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2012 Calendar Page 27, RCMAHS and Eastside Settlement House Compressed

The left side of this black and white page lists RCMAHS executive board, which includes Linda Salinaz-Thompson, Ruby Diaz, Luana Hernandez, and Beverly Arias. This is followed by the RCMAHS committee members, which include Priscilla Acosta, Ruby Ceballas, Dennis Garcia, Dorothy Hernandez, and Phyllis Salinas. Middle has an image a of travel tag with "Do what you have to do to do what you need to do" written inside. The bottom left section is a dedication to sponsors and contact information about RCMAHS. List of sponsors: RCMAHS would like to acknowledge all our sponsors and express our appreciation for their support on the 2012 calendar. A very special appreciation to all the donors of pictures and stories for this year's calendar. For more information about RCMAHS RCMAHS P.O. Box 21295 Riverside, CA, 92516 E-mail: RiversideCMAHS@yahoo.com (951) 687-4416 http//:riversidecmahs@yolasite.com" The top half of the right side has a photo of people sitting around a table with children and a caption underneath: "Eastside Settlement House 1917." Bottom right is a photo of a woman holding a circular food with a child watching her in the background captioned "Settlement House, Early Years."
2012 Calendar Page 23, November dates

The bottom part of the calendar continues from the previous page for November 2012, with Dia de Los Muertos, Election Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving noted. The bottom left is a dedication to Johnny and Ramona Sotelo by their children with a photograph. The text states "In honor of Johnny and Ramona Sotelo: 'How many lives shall I touch today, how many neighbors will pass my way, I can only reach out and help so many with a Christ-like touch in my glowing Spirit!' Your Loving Children." The bottom left is an ad for Pierce Bros. Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary: 11500 Arlington Ave./ Riverside, CA 92505/ 951-689-1441/ FD #1343."
2012 calendar Page 22, November

The first page of the RCMAHS calendar for November 2012 is black and white, and "November" stated in both English and Spanish at the bottom with the year on either side. An image of the wedding day with snowflakes background takes up most of the page with the bride and groom in the center with guests (the wedding party) posing for the camera. The caption at the top reads "On November 1952, Johnny Carillo and Sally Soliz married at St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church (Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church) with family members and friends."
2012 Calendar Page 21, October dates

The bottom RCMAHS 2012 calendar page continues from the previous page for October 2012 with Columbus Day and Halloween noted. Bottom left is the dedication stating "In loving memory of Jesse R. Ybarra, Velia Ybarra, and Azalia Hardy" by the Hernandez Family with an accompanying photo of a family. The bottom right is an ad for an MDS transcription service with the address and info: "MDS Transcription Service/Yolanda Venegas/ 6841 Ironwood Drive, Riverside, CA, 92506/ PH: 951-780-3361 FX: 951-780-3361 Cell: 951-215-5202 E-Mail: YRVENEGAS@SBCGLOBAL.NET"
2012 Calendar Page 20, October

The RCMAHS calendar cover page for October 2012 is black and white and "October is written in both English and Spanish at the bottom of the page with the year on either side. An image of the Evans Brothers Packing House taken in 1948 takes up most of the page designed inside as an open travel notebook. There are three rows of workers, both men, and women wearing various types of clothing in front of a building with the caption at the bottom stating "Evans Bros. Riverside, California. Feb 26, 1948." The sign "Monte Vista Citrus Association" is in the top right of the photo. The front row and some of the second row are women, while the back rows are men.
2012 Calendar Page 19, September dates

The bottom RCMAHS calendar page for September 2012, continued from the previous page with Mexican Independence Day, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur noted. The top left two squares have surrounding months' calendars and notes section. Bottom left is a memorial reading "In loving memory of our loved ones: The Ybarra's and Gallegos Families" and an accompanying image. The bottom right is an ad for Preston and Simons Mortuary with their address and contact info: "Preston and Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Inn Avenue (formerly Seventh Street) Riverside, California 92501-3303 FD-131 (951) 638-7410 (951) 684-0324 FAX William R. Campbell FDR 833."
2012 Calendar page 9, April dates

