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San Fernando Mission Play Actors
title San Fernando Mission Play Actorsdescription Costumed actors, Arsino Ruiz (left), Henry Ferra (center), and a man identified as Manuel, pose together before or after the performance of the historic play held annually at the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espan~a. Photograph dated June 27, 1930. Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Historical Drama Mission Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Drama Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Actors--California--Los Angeles San Fernando, Rey De Espan~A (Mission : San Fernando, Calif.) Costumes Missions, Spanish--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mission Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)