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

Photo of Children

A photo of Latino/Hispanic children standing and sitting atop a hill in formal attire.

Henry Bermudez at Cross

Henry Bermudez and his family sit and stand in front of a giant Christian cross.

Flores Family

The Flores Family sits posing on their porch for a family photo. The father is wearing his military uniform for the photo.

A photograph of four figures surrounding an older military veteran name Pete Lara who is seated in a wheelchair. The text reads, "All Smiles-Pete Lara's steady smile, which has never wavered despite a serious illness of 12 years, was deepened when his friends and neighbors in Casa Blanca recently presented him with an electric wheelchair. Pete Paramo, Mrs. Pauline de la Hoya Henry Medina, and Augustine A. Flores are pictured around Lara. William de la Hoya co-chairman of the presentation committee with Flores. Espiridion Garcia also was on the committee."

Priest among Sailors

A Catholic Priest stands in full uniform while being flanked by u.S. soldiers adorning sailor outfits.

Veteran Reunion

A photo of three older veterans meeting at a reunion. The text below reads, "Pictured above is 3 survivors of 2d platoon, Easy Co. 501. All belonged to S/Sgt Joe Knney's famous rest home for lost and misunderstood souls. At left is medic Anacleto Leone, originally a Detroiter, who dropped out of the Sacred Heart Seminary before WW2, while studying for the priesthood. He had too many girlfriends. Anacleto's name means 'The Stalking Lion', and he is of Greek and Italian descent. After WW2, Cleto worked for the Burroughs Corp., then moved to Wilmington, DE, and later to Virginia, where he now resides. At the Center is Jesus Ramirez of California. This was his first reunion and he was seeing these guys for the first time since 1945. Ramirez was knocked out and wounded by a German rifle grenade in the night attack of 17-18 Sept. 1944 at Veghel. Cleto is the medic who gave him first aid after the Germans overran Ramirez's position and left him for dead. At far right is former squad leader Lary McKenna of St Louis, MO. Lary made all the missions of the 501 in WW2, including the Normandy drop, in which he acted as Pathfinder Security for the 2/501st 'Base Stick'. Lt Joe at Bastogne (Recogne to be exact). Along with Co. 'C', Easy Co. had one of the better turnouts of former members and it was great for these guys to get together again after so many years. A total of nearly 90 WW2 vets of the 501 were in attendance. In addition to Jesus, Ramirez's first-timers included Cecil Ford (Co.A), Elmer Ritter(HQ/3), and Alvin Henderson (of Co. C.)."

A Class Photo

A class photo with a military undertone due to a service member sitting among the children. The boys are wearing suits and the girls are wearing white dresses.

Army Corps Fixing Road

Several U.S. soldiers work to fill a washed-out roadway with coral slag for their jeeps. The cutoff text states the soldiers are from the 126th division.

Mendoza and Fellow Soldiers

Victor Mendoza stands posing with fellow soldiers in military uniforms. They appear to be in a rural area.

Young Man

A young Latino man from modern times standing in front of a door.

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.