The April calendar page shows multiple holidays such as April Fool's Day as well as Palm Sunday on the 1st, Good Friday on the 6th, Passover on the 7th, Easter on the 8th, and Earth Day on the 22. At the bottom of the page are two ads. One is an advertisement is a political ad. The text states: "Melendrez for Mayor in 2012 At this critical economic time Riverside needs a Mayor who is an experienced and collaborative leader, willing to take on the task of building, preserving, and solving our City's problems. I am proud of my current leadership role. Serving the community has prepared me to be your Mayor in 2012." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In honor of Tony Campos Jr. (Blackie): Our memories and friendship of you will always be with us. Sonny, Linda, and Manuel."
2012 Calendar page 7, March dates

The 2012 RCMAHS black and white March calendar page show multiple holidays such as St. Patrick's Day on the 17th, Staff Sergeant, and Ysmael Villegas Day on the 21st. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is for a local transcription service. The text states: "MDS Transcription Service Yolanda Venegas 6841 Ironwood Drive Riverside CA 92506 PH: 951-780-4030 FX:951-780-3361 Cell: 951-215-5202 E-mail: Yrvenegas@sbcglobal.net." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In loving memory of Jesse R. Ybarra, Velia Ybarra, and Azalia Hardy The Herandez family for." It has a family photo of two parents in formal attire and two children in front of a home.
2012 Calendar page 5, February dates

The black and white 2012 RCMAHS February calendar page shows multiple holidays such as Lincoln's birthday on the 12th, Valentine's Day on the 14th, President's Day on the 20th, Washington's Birthday, and Ash Wednesday on the 22. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is a local mortuary service. The text states: "Preston and Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Inn Avenue (formerly Seventh Street) Riverside, California 92501-3303 FD-131 (951)638-7410 (951)684-0324 FAX William R. Campbell FDR 833." The other is an obituary. The text states: "In loving memory of our loved ones: The Ybarra and Gallegos Families."
2012 Calendar page 3, January dates

The January 2012 RCMAHS calendar page shows multiple holidays such as New Year's Day on the 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the 16th. At the bottom of the page are two local advertisements. One advertisement was for State Farm Insurance for Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. The text states: "Yolanda Vasquez-Meier Agent, Lic #0721892 935 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Suite 108, Colton, CA 92324 909-370-4595 Fax: 909-370-0467 yolanda.vazquez-meier.b8gv@statefarm.com Hablamos Espanol State Farm Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710." The other advertisement was for a local towing company. The text states: "Double Towing A Sonny 24 Hour Service (951)683-7707 3007 Cridge St. Riverside, CA Office Hours 8-5 Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. The after-hours charge for vehicles and Property Release No Checks Accepted."
2011 Calendar page 28, Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, Established 2006

The calendar end cover consists of every image used for every month. The bottom of the cover includes a detailed overview of the cover page by Linda Salinas-Thompson. The text reads, "This Calendar includes images of the history of Mexican American families living in the communities of Riverside County. Cover Photograph: "1928 Highgrove Baseball Team" Baseball was a wonderful pastime for many back in the day it gave the local men involvement in an enjoyable outing with their co-workers and friends. Teams were usually sponsored by the citrus growers/packing houses of the area where the team called home. This 1928 team was sponsored by the L.V. Brown Packing House, located in Highgrove. The name of the team was Mahula, named after an orange packed by the workers at the packing house. Team members consisted of (back row-standing left to right), Leonard Vasquez (Manager), Felix Calderaz, Santos Martinez and Pablo Calderaz, Men Kneeling (left to right), Luis Zamora, Thomas Hernandez, Jesus Elisarraraz, Leon Raya (holding baseball bats-left to right behind Leon Raya), Alfonso Martinez, Tacho Martinez, and (behind Juan Martinez). Trinidad Ceballos. Linda Salinas-Thompson".
2011 Calendar page 26, Acknowledgements

