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April Calendar page features a black and white photo of Frank Lozano wearing coveralls and a hat while standing in front of his service station and auto repair shop. The service station is a drive through structure with a sign that says "Frank Lozano Service Station" , a sign that says "stop your motor - No Smoking" and there are two visible handcrank gas pumps behind Frank. In the background is the Auto Repair Shop with two dark colored open sided cars (possibly Model T) in front of the shop. Below the photo is a description that reads: "In the mid 1920's to the early 1930's, Frank Lozano, standing in front of his service station, was the first Mexican American in Riverside to own a Service Station and Auto Repair Shop. It was located on Park Avenue between Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street. Photo courtesy of Grandson and wife, Larry and Jenny Gil".
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2009 Month of March Calendar. In the bottom left corner is an advertisement that reads: "Clone Copy, Your Printing & Copy Center, Mike Thompson Owner, 3683 Arlington Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92506, email: donecopy@earthlink.net, (951) 683-5353, Fax (951) 683-0108, Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00pm". In the advertisment is an image of three bunnies in different sizes each wearing a shirt with the letter "C" on the front, each holding papers in both hands. In the bottom right corner is an advertisement that Reads: "Leon's Mexican Food 7778 Evans Street, Riverside, Ca. 92504 (951) 688-0894". In this advertisement there is sketch of a lemon holding a bottle drink in one hand and a plate with a taco in the other hand while wearing a sombrero. Holidays on the calendar include St. Patrick's day, March 17th.
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March Calendar page features a black and white photo of Faustina and Refugia Sanchez with their eight children. Below the photo is a description that reads: " In 1938 Faustina and Refugia Sanchez along with children took this picture in the yard of their home on Evans Street in Casa Blanca. Photo courtesy of Grandson, Rudy Palmerin".
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2009 Month of February Calendar. There is an advertisement in the bottom left corner that reads" "Riverside Community College District Moreno Valley Campus, Riverside City College, Norco Campus, Mr. Jose Medina Board of Trustees, Chair - Academic Affairs and Student Support Services Board Committee, 4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92506-1299" In the advertisement is a circle picture with an oil lamp sitting on a stack of three books. On the rim of the circle it reads "Riverside Community College 1915". At the bottom right of the calendar is a memorial dedication that reads: "We proudly dedicate in his honor to my Father, Dari Reyes Villegas, who proudly dedicated and served his God, Family, Community, and Country with honor. With Great Honor, John, Amanda (Villegas) Gullett & Family". Next to the memorial is a headshot photo of Dario Reyes wearing a garisson cap with a patch on it above his left eye. Holidays on the calendar includes: Lincoln's birthday, Thursday Feb. 12th; Valentines day, Saturday Feb. 14th; President's day, Monday Feb 16th; Washington's birthday, Sunday, Feb. 22nd; Ash Wednesdy, Feb. 25th.
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February calendar page features a black and white photo of the Vasquez family in the yard of their home. The description below the photo reads: "The Vasquez family in the spring of 1942. This picture was taken at home, 2522 Eleventh Street, in the E-Side. Photo courtesy of Gilbert Vasquez." In the photo is one Latino gentleman wearing a military uniform with a Garrison cap.
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2009 Month of January Calendar. There is an advertisement on bottom left corner that reads: "Preston and Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Ave. (Formerly 7th St.) Riverside, Ca. 92501-3303 FD-131 (951)683-7410 (951) 684-0324 Fax William R. Campbell FDR 833". Advertisement in bottom right corner reads: "Century Barbers and Stylist shop at 7106 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, California, Wednesday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (951) 683-9550 Hair Styling, Conservative Cut, Beard Trimming, Flat Tops, Children's Hair Styles, Alfredo and Tino". Alfredo and Tino are the Barbers. The photo of the advertisement shows a map of the intersection where Magnolia and Washington meet. The holidays on the calendar include: New Years Day, Jan. 1st; and Martin Luther King Jr day, Monday Jan. 19th.
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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.