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Mary Bermudez and friends working in a citrus packing house. They are standing in front of a conveyor belt laden with citrus and behind them are boxes stacked high to the ceiling. All of them are wearing semi-formal and casual dress attire. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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The photo is from the set of the Disney movie Los Tres Caballeros. Walt Disney is standing while wearing a poncho and sombrero while several Latino/a actors wear sombraros and ponchos while congregating around him. The actors all wear costumes from the movie. A young Abbie Chavez, from Riverside, stands on the right.
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Page featuring a photo of five young women, the Soliz sisters, standing atop Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, California. The page also features a missions statement aiming to preserve and share the Mexican-American History of Riverside. Lastly, there is information regarding the cost of including advertisements in the commemorational calendar for those interested. Calendar text reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, Mission Statement: Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society is dedicated to bring together in sharing, preserving, of historic photographs, stories, and artifacts that illustrate the communities of Mexican Americans in the County of Riverside. AD's and Memorial Rememberances: Business Ad's, Memorial Remembbrances, and Tributes of loved ones may be placed for $120.00 each. We need a business card with correct information and a short written dedication of tribute to the honored person. "It is important to know where we have been, where we are, and to see where we are going." Soliz sisters enjoying the view atop of Mt. Rubidoux."
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Photo of several Mexican orange pickers in a grove in the Casa Blanca neighborhood of Riverside, California in the early 1940s. They pose with a ladder and orange crate. The photo is courtesy of Semona Valero. The calendar text reads, "Orange pickers of the Casa Blanca area in the early 1940s. Photo courtesy of Semona Valero."
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Black and white photo of Private Isidro S. Diaz, born in Tucson, Arizona in 1892, settled in Casa Blanca, and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He stands posing with his rifle in front of tents for this photograph. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Three women preparing for Covered Wagon Day in San Bernardino in 1947. In the photo are Ramona and Rosie Hernandez, who are sisters along with their sister-in-law, Lillie Zaragoza Hernandez. They are dressed up in formal attire, makeup, and jewelry. The photo was processed by Gonzalez Studio. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Group photo of members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the Riverside Eastside neighborhood. They stand posing with their daughters and sons for a photo in Hemet during the apricot season. The photo includes men, women, teens, and very young children as well, they sit and stand on and around wooden crates. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Black and white photo of several Hispanic orange pickers in a grove in the Casa Blanca neighborhood of Riverside, California in the early 1940s. Pickers pose with a ladder and citrus crate. The workers range in age from elderly men on the right to young and middle-aged men. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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A Black and white portrait of the Bermudez Family was likely taken before their immigration to the United States. After immigrating from Mexico the family made a home in Riverside County. The family consists of two parents and their three young sons. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Photograph of a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Casa Blanca, Riverside in 1910. The photo shows a large all-male Mexican band dressed in suits and young girls (likely elected retinas or queens) in white dresses and sashes. The photo is black and white. The image reads "Cico de Mayo, 1910 Casa Blanca, Cal" This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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The elementary school class photo was taken in 1925 at Casa Blanca Elementary School. The class is integrated, featuring Mexican, white, and Asian children. A teacher is standing in the back of the right. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Photograph of the Casa Blanca St. Anthony Catholic Church under construction in 1923. The general frame of the church is visible. A large group of Mexican American community members, including men, women, and children, pose around the building. Catholic church building's frame being constructed in the Casa Blanca neighborhood within the City of Riverside, California. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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A black and white photograph of the early construction of St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. It appears as the foundation of the church is about to be laid as two men in white shirts and pants stand near a cement mixer, and bags of cement are in the foreground. A man stands holding a blueprint or some other paperwork plan. Two other workers, likely Mexican American workers, are present, one stands near the foundation the other is climbing the scaffolding. The unfinished frame of the building is visible. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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A professional black and white photograph of Jesse Reyes Ybarra, wearing glasses and a light-colored 5-piece suit. Ybarra was born: on Sep. 18, 1916, and passed away on April 13, 2007, at the age of 91. He was the Director of the Community Settlement House in Riverside from 1959-1981, an advocate for the Riverside Mexican American Historical Society, and a community leader. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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This piece demonstrates a photo of five young women, the Soliz sisters, standing atop Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, California. The calendar page it originates from features a missions statement aiming to preserve and share the Mexican-American History of Riverside. Calendar text reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, Mission Statement: Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society is dedicated to bring together in sharing, preserving, of historic photographs, stories, and artifacts that illustrate the communities of Mexican Americans in the County of Riverside. AD's and Memorial Remembrances: Business Ad's, Memorial Remembrances, and Tributes of loved ones may be placed for $120.00 each. We need a business card with correct information and a short written dedication of tribute to the honored person. "It is important to know where we have been, where we are, and to see where we are going." Soliz sisters enjoying the view atop of Mt. Rubidoux." Full calendar image: 2021.001.026.
