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El Tamalito del Hoyo
title El Tamalito del Hoyodescription Roberto Chavez, El Tamalito del Hoyo, 1959, oil on masonite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2012.49.1, © 1959, Roberto Chavezartist/creator Chavez, Robertosubject Full Lengthcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, May 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, May 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 2, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 2, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 8, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Monday, June 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 10, Ed. 1 Monday, June 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 7, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 7, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 1, 1959
title Stamps Quartet News (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 1, 1959description Monthly newsletter from Dallas, Texas published by the Stamps Quartet Music Company that includes news and information concerning gospel music along with advertising.subject Dallas County (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Stamps Quartet Music Company -- Periodicals. Dallas (Tex.) -- Periodicals. Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Arts And Crafts - Music Gospel Music -- Periodicals. Places - United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallascontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Annual Century Club president's luncheon, late 1950s
title Annual Century Club president's luncheon, late 1950sdescription An annual President's luncheon of the Marfa Century Culture Club. The attendees are sitting behind a long, decorated table. A centerpiece is prominent, and sits in the middle of the photograph. From left to right: Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Russell Thornsbury (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Mrs. H. L. Hord (incoming President), Mrs. M.T. Bennett (luncheon Chairman and Master of Ceremonies), Mrs. M.S. Baker (outgoing President), and Mrs. George Mimms.artist/creator Keith Studiosubject Hats Luncheons Floral Centerpieces Social Life And Customs - Clubs And Organizations Marfa Century Culture Club Womencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Century Culture Club of Marfa in 1959
title The Century Culture Club of Marfa in 1959description Marfa Century Culture Club officers in 1959. The women are behind a large table decorated with flowers and snacks. They appear to be meeting in someone's home. From left to right: Mrs. Pat Godbold (First Vice-President), Mrs. Miller Robinson (President), Mrs. Mimms Sutton (Parliamentarian), Mrs. Gene Newman (Recording Secretary), Mrs. Herschel Adams (Club Counselor), Mrs. Kerr Mitchell (Corresponding Secretary), and Mrs. Morris Ledger (Treasurer).artist/creator Unknownsubject Robinson, Mrs. Miller Adams, Mrs. Herschel Newman, Mrs. Gene Floral Centerpieces Ledger, Mrs. Morris Century Culture Club Godbold, Mrs. Pat Social Life And Customs - Clubs And Organizations Sutton, Mrs. Mimmscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1950s
title St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1950sdescription Exterior of St. Mary's Catholic church in the late 1950s.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr
title Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carrdescription Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas home during their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob Carr is standing to the left of Erin Carr. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr with children
title Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr with childrendescription Photograph of Bob Carr, Erin Carr and their children during their 50th wedding anniversary. Eleven people are featured in the photograph. Bob Carr is standing sixth from left and Erin Carr is standing seventh from the left. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Four generations of Cabezuelas
title Four generations of Cabezuelasdescription January 1959 picture of Catalina Cabezuela, her daughter, her granddaughter, and her great-granddaughter (Melva Yvonne). The women are seated on a red couch. From left to right: Catalina Cabezuela, Catalina's daughter, Catalina's granddaughter, and Catalina's great-granddaughter.artist/creator Mendoza, Lynda Gracecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Richmond Marina
title Richmond Marinadescription The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: José Montoya c/o California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives Library – CEMA University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Phone: (805) 893-8563 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Watercolor painting of a boat at a dock. "One of artist's earliest successful watercolors."artist/creator Montoya, Josésubject Watercolors Mexican American Art Boats And Boating In Art Chicano Art Mexican Americans Chicanoscontributor Calisphere -
José Montoya Sketchbook 06
title José Montoya Sketchbook 06description 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 05
title José Montoya Sketchbook 05description 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 04
title José Montoya Sketchbook 04description 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 -
Brothers At Home
title Brothers At Homedescription Gary with his older brothers Cecil and Harry, left, at home in Monterey Park. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Families--California--Monterey Park Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Monterey Park Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Brothers--California--Monterey Park Children--California--Monterey Park Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television--California--Monterey Park--Receivers And Reception Living Rooms--California--Monterey Parkcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
First Communion
title First Communiondescription Raquel, center of the first row, at her First Communion at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Wilmington, in Los Angeles. Her future husband, Julian, is right behind her. Her brother Ronald is in front of the group, at right. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Church Buildings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Catholic Churches--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) First Communion Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Saints Peter And Paul Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mother And Daughter After Church