The calendar page covers the Mission Statement for RCMAHS as well as its Advisory Board Members and Sponsors. Linda Salinas-Thompson writes a dedication to Philip Diaz Castro. The dedication states Mission Statement: Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society is dedicated to bringing our communities together through the preservation and sharing of historic photographs, stories, and artifacts that illustrate the local history of the Mexican American communities toward the unique history of the County of Riverside. RCMAHS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS: Mary Figueroa. Elaine Kist, Ralph Nunez, Dvonne Pitrnzzelo, Kenny Sotelo, Sue Strickland, Gilbert Vasquez. Sponsors: RCMAHS would like to acknowledge all our sponsors and express our appreciation for their support on the 2011 calendar. We also need to "Thank" those of you who have given RCMAHS support by monetary means. A very special appreciation to all donors of pictures for this year's wonderful calendar. PHILIP DIAZ CASTRO: We would like to acknowledge Philip for being a supporter and friend of RCMAHS. Philip was very helpful for the 86th Birthday Celebration of S'S Ysmael Villegas, held at Villegas, held at the Villegas Middle School on March 19, 2010, Through him, contact was made with his brothers Hames and TOny also Ed Medina and Andrew Melendrez Sr., very close friends of Smiley and Dario Villegas. Philip also furnished the names and addresses of WWII veterans who attended the event. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was so proud to be present to honor their friend, Smiley, at the school named in his honor. Thank you Philip for all your help and support in helping RCMAHS in honoring S'S Villegas. Philip passed away on May 25, 2010, at the age of 84 years. He was a lifetime resident of Riverside and a parishioner/volunteer at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S> Army during WWII. He volunteered and supported the Disabled American Veterans, Goeske Center, Meals on Wheels, and other organizations. Philip was a happy positive person and was loved and honored by many. Known to his family and friends as CHITO, he will be missed by all; he left many happy memories for all to smile on and remember him by. Thank you Philip for your friendship and the wonderful support you gave RCMAHS. Linda Salias-Thompson".
2011 Calendar Cover Page, Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, 'Sharing Our History

A group portrait of a Mexican-American baseball team circa the 1930s. To indicate the era, there are vehicles in the background as well as the fashion of both the baseball players and who is presumably their coach. Also, while the coach is in formal attire, the baseball team wore formal pants and sweaters, except for one member who wears a buttoned-up shirt. This group photo may indicate either the formation of the Mexican-American baseball team or a form of victory celebration after winning a game. The page's text states, "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, 2011 Calendar: Sharing Our History".
U.S. Soldier Event Meeting

This is a photo of a group ofl U.S. soldiers gathering at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Riverside, California in 1946. There is a large painting of Mt. Robidoux in the background, and two long tables are prepared with meals for all of the young Hispanic men in the photograph. Everyone is facing the cameraperson for the picture.
Honoring Unknown Dead

This black and white image is of Lupe Nevarez (on the left) and an older U.S. soldier placing a reef on a memorial tomb stone. Both are wearing military uniforms and cap, with the older man's cap reading "Riverside No. 28 Calif." Nevarez's cap also has words on it, but it can't be seen fully in the photo. The engraving on the stone is faint.
U.S. Soldier Nevarez

This is a black and white photo is of a U.S. soldier Lupe Nevarez standing in a park area. Neveraz is wearing a military uniform and hat, and he has his hands behind his back. He stands on a grassy area next to a sidewalk, while landscaped trees and plants, as well as a car, is in the background of the photo.
Joe Zamora Posing With Medals

This portrait is of a Latin American U.S. soldier, presumably Joe Zamora, posing for a portrait while adorning his military garb and medals on the left side of his uniform. There are three medals on his left breast pocket and another medal below that row of medals.
World War Two era wedding photo of Jesse Reyes Ybarra and Velia G. Ybarra

