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Jacinto and Concepcion Romero at Fairbanks Ranch

Black and white photograph of Jacinto and Concepcion Romero at Fairbanks Ranch in the early 1950s. They pose in front of some of the many orange groves comprising Fairbanks Ranch.
Abraham Romero in Front of Orange Groves

Abraham "Abe" Romero stands in front of an orange grove, he has glasses wears a suit and tie, in the back is a trailer with some orange crates. On the back is writen: "November 19, 1945 Uncle Abe worked for Gordon Doueed?? for many years then worked at Norton Base during War II. Church Elder of Divine Savior Church Parish."
2011 Calendar page 28, Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, Established 2006

The calendar end cover consists of every image used for every month. The bottom of the cover includes a detailed overview of the cover page by Linda Salinas-Thompson. The text reads, "This Calendar includes images of the history of Mexican American families living in the communities of Riverside County. Cover Photograph: "1928 Highgrove Baseball Team" Baseball was a wonderful pastime for many back in the day it gave the local men involvement in an enjoyable outing with their co-workers and friends. Teams were usually sponsored by the citrus growers/packing houses of the area where the team called home. This 1928 team was sponsored by the L.V. Brown Packing House, located in Highgrove. The name of the team was Mahula, named after an orange packed by the workers at the packing house. Team members consisted of (back row-standing left to right), Leonard Vasquez (Manager), Felix Calderaz, Santos Martinez and Pablo Calderaz, Men Kneeling (left to right), Luis Zamora, Thomas Hernandez, Jesus Elisarraraz, Leon Raya (holding baseball bats-left to right behind Leon Raya), Alfonso Martinez, Tacho Martinez, and (behind Juan Martinez). Trinidad Ceballos. Linda Salinas-Thompson".
Esther Ambriz

This interview revolves around the storied life and varied experiences Esther Ambriz had growing up in Riverside, California. Topics discussed include immigration, deportation, the earnest yet still difficult pursuit of higher education for Latinos, and discrimination. There is an emphasis on triumph and pride in the interview on the part of Esther, who raised an accomplished, educated family with little resources or privilege at her immediate disposal. Her family was first spurred to move to the U.S.due to the violence enrapturing Mexico during yet another one of its many revolutions, as well as perceived economic opportunities present in the U.S.
Rita Richardson Radeleff Interview

1997 interview with Rita Richardson Radeleff about her Mexican and Scottish family background. From Antonio Vasquez' interview preface: ""Her family story provided insights into the depth and diversity of Mexican settlement in Redlands. Up to the time Rita and I spoke, all of my interviews included people primarily of Mexican descent, most of whom lived, worked, or spent some point of their life in the barrio of north Redlands. With her interview, my efforts to gather stories and history widened in scope and geography to include information about 19th and early 20 th century settlement in south Redlands by working class Mexicans and people of European descent like her father, Palmer Leland Richardson, a chauffeur and a small business owner. Rita’s story as well as that of her mother Tomasita, whose strength and determination first as a young widow, then in an interracial marriage, and finally as a working single mother are fascinating to read. They also contribute to an emerging multi-faceted historical portrait of Mexican women in and out of their homes, a subject this series only begins to touch upon. I had several conversations with Rita about her family and her experiences and in this interview, she reads sections from her self-authored family history."
Armando Lopez Interview

Interview with Armando Lopez on February 9, 1995. Armando discusses his early life in Redlands, California, including the sharp divide between the Presbyterian and Catholic communities. Additionally, he discusses his career as a teacher and administrator and the struggles for equity in the public school system. Also speaks about his local activism.
Graziano Gomez Interview

1995 interview with Graziano Gomez as he speaks of his family migration, military service, and co-founding the American Legion 650 chapter with other Mexican American Veterans of WWII.
Prudence "Lencha" Gonzales Interview

One of the earliest interviews conducted for this project was done on a rainy Valentine’s day in 1995 with Prudence Gonzales. Mrs. Gonzales or ‘Lencha’ as she was known to countless friends, neighbors, and relatives was a native of Redlands and at 92 the oldest woman interviewed for this project to date. Our conversation dealt mostly with her youth and early Redlands. A self-professed tomboy, Lencha worked with animals and frequently drove a wagon for her uncle’s manure business. Her observations on married life are also unique to this series. Born a generation earlier than most of the women interviewed for the project who generally worked outside of the home and reflect less on home life and personal relationships, her story is compelling for its depth and strength in these areas. Her keen memory, wit, and directness shine through in this far too short conversation. Mrs. Gonzales’ son Joe and daughter-in-law Irene were present during parts of a 90-minute interview conducted at their Webster Street home. Joe Gonzales was also interviewed the same day, his comments are included in a separate volume of this series.
Andres & Reyna Garcia Tape 1

1997 Interview with Andres & Reyna Garcia. Andres Garcia discusses his experience working in Redlands California under the Bracero Program. He discusses discrimination as well as financial challenges under the Cone Camp employers. Claims to have been the first Bracero to become a foreman.
Simona (Sammy) Castillo Interview

1995 interview with Simona (Sammy) Castillo part 1. Reflects on her life and the life of her father who was one of the first Mexican workers in East Highland. For 66 years her dad worked at East Highland Ranch. He lived in Colton, her mother in Bryn Mawr before marrying. Parents arrived in the region c. 1884 from Mexico by way of El Paso. Sammy reflects on her childhood in East Highland followed by her graduation from the University of Redlands and her 42 years as a nurse which she cherished. The audio continues for two minutes after the transcript indicates the interview has ended.
Joe Arredondo Water Interview

1999 interview with Joe Arredondo April 30, 1999, focusing specifically on water as Arredondo is the water man for the Greenspot Mutual and Greenspot Mutual Well in addition to being the treasurer and secretary for the water companies. He describes how he diverts the water, the process of shares, the use of Mundi water during dry years, and the growing cost of maintaining the pipes. He discusses the division of water between cities like Highland, Mentone, Redlands, Colton, as well as Riverside and Orange County.
Hemet Apricot Pickers Calendar Image

Group photo of members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the Riverside Eastside neighborhood. They stand posing with their daughters and sons for a photo in Hemet during the apricot season. The photo includes men, women, teens, and very young children as well, they sit and stand on and around wooden crates. This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar. See “relation” to learn more.
2008 Calendar Page 16, Hemet Apricot Pickers

Group photo of members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the Riverside Eastside neighborhood. They stand posing with their daughters and sons for a photo in Hemet during the apricot season. The photo includes men, women, teens, and very young children as well, they sit and stand on and around wooden crates. The calendar text reads "Early 1940s-Members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the E-side community, working in Hemet during the apricot season. Photo courtesy of Manuel Venegas."
Blythe Story Share School 01

A group discussion at the Escuela De La Raza Unida that Alfredo Figueroa leads. This is the second interview from the "Living on the Dime" documentary with Robert Naranjo about his life in Blythe as he has lived in Blythe since 1926. He discusses his participation in the Los Amigos Club to help students get into college, and his family's ranch farming cotton, and alfalfa. Also includes an interview with Pete Reyes who worked as a ranch hand. Reyes discusses police harassment.
History for Breakfast Redlands, Community Presbyterian Church

Interviewees gather at a breakfast club and recount memories of their lives, upbringings, and personal struggles, particularly brought upon by discrimination in Redlands, California throughout the twentieth to the twenty-first century. Each interviewee takes a turn to briefly discuss their ancestry and their experiences.