A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

2012 Calendar February Cover Page 4, Simona Valero

2021.005.004

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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."

Latina women, Mexican American History, Local Business, Family,

Inland Empire (Calif.)
Riverside California (Calif.)

Unknown

1911 1922 1960 1972 2011 2012

Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society (RCMAHS)

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English Spanish