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This calendar photo advertisement is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero." Full calendar image: 2021.001.015.
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This Photo depicts 5 men congregated around an outdoor table smiling. They are all Hispanic and dressed in suits. The restaurant they are seated in front of is called The Doll House and is located in Palm Springs, Riverside County, CA.
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Photo of Abbie Chavez, a young boy on left, and other cast members from the movie Los Tres Caballeros, all in costume. Walt Disney is crouched down while talking to an unknown girl and Abbie Chavez while holding and showing a pluto puppet. Behind them, several Latino/a actors wear sombreros and ponchos. The photo's inscription states, "On the set of 'Los Tres Caballeros', Abbie Chavez from West Riverside (Rubidoux) was hand-picked by Walt Disney (holding hand puppet of Pluto) to be in the movie." This image is featured in the 2008 Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society Calendar on page 24. See "relation" to learn more.
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This calendar page features all of the photos that appear with each corresponding month throughout the entirety of the calendar. There is also legal information regarding copyright and the cover photo being a World War II-era image. The calendar text reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society This calendar includes images of the history of Mexican Americans in Riverside County. Cover Photograph: Early 1940s, the picture was taken at St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church of military personnel, before deploying for WWII. Graphic Design by Bernasconi Graphic Design (951) 640-2976 All possible effort has been made to ensure accuracy with each illustration. As property of RCMAHS, this calendar, photographs or other parts may not be reproduced. All rights reserved, 2007.
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This calendar page hosts an inscription that states why RCMAHS is looking to preserve Mexican-American history. It also calls for further donations of historic artifacts to build the archives of RCMAHS. It also pledges to produce a yearly calendar. Lastly, it acknowledges those who paid for advertisement placement in the calendar. The calendar text reads "FROM THE FOUNDING TWO As life moves on we move farther from our history in the colonies and barrios of Riverside County. Our Mexican American history has been left with a void, for as we have moved forward we have lost images and stories of our past. We would like to fill this emptiness with shared stores and historic photographs of our people. The past will reveal both joyful and tragic times and we are sure we can all put a personal face on our history, for these are the people who paved our path in life. Let's all remember our 'Familias' with sincere gratitude and proudness for giving of themselves. We have the pledge to have a yearly calendar that consists of good and hard times to share with all we would like to inspire people to bring the stories forth by providing photographs and knowledge of our Mexican American history in Riverside County. Our commitment will make this happen. Please support and join us in this important endeavor. Linda Salinas-Thompson, Rudy Diaz. A SPECIAL THANK YOU We would like to acknowledge those of you who were kind enough to place your business ads and memorial remembrances in the calendar. Also, we thank all who provided pictures to be used in this wonderful project. We need to recognize Vickie Medina (Zacatecas Cafe), Mike and Teresa Thompson (Clone Copy), Dean Ayer (Riverside Metropolitan Museum), Lydia Carmona (Union Bank of California), Richard Romero, and Mary Figueroa for all the help you provided to us."
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A calendar page for December 2008 with the holidays of Christmas and Chanukah. An advertisement for Enrique Martinez, a State Farm agent, is in the lower right-hand corner. December is written in both Spanish (Diciembre) and English. There is an inscription on the bottom by the Gilbert Vasquez family memorializing the death of Cpl. Dario G. Vasquez served in the US Military in the 6th army infantry in North Africa. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of Capt. Dario G. Vasquez (12/19/1919 to 4/2/1943) served in the U.S. Army Co. "C" 6th Army Inf. in North Africa. With love, the Gilbert Vasquez Family."
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A photo of Abbie Chavez, a young boy on the left, and other cast members from the movie Los Tres Caballeros, all in costume. Walt Disney is crouched down while talking to an unknown girl and Abbie Chavez while holding and showing a pluto puppet. Behind them, several Latino/a actors wear sombreros and ponchos. The calendar text reads "On the set of "Los Tres Caballeros", Abbie Chavez (left side) from West Riverside (Rubidoux) was hand-picked by Walt Disney (holding hand of poppet of Pluto) to be in the movie. Photo courtesy of Mario Chavez."
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A November calendar page featuring Veterans Day. The title is also written in Spanish (Noviembre). There are two ads at the bottom of the page: one features a wedding picture and a short inscription memorializing the passing of Angel and Mercedes Martines by Rachel Martinez Donis on the right. The other is a phone number and address for the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society on the left. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my parents, Angel and Mercedes Martinez. With love, Rachel Martinez Donis."
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A black and white photo of Private Isidro S. Diaz, born in Tucson, Arizona in 1892, settled in Casa Blanca, and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He stands posing with his rifle in front of tents for this photograph. The calendar text reads "Pvt. Isidro S. Diaz, born in Tucson, Arizona in 1892, settled in Casa Blanca and served in the U.S. Army during WWI. Photo courtesy of Jose Diaz."
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An October calendar page featuring Yom Kippur and Columbus Day. The month is written in both English and Spanish (Octubre). There are two ads on the bottom of the page, both written in English: one is a mortuary's phone number. The other is a phone number for a local towing company, Double Towing.
