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An image of Riverside Mayor Ronald O Loveridge declaring Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas Day that was used in the RCMAHS 2010 March calendar cover page. The text states" STAFF SERGEANT YSMAEL VILLEGAS DAY shall be recognized annually on March 21st in the City of Riverside, and on behalf of all our citizens, do hereby pay tribute to the bravery and the spirit of Ysmael Villegas and all that it represents to the City and to our country." Underneath that text is Mayor Loveridge's signature and the date: March 21, 2004. In the bottom left corner is a black and white picture of a medal.
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An image of a dedication to Ysmael Villegas for his service in the war that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. The top center of the image reads "Dedication," and underneath that is printed "His courage will always be an inspiration to all for he is our hometown hero, who left us so long ago." Below the text is an image of a medal of valor, which takes up about 2/3 of the entire image.
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A black and white picture of brothers Dario and Smiley Villegas that was used in the RCMAHS June 2010 calendar cover page. The brothers pose together in uniform, wearing different hats, in front of a fence.
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A black and white picture of Ysmael Villegas' memorial that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. This was one of two photos of the funeral used on the calendar cover page. Soldiers are carrying the casket while a crowd watches the memorial.
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A black and white picture of Ysmael Villages' burial that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. Other soldiers are saluting Villegas' casket, which is also being carried by fellow soldiers. Villageas' family and close ones follow behind the casket while a crowd of onlookers watches.
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A black and white portrait of Zeke Hernandez that was used in the RCMAHS July 2010 calendar cover page. Hernandez poses in his uniform with large gloves and a helmet that has the letters "MP" on it. He is posed facing forward while sitting down.
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A black and white picture of Adrian P. Ruiz that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Ruiz poses in his uniform with a gun in his hand at a plane hanger/military base. The gun has a sling that hangs on his right shoulder while he holds the gun.
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A black and white portrait of Angel Martinez that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Martinez is posing wearing his military uniform, facing his left side. The bottom of the photo is white, and Martinez' portrait is circular at the bottom.
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This photo was used as the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society 2010 calendar cover. A black and white image of seven servicemen saluting a casket of a late serviceman. Four men stand on the left of the casket, and three men stand on the right of the casket. Behind the casket is a lot of floral arrangements for the late serviceman.
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A black and white picture of Dario Vasquez that was used in the RCMAHS December 2010 calendar cover page. Vasquez stands with his hands behind his waist outside at a park area in his military uniform and cap. There is a sort of bridge and landscape in the background. This photo is a bit grainy.
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A black and white picture of Dario Vasquez that was used in the RCMAHS December 2010 calendar cover page. Vasquez poses while standing on the stairs of a house that has a second floor. The image is a bit distorted and grainy. The photo is taken from a low angle.
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A black and white portrait of U.S. Latin American soldier, presumably Dennis Ruiz, poses and smiles for a WWII portrait photo. This portrait portrays Ruiz smiling in his military uniform and cap.
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An advertisement/business card for a tow company dating back to the 90s and early 2000s. There are a cartoon flame on the left side of the card and and a photo of a tow truck on the right. The top left reads "24 hours service," and the contact number "(951) 683-7707" plus address "3007 Cridge St. Riverside, CA" are on the bottom left corner. The top right corner states the company name "Double A Towing" and "Sonny" printed underneath it.
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A black and white picture of Edward P. Sandoval that was used in the RCMAHS November 2010 calendar cover page. Sandoval poses wearing his helmet and military uniform while carrying a rifle in both hands. His name tag is seen on the right side of his uniform. The bottom of the picture has the caption "A 5 5306."
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A black and white photograph depicting a piece of artillery mounted behind sandbags being disguised by camouflage netting. This appears to be located in a forest area, with many trees pictured in the background of the artillery.
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Four armed U.S. soldiers march down the streets of Dt. Riverside, CA as part of a military parade post-WWII. The man standing on the second left of the others holds up the California flag while the soldier on the right of him holds up the American flag. The other two men are holding guns. There are onlookers gathered on the sidewalks of the buildings and where many cars are parked.
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A U.S. Latin American soldier, assumably Jesse Ybarra, poses for a WWII portrait photo. An illegible inscription on the bottom right corner includes a date for April 1943 and a message. Ybarra is facing and posing to his right side.
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A black and white picture of Jose Marquez that was used in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Marquez is pictured standing front of a building structure, which is next to a tree and located in a grassy area.
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A black and white portrait of Jose F. Araiza that was used in the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover page. Araiza is pictured wearing his military cap and uniform. He is facing towards his left side.
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A black and white picture of Juan C. Valdez and his partner posing together. This photo was used cropped to only show Juan in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Valdez is standing in his military uniform with his arm around his partner, who is sitting on a chair, and she is wearing a polka dot shirt and high waisted pencil skirt. They are posing in front of a patterned wall and trees.
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A black and white picture of Philip Castro that was used in the RCMAHS August 2010 calendar cover page. Castro is pictured with his hands behind his waist and wearing his military uniform. He is standing in the foreground of a few houses, and an electrical line can be seen running across the top.
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A Preston and Simons Mortuary business card. The middle of the business card states "Preston and Simons Mortuary" with the address "3358 Mission Inn Avenue (formerly Seventh St) Riverside, California 92501-3303 FD-131." There is an etching of the mortuary on the card. The bottom left of the business card includes the phone number "(951) 683-7410" and fax number "(951) 684-0324 FAX." Additionally, William R. Campbell's name is printed on the bottom right-hand corner, with "FDR 833" printed underneath the name.
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A black and white portrait of Richard "Bobo" Romero that was used on the RCMAHS October 2010 calendar cover page. Romero is pictured with a deadpan face while wearing his helmet with a closed chin strap and uniform.
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Interview with longtime Riverside resident Dallas Holmes: Holmes was a lawyer and judge in Riverside and Corona, as well as an activist for the green zone in Riverside that allowed for the preservation of many citrus groves along Arlington and Victoria avenues, respectively. There are also frequent mentions of the history and local, bureaucratic, and corrupt politics of the area that ultimately led to the downfall of the Citrus industry in Riverside in favor of industry and housing development for commuters from Orange and LA counties. Citrus agriculture and air pollution are also discussed rather briefly.
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A black and white portrait of Roberto Garcia that was used in the RCMAHS September 2010 calendar cover page. Garcia is pictured smiling and posing in his service uniform. He also appears to be wearing a winter jacket.