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Wedding Anniversary
title Wedding Anniversarydescription On the first wedding anniversary of Ramon and Teresa, they pose with an automobile. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Fashion--California--East Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Wedding Anniversaries--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angeles Husband And Wife--California--East Los Angeles Women--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
16Th Of September Parade
title 16Th Of September Paradedescription Antonio, on horseback and dressed as a charro, in a 16th of September parade commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain at Brooklyn Avenue and Ford Boulevard in East Los Angeles. Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church (La Soledad) is visible on the right. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 80 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Catholic Churches--California--East Los Angeles Horses--California--East Los Angeles Our Lady Of Solitude Catholic Church (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Parades--California--East Los Angeles Independence Day (Mexico) East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Streets--California--Los Angeles Mexicans--Clothing--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children Playing Outside
title Children Playing Outsidedescription Siblings Ray and Beatriz on the sidewalk of Adair Street, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Girls--California--East Los Angeles Tricycles--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Brothers And Sisters--California--East Los Angeles Streets--California--East Los Angeles Baby Carriages--California--East Los Angeles Boys--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Letterman'S Club
title Letterman'S Clubdescription Four members of Thomas Jefferson Senior High School Letterman's Club, from left, Henry, Frenchie, Earnie, and Eddie. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Athletes--California--East Los Angeles Clubs--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) High Schools--California--East Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Young Men--California--East Los Angeles High School Students--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Exhibit Celebrating The Day Of The Dead
title Exhibit Celebrating The Day Of The Deaddescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Irene and her friend Sandra at an exhibit for the Day of the Dead at Self Help Graphics. Families have displayed objects honoring members of their family that have passed away to show that they haven't forgotten them.subject Women--California--East Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Interiors--California--East Los Angeles Exhibitions--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs All Souls' Day--California--East Los Angeles Self-Help Graphics And Art, Inccontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Grocery Market
title Grocery Marketdescription Family and friends stand outside a family business, Armenta's Meat Market and Groceries on N. Main Street, in East Los Angeles. From left, Victoria, Catalina, Aurelia, Victoria, Pablo, an unknown child, and Estela. The boys in the truck are family members. The passenger is Ramon, the driver is Jesus, standing is Oscar, and seated is Antonio. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grocery Stores--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Trucks--California--East Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Grocers--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Signs And Signboards--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Enrique In Store
title Enrique In Storedescription Enrique Negrete behind counter inside his grocery store in East Los Angeles.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs La Ciudad De Mexico Grocery Store (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--East Los Angeles Grocery Stores--California--East Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mother Walking With Children
title Mother Walking With Childrendescription Esperanza and her children Charles and Sylvia in front of the family grocery store at 252 East Santa Barbara Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles Mothers--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angeles Baby Carriages--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Grocery Market
title Grocery Marketdescription Jesus, Aurelia, and Pablo stand outside their family business, Armenta's Meat Market and Groceries on N. Main Street, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grocery Stores--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Grocers--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Signs And Signboards--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Bailing Crew On Gless Street
title Bailing Crew On Gless Streetdescription Brothers in a horse-drawn wagon on Gless Street work as a crew from Orange County to Ventura to harvest bails of hay, grass and oats. From left, Alejandro, Jose and Carlos. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Brothers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Carriages And Carts--California--Los Angeles Agricultural Laborers--California--Los Angeles Horse-Drawn Vehicles--California--Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dirt Roads--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Grocery Market
title Grocery Marketdescription The interior of Armenta's Meat Market and Groceries on N. Main Street, in East Los Angeles. Left to right, Catalina, an unknown child, and family members and owners of the family business, Estela, her parents Pablo and Victoria, and their other children Pablo, Aurelia and Jesus. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grocery Stores--California--East Los Angeles Display Of Merchandise--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Grocers--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Restaurant In East Los Angeles
title Restaurant In East Los Angelesdescription Guadalupe, behind the counter, in her restaurant with her father Dario, the cook, on East 1st Street and Indiana Street in East Los Angeles in the 1920's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Dinners And Dining--California--East Los Angeles Restaurants--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Interiors--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Secretarial Class
