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This February calendar page features a traditionally Catholic religious holiday, in additional to other federal holidays, demarcated on its individual dates; among them is ash Wednesday. The title is also written in Spanish. There are two ads: one features a wedding picture and short inscription memorializing the passing of Angel and Mercedes Martinez by Rachel Martinez Donis. The other is a phone number for the Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society. Calendar text reads "In loving memory of my parent, Angel and Mercedes Martinez. With love, Rachel Martinez Donis."
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The calendar image depicts a Catholic church building's frame being constructed in the Casa Blanca neighborhood within the City of Riverside, California. A large local group of people stand posing in front of the building for a photograph. The photo was taken in 1923 and includes young children in addition to adults, many of whom appear to be Latino. Calendar text reads "St. Anthony Catholic Church being built in Casa Blanca in 1923. Photo courtesy of Riverside Metropolitan Museum."
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A calendar page for January 2008 featuring New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. An advertisement for Enrique Martinez, a State Farm agent, is in the lower left-hand corner. The Spanish word for January, Enero, is also on the calendar. At the bottom is an inscription memorializing the death of Cpl. Dario G. Vasquez, Born on Dec. 19, 1919, and passed away on April 2, 1943, at age 24. US Company C 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 to the Gilbert Vasquez Family."
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A professional black and white photograph of Jesse Reyes Ybarra, wearing glasses and a light-colored 5-piece suit. He was born on Sep. 18, 1916, and passed away on April 13, 2007 at the age of 91. He was the Director of the Community Settlement House in Riverside from 1959-1981. It was his wish that this historical Riverside calendar project is brought into being, and the image states he was a beloved community leader. Calendar text reads "In Loving Memory Jesse Reyes Ybarra Born September 18, 1916, San Antonio, Texas Passed Away April 13, 2007, Riverside, California Graveside Service Riverside National Cemetery Thursday, 11:15 A.M. April 19, 2007. This Calendar is dedicated in memory of Mr. Jesse Ybarra due to his enthusiasm and motivation in launching this project. Mr. Ybarra was the Executive Director at the Community Settlement House in Riverside from 1959 to 1981. He touched many lives with his dedication, kindness, and goodwill; truly exemplifying the character of a very giving man. Mr. Ybarra will be greatly missed for his unselfish contribution of kindness and leadership to an entire community."
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Pre-WWII deployment image of military personnel. Many Latino men and one Latina female are in military uniform. Presumably a majority of which are Mexican American, standing and kneeling. Some posing with weaponry. The military personnel range from Navy sailors, both enlisted and officers, along with other branches of the military (possibly Army, Airforce, and Marine Corp). A few individuals are in suits, and other styles of clothing typically associated with masculinity or the U.S. military. The background building is of St. Francis de Assisi Catholic Church. The calendar text reads "Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society, 2008 Calendar, "Sharing Our History" Riverside, California."
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Interview with Blas Coyazo and Eunice Gonzales on community life and growing up in Redlands.
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Second 1994 interview with Blas Coyazo where he elaborates of his military service, citrus/migrant labor and life in Redlands up until the 1950s. Transcript for this audio begins on page 18 of the transcript document.
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1994 interview with Blas Coyazo in which he focuses on citrus/migrant labor, his military service in World War II and life in Redlands.
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Interview with Edward Barbo, February 14, 1995. Speaks on his family arriving to Redlands, growing up in Redlands, and his military and aircraft mechanic experience.
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1995 interview with Isabel "Al' Alva describing his life beginning with attending school in a segreagted "Latino" elementary and junior high school in Mt. Vernon, CA, his move to Redlands, CA, time spent in the citrus industry, and deploying to Korea during the Korean War after enlisting in the Air Force. Kaiser and Santa Fe railroad and Norton military base are also noted. Al's experience with Lincoln School in Redlands during the 1960's desegregation is addressed as well as his fight to launch Head Start, a community ran program designed to support low-income families and families of color. He describes Redlands "Anglo-Saxon" elites dissent of Head Start.
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In this photograph of Peter Martinez, we see him posing in front of a sign that states "Club Martinez, Special Services, Service Club." The Special Services were one of the few interraccially integrated army units during WWII prior to full integration during the Korean War less than a decade later.
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In this photograph, Peter is in a car which seems to look like a military car. The photo was probably taken in Camp McNair.
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In this photograph we are shown a very upcolose photo of Peter Martinez which can probably be taken in Camp McNair. In the back Peter writes to his wife, "Don't I look tough darling that's a man for you, the guy that loves you with all his heart/soul, all his family."
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Peter Martinez posing and smiling in his military uniform. His surroundings are difficult to identify due to damage.
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We are shown a picture of Peter Martinez drinking water. In the back part of the photograph it states that he is located in a camp which is known as Camp McNair.
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Peter Martinez sitting inside of a military vehicle in full uniform. Backside reads "Peter V. Martinez | Dad."
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An unknown soldier is posed on a bicycle. He has one foot on a pedal and the other on the ground. He is wearing his uniform; there are trees in the background.
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An unknown soldier is posing shirtless by a fence. He is wearing his dogtags and uniform cap. There is a building in the background inside the fence.
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An unknown soldier is kneeling in field wearing his helmet. He is holding and aiming his gun.
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Peter Martinez pointing a weapon in a field. Written in the back side is, "Haugen."
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Peter Martinez pointing a weapon in a field. Written in the back side is, "Haugen."
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Peter Martinez on one knee, posing with his weapon in a field. The back of the photograph reads, "Hauyen where we fired flame throwers."
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Peter Martinez kneeling in a field pointing a weapon.
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Peter Martinez ducked amongst bushes pointing a weapon.
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A group of soldiers sitting on a field. Peter Martinez in the forground is sitting and writting in a notepad. The backside of the image states, "Pretty good picture of me here in camp taking notes on a class of radio."