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A black and white photograph of Jesse Ybarra and another man helping to build an adobe building where Community Settlement House stands. The man on the left is at the top of a ladder while the other man on the right is standing on a platform of the building working on the construction.
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A black and white photograph of an older Mexican American couple clasping hands and posing together for a photo. The couple is Johnny and Ramona Soleto. They are wearing formal attire.
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A black and white photograph of a Family posing in front of the Aztec pyramids of Chichen Itza. Four adults are standing together with the man on the left putting his arm around the woman next to him, and a child stands in front of them. Next to the woman is another woman and then another man,
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A black and white picture of a Mexican American family, including two parents in casual attire and two daughters on bicycles in the front lawn of a home. The mother stands on the right of the children, holding one of the daughter's bikes, and the father stands on the very left of the children. The daughters are dressed in casual summer wear.
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Back cover of RCMAHS calendar. Includes all pictures used for calendar pages with a caption reading "This calendar includes images of the history of Mexican American families living in the communities of Riverside County." The bottom left section text is written by Linda Salinas-Thompson about the cover photograph of the Riverside Community Settlement House and Issue #4. The title states: Cover photograph: 'Riverside Community Settlement House'", and the following text states: "Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr are the direct descendents of the Settlement House founded in 1889, located in Chicaho. The purpose is to 'Aide in the solutions of life, to help our neighbors build responsible, self-sufficient lives for themselves and their families' The basic principles; Live in the community as an equal participant in the local issues of the day. Believe in the fundamental dignity of all individuals and accord every person with equal respect regardless of their ethnic origins, gender, and age. Believe that poverty and the lack of opportunity breed the problems of the ghetto. The charter was to 'Provide a Center for a higher social and civil life, to maintain education and improve the condition of life for all.' Services included night school for adults, family support services that stressed literacy, and parenting skill development. The Riverside Community Settlement House opened there doors in September, 1911. Located on the grounds of Lincoln Park, on Park Avenue, where many activities, classes, and meetings took place. The play, 'Las Estrellas Responden'' took place in 1935, a production of the Community Settlement House." There are two typos in this text. The bottom right states the copyright, graphic design company used, and price.
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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."
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The left side has the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society's mission statement: "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society is dedicated to bring our communities together through the preservation and sharing of historic photographs, stories, and artifacts that illustrate the local history followed of the Mexican American communities toward the unique history of the County of Riverside." This is followed by a list of RCMAHS advisory board members: Mary Figueroa, Elaine Kist, Ralph Nunez, Dvonne Pitrnzzelo, Kenny Sotelo, Sue Strickland, Gilbert Vasquez. Under that is a text: "RCMAHS takes great honor in being involved with The City of Riverside and The Human Relations Commission in bringing honor to Mr. Augustine "Teen" Flores 2011 Grier Icon." The rest is dedicated to Augustine "Teen Flores" written by Linda Salinas-Thompson for the 2011 Frier Icon that continues on the right side of the page under a headshot of Flores with a military side cap. "'Teen' Flores (1926-1987) was a resident of the Casa Blanca community of Riverside and a civic leader who worked tirelessly to build bridges between the Hispanic community of Riverside and the City's other communities. He, in large part, helped shape the character and direction of the Casa Blanca community. He was instrumental in establishing the Villegas Park in Casa Blanca neighborhood." The next paragraph reads: "A 1942 graduate Poly High and a veteran of the United States military, "Teen" was a Riverside firefighter; founder of the Riverside Chapter of the American G.I. Forum, and NAACP national chair; an entrepreneur who founded several businesses; and, a member of the Riverside Planning Commission who was recognized for his accomplishments by the Riverside Justice Chamber of Commerce which named him as its outstanding young man of the year in 1961." The dedication ends with this paragraph: "In recognition of his civic contributions, President Lyndon Johnson invited "Teen" Flores to participate in a White House conference on Hispanic in 1961. He passed away on December 15, 1967, after leaving an indelible mark on Riverside."The middle of the page advertises the 2011 Riverside Heroes Awards by Riverside Human Relations Commission would be on December 1, 2011, at 3:30.