title Secretarial Classdescription The secretarial class at Thomas Jefferson Senior High School, all wearing orange smocks. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs High Schools--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Jefferson High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Girls--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs High School Students--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Calvary Cemetery In East Los Angeles
title Calvary Cemetery In East Los Angelesdescription Dedication of the Woodmen of the World cemetery headstone, in the shape of a tree stump, for Valente Arciniega who was born May 22, 1882 and died Aug. 29, 1939. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles. The girl in the picture is most likely his granddaughter, Hortensia Corral. Photo dated: 1939.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Calvary Cemetery (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Woodmen Of The World Life Insurance Co East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sepulchral Monuments--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Baseball Player
title Baseball Playerdescription Ramon, age 21, catches a ball dressed in his baseball uniform at Trinity Street and Santa Barbara Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles Athletes--California--East Los Angeles Baseball Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Baseball Players--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Building The United Farm Workers Float
title Building The United Farm Workers Floatdescription Building the United Farm Workers float for the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Brooklyn Avenue, East Los Angeles.artist/creator Zimmerman, Tomsubject Mexican American Migrant Agricultural Laborers--California--East Los Angeles Parades--California--East Los Angeles United Farm Workers Brooklyn Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) East Los Angeles (Calif.) Streets--California--East Los Angeles Parade Floats--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Kids Playing Board Game
title Kids Playing Board Gamedescription Cousins Simone and Mario play Monopoly at Christmas at their grandmothers house at 2314 City View Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles Board Games--California--East Los Angeles Hasbro, Inc East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Christmas--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman And Her Automobile
title Woman And Her Automobiledescription Estela on the street at Adair Street and Santa Barbara Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angeles Women--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Grandmother Gives A Haircut
title Grandmother Gives A Haircutdescription Lucy gives a haircut to her grandson, Paul, at her home at 2314 City View Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Hairdressing--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grandmothers--California--East Los Angeles Grandparent And Child--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Boys--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl At Home With Friends
title Girl At Home With Friendsdescription Irene with friends in the living room of her home at 2314 City View Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles Living Rooms--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--East Los Angeles Friendship--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Friends At Garfield High School
title Friends At Garfield High Schooldescription A group of friends at James A. Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) High Schools--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs High School Students--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Baptism
title Baptismdescription After Gilbert's baptism, family and friends stand outside a home in East Los Angeles including, left to right, Victoria, Hilda, and Paul, who is holding Rene. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rites And Ceremonies--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Baptism Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings In Formal Wear
title Siblings In Formal Weardescription A group of young people in formal wear including Eddie, his sister Irene, their brother Robert and his girlfriend. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Fashion--California--East Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Brothers And Sisters--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Delgado'S 50Th Anniversary
title Delgado'S 50Th Anniversarydescription 50th wedding anniversary party for Patrocinio and Este´ban Delgado, standing center, at their house in East Los Angeles. Their family has gathered for the occasion. In front, Hortensia Corral is seated in a white dress on the floor. Her mother, Hortense Delgado, is wearing glasses and is seated in the center with her hands on the shoulders of a child. Her father, Steve Delgado, is standing next to his mother, Patrocinio. Flowers line the wall. Photo dated: 1952.subject Delgado, Patrocinio Delgado, Hortense Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Delgado, Este´Ban Wedding Anniversaries Delgado, Steve East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Corral, Hortensia Parents--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
United Farm Workers Float
title United Farm Workers Floatdescription United Farm Workers float in the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Brooklyn Avenue, East Los Angeles.artist/creator Zimmerman, Tomsubject Mexican American Migrant Agricultural Laborers--California--East Los Angeles United Farm Workers Brooklyn Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) East Los Angeles (Calif.) Streets--California--East Los Angeles Parade Floats--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Barbershop Interior
title Barbershop Interiordescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Jesus in his store, Uncle Joe's Barbershop on Main and 48th Street, in East Los Angeles.subject Barbershops--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Barbers--California--East Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl On Auto Bumper
title Girl On Auto Bumperdescription Beatriz balances on an automobile bumper on Labor Day, September 2, 1935 on the street at Adair Street and Santa Barbara Avenue, in East Los Angeles. Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--East Los Angeles Streets--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man In Driveway With Car
title Man In Driveway With Cardescription A young man in the driveway of his family home on Ditman Street, near Floral Drive, in East Los Angeles in a neighborhood called Palma Heights, for its palm trees. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles Automobiles--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
East Los Angeles Backyard