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Pre-WWII deployment image of military personnel. Many Mexican or Latino men and one Mexican or Latina women are in military uniform. Persons are standing and kneeling, some posing with weaponry. The military personnel range from Navy sailors both enlisted and officers along with other branches of the military (possibly Army, Airforce, and Marine Corp), A few individuals are in suits, and other styles of clothing typically associated with masculinity or the U.S. military. The background building is of St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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Double A Towing tow truck with flames on the cab. A neighborhood with many palm trees is in the background. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
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This calendar photo advertisement is a wedding picture containing a short inscription memorializing the passing of Angel and Mercedes Martines by Rachel Martinez Donis on the right. Calendar text reads "In loving memory of my parents, Angel and Mercedes Martinez. With love, Rachel Martinez Donis." Full calendar image: 2021.001.023.
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This calendar photo advertisement is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." Full calendar image: 2021.001.015.
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This Photo depicts 5 men congregated around an outdoor table smiling. They are all Hispanic and dressed in suits. The restaurant they are seated in front of is called The Doll House and is located in Palm Springs, Riverside County, CA.
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Photo of Abbie Chavez, a young boy on left, and other cast members from the movie Los Tres Caballeros, all in costume. Walt Disney is crouched down while talking to an unknown girl and Abbie Chavez while holding and showing a pluto puppet. Behind them, several Latino/a actors wear sombreros and ponchos. The photo's inscription states, "On the set of 'Los Tres Caballeros', Abbie Chavez from West Riverside (Rubidoux) was hand-picked by Walt Disney (holding hand puppet of Pluto) to be in the movie." This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar on page 24. See "relation" to learn more.
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This calendar page features all of the photos that appear with each corresponding month throughout the entirety of the calendar. There is also legal information regarding copyright and the cover photo being a World War II-era image. The calendar text reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society This calendar includes images of the history of Mexican Americans in Riverside County. Cover Photograph: Early 1940s, the picture was taken at St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church of military personnel, before deploying for WWII. Graphic Design by Bernasconi Graphic Design (951) 640-2976 All possible effort has been made to ensure accuracy with each illustration. As property of RCMAHS, this calendar, photographs or other parts may not be reproduced. All rights reserved, 2007.
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This calendar page hosts an inscription that states why RCMAHS is looking to preserve Mexican-American history. It also calls for further donations of historic artifacts to build the archives of RCMAHS. It also pledges to produce a yearly calendar. Lastly, it acknowledges those who paid for advertisement placement in the calendar. The calendar text reads "FROM THE FOUNDING TWO As life moves on we move farther from our history in the colonies and barrios of Riverside County. Our Mexican American history has been left with a void, for as we have moved forward we have lost images and stories of our past. We would like to fill this emptiness with shared stores and historic photographs of our people. The past will reveal both joyful and tragic times and we are sure we can all put a personal face on our history, for these are the people who paved our path in life. Let's all remember our 'Familias' with sincere gratitude and proudness for giving of themselves. We have the pledge to have a yearly calendar that consists of good and hard times to share with all we would like to inspire people to bring the stories forth by providing photographs and knowledge of our Mexican American history in Riverside County. Our commitment will make this happen. Please support and join us in this important endeavor. Linda Salinas-Thompson, Rudy Diaz. A SPECIAL THANK YOU We would like to acknowledge those of you who were kind enough to place your business ads and memorial remembrances in the calendar. Also, we thank all who provided pictures to be used in this wonderful project. We need to recognize Vickie Medina (Zacatecas Cafe), Mike and Teresa Thompson (Clone Copy), Dean Ayer (Riverside Metropolitan Museum), Lydia Carmona (Union Bank of California), Richard Romero, and Mary Figueroa for all the help you provided to us."
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A calendar page for December 2008 with the holidays of Christmas and Chanukah. An advertisement for Enrique Martinez, a State Farm agent, is in the lower right-hand corner. December is written in both Spanish (Diciembre) and English. There is an inscription on the bottom by the Gilbert Vasquez family memorializing the death of Cpl. Dario G. Vasquez served in the US Military in the 6th army infantry in North Africa. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of Capt. Dario G. Vasquez (12/19/1919 to 4/2/1943) served in the U.S. Army Co. "C" 6th Army Inf. in North Africa. With love, the Gilbert Vasquez Family."
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A photo of Abbie Chavez, a young boy on the left, and other cast members from the movie Los Tres Caballeros, all in costume. Walt Disney is crouched down while talking to an unknown girl and Abbie Chavez while holding and showing a pluto puppet. Behind them, several Latino/a actors wear sombreros and ponchos. The calendar text reads "On the set of "Los Tres Caballeros", Abbie Chavez (left side) from West Riverside (Rubidoux) was hand-picked by Walt Disney (holding hand of poppet of Pluto) to be in the movie. Photo courtesy of Mario Chavez."