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The bottom RCMAHS calendar page for December 2012 is black and white with blank notes section and surrounding months' calendars at the top right. Holidays of Hannukkah, RCMAHS Senior Christmas Dance at Zacatecas Banquet Room, Christmas. The bottom left is for Daniel Castor's bail bonds agent with their address and info: "Daniel Castro Owner/Agent; Lic. 1842300; Daniel Castro Bail Bonds | 951-788-8162 3781 14th Street, Riverside CA; 1-877-351-2245." The bottom right is an ad for Zacatecas Cafe with the address, contact info, and logo: "Zacatecas Cafe since 1963 2472 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 683-3939 fax (951) 683-3929."
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The first RCMAHS calendar page for December 2012 is black and white, and "December" is written in English and Spanish at the bottom and the year on put on either side. Most of the page is a dedication to Tony Lopez and his life written by Linda Salinas-Thompson in September 2011. The text states: Tony Lopez was born in Penjamo, Mexico. He came to the United States when he was a young boy. Tony attended Lincoln and Irving Elementary Schools and went on to the 11th grade. He went on to work in the fields doing migrant farm labor work. Living in Riverside, he attended Saint Francis de Assisi Catholic Church, where he met Sarah Vasquez. They married in 1939 and were the proud parents of six children, Theresa, Anthony, Ramona, David, Monsignor Gerard Lopez, and the daughter they lost Patricia. Tony worked at Camp Hanna and went to wood shop classes during WWII. Tony retired as an engineer from building and producing machinery for the packing houses of the citrus industry. Tony coached baseball teams for many years, people still remember him for those giving days. He and Sarah have been married for over 70 years and stay very active with Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Catholic Church. The left image are Tony Lopez and their wife Sarah Vasquez posing with a child, and the middle image is a later image of Lopez and his wife, the right picture is Lopez on his wedding day.
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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."
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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."
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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"
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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.
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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."
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The first calendar page for RCMAHS September 2012 is black and white and "September" is written in both English in Spanish with the year at the bottom written on either side. A dedication to the Community Settlement Association and Jesse R. Ybarra takes up the rest of the page designed as an open travel notebook. The left page has a "The Community Settlement Association" travel tag, an image of Ybarra, and a written history of the Community settlement House and Ybarra's work in the association. The right page has an image of two men building and writing continued from the first page by Luana Ybarra Hernandez and Linda Salinas Thompson. The text begins with "The Community Settlement House celebrates the 100 year anniversary in September 2011." and ends with "We will always remember Mr. Ybarra and Mrs. Anderson for being such a big part of our lives and all the proper teaching skills brought forth to us by them."
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The black and white RCMAHS bottom calendar page of August 2012 is part of the previous page and contains the dates of the month. The first two squares show the surrounding months' calendars (July and September). The bottom left is an ad for a tow truck called Double-A Towing with contact and business information. The bottom right shows an ad for State Farm insurance agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier.
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The black and white RCMAHS first calendar page for August 2021, is written in both English and Spanish on the bottom center with the year written on either side. Background of an open travel notebook with a dedication to Virginia Rodriguez Solorio. Text states "Virginia was the second eldest daughter of ten siblings to Zeferino and Guadalupe Rodriguez. Born and raised in the Casa Blanca neighborhood, she attended Chernawa Middle School. She became an orange packer with Victoria, Arlington, and Royal Citrus Packing Companies, where she worked for over 80 years. She married John Duarte Solorio, a WWII Veteran. They had two children, Evangeline and Lillian, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Virginia received letters of recognition for being an outstanding citizen in the community of Casa Blanca. She lived her life humbly and simply, enjoying her family and neighbors. Her fondest memories were of attending dances at St. Anthony's Church, where all the community would father and have a great time. Beverly Arias September 2011." On the left is a travel bag with her name and an image of Solorio standing in a wedding dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. The right page has an image of Solorio sitting in the front of a car and a dedication to her life written by Beverly Arias in September 2011.
