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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.
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A calendar page for October 2011 featuring Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, and Halloween. The page has the previous month (September/September) on Sunday's slot and the next month (November/November) on Monday's slot, both in English and Spanish. There are three holidays: Yom Kippur, Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day), and Halloween. On the left is the following calendar text named In Honor of our Parents: "In loving memories of Jesse and Velia Ybarra; loving Mother, Father, Grandparents, and Great Grandparents." On the right is the contact information for Preston and Simons Mortuary
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A calendar page for MONTH YEAR featuring XYZ HOLIDAYS. The second September calendar page has the previous month (August/Agosto) on Sunday's slot and the next month (October/October) on Monday's slot. There are three holidays this month: Labor Day, Mexican Independence Day, and Rosh Hashanah. On the left corner is the contact information for Double-A Towing while the right corner is a dedication from Elias Jack Jimenez. It reads: "In honor of my uncle Dario Vasquez, my cousin France Nahas, and my grandmother Delfina Gutierrez. Your family remembers you. With love, Elias Jack Jimenez"
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The September calendar page consists of photographs and a postcard about Ilaria (Lala) Alfaro by Linda Salinas-Thompson. From the calendar text: "Lala was raised in the East Side community of Riverside. She recalls her growing-up years so well. She remembers what her parents went through just for the family's welfare during the hard times. She grew up working, quitting school at a very young age to help her family. In those years it was very common to work in the fields doing migrant farm labor work. She worked in Hemet, California cutting apricots. She worked picking potatoes, filling the bag that was tied onto her waist, weighing sixty pounds when it was full. The loading crew would load the bags of potatoes onto a truck, where the potatoes would be washed, and (?) and put into hundred-pound bags, and taken to markets to sell. She picked grapes with her sister working alongside her side. Lala is a woman of many hats ... working all her life and not complaining about it." - Linda Salinas-Thompson.
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A calendar page for August 2011 featuring no holidays. The second August calendar features both the previous month (July/Julio) and the next month (September/September) in English and Spanish on the Friday and Saturday spots, respectively. On the bottom left is the contact information for the MDS Transcription Service. On the right is the contact information of State Farm agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier.
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The August calendar features multiple photographs entitled "Friends, Family, & Places". Clockwise: "Jose Lozano & nieces", "Minnie Lopez and daughter Julie", "El Ranchito, Casa Blanca", "Juana Contreras (?) and daughters", "The Camp Anza Girls, and Edward & Agueda Barrera. The month of August is translated into both English and Spanish (Agosto).
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A calendar page for July 2011 featuring Independence Day. On the bottom left corner is the RCMAHS contact information and a dedication to Linda Salinas-Thompson/Rudy Diaz by Elaine Kist. The memorial inscription states, "In Honor of Linda Salinas-Thompson/Rudy Diaz, 'A special thank you to lIndas Salias-Thompson and Rudy Diaz for their wisdom in creating a legacy calendar. Their vision gives our children and grandchildren a small insight into the sacrifices their grandparents and parents made for them so that would have better lives.' God Bless, Elain Kist."
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The July calendar page features 7 photos of what seem to be family members with a small title stating "Family, Friends & Places" printed at the bottom right corner of the photos. Each photo has the name of the person who appears in them, some also have the year in which the photo was taken. At the bottom of the page, the month of July (Julio) is printed in English and Spanish, along with the year 2011.
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A calendar page for June 2011 featuring Flag Day and Father's Day. There is an advertisement for Zacatecas Cafe and a memorial inscription that states, "In Honor of Mary Grace Romero (1904-1988): 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."
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A June calendar page image featuring several family photos and a convenience store. The postcard text is nearly illegible but purportedly reads, "Chavarria Store: Tony was born in Mexico, and came to America with his parents as a young toddler. His father Rafugs is Chavarrias helped him purchase so the store just before he married the love of his life. Mary Mora, in 1939. Tony and Mary operated the grocery store business during World War II. Chavarria store was located on the corner of Park Avenue and Eleventh Street in the Eastside area of Riverside. Gas was rationed during this time to all families. Tony was granted permission by the City of Riverside to have a gas pump installed on the property so he could travel to make purchases of commodities for the grocery store. Although these were tough times for every family. Tony would... to those families that could not pay for their food. He would only expect them to pay what little they could afford. At Christmas time. Tony would insist that children living in the Eastside a... should receive a Christmas stocking full of hard candy, nuts, and an orange. This tradition continued until he retired in 1985, after forty-seven years in the Grocery Store business. Linda Salinas-Thompson."
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A calendar page for May 2011 featuring Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. An advertisement for bail bonds from Daniel Castro is at the bottom right while on the bottom left a memorial inscription reads, "In Honor of Fred Thompson Jr. (1966-2006): 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 will never part. Love, Mom, Tommy, Anthony, and Andrew."
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A May 2011 calendar page image featuring several photos of a Latino veteran. A Postcard with illegible text details the man's life.
