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The 2012 RCMAHS July calendar cover is black and white and "July" is written in both English and Spanish. The photo on the left is of Manuel Quiroz in a car waving. Next to his photo is a description of his life and experiences. The calendar text reads: "Manuel Quiroz was born at home on 11th Street in Riverside on July 30, 1921. At the age of 90 years, he holds on to the stories of the past to share with all. He served in WWII on the Europe campaign. In returning home, he married Connie Torres. He and Connie celebrated 62 years of marriage before her death. They had four children, Manuel Jr., Rose, Margie, and Albert. Mr. Quiroz was always volunteering and serving on many committees in Riverside. He served as assistant to the City Council, The Riverside County Office of Aging, and was very committed at the Villegas Center to providing an array of services. He is to be honored in December 2011 for 65 years of his membership in The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. - Linda Thompson September, 2011." The background is a travel notebook.
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The 2012 RCMAHS June calendar dates page that shows multiple holidays such as Flag Day on the 14th and Father's Day on the 17th. At the bottom of the page are two obituaries. One is on the bottom left of Tony Campos Jr that includes a photo of him and his friends and text. The text states: "In honor of Tony Campos Jr. (Blackie): Our memories and friendship of you will always be with us. Sonny, Linda, and Manuel." The other on the bottom right is of Johnny and Ramona Sotelo that includes a photo of both and text. The text states: "In honor of Johnny and Ramona Sotelo: How many lives shall I touch today, how many neighbors will pass my way, I can only reach out and help so many with a Christ-like touch in my glowing Spirit! Your Loving Children"
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The 2012 RCMAHS June calendar cover is black and white, and "June" is written in both English and Spanish. There are multiple images of Julia Hernandez as well as a description section. The two pictures are of Hernandez standing in front of a fence and another one where she is sitting down wearing a large hat. The text states: "Julia was born in Valle De Santiago, GTO Mexico on May 28, 1896. Her parents were Fermin Lopez and Juana Rivera and they also had three sons. Julia lost her mother at a very young age. Her Aunt (Father's sister) helped in raising the children. She came to the United States at a young age. She lived in Texas, then moved and settled in Riverside, California. Julia became the Mother of eleven children, Mary, Mercedes, Vera, Minnie, Raymond, Josephine, Zeke, Virginia, Connie, Cruz, and Carmen. She lived at 2364 Tenth Street, Riverside, California. She operated her business of cooking and selling Mexican food from a grange converted into a kitchen. She became an American Citizen on June 13, 1958, and passed away on September 16, 1958. Linda Salinas-Thompson June 2011 Julia Hernandez." There is also a picture of her naturalization certificate for the United States.
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The 2012 RCMAHS black and white May calendar page shows multiple holidays such as Cinco De Mayo on the 5th, Mother's Day on the 13th, and Memorial Day on the 28th. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is from a local cafe. The text states: "Zacatecas Cafe since 1963 2472 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 683-3939 fax (951) 683-3929." The other is an advertisement is a political ad. The text states: "Melendrez for Mayor in 2012 "At this critical economic time Riverside needs a Mayor who is an experienced and collaborative leader, willing to take on the task of building, preserving, and solving our City's problems. I am proud of my current leadership role. Serving the community has prepared me to be your Mayor in 2012."
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The 2012 RCMAHS black and white May calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. The photo is of a group of women and men on a stage wearing formal attire. The women are wearing pageant sashes as well as dresses while the men are wearing suits. There is a crowd sitting down watching them. At the top of the photo is a tag with text. The text states: "Cinco De Mayo Settlement House at the Lincoln Park Grounds 1930s."
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The April calendar page shows multiple holidays such as April Fool's Day as well as Palm Sunday on the 1st, Good Friday on the 6th, Passover on the 7th, Easter on the 8th, and Earth Day on the 22. At the bottom of the page are two ads. One is an advertisement is a political ad. The text states: "Melendrez for Mayor in 2012 At this critical economic time Riverside needs a Mayor who is an experienced and collaborative leader, willing to take on the task of building, preserving, and solving our City's problems. I am proud of my current leadership role. Serving the community has prepared me to be your Mayor in 2012." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In honor of Tony Campos Jr. (Blackie): Our memories and friendship of you will always be with us. Sonny, Linda, and Manuel."
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The 2012 RCMAHS April calendar cover that is black and white and is written in both English and Spanish. The photo is of a group of women and men in formal attire or uniforms holding flags and flowers. They are marching outside in the streets in a parade, with the front three holding different types of flags. There are onlookers on the sidewalk that are looking at the parade. There are flowers, leaves, and a title at the top of the photo. The text at the top center of the page states: "1940's Veteran's Parade after WWII."
