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Five Latina women posing next to each other standing in front of a tree in an outdoor setting. All are wearing similar formal clothing and holding their bags.
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View of street and spectators during Monrovia Day parade in unknown year. On the street is a girl sitting on top of a car and behind is a man riding a mule. Stores non the street can be seen in behind the spectators such as Kustner's Pharmacy, a jewel, a sign that says "Sontag" and another that states "Gabriel's," but these two signs are too small in the photo to read.
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Five Latina women are posing at an unknown setting outdoors. Each are spaced out from the other so that none of them are blocking each other in the photo. All were wearing formal clothes and holding their bags.
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Simona Valera stands in front of a house with sunglasses on and her hands in her pockets. The window of the house is photographed and plants are growing by the house.
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The people who were involved with the production of the play, "Las Estrellas Responden," which took place in 1935 in the Riverside Community Settlement House.People posing on the stage wearing Mexican clothing. Children are standing at the back of the photo on the balcony.
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A Latin American couple poses together in front of a building. Parts of the photo have been taped to fix the ripped portions of the original photo.
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One Latino man with a hat stands in between two Latina women with his arms around their shoulders as they pose. They are standing on the doorsteps of a house, and the door behind them is open.
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A Latina woman sits on a chair next to the side of a house and uses her hands. She sits adjacent to the house and is turning her head to the left to face the camera. The photo is torn but fixed on the left side of the photo.
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A Latina woman stands in front of various plants and stalks posing. Photo appears to be ripped at two places on the left side near the woman's head in the photo.
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Two Mexican children pose with a bicycle in an outdoor setting in front of trees. Child leaning on the right side of bike with a star wristband and other child standing next to right the bike.
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Tony "Blackie" Campos Jr. and a black woman dressed in formal wear dancing together at a formal event/party with two other guests in the background of the photo. The middle of the photo has a horizontal green reflection line. Photo is in color.
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July calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. The photo is of Manuel Quiroz in a car waving hello. Next to his photo is a description of his life and experiences. 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 in many committees in Riverside. He servied as assistance to City Council, The Riverside County Office of Aging, and very committed at the The Villegas Center in 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"
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June calendar 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 of Tony Campos Jr. 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 is of Johnny and Ramona Sotelo. 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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June calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. There are multiple images of Julia Hernandez as well as description section. 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."
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The May calendar page that 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 advertisments. One is of 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 advertisment is a political ad. The text states: "Melendrez for Mayor in 2012 "At this critical economic time Riverside needs a Mayor who is and 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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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 1930's."
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The April calendar page that 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 and 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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April calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. The photo is of a group of women and men in formal attire holding flags and flowers. They are marching outside in the streets in a parade. There are flowers, leaves, and a title at the top of the photo. The text states: "1940's Veteran's Parade after WWII."
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The March calendar page that shows 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 advertisments. 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 Hernandez 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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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 states: "University Heights Junior High School Class of 1935."
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The February calendar page that 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. Th text states: "In loving memory of our loved ones: The Ybarra and Gallegos Families."
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February calendar cover that is both in English and Spanish. There are multiple images of Simona Valero from her early, middle, and current life. Next to the images are discriptions of her life from when she was a teenager up until her current position. The discription further mentions her importance as a community member of the 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 opportunity 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 the 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 1960's 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 calendar page that 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 advertisment 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. After-hours charge for vehicles and Property Release No Checks Accepted."
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January calendar cover that is both in English and Spanish shows the baseball team with a tag description. The text states: "1949 Champs Eastside Merchants." All boys are smiling in their baseball uniforms along with their baseball equipment.
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2012 calendar cover with a title. The text states: "Sharing Our History 2012 Calendar RCMAHS Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society." Many latino men, latina women, and children are standing in front of a home outside near a tree. Most are wearing traditional 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 in a balcony.