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January Calendar features a photo of Casa Blanca Depot and a Map of the Village of Casa Blanca. The calendar text below the picture of the Depot reads: "Santa Fe established its first tichet and telegraph office in Casa Blanca in the summer of 1890. The depot was built in 1897; picture taken in 1931. Photo courtesy of Alfred Garabito." The depot is made of wood, has three roof lines, covered porch entry, 3 glass ticket windows in the front center of building with the name "Casa Blanca" above the windows. In front of the building are rail tracks and a tall post with a windsock. The calendar text on the Map of the Village of Casa Blanca Reads: "Map of the Village of Casa Blanca in the City of Riverside San Bernardino County California (nonlegable word) the Southern Part of block 65 as surveyed by G.O Newman CE, CC Miller CE, Scale 100 feet to 1 inch, for S.E. Evans Jr. Proprietor. The photo of the map shows 75 property lots total on the following streets: Railroad Ave., Evans St., Puny St., Cary St., Samuel St., and Madison St.
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Calendar cover that is in both English and Spanish. Calendar text reads: "Vetanas in Time Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society 2009". The photo is from the 1940's and is of the crowning of the Virgin Mary at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Riverside, Ca. 24 young Latinas pose inside the bell tower. The girls are wearing knee length white dresses, white hats, hair scarves. The 3 youngest girls are wearing floral crowns and holding candles with flowers. In the background is a statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers, a statue of Christ, a crucifix, and 10 tappered candles. Behind the girls there is a doorway to each side and wooden church pews in front of the girls to each side.
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A black and white photo of a group of Latin Americans posing together at the Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and most of them are assumably veterans. The front row is all wearing military uniforms, and the other rows are either wearing uniforms or nice suits. The man standing on the right of the group is holding a large American flag, while the man standing on the left of the group is holding the flag of Mexico.
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A grainy purple fringing photo in the St. Francis of Assisi church in Riverside, California. The photo presents the image of a WWII memorial plaque that includes the names of fallen soldiers Dario Vasquez, Venturo Macias, Gus Cabrera, Manuel Rangel, and Theodoro Molindo. There are Christian crosses, flags, and flowers surrounding the plaque. An inscription states that the men were honorable and that their sacrifices in WWII will never be forgotten.
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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.
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A black and white portrait of Ysmael Villegas and a picture of his gravestone that was used in the RCMAHS March 2010 calendar cover page. The left side is a portrait of Villegas smiling in his military uniform and helmet. On the right of his portrait is Villegas' gravestone which has "Ysmael R Villegas/ Medal of Honor/ S Sft US Army/ Mar 21 1924 Mar 20 1945." There is a cross engraved between his birthday and death day, and there is flower picture next to the gravestone.
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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.