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A calendar page for April 2011 featuring April Fool's Day, Palm Sunday, Passover, Good Friday, Earth Day, and Easter. One advertisement is for the Preston and Simons Mortuary. There is a memorial inscription that states, "In Honor of Jesse and Belia Ybarra; loving Mother, Father, Grandparents, and Great Grandparents."
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Several young Latino men in baseball uniforms pose for a group photo. The photo is framed and is the calendar image for April 2011. The miniature postcard reads, "1930's East Side Baseball Team: During the Depression years, things were very hard in the United States. Many worked at jobs just to make ends meet when work was available. Henry Medrano Carrasco did construction work, plumbing, and side jobs. He, along with his brothers enjoyed playing baseball. Bottom row, second from left is Henry with his brother, Fernando Medrano Carrasco, and next to him, their other brother Sebastian Medrano Carrasco."
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A calendar page for March 2011 featuring four holidays: Lincoln's Birthday, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Washington's Birthday. At the bottom of the calendar are the previous month of February on the Friday slot and the next month of April on the Saturday slot. Both calendar months are translated into English and Spanish. On the bottom left corner of the calendar is the contact information for State Farm agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for Yolanda Venegas of MDS Transcription Service.
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A March calendar page consists of a photograph of students with a postcard saying "1921 Confirmation Class, Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Casa Blanca". The picture was taken in front of the Ahumada Market. At the bottom of the page is the month translated into both English and Spanish. Based on the photograph, the students ranged from adolescents to teenagers. Also, the students are dressed in formal attire with the girls in dresses and the boys in suits. The postcard text reads, "1921 Confirmation Class, Saint Anthony's Catho9lic CHurch in Casa Blanca. Picture was taken in front of the Ahumada Market."
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A calendar page for February 2011 featuring four holidays: Lincoln's Birthday, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Washington's Birthday. At the bottom of the calendar are the previous month of January on the Friday slot and the next month of March on the Saturday slot. Both calendar months are translated into English and Spanish. On the bottom left corner of the calendar is the contact information for State Farm agent Yolanda Vasquez-Meier. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for Yolanda Venegas of MDS Transcription Service.
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The February page consists of a photograph of the Lozano family, a postcard commemoration by Linda-Salinas Thompson, and the month in English and Spanish (Febrero). The postcard describes the legacy of Marcos and Francesca Lozano from 1917 to the 1940s. It explains how the Lozano family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico to El Paso, Texas by crossing the border and making their way to Riverside, CA. The postcard text reads, "The Lozano Family: The 1917 Marcos and Francisca Lozano left Guanajuato, Mexico for the United States. They entered by way of El Paso, Texas crossing the border at the cost of two cents each. Mr. Lozano worked for Union Pacific for many years, the family l.iving in one of the boxcars, following the work of Union Pacific in the United States wherever the work took him. They settled in the Eastside community of Riverside, where the family was considered one of the largest in the area. The family picture was taken during the 1940s, back row left to right, with sisters, Chona, Chavela, Josie, Lilly, Lucy, and Manuela. Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Lozano are sitting on the bench with their son John (Gorilla), and two other brothers Romano and Ventura are not in the picture. Linda Salinas-Thompson".
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A calendar page for January 2011 featuring Martin Luther King Jr. Day and New Year's Day. The January page features the previous month (December) on the Sunday slot and the next month (February) on the Monday slot. On the bottom left corner is a dedication to Linda Salinas-Thompson and Rudy Diaz; written by Elain Kist for their contributions to creating the calendar. On the bottom right corner is the contact information for the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society. The text reads, "In Honor of Linda Salinas-Thompson/Rudy Diaz, 'A special thank you to Linda Salinas-Thompson and Rudy Diaz for their wisdom in creaitng a legacy calendar. Their vision gives our children and grandchildren a small insight into the sacrifices their grandparents and parents made for them so that they would have better lives.' God Bless, Elaine Kist".
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A postcard reflecting on the history of Mendoza Market by Linda Salinas-Thompson. The month of January is written in English as well as in Spanish (Enero). The images on the page consist of the exterior of the Mexican-American family-owned business ("Mendoza Mkt") as well as photographs of Victor and Lola Mendoza. The postcard reads, "Mendoza Market: In 1913 Victor Mendoza moved to the United States from Michoacan, Mexico, and settled in the community of Casa Blanca. In 1915 he married; where he and his wife Lola, and opened their first market on Bunker Street in 1920. Two months later they moved a block away to 7450 Evans Street; the Mendozas because people were leaving without paying their bills. In 1936 he prepared to close the store, being in debt for $7,000.00, but friends came forth to help him. After the Depression, businesses started growing again, people started coming back from Mexico. After WWII, started picking up. IN 1945, Mendoza Market was relocated to 3199 Madison Street. The Mendoza's had five children, who all helped and worked at the store. His customers included children and grandchildren of long-time patrons. After operating a grocery store for more than 50 years the Mendozas retired, stating they had many happy moments with customers that came in. Linda Salinas-Thompson."