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The 2012 RCMAHS black and white March calendar page show multiple holidays such as St. Patrick's Day on the 17th, Staff Sergeant, and Ysmael Villegas Day on the 21st. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is for a local transcription service. The text states: "MDS Transcription Service Yolanda Venegas 6841 Ironwood Drive Riverside CA 92506 PH: 951-780-4030 FX:951-780-3361 Cell: 951-215-5202 E-mail: Yrvenegas@sbcglobal.net." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In loving memory of Jesse R. Ybarra, Velia Ybarra, and Azalia Hardy The Herandez family for." It has a family photo of two parents in formal attire and two children in front of a home.
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A black and white 2012 RCMAHS March calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. There is a photo of men and women standing in front of a building wearing formal attire. Most are standing and others are sitting on the ground posing for the photo. There are also flowers and a title at the top of the photo. The text at the top left of the page states: "University Heights Junior High School Class of 1935."
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The black and white 2012 RCMAHS February calendar page shows multiple holidays such as Lincoln's birthday on the 12th, Valentine's Day on the 14th, President's Day on the 20th, Washington's Birthday, and Ash Wednesday on the 22. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is a local mortuary service. The text states: "Preston and Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Inn Avenue (formerly Seventh Street) Riverside, California 92501-3303 FD-131 (951)638-7410 (951)684-0324 FAX William R. Campbell FDR 833." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In loving memory of our loved ones: The Ybarra and Gallegos Families."
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The black and white 2012 RCMAHS February calendar cover that are both in English and Spanish. There are multiple images of Simona Valero from her early, middle, and current life. Next to the images are descriptions of her life from when she was a teenager up until her current position. The description further mentions her importance as a community member of Riverside County. The text states: "Simona is the youngest of 16 children whose family settled in Casa Blanca in 1911. She was born on February 18, 1922, in Casa Blanca. Her father, Ascencion Martinez worked in the fields and in irrigation. Then he had a Barber Shop in Casa Blanca for many years. The death of her mother when she was nine years old had a great impact on her life. At the age of 16 years, she became responsible for running the house and caring for her father and three brothers living at home. She never attended High School but had opportunities by The Economic Opportunity Board and took Extension courses at UCR. At 16 years old she ran the Casa Blanca Post Office while the postmistress was on maternity leave. She also worked in area packing houses, a local grocery store, and a boutique. She went to work for the EOB in the early 1960s until it was phased out in 1972. Then she went to work for Riverside County the following year. Simona has served on many committees in her community, where she has been recognized and honored for her outstanding services. To this day she still volunteers and feels her community is part of her. Linda Salinas-Thompson September 2011."
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The January 2012 RCMAHS calendar page shows multiple holidays such as New Year's Day on the 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the 16th. At the bottom of the page are two local advertisements. One advertisement was for State Farm Insurance for Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. The text states: "Yolanda Vasquez-Meier Agent, Lic #0721892 935 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Suite 108, Colton, CA 92324 909-370-4595 Fax: 909-370-0467 yolanda.vazquez-meier.b8gv@statefarm.com Hablamos Espanol State Farm Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710." The other advertisement was for a local towing company. The text states: "Double Towing A Sonny 24 Hour Service (951)683-7707 3007 Cridge St. Riverside, CA Office Hours 8-5 Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. The after-hours charge for vehicles and Property Release No Checks Accepted."
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A black and white 2012 RCMAHS January calendar cover that is written both in English and Spanish and shows the baseball team with a tag description. The text on the bottom right corner states: "1949 Champs Eastside Merchants." All boys are smiling and posing in their baseball uniforms along with their baseball equipment. They are posing in two rows with the front row kneeling and the back row standing up.
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A black and white 2012 calendar cover page with the title: "Sharing Our History 2012 Calendar." At the bottom reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society" in all caps. The bottom right has a circular symbol, like a medal, of a guitar with "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society." Many Mexican American men, women, and children are standing in front of a home outside near a tree. Most are wearing clothing such as skirts, blouses, button-ups, ponchos, and sombreros. There are a few who are holding instruments while there are some children that are standing on a balcony. There is a small picture in the upper left corner of Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, CA.
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Toti Lozano stands posing in what appears to be her wedding gown.
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Senora Sotelo stands in her wedding gown while posing with a woman who is presumably her relative.
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A young Mendoza family girl posing for a portrait photo.
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The Alfaro family poses in their farming attire in front of a truck loaded with agricultural goods.
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Two young Alfaro children stand posing for a photograph.
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Two Alfaro men drive a tractor pulling a farming plow through a field.
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An Alfaro family woman happily picks grapes on a farm.
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Two Alfaro family men farming in a field.
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A blurry photo of three young, casually dressed girls.
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The Alfaro family sits in front of a beat-up pickup truck in casual attire.
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Jonny Sotelo poses for a portrait photo wearing a suit.