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Epimenio Guzman at a Blacksmith Shop
Epimenio Guzman is pictured on the left at a blacksmith shop in this image from the early 1900s. Rita Radeleff, in an excerpt from her unpublished autobiography fondly remembered her uncle "Goose," who ran the shop on Stuard Ave. She wote "Goose would produce a nondescript piece of metal and heat it in the fire until it was fashioned into a shoe for the horse, which was waiting so patiently to be shod. Oh, how the veins on his arms and massive hands would pop out, I thought that they were going to burst! He would talk to the horse making it stand so still as he fit the shoe to the hoof, never hurting the horse though. He would then trim whatever damaged or excessive hoof, just as we would recieve a manicure." -
Coyazo Family
"Santos Coyazo, pictured here with her children Consuelo, Sam and infant Blas in 1911, walked pregnant with her husband, Dionicio, and two children to come to the United States. Over 80 years later, Blas recalled, "My parents came from Mexico, from the state of Zacatecas. It's a mining city, and my dad used to work there when he was a young man. That would be around the turn of the century. Things were getting tough for them, and they wanted to come to the United States to better themselves. So they decided, my mother and my dad and one son and one daughter, to come to the United States. They came from Zacatecas all the way to Juarez in the state of Chihuahua and to El Paso. In those years, people would pay a certain amount, which was not too much to cross the boundary from one nation to the other. So from there we came to Redlands in 1910, and I was born the following year, 1911." Blas Coyazo was the first interview for Antonio Vasquez's oral history project and was interviewed twice." (Vasquez and Carpio, 15) -
Amelia (Sadie) Cordero
"Amelia (Sadie) Cordero is shown here in front of the family home at 305 High Street in the early 1930s." (Vasquez and Carpio, 25) Amelia wears a drop waist dress with her hair pulled back in finger waves. -
Leo Cordero
Leo Cordero posing with a 1927 car outside his home on High Street. Like many working class people he benefited from the improved roads and access to motorized vehicles. "He and his family would travel to job sites across California." (Vasquez and Carpio, 43) -
Margaret Roque Castro and Guadalupe Roque
Margaret Roque Castro pictured with her older sister, Guadalupe. The Roque family lived in the neighborhood known as "Barrio Judeo". Margaret Roque Castro described the neighborhood: "I was born in a little area right there on Herald Street, they used to call it El Barrio Judeo, because it belonged to some Jewish people. There were several houses, little old houses, but they were, you know, liveable. Then my parents bought that house on Herald Street, 1113 Herald Street. You now, the same street, but farther down." (Vasquez and Carpio, 22) -
Map from Visions and Versions Exhibit
A photograph of a man looking at a Mexican migration map, designed by mapmaker Sean Redar. -
Visions and Versions Exhibit Display
Display of the May 2000, Visions and Versions exhibition at the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Inside the case is citrus picking equipment including a helmet, gloves, clippers and bag. -
Girl in a Sombrero
Small penny arcade image of a young girl wearing a large brimmed sombrero. This photograph is one of many photographs part of a large scrapbook maintained by Consuela Coyazo.The book contains over 100 images from candid scenes of every day life in the barrio to penny arcade booth photographs, to formal portraits. -
Roque Children
Black and white photograph of Ronald, Robert, Vicki, Felix, and Nelda Roque in 1955. The back of the photograph lists their ages: Ronald, age 10; Robert. age 8; Vicki, age 5; Felix, age 9 and Nelda, age 14. -
Roque Sons
Black and white photograph of brothers Ronald (age 10, center), Felix (age 9, right), and Robert (age 8, left) Roque. -
Harris Dalhberg, Ben Romero, Frank Romero at Fairbanks Ranch, late 1950s
Black and white image of Harris Dalhberg, Ben Romero, and Frank Romero shown working at Fairbanks Ranch in the late 1950s. -
Ramon and Esther Romero
Ramon Romero, one of the founders of Divine Savior Church, sits with his granddaughter Esther Romero at 1140 Ohio Street in the 1920s. The Romero family lived on the same street for over 100 years. Another granddaughter, Ramona Romero Dalhberg wrote a letter stating, "My grandfather used to have a horse named Jack and a cart and on Sunday mornings they would hold church meetings on street corners, like Calhoun Street and Brockton and different places. Then the men got together to talk about forming a Presbyterian Church. Gavino Trevino owned property on the corner of Webster and Union, which he donated, and they drew plans for a building. The building consisted of one large room with the front door facing Webster Street. It was a very well made building with a big porch in front." -
Man in a Swimsuit
Photograph of a man sitting on the back of a bench in front of a pool. He is wearing short swin trunks. Written on the back of the photograph: "[illegible] (Babe) It was cloudy that day. This picture was developed by my buddy." -
Eunice Romero College Graduation
Eunice Romero (Gonzales) receives a degree from the University of La Verne in 1978. After raising a family, working as a laborer, and serving as a classroom aid in Redlands schools, Gonzales returned to college and earned a teaching credential.Years after retiring from the San Bernardino Unified School District, she recalled, "I didn't graduate from high school and well, I was like about 50 years old when a program was started through La Verne Colleges for bilingual educators, and I was lucky enough to know both languages fluently. So, I was able to participate in the program, which was - the acronym was SABER - and then I finished my college and I went into teaching." -
