Items · A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

A Young Victor Mendoza

Victor Mendoza stands posing for a photo while wearing a hat, suit, and bow tie.

Victor & lola Mendoza

Victor & Lola Mendoza standing behind a convenience store counter in a store they own.

Camp Anza Girls

A group of women stands posing in traditional Mexican dresses.

1921 Confirmation Class at Saint Anthony's Church

A group photo of the 1921 Confirmation Class, Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Casa Blanca. The picture was taken in front of the Ahumada Market. Every child is formally dressed, with the boys sporting suits and the girls wearing dresses.

Rosie Flores on Stage

Rosie Flores is on stage with two formally dressed men, one of which is Mr. Rico, preparing to speak into a microphone. She was the runner-up for a queen contest. There are also several musical stands set up behind them.

Henry and Maria Bermudez with Friends

Henry and Maria Bermudez hanging out with friends for a group photo.

Philip Diaz Castro Portrait

Philip Diaz Castro stands posing for a portrait in a forested area. He was instrumental in supporting the RCMHAS calendar project.

Minnie Lopez and Daughter

Black and white portrait photo of Minnie Lopez and baby daughter Julia. They come from the Casa Blanca neighborhood.

Mendoza Market

Black and white photo of Mendoza's family market "Mendoza Market" in the neighborhood of Casa Blanca.

Lozano Family Portrait

Black and a white family portrait of the Lozano Family. The photo features Marcos and Francia Lozano, along with their daughters Chona, Chavela, Josie, Lilly, Lucy, Manuela, and son John (Gorilla).

Young Lola Mendoza

Black and white of Lola Mendoza with her baby child. Photo seems to be taken around the 1920s. Lola and her husband Victor go on to own the Mendoza Market in Casa Blanca.

Juana Contreras and Daughters

Black and white photo of Juana Contreras and her 3 young daughters. Contreras is a part of the 2011 August Calendar of the Casa Blanca community.

Joaquin Sanchez and Musicians

Black and white photo of Joaquin Sanchez and his group of three more musicians from the Casa Blanca community.

Flores Ceremonial Congratulation

Black and white photo of Augustine "teen" Flores, he appears to be in his adult age at what seems to be a ceremonial event. There is a white man in a suit smiling while shaking Augustine's hand. It seems as if the man is congratulating Flores over something.

Flores Air Force Portrait

Black and white photo of Augustine "Teen" Flores, he appears to be in his late 20s or 30s. He is posing for an Armed Air Forces portrait in his uniform.

Augustine Flores and Friend

Black and white photo of Austine "Teen" Flores. He has shades on and is dressed in an Armed Air Forces uniform. He appears to be young and is standing beside someone in a suit, who also appears to be a friend around the same age.

Flores War Portrait

Black-and-white portrait photo featuring Mexican-American soldier Augustine "Teen" Flores

Family Enlisting Photo

A black-and-white group photo of a Mexican-American family in formal attire. On the right is the eldest son in military uniform, serving in the army as a private during World War II.

Baby Girl Standing by Store

A black-and-white photo consisting of an infant girl, presumably Chavarria's daughter, standing next to the family-owned grocery store.

Chavarria Grocery Store Family Photo

This black-and-white photo depicts a group photo of the Chavarria family in their store.

Tony Chavarria posing in a store

Another black-and-white photo featuring the owner, Tony Chavvaria, of the family grocery store. The owner is looking toward the camera while working by the counter.

Tony and Mary Chavarria's Store

A black-and-white photo of Tony and Mary Chavarria posing by a cash register of what is presumed to be their family-owned store.

Fred Thompson Jr.

A black-and-white photo of Fred Thomopson Jr. The timeline of this photo seems to be set in the 1990s to 2000s and requires more information.

Elderly Mexican American Couple

A black-and-white photo of a Mexican-American elderly couple. The quality of the picture seems to be dated around the late 20th century based on their wardrobe. This photo requires more information.

2011 Calendar page 24, Tony Hernandez (December/Diciembre)

A December calendar page cover that contains both English and Spanish. Photos are of Tony Hernandez and his family, from siblings to wife, and working in the fields. The postcard text is illegible.