title Mother And Daughter After Churchdescription Evangelina and her daughter Jenny on Mott Street on a Sunday after church in July, 1959. A month after this photograph was taken, Evangelina gave birth to another daughter, Rosemary. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dwellings--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children In Lake
title Children In Lakedescription Children on boat in lake, 1959. L to R Diane Cano, Maria "Nena" Cueva, Michael, Caro, Connie Violante.subject Caro, Diane Lakes--California--Crestline Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Crestline (Calif.) Cueva, Maria Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Violante, Connie Caro, Michael Families--California--Crestline Children--California--Crestline Outdoor Recreation--California--Crestlinecontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Baptism At Holy Family Catholic Church
title Baptism At Holy Family Catholic Churchdescription L to R: Alfredo Maldonado, Justo Maldonado, Romeo Elliot, Martha Maldonado, Miguel Elliot at baptism of Miguel at Holy Family Catholic Church, located at 1220 N. Sanford Ave. in Wilmington.subject Holy Family Catholic Church (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Catholic Churches--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mother And Girl Outside Home
title Mother And Girl Outside Homedescription Raquel and her mother, Nancy, outside their home in San Pedro near 19th Street and Cabrillo Avenue. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Families--California--Los Angeles Mother And Child--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl In Front Of San Pedro Home
title Girl In Front Of San Pedro Homedescription Raquel dressed up, in front of the family home in San Pedro near 19th Street and Cabrillo Avenue. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Support Deserving Public Service
title Support Deserving Public Servicedescription Photograph caption dated September 24, 1959 reads "Judge Carlos M. Teran, president of Council of Mexican-American Affairs, center, accompanied by Council's treasurer, Carlos R. Samario, left, receives check from Chase Sweetser, president of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles, marking the start of Council's fund and membership drive. Bottling company's initial contribution is $1,000."artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Endowments--California--San Fernando Valley Tera´N, Carlos Valley Times Collection Photographs Council Of Mexican-American Affairs--Endowments Signs And Signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Associations, Institutions, Etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Checks--California--San Fernando Valley Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of Los Angeles--Endowments Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of Los Angeles--Presidents Council Of Mexican-American Affairs--Presidents San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Road Trip
title Family Road Tripdescription Gary with his mother on his first family road trip to go see the California redwood trees. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California Vacations--California Camping--California Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Mother And Child--California Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Road Trip
title Family Road Tripdescription Gary with his father on his first family road trip to go see the California redwood trees. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California Vacations--California Camping--California Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California Father And Child--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Fremont School 6Th Grade Class Picture
title Fremont School 6Th Grade Class Picturedescription Fremont School 6th grade class photo, 1958-59. Rosemary Miranda is in top row, 2nd from right.subject Children--California--Montebello Miranda, Rosemary Mexican Americans--California--Montebello Fremont School (Montebello, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elementary Schools--California--Montebello Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family After Church
title Family After Churchdescription A family portrait on a Sunday after church in front of Felipe's house with his brothers Gustavo and Chano, and their children, sisters Hilda and Amanda, with their cousin Junior. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Brothers--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mrs. Mendoza With Son
title Mrs. Mendoza With Sondescription Photo taken of Mrs. Mendoza (Virginia Barrera. Barrera was her maiden/professional stage name) holding her son Ralphie, in front of her mother's house in East Los Angeles, on Herbert Street, 1959.subject Women Singers--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boy In A Driveway
title Boy In A Drivewaydescription Arnold plays with a hose in the driveway of his home at 3644 Dubonnet Avenue in Rosemead. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 39 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Rosemead Boys--California--Rosemead Children--California--Rosemead Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rosemead (Calif.) Automobiles--California--Rosemeadcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Road Trip
title Family Road Tripdescription Gary with his older brother Cecil on their first family road trip to go see the California redwood trees. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California Vacations--California Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California Brothers--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children At Lincoln Park
title Children At Lincoln Parkdescription Alex and Laura Maya with friends at Lincoln Park, 1959.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Maya, Alex Lincoln Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Maya, Lauracontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Maria Portillo Holding Baby Patricia