A wedding photograph of Jesse Reyes Ybarra and Velia G. Ybarra. They were married on July 3, 1942. Jesse was a PFC in the US Army Medic Corps during World War Two (from 1942-1945) and lived in San Antonio, Texas, as well as living in Riverside. Jesse died in 2007 and Velia died in 2003; both are buried at the Riverside National Cemetery.
2009 Calendar page 11, Month of May

2009 Month of May Calendar. There is an advertisement in the bottom left corner that reads: "Zacatecas Cafe Since 1963, (951) 683-3939 fax (951) 684-4102, 2472 University Ave. Riverside, Cal. 92507". With the ad is a sketch of a matador with a cape and bull. In the bottom right corner is an advertisement that reads: "Double A Towing 24-hour service, Sonny (951) 683-7707, 3007 Cridge St., Riverside, Ca.". This ad is a photo of a white tow truck with writing on the side of it that is not legible. Holidays on the calendar include Cinco De Mayo, Tuesday, May 5th; Mother's day, Sunday, May 10th; and Memorial day, Monday, May 25th,
Mourners at Funeral

A black and white photo from a funeral of a fallen serviceman. Image from the funeral that was used on the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society 2010 calendar cover. Mourning family members/close friends are on either side of the casket, which is draped with an American flag. Flower arrangements sent in as tributes are placed all around the casket.
2009 Calendar page 7, Month of March

2009 Month of March Calendar. In the bottom left corner is an advertisement that reads: "Clone Copy, Your Printing & Copy Center, Mike Thompson Owner, 3683 Arlington Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92506, email: donecopy@earthlink.net, (951) 683-5353, Fax (951) 683-0108, Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00pm". In the advertisment is an image of three bunnies in different sizes each wearing a shirt with the letter "C" on the front, each holding papers in both hands. In the bottom right corner is an advertisement that Reads: "Leon's Mexican Food 7778 Evans Street, Riverside, Ca. 92504 (951) 688-0894". In this advertisement there is sketch of a lemon holding a bottle drink in one hand and a plate with a taco in the other hand while wearing a sombrero. Holidays on the calendar include St. Patrick's day, March 17th.
2009 Calendar page 6, Sanchez family photo, Evans St. Casa Blanca, Riverside Ca.

March Calendar page features a black and white photo of Faustina and Refugia Sanchez with their eight children. Below the photo is a description that reads: " In 1938 Faustina and Refugia Sanchez along with children took this picture in the yard of their home on Evans Street in Casa Blanca. Photo courtesy of Grandson, Rudy Palmerin".
2009 Calendar page 4, Vasquez family photo, Eleventh street Riverside, California

February calendar page features a black and white photo of the Vasquez family in the yard of their home. The description below the photo reads: "The Vasquez family in the spring of 1942. This picture was taken at home, 2522 Eleventh Street, in the E-Side. Photo courtesy of Gilbert Vasquez." In the photo is one Latino gentleman wearing a military uniform with a Garrison cap.
2009 Calendar page 3, Month of January

2009 Month of January Calendar. There is an advertisement on bottom left corner that reads: "Preston and Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Ave. (Formerly 7th St.) Riverside, Ca. 92501-3303 FD-131 (951)683-7410 (951) 684-0324 Fax William R. Campbell FDR 833". Advertisement in bottom right corner reads: "Century Barbers and Stylist shop at 7106 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, California, Wednesday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (951) 683-9550 Hair Styling, Conservative Cut, Beard Trimming, Flat Tops, Children's Hair Styles, Alfredo and Tino". Alfredo and Tino are the Barbers. The photo of the advertisement shows a map of the intersection where Magnolia and Washington meet. The holidays on the calendar include: New Years Day, Jan. 1st; and Martin Luther King Jr day, Monday Jan. 19th.
2021.003.058

A black and white picture of a room inside Ysmael R Villegas Middle School that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. A mural for Villegas is pictured on the wall of the room, and the floor of the room includes rows of chairs.