for local Portuguese teams and was a member and board director of the Portuguese-American Center.</p>
<p><strong>Scope and Contents:</strong></p>
<p>Interview conducted by local historian Mehmed Ali; included is information on Lowell’s “Back Central” neighborhood, growing up there in the 1930s and 1940s, and working in a number of factory jobs in the 1940s; there is also information on the role of the Portuguese in local politics and the activities of the Portuguese Democratic Club, as well as the activities of various Portuguese social and fraternal clubs, and activities of the Holy Ghost Society, Saint Anthony Catholic Church and two of its prominent Portuguese priests (Father Grillo and Father Silva); the interview also includes information on Lowell’s Portuguese musical and marching bands.</p>
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UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History
2016-03-05
Camara, Joseph
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Victor Ares' Lowell photo album
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This photo album was owned by Victor Ares. It has significant water damage.
Names mentioned: Mary Pire, Joe Picanso, Jonnie Ramalho, Albino Brito
Others identified: Henry Santos (with his nephew, Victor Ares, on page 8); Mary Ares (with her brother, Victor Ares, on page 16)
This photo album was donated through anonymous drop-off at the Morse Institute Library in Natick, Massachusetts. It is now held at the Center for Lowell History in Lowell, MA.
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