title East Los Angeles Backyarddescription Arthur, and a few chickens, in the backyard of his home on Fisher Street, in East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 38 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Chickens--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Boys--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children At Home
title Children At Homedescription Alphonso, left, with his cousins at his family home on Ditman Street in East Los Angeles in a neighborhood called Palma Heights, for its palm trees. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings Portrait
title Siblings Portraitdescription Siblings Genovena, Florencia and Reynaldo stand by housing construction on Whittier Boulevard in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs House Construction--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Backyard Family Portrait
title Backyard Family Portraitdescription A family portrait centered around a backyard swing set of Martha, center, holding her goddaughter and niece, Irene. Martha's brother Mario is at right, and at left is Margaret. The house is located in East Los Angeles at 2314 City View Ave. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl At Home
title Girl At Homedescription Maria Gloria Castro Chavez leaning on chair, outside the residence at 4150 Floral Drive.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mrs. Mendoza With Son
title Mrs. Mendoza With Sondescription Photo taken of Mrs. Mendoza (Virginia Barrera. Barrera was her maiden/professional stage name) holding her son Ralphie, in front of her mother's house in East Los Angeles, on Herbert Street, 1959.subject Women Singers--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Barbershop
title Barbershopdescription The El Tore barbershop on Ford Boulevard in the Maravilla Park section of East Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 53 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Barbershops--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Barbers--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ralphie And Cousin Cathy
title Ralphie And Cousin Cathydescription Ralphie Mendoza (right) and cousin Cathy Barrera on Easter Sunday, 1960. Photo taken at the home on Herbert Street, in East Los Angeles.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Eastercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Flooded-Out Family
title Flooded-Out Familydescription A Mexican-American family is moving from their flooded home on East Fisher in East Los Angeles on March 5, 1943. Many families were forced to abandon their homes in this area due to an overflowing storm drain.artist/creator Ballew, Howardsubject Mexican Americans--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Floods--California--East Los Angeles Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Irasema, Dressed For Easter Sunday
title Irasema, Dressed For Easter Sundaydescription Portrait taken of Irasema "Ira" on Easter Sunday at residence on Gerhart, in East Los Angeles.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Eastercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings And Cousins
title Siblings And Cousinsdescription Photo taken of siblings and cousins at residence on Herbert Street, East Los Angeles. From left to right: "Ira" (Irasema, Ralphie's sister); Baby (?); Ralphie; and cousin "Jr." Barrera (Armando). Photo dated: 1965.subject Children--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Irene Rodriguez, A Portrait
title Irene Rodriguez, A Portraitdescription Portrait of Irene Rodriguez Menendez, taken at her mother's house on Lovett Street in East Los Angeles. Irene is Virginia Barrera's "favorite niece."subject Women--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Human Relations Commission
title Human Relations Commissiondescription Left to right, Wesley R. Brazier, Human Relations Commission president, and Leon E. Whaley, director, city Human Relations Bureau, at a meeting on September 22, 1970, in East Los Angeles on Mexican-American community problems.artist/creator Ober, Jimsubject Race Relations--United States Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Whaley, Leon E Interpersonal Relations--California--East Los Angeles Brazier, Wesley R Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Student Walkout At Garfield High School
title Student Walkout At Garfield High Schooldescription John Ortiz, Mexican-American student leader at James A. Garfield High School, addressing assembled students during a walkout. Photo dated: March 7, 1968.artist/creator Mccarthy, H.Osubject Student Strikes--California--East Los Angeles Public Speaking--California--East Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Youth--California--East Los Angeles--Political Activity Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles Audiences--California--East Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs High Schools--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Student Protesters--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Backyard Wedding Reception
title Backyard Wedding Receptiondescription Men in tuxedos prepare to make an entrance at a wedding reception held in the backyard of an East Los Angeles residence. Television producer Pete Rodriguez is second from right. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Receptions--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete East Los Angeles (Calif.) Night Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United States Backyards--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group At Church Carnival
title Group At Church Carnivaldescription Image is a reproduction. Pete Rodriguez (left), his wife Helen, Mrs. Eddie Rodriguez (2nd from right), and Fernando Paniagua (right) at a carnival held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, located at 3772 East 3rd Street in East Los Angeles. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC.subject Catholic Churches--California--East Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Pete East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rodriguez, Helen Carnivals--California--East Los Angeles Television Producers And Directors--United States Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church (East Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Kennedy Visit To Los Angeles
