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2011 Calendar Cover Page, Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, 'Sharing Our History'
A group portrait of a Mexican-American baseball team around the 1930s to 1940s. To indicate the era, there are vehicles in the background as well as the fashion of both the baseball players and who is presumed to be the coach. Also, while the coach is in formal attire, the baseball team wore formal pants and sweaters, with the exception of one member who wears a buttoned-up shirt. This photo may indicate either the formation of the Mexican-American baseball team or a form of victory celebration after winning a game. -
2011 June Calendar Page 12, Chavarria's Store
A June calendar page image featuring several family photos and a convenience store. The postcard text is nearly illegible but purportedly reads, "Chavarria Store: Tony was born in Mexico, and came to America with his parents as a young toddler. His father Rafugs is Chavarrias helped him purchase so the store just before he married the love of his life. Mary Mora, in 1939. Tony and Mary operated the grocery store business during World War II. Chavarria store was located on the corner of Park Avenue and Eleventh Street in the Eastside area of Riverside. Gas was rationed during this time to all families. Tony was granted permission by the City of Riverside to have a gas pump installed on the property so he could travel to make purchases of commodities for the grocery store. Although these were tough times for every family. Tony would... to those families that could not pay for their food. He would only expect them to pay what little they could afford. At Christmas time. Tony would insist that children living in the Eastside a... should receive a Christmas stocking full of hard candy, nuts, and an orange. This tradition continued until he retired in 1985, after forty-seven years in the Grocery Store business. Linda Salinas-Thompson." -
2011 February Calendar Page 4, Lozano Family PostCard
The February page consists of a photograph of the Lozano family, a postcard commemoration by Linda-Salinas Thompson, and the month in English and Spanish (Febrero). The postcard describes the legacy of Marcos and Francesca Lozano from 1917 to the 1940s. It explains how the Lozano family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico to El Paso, Texas by crossing the border and making their way to Riverside, CA. The postcard text reads, "The Lozano Family: The 1917 Marcos and Francisca Lozano left Guanajuato, Mexico for the United States. They entered by way of El Paso, Texas crossing the border at the cost of two cents each. Mr. Lozano worked for Union Pacific for many years, the family l.iving in one of the boxcars, following the work of Union Pacific in the United States wherever the work took him. They settled in the Eastside community of Riverside, where the family was considered one of the largest in the area. The family picture was taken during the 1940s, back row left to right, with sisters, Chona, Chavela, Josie, Lilly, Lucy, and Manuela. Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Lozano are sitting on the bench with their son John (Gorilla), and two other brothers Romano and Ventura are not in the picture. Linda Salinas-Thompson". -
Infant & Pony
An infant, presumably Johnny Sotelo, in formal baby attire poses atop a pony in front of a porch. Sotelo was a veteran that fought in WWII. The photo's hue is sepia. -
Settlement House Festivities
This black and white photo depicts a settlement house's group of young men and women posing in formal attire prior to preparing for a dance. The women, in addition to wearing dresses, are holding fans and sitting in front of the men, who are standing. -
Robert Erbe Posing Beside Plane
A black and white photo of Robert F. Erbe that was used in the RCMAHS 2010 October calendar cover. Erbe is holding his helmet while adorning a jumpsuit. His photo was taken beside a U.S. military aircraft. His left hand is on the aircraft, and he is leaning on the plane. Erbe is holding a helmet on his other arm. -
Lee and Ralph Avila
Lee and Ralph Avila stand among their fellow U.S. soldiers as they pose for a group photo at an outdoor area. "Lee Avila" is printed on the top left, and "Ralph Avila is printed on the top right of the photo."The men are all wearing three-piece suits and appear jovial. The first row are crouched down while the second row stand up behind them. -
Peter Campbassa Portrait
A black and white picture of Peter Campbassa which was presented on the RCMAHS October 2010 calendar cover. Campbassa's portrait is on the left side of the photo, while the rest of the photo is Campbassa's head as he faces to the right. -
Nick Valdez and U.S. troops
Nick Valdez stands beside a mortar in a snowy winter landscape with three fellow soldiers. They are all wearing large coats, gloves, and hats to keep warm. Other people and snowy mountains can be seen in the background of the picture. -
Nick Valdez and U.S. troops
Nick Valdez stands beside a mortar in a snowy winter landscape with three fellow soldiers. They are all wearing large coats, gloves, and hats to keep warm. Other people and snowy mountains can be seen in the background of the picture. -
Nevarez in New Guinea
This is a black and white photo of Lupe Nevarez in New Guinea hunkering down by a shelter. Nevarez is shirtless and wearing a helmet on some sandbags. The sandbags on the dugout has two helmets on it. Other dugouts, tents, and helmets are seen in the background. There are two men who are also shirtless by a tent seemingly talking to each other. -
Mothers of Veterans: Dario Vasquez
A black and white picture of Maria Mollindo, Elizabeth Rangel, Delfina Vasquez, and Inez Cabrera which was presented on the RCMAHS December 2010 calendar cover. They are mothers of veterans that were killed in action during WWII. The women are standing on either side of a memorial. -
Michael German
A black and white picture of Michael German which was presented on the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover. German is pictured getting out of the plane cockpit on the left side in his uniform, with his airplane goggles on his head. -
U.S. Soldier Melendrez
This black and white photo is of a Latin American U.S. soldier posing for a photograph. His hands are on his waist as he stands in front of a tent. The photo has a greenish tint. -
Manuel Bermudez
A black and white photo of Manuel Bermudez standing in U.S. military attire and a large overcoat in front of a tent. In front of the tent are some rocks. Bermudez's hands are in the pockets of the large overcoat. -
Lupe Nevarez
A black and white portrait of Lupe Nevarez which was presented on the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover. Nevarez is wearing his military uniform and hat. He is posed facing his right side. -
Leonard Zaragoza standing
A black and white portrait of Leonard Zaragoza which was presented on the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover. Zaragoza appears to wear more informal clothing, as he is only wearing a buttoned up shirt. The left sleeve of Zaragoza's shirt has a badge, but it is cut off in the photo. -
U.S. Soldier Kinsman
This is a black and white photo is of a Latin American U.S. soldier posing for a photograph on an aircraft carrier. He is wearing a jumpsuit uniform and is leaning against a type of railing. -
Johnny Soliz
A black and white portrait of Johnny Soliz which was presented on the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover. Soliz is posing in his Navy uniform and smiling. His signature is near the bottom left corner. -
Johnny Lopez
A black and white portrait of Johnny Lopez which was presented on the RCMAHS October 2010 calendar cover. Lopez is smiling and posing wearing a military uniform and cap. The picture is taken from his chest up. -
Johnny Carrillo
A black and white portrait of Johnny Carrillo which was presented on the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover. Carrillo poses in his military uniform and hat while sitting down. He is also posed to face his right side with his hands in front of him. -
John Carrillo
This is a black and white photo of Johnny Carrillo staring stoically into the distance for a portrait photo. He is wearing is traditional military garb. -
Joe M. Romero
A black and white picture of Joe Romero which was presented on the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover. Romero is looking at the cameraperson while sitting in an open military aircraft cockpit. Behind Romero in the background is another aircraft. -
Joe Romero in Foxhole
This photo depicts Joe Romero and two of his other fellow soldiers standing inside what appears to be a dugout or foxhole. All men are dressed in light attire, suggesting it was hot. -
Johnny Sotelo at Park
This black and white out of focus photo is of Johnny Sotelo standing inside a park area. He is wearing a formal three-piece suit, and he is posing with his hands in his pockets. The shadow of the person taking the photo can also be seen in the photo.