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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. -
2009 Calendar Page 24 - Casa Blanca Band
A picture of a row of men who all, except for one, are in white band uniforms and are posing with their instruments. One of the men is posing with a drum that says "Casa Blanca Band C.P.M" on the front. The inscription below reads "Casa Blanca had a marching band in the early 1900's which performed in parades and fiestas. Photo courtesy of Dennis Garcia." -
Angel and Mercedez Martinez Wedding Photo
This calendar photo advertisement is a wedding picture containing a short inscription memorializing the passing of Angel and Mercedes Martines by Rachel Martinez Donis on the right. Calendar text reads "In loving memory of my parents, Angel and Mercedes Martinez. With love, Rachel Martinez Donis." Full calendar image: 2021.001.023. -
Alberto Romero Memorialization Photo
This calendar photo advertisement is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." Full calendar image: 2021.001.015. -
2008 Calendar Page 25, Month of December
A calendar page for December 2008 with the holidays of Christmas and Chanukah. An advertisement for Enrique Martinez, a State Farm agent, is in the lower right-hand corner. December is written in both Spanish (Diciembre) and English. There is an inscription on the bottom by the Gilbert Vasquez family memorializing the death of Cpl. Dario G. Vasquez served in the US Military in the 6th army infantry in North Africa. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of Capt. Dario G. Vasquez (12/19/1919 to 4/2/1943) served in the U.S. Army Co. "C" 6th Army Inf. in North Africa. With love, the Gilbert Vasquez Family." -
2008 Calendar Page 22, Mexican-American WWI U.S. Soldier
A black and white photo of Private Isidro S. Diaz, born in Tucson, Arizona in 1892, settled in Casa Blanca, and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He stands posing with his rifle in front of tents for this photograph. The calendar text reads "Pvt. Isidro S. Diaz, born in Tucson, Arizona in 1892, settled in Casa Blanca and served in the U.S. Army during WWI. Photo courtesy of Jose Diaz." -
2008 Calendar Page 21, Month of October
An October calendar page featuring Yom Kippur and Columbus Day. The month is written in both English and Spanish (Octubre). There are two ads on the bottom of the page, both written in English: one is a mortuary's phone number. The other is a phone number for a local towing company, Double Towing. -
2008 Calendar Page 20, San Bernardino Girl's Night Out
Three women preparing for Covered Wagon Day in San Bernardino in 1947. In the photo are Ramona and Rosie Hernandez, who are sisters along with their sister-in-law, Lillie Zaragoza Hernandez. They are dressed up in formal attire, makeup, and jewelry. The photo was processed by Gonzalez Studio. The calendar text reads "Girls night out, 1947! Sisters Ramona and Rosie Hernandez with sister-in-law Lillie Zaragoza Hernandez. Photo courtesy of Jess Hernandez Jr." -
2008 Calendar Page 19, Month of September
A September calendar page featuring Rosh Hashanah and Labor Day. The title is also written in Spanish (Septiembre). At the bottom of the page are two ad boxes, one is for Robert's Fine Arts and Framing company and the other is a remembrance post from the Jesse Ybarra Family thanking their recently deceased grandfather for fond memories. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of our Father, Father-inlaw, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, for all the special moments you shared with us. With love, the Jesse Ybarra Family." -
2008 Calendar Page 18, Mary Bermudez and friends in a Packing House
Mary Bermudez and friends working in a citrus packing house. They are standing in front of a conveyor belt laden with citrus and behind them are boxes stacked high to the ceiling. All of them are wearing semi-formal and casual dress attire. The calendar text reads "Mary Bermudez and friends working at the packing house. Photo courtesy of Dorothy B. Hernandez." -
2008 Calendar Page 17, Month of August
An August calendar page with the bilingual title (Agusto). There are two advertisements: one states the contact information and address for MDS Transcription Service, owned by Yolanda Venegas. The other displays an image of a bull with a matador for the Zacatecas Cafe (since 1963), along with its number, fax, and address. -
2008 Calendar Page 15, Month of July
July calendar page featuring Independence Day. The title is also written in Spanish (Julio). There are two ads: one is a Psychology Services phone number. The other is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." -
2008 Calendar Page, Month of June
