A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

Alberto Romero Memorialization Photo

2021.001.033

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This calendar photo advertisement is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." Full calendar image: 2021.001.015.

Mexican-American History

Immigration

Family

U.S. Holidays

WWI

U.S. Military Service

Advertising

USA Riverside (Calif.)
Inland Empire (Calif.)
France Argone Forest (Fran.)

19th Century; 20th Century

Linda Salinas-Thompson, Rudy Diaz, Bernasconi Graphic Design

1976; 1900s; 1893

Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society (RCMAHS)

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English; Spanish