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The RCMAHS calendar page for July 2012 is black and white Independence Day is noted and a small notes section of the surrounding months' calendars after the last day of the month fills up the last four spaces. The bottom left is an ad for Pierce Bros. Crestlawn Memorial Park & Mortuary with the address, 11500 Arlington Ave./ Riverside, CA 92505/ 951-689-1441/ FD #1343" and the logo of the business on the right. The bottom right is an ad for a bail bonds service from Daniel Castro with his phone number and address stating: "Daniel Castro Owner/Agent; Lic. 1842300; Daniel Castro Bail Bonds | 951-788-8162 3781 14th Street, Riverside CA; 1-877-351-2245."
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The 2012 RCMAHS July calendar cover is black and white and "July" is written in both English and Spanish. The photo on the left is of Manuel Quiroz in a car waving. Next to his photo is a description of his life and experiences. The calendar text reads: "Manuel Quiroz was born at home on 11th Street in Riverside on July 30, 1921. At the age of 90 years, he holds on to the stories of the past to share with all. He served in WWII on the Europe campaign. In returning home, he married Connie Torres. He and Connie celebrated 62 years of marriage before her death. They had four children, Manuel Jr., Rose, Margie, and Albert. Mr. Quiroz was always volunteering and serving on many committees in Riverside. He served as assistant to the City Council, The Riverside County Office of Aging, and was very committed at the Villegas Center to providing an array of services. He is to be honored in December 2011 for 65 years of his membership in The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. - Linda Thompson September, 2011." The background is a travel notebook.
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The 2012 RCMAHS June calendar dates page that shows multiple holidays such as Flag Day on the 14th and Father's Day on the 17th. At the bottom of the page are two obituaries. One is on the bottom left of Tony Campos Jr that includes a photo of him and his friends and text. 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." The other on the bottom right is of Johnny and Ramona Sotelo that includes a photo of both and text. 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"
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The 2012 RCMAHS June calendar cover is black and white, and "June" is written in both English and Spanish. There are multiple images of Julia Hernandez as well as a description section. The two pictures are of Hernandez standing in front of a fence and another one where she is sitting down wearing a large hat. The text states: "Julia was born in Valle De Santiago, GTO Mexico on May 28, 1896. Her parents were Fermin Lopez and Juana Rivera and they also had three sons. Julia lost her mother at a very young age. Her Aunt (Father's sister) helped in raising the children. She came to the United States at a young age. She lived in Texas, then moved and settled in Riverside, California. Julia became the Mother of eleven children, Mary, Mercedes, Vera, Minnie, Raymond, Josephine, Zeke, Virginia, Connie, Cruz, and Carmen. She lived at 2364 Tenth Street, Riverside, California. She operated her business of cooking and selling Mexican food from a grange converted into a kitchen. She became an American Citizen on June 13, 1958, and passed away on September 16, 1958. Linda Salinas-Thompson June 2011 Julia Hernandez." There is also a picture of her naturalization certificate for the United States.
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The 2012 RCMAHS black and white May calendar page shows multiple holidays such as Cinco De Mayo on the 5th, Mother's Day on the 13th, and Memorial Day on the 28th. At the bottom of the page are two advertisements. One is from a local cafe. The text states: "Zacatecas Cafe since 1963 2472 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 683-3939 fax (951) 683-3929." The other 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."
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The 2012 RCMAHS black and white May calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. The photo is of a group of women and men on a stage wearing formal attire. The women are wearing pageant sashes as well as dresses while the men are wearing suits. There is a crowd sitting down watching them. At the top of the photo is a tag with text. The text states: "Cinco De Mayo Settlement House at the Lincoln Park Grounds 1930s."
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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."
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The 2012 RCMAHS April calendar cover that is black and white and is written in both English and Spanish. The photo is of a group of women and men in formal attire or uniforms holding flags and flowers. They are marching outside in the streets in a parade, with the front three holding different types of flags. There are onlookers on the sidewalk that are looking at the parade. There are flowers, leaves, and a title at the top of the photo. The text at the top center of the page states: "1940's Veteran's Parade after WWII."