title Kennedy Visit To Los Angelesdescription Members of the Kennedy family at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church fiesta. Identified are, from left to right: Father Lawrence, Edward Roybal (background), Eddie Rodriguez (to the left of the MC), unidentified woman, Eunice Kennedy, unidentified woman, and Judge Carlos Ferran. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Clergy--California--East Los Angeles Catholic Church--California--East Los Angeles--Clergy Catholic Churches--California--East Los Angeles Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Roybal, Edward Ross,--1916-2005 Rodriguez, Eddie Radio Broadcasters--United States East Los Angeles (Calif.) Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Carnivals--California--East Los Angeles Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Television Producers And Directors--United States City Council Members--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Unidos Carnales"
title "Unidos Carnales"description The ""Unidos Carnales"" mural at Gifford and E. Cesar Chavez avenues in East Los Angeles, January 1977. Painted by members of the Hoyo Maravilla gang, the mural represents themes of carnalismo (brotherhood), the Chicano movement, and Aztlan. Several placas (gang initials or slogans), such as ""HML,"" ""H Rhino M,"" ""HMD,"" are seen throughout the piece. This mural no longer exists. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Hankey, Roysubject Indian Art--Mexico--Themes, Motifs Chicano Movement East Los Angeles (Calif.) Gifford Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Murals Sidewalks Lost Works Of Art Placascontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Unidos Carnales"
title "Unidos Carnales"description The ""Unidos Carnales"" mural at Gifford and E. Cesar Chavez avenues in East Los Angeles, January 1977. Painted by members of the Hoyo Maravilla gang, the mural represents themes of carnalismo (brotherhood), the Chicano movement, and Aztlan. Several placas (gang initials or slogans), such as ""HML,"" ""H Rhino M,"" ""HMD,"" are seen throughout the piece. This mural no longer exists. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Hankey, Roysubject Indian Art--Mexico--Themes, Motifs Chicano Movement East Los Angeles (Calif.) Gifford Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Murals Sidewalks Lost Works Of Art Placascontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Unidos Carnales"
title "Unidos Carnales"description The "Unidos Carnales" mural at Gifford and E. Cesar Chavez avenues in East Los Angeles, January 1977. Painted by members of the Hoyo Maravilla gang, the mural represents themes of carnalismo (brotherhood), the Chicano movement, and Aztlan. Several placas (gang initials or slogans), such as ""HML,"" ""H Rhino M,"" ""HMD,"" are seen throughout the piece. This mural no longer exists. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Hankey, Roysubject Indian Art--Mexico--Themes, Motifs Chicano Movement East Los Angeles (Calif.) Gifford Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Murals Sidewalks Lost Works Of Art Placascontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Unidos Carnales"
title "Unidos Carnales"description The ""Unidos Carnales"" mural at Gifford and E. Cesar Chavez avenues in East Los Angeles, January 1977. Painted by members of the Hoyo Maravilla gang, the mural represents themes of carnalismo (brotherhood), the Chicano movement, and Aztlan. Several placas (gang initials or slogans), such as ""HML,"" ""H Rhino M,"" ""HMD,"" are seen throughout the piece. This mural no longer exists. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Hankey, Roysubject Indian Art--Mexico--Themes, Motifs Chicano Movement East Los Angeles (Calif.) Gifford Avenue (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Murals Sidewalks Lost Works Of Art Placascontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Burning Sheriff'S Car
title Burning Sheriff'S Cardescription An abandoned sheriff's car, still smoking and burning, faces a line of bungalows in East Los Angeles during the National Chicano Moratorium of August 29, 1970. Firemen are on the scene as spectators watch. Photo dated Aug. 30, 1970.artist/creator Messinger, Joesubject Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles Dwellings--California--East Los Angeles Police Vehicles--California--East Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Streets--California--East Los Angeles Fire Engines--California--East Los Angeles Fires--California--East Los Angeles National Chicano Moratorium Sidewalks--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chicano Rally In East Los Angeles
title Chicano Rally In East Los Angelesdescription Members of the Dominguez family of Lincoln Heights use an umbrella to battle the heat as they listen speakers at Ruben Salazar Park in East Los Angeles. Photograph dated August 30, 1981.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation Chinn, Paulsubject Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Political Parades & Rallies--California--East Los Angeles Parks--California--East Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Ruben Salazar Park (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chicano Moratorium March
title Chicano Moratorium Marchdescription Two young men hold a banner which reads, "National Chicano Moratorium, East Los Angeles, August 29."artist/creator Castro, Salsubject Young Men--California--East Los Angeles Crowds--California--East Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Streets--California--East Los Angeles National Chicano Moratorium Banners--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
National Chicano Moratorium
title National Chicano Moratoriumdescription A newly wedded couple march in the National Chicano Moratorium which took place in East Los Angeles, August 29, 1970.artist/creator Castro, Salsubject Wedding Clothing & Dress Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest Movements Group Portraits Crowds--California--East Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles Newlyweds--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angeles National Chicano Moratoriumcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
National Chicano Moratorium
title National Chicano Moratoriumdescription In the foreground, helmeted police armed with clubs escort a collapsing officer as, in the background, other police confront a wall of demonstrators during the National Chicano Moratorium in Laguna Park (renamed Salazar Park) on August 29, 1970. Paper, aluminum cans and handmade signs litter the grass. A line of tall palm trees in the distance marks the edge of the park.artist/creator Unknownsubject Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest Movements Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs National Chicano Moratorium Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles Parks--California--East Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs East Los Angeles (Calif.) Ruben Salazar Park (East Los Angeles, Calif.) Lawns--California--East Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)