A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

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  Consuela Coyazo Scrapbook Page 3

  This is one page of a large scrapbook maintained by Consuela Coyazo. The book contains over 100 images from candid scenes of every day life in the barrio to penny arcade booth photographs, to formal portraits. One identified image is of Simona "Sammy" Castillo (third row down, far right) with a bow in her hair. Sammy was born in East Highland and spent most of her career at St. Bernardine's Hospital as a surgical registered nurse.
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  Consuela Coyazo Scrapbook Page 2

  This is one page of a large scrapbook maintained by Consuela Coyazo. The book contains over 100 images from candid scenes of every day life in the barrio to penny arcade booth photographs, to formal portraits.
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  Consuela Coyazo Scrapbook Page 1

  This is one page of a large scrapbook maintained by Consuela Coyazo. The book contains over 100 images from candid scenes of everyday life in the barrio to penny arcade booth photographs, to formal portraits.
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  Girl in a Sombrero

  Small penny arcade image of a young girl wearing a large brimmed sombrero. This photograph is one of many photographs part of a large scrapbook maintained by Consuela Coyazo.The book contains over 100 images from candid scenes of every day life in the barrio to penny arcade booth photographs, to formal portraits.

• Romero Family at Mary Romero's Home, 1951

  Black and white photograph of twenty two members of the Romero Family at Mary Romero's home on Ohio Street Redlands. The back of the photo indicates it was taken in 1951 or 52 on Thanksgiving day. All members of the family sit or stand on the porch of the house. Rafael Gonzalez is pictured standing in the center holding his infant daughter Christina. Among the younger women and children in the photograph are Joe and Concepcion Romero's daughters and grandchildren.
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  Sunday Concerned Group Honoring Manny Villegas

  Letter to the Redlands Daily Facts from the Sunday Concerned Group of Redlands announcing a special breakfast to honor Manuel "Manny" Villegas. The Sunday Concern Group, also known as the Menudo Club was a civil rights coordinating committee based at Impact Presbyterian Church. The group advocated for the expansion of civil rights, public facilities, and city attention in the Northside of Redlands. The letter, dated June 30, 1981 reads: "The Sunday Concerned Group will serve a special breakfast complete with ceremonies, entertainment, and testimonials of gratitude and appreciation in honor of Mr. Manuel Villegas for his years of service and contributions to our youth, schools, and community on Sunday, July 12, 1981 from 9 to 11 A.M. in the Redlands Community Center, Washington & Lugonia Streets. "Manny Villegas came to Redlands from Zacatecas, Mexico, via El Paso, Texas and Cucamonga, California, where he was educated. He recieved his B.A. degree in 1933, and his M.A. degree in 1957 from the University of Redlands. Throughout his professional life he was a teacher, and a tireless worker in the community, from Fontana, to Cucamonga, and since 1952 in Redlands. He devoted his efforts to bringing athletic and cultural programs to area youth, and area youth to the programs, which included weight lifting, Folklorico dancing, Scouting, and the first Spanish Club in Redlands High School. He taught English language classes to wartime Braceros and Prisoners of War, as well as Spanish and Citizenship classes in Adult Education. After his retirement from Redlands High School, he became Senior Information & Referral Services Coordinator until illness limited his activites. The public is invited to attend and honor "Manny" at this breakfast. A donation of $5.00 per person is payable at the door. All proceeds will be donated to Redlands Community Hospital on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Villegas. Augie Medina, Chairman; Joe Gonzales President L.U.L.A.C.; Luise Linton Breakfast Chairperson; Rosemary Rhodes, Treasurer."
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  Sunday Concerned Group Congratulations to Oddie Martinez

  This letter, dated March 12, 1978 is from the Sunday Concerned Group. The Sunday Concerned Group, also known as the Menudo Club was a civil rights coordinating committee based at Impact Presbyterian Church. This letter offers their congratulations to Oddie Martinez on his election to Redlands City Council. Martinez later became mayor of Redlands. The letter reads: "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for your successful campaign to gain a seat on the Redlands city council. I belive the people of Redlands made it clear that they want people of high ideals and willingness to serve the community on the city council. In you, they found such an individual. Throughout your career, you have demonstrated the attributes of the finest leadership. Your involvement in social and civic groups further shows how concerned you are with bettering the community. Once again, congratulations! We look forward to working with you in the coming months. Sincerly yours, Augie Medina."
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  Disneyland Festival Mexico Pamphlet

