A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

2012 Calendar July Cover Page 14, Manuel Quiroz

2021.005.014

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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"

Mexican American History Latino Man Family Local Politics

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

Linda Thompson

1912 2011 2012

Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society (RCMAHS)

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English Spanish