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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) -
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) -
Mexican American High School Graduate And Her Mother
title Mexican American High School Graduate And Her Motherdescription Cecilia Maria Alatorre (left) and her mother on graduation day from Garfield High School, 1959. Mary Alatorre, nee Martinez, was born in 1918 in the small mining town of Parker, Arizona. Her family arrived in the Los Angeles area around 1922. Growing up, Mary lived with her grandmother, Antonia Rico. In 1930, they lived on the 2200 block of Elmgrove Street in the Elysian Valley neighborhood, then by 1940 they lived on the 2200 block of Terrace Heights Avenue in Boyle Heights. Mary dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and worked as an operator (aka beautician) in a beauty shop on 4517 Brooklyn Ave for Frances Alatorre. Frances was active in the community and helped organize the Mexican Independence Day parade held on September 16 1940. During Mary's time working at the beauty shop, she met Frances' sister, Joseph (Jose) Alatorre. Mary and Joseph married in August 1940, and had two children: Cecelia Marie and Richard. Both children graduated from James A. Garfield High School. Richard went on to become a California state assemblyperson from 1973-1985, then was elected to the Los Angeles City Council from 1985-1999. Cecelia worked as a campaign aide for Richard, and her name appeared over the years in the Los Angeles Times in conjunction with public activities, such as a reception for the Hispanic Bankers Association, and participating on a discussion panel for women in business and science as part of Hispanic Women's Week.subject High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Alatorre, Cecilia Maria James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Alatorre, Marycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American High School Graduate With Father
title Mexican American High School Graduate With Fatherdescription Mary Alatorre, nee Martinez, was born in 1918 in the small mining town of Parker, Arizona. Her family arrived in the Los Angeles area around 1922. Growing up, Mary lived with her grandmother, Antonia Rico. In 1930, they lived on the 2200 block of Elmgrove Street in the Elysian Valley neighborhood, then by 1940 they lived on the 2200 block of Terrace Heights Avenue in Boyle Heights. Mary dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and worked as an operator (aka beautician) in a beauty shop on 4517 Brooklyn Ave for Frances Alatorre. Frances was active in the community and helped organize the Mexican Independence Day parade held on September 16 1940. During Mary's time working at the beauty shop, she met Frances' sister, Joseph (Jose) Alatorre. Mary and Joseph married in August 1940, and had two children: Cecelia Marie and Richard. Both children graduated from James A. Garfield High School. Richard went on to become a California state assemblyperson from 1973-1985, then was elected to the Los Angeles City Council from 1985-1999. Cecelia worked as a campaign aide for Richard, and her name appeared over the years in the Los Angeles Times in conjunction with public activities, such as a reception for the Hispanic Bankers Association, and participating on a discussion panel for women in business and science as part of Hispanic Women's Week. Richard Alatorre (at right), future California Assemblyman and Los Angeles City Councilman, with his father, Joseph Alatorre at graduation from Garfield High School, 1961.subject High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Alatorre, Richard Alatorre, Joseph Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman Graduate
title Mexican American Woman Graduatedescription Alice Esparza in graduation cap and gown, 1946.subject Esparza, Alice High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)