A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

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  Victoria Colunga Dressed for Easter Celebrations

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) dressed in her finest for Easter Sunday celebrations at San Salvador Catholic Church, where festivities involved the burning of Judas (Camacho). The photograph was taken at her house in South Colton. She poses with an unknown baby girl.
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  Victoria Colunga and sons Dressed for Easter Celebrations

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) dressed in her finest for Easter Sunday celebrations at San Salvador Catholic Church, where festivities involved the burning of Judas (Camacho). She poses with her three sons, Donald (Donny), Oscar, and Ruben who wear matching white outfits. The photograph was taken at her house at NEED ADDRESS, South Colton.
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  Victoria and Narciso Colunga Dressed for Easter Celebrations

  Narciso Colunga (known as Chico) and Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) dressed in their finest for Easter Sunday celebrations at San Salvador Catholic Church, where festivities involved the burning of Judas (Camacho). The photograph was taken at their house in South Colton.
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  Narciso and Victoria Colunga in front of their House

  Narciso and Victoria Colunga pose in front of their home at NEED ADDRESS in South Colton. Likely soon after their marriage in 1946, the couple eloped to Yuma Arizona to be married.
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  Victoria and Oscar Colunga in Grand Terrace

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) holds her son Oscar Colunga as they stand atop a hill in what is now called Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Family Gathering in Grand Terrace

  Members of the Colunga/Saldivar family gather in what is now called Grand Terrace after Easter Sunday Celebrations in 1951. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II.
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  Unknown man in South Colton

  An unidentified young man standing on the sidewalk in South Colton. Behind him are old cars and the El Pano market.
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  Sixteenth of September Queen and Court

  The Queen and her court pose for a picture during the 16th of September festivities. The stage is decorated with American and Mexican flags, paper chains, palm fronds, and portraits of patriotic figures. The image belonged to Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) who was a runner up in the Queen contest, she is forth on the left. On the back is written "Sra Victoria Saldivar - H. Dama. Consirbelo como un recuerdo del 16 de sepbre. de 1945." On back is also a stamp "Comision Honorifica Mexicana - Colton Cal."
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  Sixteenth of September Queen Float

  The Queen and her court for the 16th of September festivities ride atop a float in a parade. The float is decorated with American and Mexican Flags. The image belonged to Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) who was a runner up in the Queen contest. On the back is written "Sra Victoria Saldivar - H. Dama. Consirbelo como un recuerdo del 16 de sepbre. de 1945." On back is also a stamp "Comision Honorifica Mexicana - Colton Cal."
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  Family inside Concrete Pipes

  Family posing inside one of the many concrete pipes or "pipas" found all across South Colton. These pipes were manufactured by Hydro Conduit which Narciso (known as Chico) Colunga worked for. The pipes were even painted different colors and present in the local parks.
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  Victoria and Oscar Colunga by Concrete Pipes

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) stands with son Oscar who is just peaking his head out of the many concrete pipes or "pipas" found all across South Colton. These pipes were manufactured by Hydro Conduit which Narciso (known as Chico) Colunga worked for. The pipes were even painted different colors and present in the local parks.
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  Victoria and Oscar Colunga with Unknown woman in Concrete Pipes

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) stands with son Oscar who is inside one of the many concrete pipes or "pipas" found all across South Colton. These pipes were manufactured by Hydro Conduit which Narciso (known as Chico) Colunga worked for. The pipes were even painted different colors and present in the local parks.
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  Playing Baseball

  Members of the Colunga/Saldivar family gather in what is now called Grand Terrace after Easter Sunday Celebrations in 1951 and play baseball in an empty field. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II.
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  Mount Slover and Train Tracks

  Mount Slover in South Colton. The image clearly shows how the mountain was being depleted by the Cal Port Cement Company. Image also shows the railroad tracks that led to Mount Slover to transport the materials mined from the mountain.
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  Colunga Family in Grand Terrace

  Children, Oscar and Ruben Colunga, pose in matching outfits with an older relative and their mother Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar), overlooking Colton from atop a hill in what is now called Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch and into the valley. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Family Gathering in Grand Terrace

  Members of the Colunga/Saldivar family gather in what is now called Grand Terrace after Easter Sunday Celebrations in 1951. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II.
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  Victoria and Ruben Colunga at San Salvador Church

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) holds young son Ruben as she and other congregants prepare to enter San Salvador Church in South Colton on Easter Sunday 1951. The image shows the old church building which burned in the 1960s.
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  Victoria Colunga with Son Oscar

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) leans against a car with son Oscar Colunga, behind them is the neighborhood of South Colton. Some women walk in the street illustrating the active community in the area.
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  Mount Slover and Concrete Pipes

  Narciso Colunga (known as Chico) worked at COMPANY NAME that produced concrete pipes using concrete mined from Mount Slover. The image of an empty field shows many of these concrete pipes with the electrical lines and Mount Slover looming in the background.
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  Oscar and Ruben Colunga with dog and unknown young man in Grand Terrace

  Children, Oscar and Ruben Colunga, pose in matching outfits with an older relative and their family dog, overlooking Colton from atop a hill in what is now called Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch and into the valley including Mount Slover in the background. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Narciso Colunga in Grand Terrace

  Narciso Colunga (known as Chico) holds onto a tree in Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch, the Santa Ana River wash, and into the valley. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Victoria Colunga in Grand Terrace

  Victoria Colunga (maiden name Saldivar) stands atop a hill in Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch, the Santa Ana River wash, Mount Slover and into the South Colton community. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Narciso Colunga in Grand Terrace

  Narciso Colunga (known as Chico) sits atop a hill in Grand Terrace posing with a beer. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch, the Santa Ana River wash, and into the valley. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Oscar and Ruben Colunga in Grand Terrace

  Children, Oscar and Ruben Colunga, pose in matching outfits overlooking Colton from atop a hill in what is now called Grand Terrace. During the 1940s the family called this location "Jap Hill" as it was the place where Japanese citizens were held before being sent to internment camps across the state during World War II. In the background you can see the Cooley Ranch and into the valley. Part of the album "Jap Hill in Colton March 25, 1954." The family would often visit this spot for picnics and outings especially after church on Sundays.
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  Burning of Judas in process

  A crowd of South Colton San Salvador Catholic Church congregants watch as the effigy of Judas (Camacho) burns. The effigy was burned by lighting fireworks inside. This happened every Easter Sunday. In the background is the old San Salvador church which burned in the 1960s.