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Appaloosa Horse
title Appaloosa Horsedescription Manuel Chavez, Appaloosa Horse, 1954, pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Corbin-Henderson Collection, Gift of Alice H. Rossin, 1979.144.97artist/creator Chavez, Manuelsubject Horsecontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Dark Madonna
title Dark Madonnadescription Jean Charlot, Dark Madonna, 1954, color lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jack Lord, 1971.291.40artist/creator Charlot, Jeansubject Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saintcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Texas Governor Allan Shivers with Frank M. Pinedo
title Texas Governor Allan Shivers with Frank M. Pinedodescription Photograph of Texas Governor Allan Shivers signing a proclamation, with Phil Montalbo and Frank Pinedo looking on. The proclamation is for Texas LULAC week.artist/creator Unknownsubject Montalbo, Phil J. Lulac Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985 Signings People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics League Of United Latin American Citizens. Attorneys Governors. Government And Law - Elected Officials - Governors Proclamations. Pinedo, Frank M.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Signing of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens week proclamation
title Signing of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens week proclamationdescription Photograph of Texas Governor Allan Shivers, seated, signing the Texas LULAC week proclamation. Standing behind Governor Shivers, left to right: Patricio Mendez ; Frank Pinedo ; George Garza ; Raul Moreno ; Raul Guerrero.artist/creator Mears Photographysubject Mendez, Patricio Governors Lulac Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985 Moreno, Raul Signings People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Guerrero, Raul Councilmen League Of United Latin American Citizens. Attorneys Governors. Government And Law - Elected Officials - Governors Garza, George Pinedo, Frank Proclamations.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia and Maria Brito
title Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia and Maria Britodescription Photograph of (L-R): Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia, unknown girl, and Maria Brito. They are out of doors in a field.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
India Coffield and Frank Coffield in 1954
title India Coffield and Frank Coffield in 1954description Two separate photographs of India Coffield and Frank Edward Coffield sitting on the rear bumper of a 1950s car. India is sitting to the right of the license plate, and she is facing the camera. Frank Edward Coffield is in looking off to the side.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
José Montoya Sketchbook 02
title José Montoya Sketchbook 02description José Montoya sketchbooks generally have a starting date but continue on from that date with only limited mention of dates afterwards. Most sketchbooks do not include an end date.artist/creator Montoya, José - 1932, Creatorcontributor Calisphere -
José Montoya Sketchbook 03
title José Montoya Sketchbook 03description José Montoya sketchbooks generally have a starting date but continue on from that date with only limited mention of dates afterwards. Most sketchbooks do not include an end date.artist/creator Montoya, José - 1932, Creatorcontributor Calisphere -
Birthday Party Games
title Birthday Party Gamesdescription Bertha Lopez (later Figueroa), her cousin Rebecca Gomez (left), and other children playing the "Pin The Tale On The Donkey" game at a birthday party in San Fernando. A pin~ata, another party favorite, hangs from the tree behind them (upper right). 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 Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Birthday Parties--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Children--California--San Fernando Pinatas Dwellings--California--San Fernando Games--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Cousins--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Enjoying Kiddieland, Panorama City
title Enjoying Kiddieland, Panorama Citydescription A man identified as Mr. Stokey with Anita Terzone (center) and Ramona (Fonseca) Frias at Kiddieland, an amusement park located on Van Nuys Boulevard in Panorama City. Photograph dated April 3, 1954. 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 Amusement Rides--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Amusement Parks--California--Panorama City (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Kiddieland (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Party Portrait
title Wedding Party Portraitdescription Richard and Nancy attend the wedding party of Joe and Teresa as a couple. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Children at birthday party for Fredie Martel (2nd row, far left), 1954.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Martel, Fredie Birthdays--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman With Children
title Mexican American Woman With Childrendescription Rachel Ordonez-Galindo (center) with daughter Petra Galindo (left) and Sylvia Delgado (right), 1954.subject Delgado, Sylvia Galindo, Petra Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Ordonez-Galindo, Rachel Children--California--Oxnard Mexican Americans--California--Oxnard Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Oxnardcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American At Casino
title Mexican American At Casinodescription Manuel Romero at the Nevada Club in Las Vegas, circa 1954.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Nevada Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Casinos--Nevada--Las Vegas Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--Nevada--Las Vegas Romero, Manuelcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Women
title Mexican American Womendescription L to R, top Eleanor Valencia, Ramona Valencia (mother), Veronica Valencia, bottom Esther Rivera, 1954.subject Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Valencia Ramona Valencia, Vernonica Rivera, Esther Mexican American Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Cook
title Mexican American Cookdescription Manuel Jacquez, Sr. in cook's uniform, 1954.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Jacquez, Manuel Sr Cooks--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rheigold'S Fandango Christmas Program
title Rheigold'S Fandango Christmas Programdescription On the set, Mexican radio host Fernando Solis reads to children for the Christmas program of the Rheigold's Fandango television show. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Television Programs--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Studios--California--Los Angeles Solis, Fernando Children--California--Los Angeles Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Cbs Television City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Radio Personalities--Mexico Publicity Photographs Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc Knxt (Television Station : Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadcasters In Awards Ceremony
title Broadcasters In Awards Ceremonydescription Eddie, his son Pete Rodriguez, producers of the 'Rheingold's Fandango' television show, with Rheingold executive and VFW Post Commander during awards ceremony in Los Angeles. From L to R, Pete Rodriguez, VFW Commander, Rheingold executive, Eddie Rodriguez. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Rheingold Corp.--Employees Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Rodriguez, Eddie Veterans--United States Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Fathers And Sons--California--Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Programs--Awards--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photo
title Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photodescription Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Producer Eddie Rodriguez (left), musician Tito Puente (center), and an unidentified man pose together for a publicity photo for the Rheingolds' Fandango television program on CBS. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Puente, Tito,--1923-2000 Salsa Musicians--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Publicity Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photo
title Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photodescription Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Publicity photo for Rheingolds' Fandango with the Rheingold Girls. Identified are Eddie Rodriguez (top row, far right) and his son Pete Rodriguez (front row, far right), the show's producers. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Eddie Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Cbs Television City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Publicity Photographs Columbia Broadcasting System, Inccontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)