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Three women preparing for Covered Wagon Day in San Bernardino in 1947. In the photo are Ramona and Rosie Hernandez, who are sisters along with their sister-in-law, Lillie Zaragoza Hernandez. They are dressed up in formal attire, makeup, and jewelry. The photo was processed by Gonzalez Studio. The calendar text reads "Girls night out, 1947! Sisters Ramona and Rosie Hernandez with sister-in-law Lillie Zaragoza Hernandez. Photo courtesy of Jess Hernandez Jr."
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A September calendar page featuring Rosh Hashanah and Labor Day. The title is also written in Spanish (Septiembre). At the bottom of the page are two ad boxes, one is for Robert's Fine Arts and Framing company and the other is a remembrance post from the Jesse Ybarra Family thanking their recently deceased grandfather for fond memories. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of our Father, Father-inlaw, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, for all the special moments you shared with us. With love, the Jesse Ybarra Family."
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Mary Bermudez and friends working in a citrus packing house. They are standing in front of a conveyor belt laden with citrus and behind them are boxes stacked high to the ceiling. All of them are wearing semi-formal and casual dress attire. The calendar text reads "Mary Bermudez and friends working at the packing house. Photo courtesy of Dorothy B. Hernandez."
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An August calendar page with the bilingual title (Agusto). There are two advertisements: one states the contact information and address for MDS Transcription Service, owned by Yolanda Venegas. The other displays an image of a bull with a matador for the Zacatecas Cafe (since 1963), along with its number, fax, and address.
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Group photo of members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the Riverside Eastside neighborhood. They stand posing with their daughters and sons for a photo in Hemet during the apricot season. The photo includes men, women, teens, and very young children as well, they sit and stand on and around wooden crates. The calendar text reads "Early 1940s-Members of the Venegas, Lozano, and Vasquez Families from the E-side community, working in Hemet during the apricot season. Photo courtesy of Manuel Venegas."
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July calendar page featuring Independence Day. The title is also written in Spanish (Julio). There are two ads: one is a Psychology Services phone number. The other is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero. It states he fought at Argonne Forest, France 1918-1919 in WWI. His son, Richard Romero, wrote it. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero."
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This photo depicts several Hispanic orange pickers in a grove in the Casa Blanca neighborhood of Riverside, California in the early 1940s. The photo is courtesy of Semona Valero. Calendar text reads, "Orange pickers of the Casa Blanca area in the early 1940s. Photo courtesy of Semona Valero."
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June calendar page, also titled in Spanish (Junio), featuring holidays: Flag Day and Father's Day. There are two ads: one for Psychology Educational Services Inc.s and it displays the practice's lead doctor, contact information, and addresses. The other, written by his son Richard Romero, is an in memoriam inscription and photo of Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 - 9/21/1976), who fought at Argonne Forest, France during 1918-1919 in WWI. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of my Father, Alberto Romero (10/12/1893 to 9/21/1979), served in the U.S. Army during WWI, saw action in Argonne Forrest, France (1918-1919). Richard Romero."
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This photo depicts the Mexican Bermudez Family posing for a photograph likely taken prior to their immigration to the United States. They made their home in Riverside County. The family consists of two parents and their three young sons. The calendar text reads "The Bermudez Family leaving Mexico for the United States. Making their home in Riverside County. Photo courtesy of the Bermudez Family."
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This May calendar page, also titled in Spanish, features federal holidays, demarcated on its individual dates; they are Memorial Day and Mother's Day. There are two ads: one states the contact information and address for MDS Transcription Service, Yolanda Venegas .The other displays an image of a bull with a matador for the Zacatecas Café (since 1963), along with its number, fax, and address.
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Photograph of a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Casa Blanca, Riverside in 1910. The photo shows a large all-male Mexican band dressed in suits and young girls (likely elected reinas or queens) in white dresses and sashes. The photo is black and white. The calendar text reads "Cinco de Mayo celebration in 1910, in the community of Casa Blanca, Photo courtesy of Semona Valero."
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April calendar page featuring the First Day of Passover. The title is also written in Spanish (Abril). There are two ad boxes: one is a framing company. The other is an in memoriam inscription from the Jesse Ybarra Family thanking their recently deceased grandfather for the memories the family shared. The calendar text reads "In loving memory of our Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, for all the special moments you shared with us, With love, the Jesse Ybarra Family."
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The elementary school class photo was taken in 1925 at Casa Blanca Elementary School. The class is racially integrated featuring Mexican, white, and Asian children. The teacher, who appears to be a Latina, is standing in the back off to the right. The calendar text reads "Casa Blanca Elementary School, 1925. Photo courtesy of Riverside Metropolitan Museum."
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This March calendar page features traditionally Catholic religious holidays, in additional to other federal holidays, demarcated on its individual dates; among them is Good Friday and Palm Sunday. The title is written in Spanish. There are two ads on the bottom of the page, both written in English: one is a mortuary's phone number. The other is a phone number for a towing company.
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The calendar page features a photo of several construction workers (white and Mexican American) helping to build a Catholic church in the Eastside neighborhood of Riverside. Two of the construction workers are wearing suits while they pose pouring cement. There is also someone posing with blueprints. Only the unfinished frame of the building is visible. The calendar text reads "Construction of St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church in the E-side in 1923. Photo courtesy of Riverside Metropolitan Museum."