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The video begins with images of the Bloomington Garage and a discussion with its owner about the space, he is excited to begin using the space as a community meeting place. Then, there is a video of a community meeting led by Antonio Vasquez to discuss the plans for redevelopment in north Redlands, specifically on and around Lugonia Ave. Community members are upset by these redevelopment plans as it creates a potential for them to be forced out of their homes, but there is some disagreement among residents.
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The second part of a Redlands redevelopment meeting, see the video "Redlands Townhall Reel 1" under "relation". Residents of the north side of Redlands, CA meet to discuss the city government's efforts to redevelop their neighborhoods, which would potentially displace many community members from their homes. In this town hall meeting, they bring up these concerns and others.
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A community meeting is held to discuss redevelopment in certain areas of Redlands, where City Council Member John Harrison is present to explain the process and answer questions. Many community members are deeply upset by the prospect of being forced out of their homes and have many questions about the complex legal processes of redevelopment. Some residents claim that they have already been approached by developers interested in buying their homes and are angry about the fact that the city has gone forward making the redevelopment plans without consulting them first.
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A group of concerned community members in Redlands meet to discuss their fears of redevelopment in their neighborhoods. They discuss the next steps to take to protect their houses and community parks, stressing the importance of staying united as a community so that they can be successful.
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The movie "Chavez Ravine" is screened for members of the Rancho Park neighborhood in Beaumont. All of the residents present resoundingly condemn the level of traffic infiltrating the community as the number of trucks increases, endangering local children. They also share concerns about being displaced, as was shown in Chavez Ravine.
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Antonio Vasquez and Sophie Harris go around the neighborhoods in and around Richardson Street interviewing them about the neighborhood and what they think about it. They find it is a very multicultural area with recent immigrants from Romania, Mexico, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Additionally, they asked people how the construction of the I-10 freeway has impacted their lives, especially considering how close it is to their neighborhood.
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Joe Gonzales and Lenard Torres discuss racial discrimination in the 1920s and societal changes and displacement within Redlands, California following the construction of the I-10 freeway. Gonzales and Torres also discuss the lack of representation within community involvement in Redlands, California.
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Epimenio Robles recounts his experience as a Mexican immigrant. He discusses his experience in the Bracero Program, struggles in labor, construction of the I-10 freeway, and discrimination in the citrus industry in Redlands, California.
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Interviewees gather at a breakfast club and recount memories of their lives, upbringings, and personal struggles, particularly brought upon by discrimination in Redlands, California throughout the twentieth to the twenty-first century. Each interviewee takes a turn to briefly discuss their ancestry and their experiences.
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Interviewees discuss the Mexican experience in the Inland Empire from the 1930s to the 2000s as well as experience in working in the agricultural field and racial discrimination in the Inland Empire. Citrus agricultural fieldwork is discussed as well as the racial division further perpetuated by the construction of the I-10 freeway that further separated communities.
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Bryn Mawr residents Nellie Rodriguez and Fred Ramos discuss life in Bryn Mawr. Nellie remembers moving in 1934 after working at a traveling circus, once settled she worked at the Mission Packinghouse. Fred Ramos recalls the effect of the WWII draft on the area.
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Peter Martinez posing with a friend in front of what appears to be military housing/barracks; based on visual evidence, it is likely Camp Zama, Japan.
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Peter Martinez posing with a white American servicemember.
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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.