June calendar page, also titled in Spanish (Junio), featuring holidays: Flag Day and Father's Day. There are two ads: one for Psychology Educational Services Inc.s and it displays the practice's lead doctor, contact information, and addresses. The other, written by his son Richard Romero, is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 - 9/21/1976), who fought at Argonne Forest, France during 1918-1919 in WWI. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father, Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." -
2008 Calendar Page 11, Month of May
This May calendar page, also titled in Spanish, features federal holidays, demarcated on its individual dates; they are Memorial Day and Mother's Day. There are two ads: one states the contact information and address for MDS Transcription Service, Yolanda Venegas .The other displays an image of a bull with a matador for the Zacatecas Café (since 1963), along with its number, fax, and address. -
2008 Calendar Page 9, Month of April
April calendar page featuring the First Day of Passover. The title is also written in Spanish (Abril). There are two ad boxes: one is a framing company. The other is an in memoriam inscription from the Jesse Ybarra Family thanking their recently deceased grandfather for the memories the family shared. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of our Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, for all the special moments you shared with us, With love, the Jesse Ybarra Family." -
2008 Calendar Page 7, Month of March
This March calendar page features traditionally Catholic religious holidays, in additional to other federal holidays, demarcated on its individual dates; among them is Good Friday and Palm Sunday. The title is written in Spanish. There are two ads on the bottom of the page, both written in English: one is a mortuary's phone number. The other is a phone number for a towing company. -
2008 January Calendar Page, Month of January
A calendar page for January 2008 featuring New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. An advertisement for Enrique Martinez, a State Farm agent, is in the lower left-hand corner. The Spanish word for January, Enero, is also on the calendar. At the bottom is an inscription memorializing the death of Cpl. Dario G. Vasquez, Born on Dec. 19, 1919, and passed away on April 2, 1943, at age 24. US Company C 6th Army infantry in North Africa. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of Capt. Dario G. Vasquez (12/19/1919 to 4/2/1943) served in the U.S. Army, Co. "C" 6th Army Inf. in North Africa. With love to the Gilbert Vasquez Family." -
L.V.W. Brown Estate "Mahala" Label
Pictured is a label marked with "Mahala" from the L.V.W. Brown Estate citrus grove site in Riverside, California. The Venegas family -- Joe Venegas and his sons -- worked at this location together picking oranges. -
Robert and Joe Venegas
Pictured are Joe Venegas (father) and Robert "Junie" Venegas (son). Robert was the eldest son of Joe Venegas and began working with him at the age of thirteen. Robert continued working in the groves until 1945 when he joined the army. The photograph's location is described to be a citrus grove located between Victoria Avenue and Nelson Street in Riverside, California. -
Joe and Ygnacia Venegas: Photograph
Photograph of married couple Joe Venegas and Ygnacia Hernandez Venegas. Ygnacia, from Chihuahua, Mexico, and Joe, from Mexicali, Mexico, met in Riverside. They raised seven children together: Molly, Robert, Rosa, Josie, Isabel, Joe, and Manuel. -
Braceros at L.V.W. Brown Estate
Photograph of braceros from the citrus industry working at the L.V.W. Brown Estate in Riverside, California. Pictured on the bottom left: Joe Venegas and Joe Venegas, Jr. During his time at L.V.W. Brown Estate, Joe Venegas gained a good reputation for being reliable, responsible, and a hard worker, furthering him to his promotion to foreman. He then continued to work in the citrus industry for fifty years. -
Interview with Citrus Packer Lupe Reyes
Lupe Reyes discusses her early life in Riverside, California, and her experience working as a packer in the citrus fruit industry. -
Steve Solis Interview, Tape 2
Interviewee Steve Solis discusses hardships and day-to-day routine working in the orange packing industry. -
Macias Family Interview by Leslie Rios in Beaumont (3 of 3)
Tape three of the Macias Family Interview. The family discusses the first lawsuit won against the Riverside police department in Beaumont, as well as conflicts with the police department. The interview also discuss financial aid and community activism. -
San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse Jim Velasquez Jerry Cody
One of five tapes discussing the San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse. Jim Velasquez discusses the history of the first indigenous peoples of the Inland Empire from the eighteenth, seventeenth, and nineteenth centuries respectively. Velasquez follows the indigenous history of Spain, Mexico, and the United States.