  A colorful pamphlet titled "Festival Mexico" a part of Disneyland's celebration of its 25th anniversary in 1980. The festival took place on November 15th and 16th. The green, white and red document includes a bilingual calendar of events listing all of the many performances given. St. Mary's is listed as "St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico de Redlands" and performed at 11:15 AM at the Small World Mall in Fantasyland.
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  Letter of Commitment for St Mary's Ballet Folklorico to perform at the Busch Bird Sanctuary

  A letter dated May 1, 1978 re-confirming that St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico is set to perform at the Busch Bird Sanctuary. The letter reads "Dear Mrs. Cortez, This letter will re-confirm your commitment to perform at The Strand Theater located at the Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Busch Bird Sanctuary, Van Nuys, CA, on the following date and time: Sunday, May 7, 1978 Between 2:P.M.-4:P.M We are anxiously looking forward to Saint Mary's participation in the Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Enclosed is a brochure with a map, for your convenience. See you Sunday! Ruben C. Ramirez, Region Representative, Region IV." The letter is on an Anheuser-Busch letter head. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  Citation for Meritorious Service

  An award presented to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico for their participation in the Southern California Exposition in July of 1978. The "Southern California Exposition" is more commonly known as the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar. The certificate reads "Citation for Meritorious Service. The Board of Directors by Proclamation presents this Certificate of Appreciation to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico as an expression of lasting gratitude for your invaluable assistance at the Southern California Exposition signed this 5th day of July 1978." Signed by the president R.R. Richards and the secretary. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  Certificate of Appreciation presented to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico by the Naval Weapons Center

  A certificate of appreciation given to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico by the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, California for the group's contributions during National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1977. Hispanic Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles and was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. In 1988, the commemorative week was expanded to a month (September 15 to October 15). The certificate reads "Naval Weapons Center China Lake, California Certificate of Appreciation presented to Redlands St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico "74" for outstanding contributions to the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM National Hispanic Heritage Week during the period 11 SEPT to 17 SEPT 1977 awarded on this 13th day of December 1977." The certificate is signed by the Spanish Speaking Program Coordinator and the Deputy EEO Officer. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  LA Family Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

  Official program for the L.A. Family Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl on October 17, 1987. The program includes a list of donors and supporters as well as a overview of the event. The event included an introduction with patriotic songs, the perfomance "L.A. IS" which according to the program, "This festive salute to the city of Los Angeles takes us on a musical tour of past and present- with dancing, singing and skatebording." The event also included a "Multicultural Music Pageant" hosted by Art Linkletter, the program sates "Feast your eyes and your ears on the smorgasboard of sounds and colors that makes the City of Los Angeles the melting pot of America." St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico is listed as one of the performers in this section of the program along with 29 other groups. The program focuses on patriotic songs and events. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  Recognition of the participation of St. Mary's Ballet Folkorico in 4th of July Festivities

  A certificate recognizing the participation of St. Mary's Ballet Folkorico in the 1980 Redlands July 4th celebrations. The certificate reads "In grateful recognition...We, as fellow Americans and representatives of the citizens of Redlands, commemorating the Declaration of Independence for these our United States on this fourth day of July 1980, wish to express our sincere appreciation and everlasting indebtedness. We would commend and hold in highest honor St Mary's Ballet Folklorico who, believing in the equality of all men, and in serving our country, did unselfishly sacrifice of himself that all men, everywhere, might obtain for themselves, and their posterity the fruits of Man's unalienable Rights - LIFE, LIBERTY, and FREEDOM." The declaration is signed by Carmelo P. "Charlie" Berlingeri and Ethel D. Berlingeri listed as the "Parade Co-Chairmen". St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands 20th Anniversary Performance

  A six page program for the St. Mary's Ballet Folkorico 20th Anniversary Performance at Glenn Wallichs Theater on July 23, 1994. The program includes an introduction, group profile, roster of the dance company and the program of the event. The event includes 11 dances, most named for geographic area of origin within Mexico: Guerrero, Michoacan, Veracruz, Musica Nortena, Oaxaca, La Revolucion, Tamaulipas, Spanish Influence, Sinaloa, Chiapas, and Jalisco. The program was done in memory of Jose Pepe Roa, Antonia Ramirez-Chavez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, Jaime Espinoza, and Robert Ramirez, Jr. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was esablished at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California.
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  Nellie Hernandez and Friends

  Black and white photograph of Nellie Hernandez and two younger girls at Nellie's house on Third Street in the late 1920s. Nellie is standing to the left of a younger girl seated in a rocking chair, with another younger girl standing to the right. Plants and greenery are in the background, with a chickenwire fence enclosing some of them. A white picket fence is seen in front of the plants, but behind Nellie.