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A group photo of Mexican American solders in Japan during WWII. Behind them are some tents from camp Zama.
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Three men kneeling in front of military housing at Camp Zama, Japan.
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Two men pose with their wepons at Camp Zama, Japan. The likely location, "Camp Zama," is written on the back of the photograph.
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Two men pose outside of what look to be military housing with an oil drum in the foreground. The likely location, "Camp Zama," is written on the back of the photograph.Two men pose outside of what look to be military housing with an oil drum in the foreground. The likely location, "Camp Zama," is written on the back of the photograph.
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Caption given by donor Dorine Garcia "Phil Romero, and in back row left to right Florence Garcia, Nevella Riddel, and Phil Romero Jr."
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Caption given by donor Dorine Garcia: "Corner of State and Orange St. Redlands Surrey Days Parade School Float entered by Lincoln Elementary 5th grade class won 2nd prize."
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The caption was given by donor Dorine Garcia: "Entire cast of "El Aguila" at The House of Neighborly Service in Redlands. "El Aguila" was similar to the Pauda hills play Redlands answer to that as a story of old Mexico produced in the 1930s for a few years. Blaz Coyazo Joe Hererra all in it as well."
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A newspaper clipping from the Redlands Daily Facts. The image shows Martha Romera and Edward Montano who will be a part of the upcoming El Aguila play. The caption was given by donor Dorine Garcia: "They also performed at the Redlands Bowl During Surrey Days." The image includes Martha Romera who was Dorine Garcia's mother.
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A history of the church including historical documents such as a June 12, 1936 program. The document also includes a list of all the pastors who served and wrote church history.
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A list of Pastors, Ruling Elders, Moderators of Session/Congregation, Clerks of Session, Deacons, and Sunday School teachers at the Divine Savior United Presbyterian Church.
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A program for March 15, 1970, Festival of Celebration and Commencement. It includes the events of the day including worship service and a family dinner.
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Peter Martinez poses with members of his platoon in Yokohama.
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Peter Martinez posing with a friend in front of what appears to be military housing; based on visual evidence, it is likely Camp Zama, Japan.
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A still of a scence from the "El Aguila" play depicting a controntation between a knife weilding man and a couple.
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Esteban Candelaria and Marta Park dance the caballito blanco at the July 1933 performance of "El Aguila." The play featured traditional dances, music, and costumes in a courtyard setting. Marta poses with one hand in the air and another on her hip as she gazes at Esteban cast member dressed in a mariachi uniform with a large sombrero. In the early 1990s, Steve Candelaria and Margaret Park Romero reunited at an Inland Mexican Heritage event 70 years later. Although living in the same town, the dancers had not seen one another since performing in the 1930s.
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Written on back "Opening scene of play "El Aguila H.N.S Redlands Sept 1932" H.N.S stands for the House of Neighborly service.
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7 cast members from the "El Aguila" play. Margarita Park stands at the center in white, Esteban Candelaria is pictured at the far right in black and Jacinto Romero is center in costume as his character "El Padre". Three of the men are unidentified and wearing large sombreros and serapes over their shoulders. One unidentified woman wears an embroidered dress.
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A Xerox copy of the front and back pages of the original "El Aguila" program. It provides a description of El Club Dramatico Mexicano "El Club DramaticoA xerox copy of the front and back pages of the original "El Aguila" program. It provides a description of El Club Dramatico Mexicano "El Club Dramatico Mexicano was organized in February 1934. The purpose is the study and production of plays that portray Mexican life, customs, and traditions. Membership is open to Mexican residents of the community interested in any phase of the production of such plays. A board of directors has general supervision of the policies of the organization and renders decisions on questions about its welfare." Mexicano was organized in February 1934. The purpose is the study and production of plays that portray Mexican life, customs and traditions. Membership is open to Mexican residents of the community interested in any phase of the production of such plays. A board of directors has general supervision of the policies of the organization and renders decisions on questions pertaining to its welfare."
The program includes the names of the cast members, the bird of directors, directors, and others who worked on the play.
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Author Wayne Morse, the president of the Little Theater Federation of Southern California describes the musical play "El Aguila." He states that the Redlands show had a large attendance and that "the House of Neighborly Service, might well prove the nucleus for the Little Theater idea among the Mexicans or other foreign colonies throughout Southern California."
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An admission ticket for the play "El Aguila" hosted at the Redlands House of Neighborly Service. The ticket was 35 cents and was good for September 9th and 10th, 1923.
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A still of a scene from the "El Aguila" play depicting a mother and son. The mother is wielding a rake and tugging on her son's ear.
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Jose Munoz played the lead role of El Aguila in this black and white photograph he poses next to the well on set.
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A newspaper clipping that details the return of the play "El Aguila" a year after its debut. "The play, given last year at three performances in the patio of the House, has been augmented this year by additional dances, an orchestra, and several well-known singers..."
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A newspaper clipping about the "El Aguila" play. "Rich, colorful costumes, authentic music of Old Mexico played by a stringed orchestra, songs and dances by the young actors, enrich the beauty and color of the story…Residents of the city who owe so much of their heritage to Mexico will do well to attend one of the two performances."