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Rotary Club Baseball Team
title Rotary Club Baseball Teamdescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Members of an all girls Rotary Club baseball team in Las Palmas Park in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 86 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Las Palmas Park (San Fernando, Calif.) Group Portraits Men--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Baseball--California--San Fernando Night Photographs Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--San Fernando Baseball Teams--California--San Fernando Baseball Players--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple At The Prom
title Couple At The Promdescription Danny and his prom date Bertha at San Fernando High School. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.artist/creator White'S Studios Shades Of L.A. Is An Archive Of Photographs Representing The Contemporary And Historic Diversity Of Families In Los Angeles. Images Were Chosen From Family Albums And Include Daily Life, Social Organizations, Work, Personal And Holiday Celebrations, And Migration And Immigration Activities. Made Possible And Accessible Through The Generous Support Of The Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council For The Humanities, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, And The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundationsubject Group Portraits High School Students--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Proms--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) San Fernando High School (San Fernando, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Filipino American Photographs Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs High Schools--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Picketers At Shirt Factory
title Picketers At Shirt Factorydescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Rosie, left, age 19, and Ramona, age 17, protest the lack of a union during a strike outside the Barenveld Shirt Factory in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 58 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Clothing Workers--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Labor Disputes--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Picketing--California--San Fernando Signs And Signboards--California--San Fernando Strikes And Lockouts--California--San Fernando Barenveld Shirt Factory Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Agricultural Laborer
title Agricultural Laborerdescription Alex Fonseca, Della Ortega's brother, takes a break from working in a San Fernando orange grove to pose against a truck. Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Citrus Fruit Industry--California--San Fernando--Employees Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Trucks--California--San Fernando Agriculture--California--San Fernando Agricultural Laborers--California--San Fernando Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Citrus Fruit Industry--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Jr. High School Students
title Jr. High School Studentsdescription Lucy Fonseca (at right) with friends at San Fernando Jr. High. Adam Flores is at center.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando Middle School (San Fernando, Calif.)--Students San Fernando (Calif.) Young Men--California--San Fernando Young Women--California--San Fernando Portrait Photographs San Fernando Middle School (San Fernando, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl In Skirt
title Girl In Skirtdescription Yolanda Pinedo raising her skirt to reveal petticoat. San Fernando Junior High School can be seen in background.subject Parking Lots--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Middle Schools--California--San Fernando Automobiles--California--San Fernando Young Women--California--San Fernando Portrait Photographs San Fernando Middle School (San Fernando, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children At Wedding
title Children At Weddingdescription Children in wedding at Santa Rosa Church. Mario Acosta, ring bearer, stands with unidentified flower girl in front of fountain.subject Santa Rosa Church (San Fernando, Calif.) Marriage--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Children--California--San Fernando Mexican Americans--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Weddings--California--San Fernando Acosta, Mariocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Men At Work
title Men At Workdescription Cecil, left, and his brother at work at the Department of Water and Power in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Uniforms--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department Of Water And Power Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings In Their Sunday Best
title Siblings In Their Sunday Bestdescription Ruben with his sisters Grace, Delia and Jenny in San Fernando City on a Sunday in July, 1957. Ruben is playing an accordian. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brothers And Sisters--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Music And Children--California--San Fernando Musicians--California--San Fernando Children--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dresses--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party Games
title Birthday Party Gamesdescription Bertha Lopez (later Figueroa), her cousin Rebecca Gomez (left), and other children playing the "Pin The Tale On The Donkey" game at a birthday party in San Fernando. A pin~ata, another party favorite, hangs from the tree behind them (upper right). Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Birthday Parties--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Children--California--San Fernando Pinatas Dwellings--California--San Fernando Games--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Cousins--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Junior High School Friends
title Junior High School Friendsdescription Lucy, center, with two friends outside San Fernando Junior High School. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 44 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Middle School Students--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Middle Schools--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Fernando Middle School (San Fernando, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Che And Lucy Martinez Wedding Portrait
title Che And Lucy Martinez Wedding Portraitdescription Wedding portrait of Che and Lucy Martinez in Santa Rosa Church, San Fernando.subject Santa Rosa Church (San Fernando, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Martinez, Che Mexican Americans--California--San Fernando Martinez, Lucy Marriage Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Weddings--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cousins Playing Outside
title Cousins Playing Outsidedescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Della Ortega's son, Pancho, and his cousin Esther Lopez, playing in the dirt outside of the family's Celis Street residence in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Children--California--San Fernando Dwellings--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Cousins--California--San Fernando Play (Recreation)--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings At Home
title Siblings At Homedescription Pauline and her brother Eddie at home in San Fernando in the late 1940's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brothers And Sisters--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Dwellings--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Women Outside San Fernando Studio
title Women Outside San Fernando Studiodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Lucy Fonseca (left), Ramona Fonseca (later Frias), and Annie Madalena (right) seated outside of Moore Studio, a portrait studio on Celis Street in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Photographic Studios--California--San Fernando Sisters--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brothers In San Fernando
title Brothers In San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Freddy (left) and Louie Mazon posing in front of a car in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brothers--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Automobiles--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Parade Float
title Parade Floatdescription Float in the San Fernando Fiesta Days Parade. Cleofas Daniel Flores, who worked at the Hazeltine Packing Company, is seated at center (above sign), Tilly Flores is at far right.subject Parades--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hazeltine Packing Company (Los Angeles, Calif.) San Fernando (Calif.) San Fernando Fiesta Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boy On A New Bike
title Boy On A New Bikedescription Ruben on a new bike in San Fernando City in January, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Children--California--San Fernando Bicycles--California--San Fernando Boys--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Couples, San Fernando
title Two Couples, San Fernandodescription An unidentified soldier (left of center) poses with Lucy Fonseca (center), fellow soldier Tony Tapia, and Ramona Fonseca (later Frias) outside of the family's Celis Street residence in San Fernando. Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Couples--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms San Fernando (Calif.) Soldiers--United States Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Dolores In San Fernando
title Dolores In San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Dolores Real poses like a folklorico dancer outside of her home in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Dwellings--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Women--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Young Man Wearing A Zoot Suit
title Young Man Wearing A Zoot Suitdescription Frank wears his drapes, a variation on the zoot suit style widely popular in the 1940's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 40 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Fashion--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Trinidad In San Fernando
title Trinidad In San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Trinidad ('Trini') Ramirez poses in front of a car in San Fernando. Ramirez was killed in 1941 by military police after he left an army base without permission.subject Men--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Automobiles--California--San Fernando Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of John, San Fernando
title Portrait Of John, San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. John Fonseca, Jr., Della Ortega's brother, sits for a portrait in San Fernando; he dons a large silk scarf and hat, cowboy style. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Cowboy Hats Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Boys--California--San Fernando Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of John, San Fernando
title Portrait Of John, San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Finely dressed, John Fonseca, Jr., Della Ortega's brother, sits for a portrait in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Boys--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple In San Fernando
title Couple In San Fernandodescription Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Ramona Fonseca (later Frias) with George Jurado on Celis Street in San Fernando. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Couples--California--San Fernando Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)