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A May 2011 calendar page image featuring several photos of a Latino veteran. A Postcard with illegible text details the man's life.
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A calendar page for April 2011 featuring April Fool's Day, Palm Sunday, Passover, Good Friday, Earth Day, and Easter. One advertisement is for the Preston and Simons Mortuary. There is a memorial inscription that states, "In Honor of Jesse and Belia Ybarra; loving Mother, Father, Grandparents, and Great Grandparents."
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Several young Latino men in baseball uniforms pose for a group photo. The photo is framed and is the calendar image for April 2011. The miniature postcard reads, "1930's East Side Baseball Team: During the Depression years, things were very hard in the United States. Many worked at jobs just to make ends meet when work was available. Henry Medrano Carrasco did construction work, plumbing, and side jobs. He, along with his brothers enjoyed playing baseball. Bottom row, second from left is Henry with his brother, Fernando Medrano Carrasco, and next to him, their other brother Sebastian Medrano Carrasco."
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A calendar page for March 2011 featuring four holidays: Lincoln's Birthday, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Washington's Birthday. At the bottom of the calendar are the previous month of February on the Friday slot and the next month of April on the Saturday slot. Both calendar months are translated into English and Spanish. On the bottom left corner of the calendar is the contact information for State Farm agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for Yolanda Venegas of MDS Transcription Service.
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A March calendar page consists of a photograph of students with a postcard saying "1921 Confirmation Class, Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Casa Blanca". The picture was taken in front of the Ahumada Market. At the bottom of the page is the month translated into both English and Spanish. Based on the photograph, the students ranged from adolescents to teenagers. Also, the students are dressed in formal attire with the girls in dresses and the boys in suits. The postcard text reads, "1921 Confirmation Class, Saint Anthony's Catho9lic CHurch in Casa Blanca. Picture was taken in front of the Ahumada Market."
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A calendar page for February 2011 featuring four holidays: Lincoln's Birthday, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Washington's Birthday. At the bottom of the calendar are the previous month of January on the Friday slot and the next month of March on the Saturday slot. Both calendar months are translated into English and Spanish. On the bottom left corner of the calendar is the contact information for State Farm agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for Yolanda Venegas of MDS Transcription Service.
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The February page consists of a photograph of the Lozano family, a postcard commemoration by Linda-Salinas Thompson, and the month in English and Spanish (Febrero). The postcard describes the legacy of Marcos and Francesca Lozano from 1917 to the 1940s. It explains how the Lozano family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico to El Paso, Texas by crossing the border and making their way to Riverside, CA. The postcard text reads, "The Lozano Family: The 1917 Marcos and Francisca Lozano left Guanajuato, Mexico for the United States. They entered by way of El Paso, Texas crossing the border at the cost of two cents each. Mr. Lozano worked for Union Pacific for many years, the family l.iving in one of the boxcars, following the work of Union Pacific in the United States wherever the work took him. They settled in the Eastside community of Riverside, where the family was considered one of the largest in the area. The family picture was taken during the 1940s, back row left to right, with sisters, Chona, Chavela, Josie, Lilly, Lucy, and Manuela. Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Lozano are sitting on the bench with their son John (Gorilla), and two other brothers Romano and Ventura are not in the picture. Linda Salinas-Thompson".
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A calendar page for January 2011 featuring Martin Luther King Jr. Day and New Year's Day. The January page features the previous month (December) on the Sunday slot and the next month (February) on the Monday slot. On the bottom left corner is a dedication to Linda Salinas-Thompson and Rudy Diaz; written by Elain Kist for their contributions to creating the calendar. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society. The text reads, "In Honor of Linda Salinas-Thompson/Rudy Diaz, 'A special thank you to Linda Salinas-Thompson and Rudy Diaz for their wisdom in creaitng a legacy calendar. Their vision gives our children and grandchildren a small insight into the sacrifices their grandparents and parents made for them so that they would have better lives.' God Bless, Elaine Kist".
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A postcard reflecting on the history of Mendoza Market by Linda Salinas-Thompson. The month of January is written in English as well as in Spanish (Enero). The images on the page consist of the exterior of the Mexican-American family-owned business ("Mendoza Mkt") as well as photographs of Victor and Lola Mendoza. The postcard reads, "Mendoza Market: In 1913 Victor Mendoza moved to the United States from Michoacan, Mexico, and settled in the community of Casa Blanca. In 1915 he married; where he and his wife Lola, and opened their first market on Bunker Street in 1920. Two months later they moved a block away to 7450 Evans Street; the Mendozas because people were leaving without paying their bills. In 1936 he prepared to close the store, being in debt for $7,000.00, but friends came forth to help him. After the Depression, businesses started growing again, people started coming back from Mexico. After WWII, started picking up. IN 1945, Mendoza Market was relocated to 3199 Madison Street. The Mendoza's had five children, who all helped and worked at the store. His customers included children and grandchildren of long-time patrons. After operating a grocery store for more than 50 years the Mendozas retired, stating they had many happy moments with customers that came in. Linda Salinas-Thompson."
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A group portrait of a Mexican-American baseball team circa the 1930s. To indicate the era, there are vehicles in the background as well as the fashion of both the baseball players and who is presumably their coach. Also, while the coach is in formal attire, the baseball team wore formal pants and sweaters, except for one member who wears a buttoned-up shirt. This group photo may indicate either the formation of the Mexican-American baseball team or a form of victory celebration after winning a game. The page's text states, "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, 2011 Calendar: Sharing Our History".