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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.
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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.
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Black and white photo of Joaquin Sanchez and his group of three more musicians from the Casa Blanca community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Black-and-white portrait photo featuring Mexican-American soldier Augustine "Teen" Flores
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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.
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A group portrait of a Mexican-American baseball team around the 1930s to 1940s. To indicate the era, there are vehicles in the background as well as the fashion of both the baseball players and who is presumed to be the coach. Also, while the coach is in formal attire, the baseball team wore formal pants and sweaters, with the exception of one member who wears a buttoned-up shirt. This photo may indicate either the formation of the Mexican-American baseball team or a form of victory celebration after winning a game.
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A black-and-white photo consisting of an infant girl, presumably Chavarria's daughter, standing next to the family-owned grocery store.
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This black-and-white photo depicts a group photo of the Chavarria family in their store.
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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.
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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.
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A black-and-white photograph of a Riverside Mexican-American baseball team. Based on the attire, the photo took place during the 1930s with the baseball coach in formal attire. Two baseball players wore dark uniforms with the name of the team "Riverside M. NG" written on them. The rest has the same team name but are in white clothing. The bottom row, second from the left is Henry Medrano Carrasco and his brothers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An October 2011 calendar page cover that contains both English and Spanish. The photos are of Herman Bermudez and his family, who are presumed to be his siblings, on a tractor, with his wife, and at his home. The calendar text reads: illegible.
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A black-and-white photo of a Mexican-American woman holding up her baby. This photo requires more information.
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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".
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The calendar page covers the RCMAHS Executive Board and Committee Members. At the bottom of the page is the contact information for the RCMAHS. The inscriptions read, "Rose Hernandez Flores was the runner-up of a Queen contest in 1947 at The Arena on University Avenue accompanied by Mr.Magdaleno Rico, member of the Progresista. Juan Sanchez (Casa Blanca) and his group of musicians brought smiles to many people."
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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".
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A calendar page for December 2011 featuring Hanukkah and Christmas. The December calendar page has the previous month (November/November) on Sunday's slot and the next month (January/Enero) on Monday's slot in both English and Spanish. On the bottom left the calendar text reads: "You were and are the ray of light in my life, my first love, a giving, and loving Mother. I will always honor you. Your loving son, Richard Romero." On the right is the contact information for Zacatecas Cafe.
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A calendar page for November 2011 featuring Thanksgiving Day, Veteran's Day, Election Day, Dia de Los Muertos. The calendar page has four holidays: Dia de Los Muertos, Election Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving Day (Indigenous Peoples Day). On the left corner is the contact information for Daniel Castro Bail Bonds. The calendar text says: "We had you for a short time; your convictions were strong, your accomplishments amazing. Happy 45th birthday; we will always be thankful for having you in our lives to love. Your memory is our keepsake with which we never part." Love, Mom, Tommy, Anthony, and Andrew.
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A November calendar covers both contain English and Spanish. The photos are dedicated to Mexican Americans who died in 2009. The majority of the Memoriam collage is dedicated to Mexican-Americans who fought in World War II.