Letter of Commitment for St Mary's Ballet Folklorico to perform at the Busch Bird Sanctuary
A letter dated May 1, 1978 re-confirming that St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico is set to perform at the Busch Bird Sanctuary. The letter reads "Dear Mrs. Cortez, This letter will re-confirm your commitment to perform at The Strand Theater located at the Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Busch Bird Sanctuary, Van Nuys, CA, on the following date and time: Sunday, May 7, 1978 Between 2:P.M.-4:P.M We are anxiously looking forward to Saint Mary's participation in the Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Enclosed is a brochure with a map, for your convenience. See you Sunday! Ruben C. Ramirez, Region Representative, Region IV." The letter is on an Anheuser-Busch letter head. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California. -
Citation for Meritorious Service
An award presented to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico for their participation in the Southern California Exposition in July of 1978. The "Southern California Exposition" is more commonly known as the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar. The certificate reads "Citation for Meritorious Service. The Board of Directors by Proclamation presents this Certificate of Appreciation to St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico as an expression of lasting gratitude for your invaluable assistance at the Southern California Exposition signed this 5th day of July 1978." Signed by the president R.R. Richards and the secretary. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California. -
LA Family Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
Official program for the L.A. Family Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl on October 17, 1987. The program includes a list of donors and supporters as well as a overview of the event. The event included an introduction with patriotic songs, the perfomance "L.A. IS" which according to the program, "This festive salute to the city of Los Angeles takes us on a musical tour of past and present- with dancing, singing and skatebording." The event also included a "Multicultural Music Pageant" hosted by Art Linkletter, the program sates "Feast your eyes and your ears on the smorgasboard of sounds and colors that makes the City of Los Angeles the melting pot of America." St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico is listed as one of the performers in this section of the program along with 29 other groups. The program focuses on patriotic songs and events. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico was established at the behest of parents by Petra Lopez, Mary L. Hernandez, Juan Jose Ruiz de la Torre, and Jose Pepe Roa in 1974. Originally the group was supported by St Mary's Catholic Church but later relocated to Orangewood High School. Since 1974 the group has performed across Southern California. -
Nellie Hernandez and Friends
Black and white photograph of Nellie Hernandez and two younger girls at Nellie's house on Third Street in the late 1920s. Nellie is standing to the left of a younger girl seated in a rocking chair, with another younger girl standing to the right. Plants and greenery are in the background, with a chickenwire fence enclosing some of them. A white picket fence is seen in front of the plants, but behind Nellie. -
Nellie Hernandez and Friends
Black and white photograph of Nellie Hernandez and two younger girls at Nellie's house on Third Street in the late 1920s. Nellie is standing to the left of a younger girl seated in a rocking chair, with another younger girl standing to the right. Plants and greenery are in the background, with a chickenwire fence enclosing some of them. A white picket fence is seen in front of the plants, but behind Nellie. -
Rafael Gonzales Interview
1992 remastered interview with Rafael V. Gonzales, note: audio is of poor quality, the transcript contains many blanks due to this. Rafael Gonzales begins by discussing his work as a cobbler as well as his life growing up in Mexico City. In 1940 he immigrated to the U.S. first arriving first in Arizona and then in Montana where he worked as a bracero before picking oranges in Redlands. He discusses what it was like to work in the citrus industry and his decision to stay in the U.S. rather than return to Mexico. -
Andres & Reyna Garcia Tape 2
1997 Interview with Andres & Reyna Garcia. Mr. Andres Garcia accounts for living in the Labor housing and everyday life in Cone camp. He also discusses discrimination by the local police against National Mexicans and Braceros and labor organizing and strikes during the 60s. -
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. -
Joe Arredondo and Evelyn Pedro Interview
1997 interview with Joe Arredondo, editors note: Part 1 of the interview was lost due to equipment failure. Joe Arredondo discusses citrus picking crews and the state of the citrus industry and citrus properties at the moment (1990s). The conversation turns to water rights and the possibility of Highland or Redlands annexing Greenspot, they discuss zanjeros, well water, and the construction of larger water pipes in the region. Evelyn Pedro reminds Arredondo about his involvement in the Progretista and he describes his negative experience with the organization.