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2009 Calendar page 2, Casa Blanca Depot
January Calendar features a photo of Casa Blanca Depot and a Map of the Village of Casa Blanca. The calendar text below the picture of the Depot reads: "Santa Fe established its first tichet and telegraph office in Casa Blanca in the summer of 1890. The depot was built in 1897; picture taken in 1931. Photo courtesy of Alfred Garabito." The depot is made of wood, has three roof lines, covered porch entry, 3 glass ticket windows in the front center of building with the name "Casa Blanca" above the windows. In front of the building are rail tracks and a tall post with a windsock. The calendar text on the Map of the Village of Casa Blanca Reads: "Map of the Village of Casa Blanca in the City of Riverside San Bernardino County California (nonlegable word) the Southern Part of block 65 as surveyed by G.O Newman CE, CC Miller CE, Scale 100 feet to 1 inch, for S.E. Evans Jr. Proprietor. The photo of the map shows 75 property lots total on the following streets: Railroad Ave., Evans St., Puny St., Cary St., Samuel St., and Madison St. -
Veterans at Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
A black and white photo of a group of Latin Americans posing together at the Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and most of them are assumably veterans. The front row is all wearing military uniforms, and the other rows are either wearing uniforms or nice suits. The man standing on the right of the group is holding a large American flag, while the man standing on the left of the group is holding the flag of Mexico. -
Ysmael Villegas Dedication
An image of a dedication to Ysmael Villegas for his service in the war that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. The top center of the image reads "Dedication," and underneath that is printed "His courage will always be an inspiration to all for he is our hometown hero, who left us so long ago." Below the text is an image of a medal of valor, which takes up about 2/3 of the entire image. -
Villegas brothers
A black and white picture of brothers Dario and Smiley Villegas that was used in the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. The brothers pose together in uniform, wearing different hats, in front of a fence. -
Ysmael Villegas memorial
A black and white picture of Ysmael Villegas' memorial that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. This was one of two photos of the funeral used on the calendar cover page. Soldiers are carrying the casket while a crowd watches the memorial. -
Ysmael Villegas
A black and white picture of Ysmael Villages' burial that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. Other soldiers are saluting Villegas' casket, which is also being carried by fellow soldiers. Villageas' family and close ones follow behind the casket while a crowd of onlookers watches. -
Zeke Hernandez
A black and white portrait of Zeke Hernandez that was used in the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover page. Hernandez poses in his uniform with large gloves and a helmet that has the letters "MP" on it. He is posed facing forward while sitting down. -
Adrian P. Ruiz
A black and white picture of Adrian P. Ruiz that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Ruiz poses in his uniform with a gun in his hand at a plane hanger/military base. The gun has a sling that hangs on his right shoulder while he holds the gun. -
Angel Martinez
A black and white portrait of Angel Martinez that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Martinez is posing wearing his military uniform, facing his left side. The bottom of the photo is white, and Martinez' portrait is circular at the bottom. -
Dario Vasquez Outdoors
A black and white picture of Dario Vasquez that was used in the RCMAHS December 2010 calendar cover page. Vasquez stands with his hands behind his waist outside at a park area in his military uniform and cap. There is a sort of bridge and landscape in the background. This photo is a bit grainy. -
Dario Vasquez on Stairs
A black and white picture of Dario Vasquez that was used in the RCMAHS December 2010 calendar cover page. Vasquez poses while standing on the stairs of a house that has a second floor. The image is a bit distorted and grainy. The photo is taken from a low angle. -
WWII Latin American Soldier Dennis Ruiz
A black and white portrait of U.S. Latin American soldier, presumably Dennis Ruiz, poses and smiles for a WWII portrait photo. This portrait portrays Ruiz smiling in his military uniform and cap. -
Edward P. Sandoval
A black and white picture of Edward P. Sandoval that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Sandoval poses wearing his helmet and military uniform while carrying a rifle in both hands. His name tag is seen on the right side of his uniform. The bottom of the picture has the caption "A 5 5306." -
Artillery Camouflage
A black and white photograph depicting a piece of artillery mounted behind sandbags being disguised by camouflage netting. This appears to be located in a forest area, with many trees pictured in the background of the artillery. -
Posing WWII Soldier Jesse Ybarra
A U.S. Latin American soldier, assumably Jesse Ybarra, poses for a WWII portrait photo. An illegible inscription on the bottom right corner includes a date for April 1943 and a message. Ybarra is facing and posing to his right side. -
Jose Araiza
A black and white portrait of Jose F. Araiza that was used in the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover page. Araiza is pictured wearing his military cap and uniform. He is facing towards his left side. -
Juan C. Valdez and Partner
A black and white picture of Juan C. Valdez and his partner posing together. This photo was used cropped to only show Juan in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Valdez is standing in his military uniform with his arm around his partner, who is sitting on a chair, and she is wearing a polka dot shirt and high waisted pencil skirt. They are posing in front of a patterned wall and trees. -
Philip Castro
A black and white picture of Philip Castro that was used in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Castro is pictured with his hands behind his waist and wearing his military uniform. He is standing in the foreground of a few houses, and an electrical line can be seen running across the top. -
Roberto Gracia
A black and white portrait of Roberto Garcia that was used in the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover page. Garcia is pictured smiling and posing in his service uniform. He also appears to be wearing a winter jacket. -
Latin American WWII Soldier
A black and white portrait photograph of a Latin American U.S. Soldier Thomas Hernandez prior to his deployment. Hernandez is smiling and posing in his military uniform and hat. -
Frank Marquez
A black and white photo of Frank Marquez that was used in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Marquez is sitting on a chair wearing his military uniform. He appears to be leaning while posing with someone, but they are cropped out of this photo. -
Fidel Pasillas Photo
A black and white photo of Fidel Pasillas that was on the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. Pasillas is standing in front of a window in his military uniform and hat. The window panes have leaves/plants. -
Emmo Soliz in uniform, uncropped
A black and white photograph of Emmo Soliz posed in his Naval attire. He is kneeling in front of a bench on tile floor, with various plants in pots placed around it. The pot in the front right of the photo has two fish engraved in it. The bottom of the image has the date "Jan. 30-52" in handwriting. -
Emmo Soliz on a dock
A black and white photograph of Emmo Soliz on a dock. Soliz dons a white cap and poses in front of an enclosed fence space near the water. Two boats can be seen in the background behind Soliz. -
A man posed with a gun
A black and white image of a man smiling and posing in uniform. He is holding onto a rifle/long gun that is settled on the ground with his right hand. The man is standing in front of two houses and is standing right in front of the stairs of one house. Possible writing is seen on the bottom of the photo but is cut off.