title Maria Portillo Holding Baby Patriciadescription Photo of Maria Portillo holding her great great granddaughter. Maria raised older brothers and sisters in a one room house in Paramount. Household included 3 adults and 7 children. Maria is shown holding baby Patricia (1 year old). The shopping cart in background is baby's bed. Photo dated: 1959.subject Knight, Patricia Great-Grandmothers--California--Downey Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Toddlers--California--Downey Downey (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portillo, Mariacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl Scouts
title Girl Scoutsdescription Herminia Herrera (at right) and friends, 1959.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Girl Scouts--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Herrera, Herminiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
9Th Grade Picnic
title 9Th Grade Picnicdescription San Fernando Junior High School 9th graders pose for picture on picnic to Olvera Street. Bertha Lopez (later Figueroa) was in the class.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lopez, Bertha Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Students--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Playing Records
title Playing Recordsdescription Ramon plays a record on a record player while listening to music at home in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Phonographs Sound Recordings--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Soldier
title Soldierdescription Marcos Martinez in army uniform.subject United States.--Army Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms Soldiers--United States Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Carmen Ridruguez, 1959
title Carmen Ridruguez, 1959description Photo of Carmen Rodriguez sitting in her car. Photo taken in 1959, before she was married.subject Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Virginia And Ralphie
title Virginia And Ralphiedescription Photo taken of Mrs. Mendoza (Virginia Barrera. Barrera was her maiden/professional stage name) holding her son Ralphie, at home.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mexican American Women Singers--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American High School Graduate And Her Mother
title Mexican American High School Graduate And Her Motherdescription Cecilia Maria Alatorre (left) and her mother on graduation day from Garfield High School, 1959. Mary Alatorre, nee Martinez, was born in 1918 in the small mining town of Parker, Arizona. Her family arrived in the Los Angeles area around 1922. Growing up, Mary lived with her grandmother, Antonia Rico. In 1930, they lived on the 2200 block of Elmgrove Street in the Elysian Valley neighborhood, then by 1940 they lived on the 2200 block of Terrace Heights Avenue in Boyle Heights. Mary dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and worked as an operator (aka beautician) in a beauty shop on 4517 Brooklyn Ave for Frances Alatorre. Frances was active in the community and helped organize the Mexican Independence Day parade held on September 16 1940. During Mary's time working at the beauty shop, she met Frances' sister, Joseph (Jose) Alatorre. Mary and Joseph married in August 1940, and had two children: Cecelia Marie and Richard. Both children graduated from James A. Garfield High School. Richard went on to become a California state assemblyperson from 1973-1985, then was elected to the Los Angeles City Council from 1985-1999. Cecelia worked as a campaign aide for Richard, and her name appeared over the years in the Los Angeles Times in conjunction with public activities, such as a reception for the Hispanic Bankers Association, and participating on a discussion panel for women in business and science as part of Hispanic Women's Week.subject High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Alatorre, Cecilia Maria James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Alatorre, Marycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American High School Graduate
title Mexican American High School Graduatedescription Cecilia Maria Alatorre (center) with her grandmother, Francis Alatorre (left) and her father, Joseph Alatorre after her graduation form Garfield High School, 1959. Mary Alatorre, nee Martinez, was born in 1918 in the small mining town of Parker, Arizona. Her family arrived in the Los Angeles area around 1922. Growing up, Mary lived with her grandmother, Antonia Rico. In 1930, they lived on the 2200 block of Elmgrove Street in the Elysian Valley neighborhood, then by 1940 they lived on the 2200 block of Terrace Heights Avenue in Boyle Heights. Mary dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and worked as an operator (aka beautician) in a beauty shop on 4517 Brooklyn Ave for Frances Alatorre. Frances was active in the community and helped organize the Mexican Independence Day parade held on September 16 1940. During Mary's time working at the beauty shop, she met Frances' sister, Joseph (Jose) Alatorre. Mary and Joseph married in August 1940, and had two children: Cecelia Marie and Richard. Both children graduated from James A. Garfield High School. Richard went on to become a California state assemblyperson from 1973-1985, then was elected to the Los Angeles City Council from 1985-1999. Cecelia worked as a campaign aide for Richard, and her name appeared over the years in the Los Angeles Times in conjunction with public activities, such as a reception for the Hispanic Bankers Association, and participating on a discussion panel for women in business and science as part of Hispanic Women's Week.subject High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Alatorre, Cecilia Maria Alatorre, Francis Alatorre, Joseph Mexican American Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Bride And Bridesmaids
title Mexican American Bride And Bridesmaidsdescription Mexican American bride and bridesmaids, 1959. Olivia Rodriguez is 2nd from left, Rachel Alatorre is 4th from left.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Weddings--California Rodriguez, Olivia Alatorre, Rachel Mexican American Women--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Girl On Pony
title Mexican American Girl On Ponydescription Judy Reyes on photographer's pony, circa 1959.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Reyes, Judycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman
title Mexican American Womandescription Lucy Bailey in living room decorated for Christmas, 12/24/59.subject Mexican American Women--California--San Fernando Christmas--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mexican Americans--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Bailey, Lucycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)