A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

2012 Calendar Page 28, Back Cover

2021.005.028

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Back cover of RCMAHS calendar. Includes all pictures used for calendar pages with a caption reading "This calendar includes images of the history of Mexican American families living in the communities of Riverside County." The bottom left section text is written by Linda Salinas-Thompson about the cover photograph of the Riverside Community Settlement House and Issue #4. The title states: Cover photograph: 'Riverside Community Settlement House'", and the following text states: "Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr are the direct descendents of the Settlement House founded in 1889, located in Chicaho. The purpose is to 'Aide in the solutions of life, to help our neighbors build responsible, self-sufficient lives for themselves and their families' The basic principles; Live in the community as an equal participant in the local issues of the day. Believe in the fundamental dignity of all individuals and accord every person with equal respect regardless of their ethnic origins, gender, and age. Believe that poverty and the lack of opportunity breed the problems of the ghetto. The charter was to 'Provide a Center for a higher social and civil life, to maintain education and improve the condition of life for all.' Services included night school for adults, family support services that stressed literacy, and parenting skill development. The Riverside Community Settlement House opened there doors in September, 1911. Located on the grounds of Lincoln Park, on Park Avenue, where many activities, classes, and meetings took place. The play, 'Las Estrellas Responden'' took place in 1935, a production of the Community Settlement House." There are two typos in this text. The bottom right states the copyright, graphic design company used, and price.

Community Settlement House

Mexican American History

Education

Entertainment and Leisure Activities

Performing Arts

Riverside (Calif.)

Riverside County (Calif.)

Inland Empire (Calif.)

20th Century

Unknown

1911, 1935, 2012

Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society (RCMAHS)

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English