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Grand Lady Of C.P. Named Outstanding Woman Of '63
title Grand Lady Of C.P. Named Outstanding Woman Of '63description Mary Logan Orcutt was an important fixture in the San Fernando Valley community as a leader in numerous women's clubs and charities and the founder of the Guadalupe Youth Center. She was also the wife of William Warren Orcutt, vice-president of the Union Oil Company in California, largely credited with the development of the oil industry in the Western United States through his pioneering use of geology in oil production. Together, the Orcutts were the owners of many ranches in Southern California. Mrs. Orcutt was determined that one ranch in particular, the Rancho Sombra del Roble (ranch in the shade of the Oaks), named for its signature 500-year-old oak trees, be preserved and given to her community as a park. In 1965, the city of Los Angeles named a 24-acre portion of the estate, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 31 and shortly after, was acquired by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and preserved as a public historic park. It is now known as the Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center Rancho Sombra del Roble. Photograph article dated January 28, 1964 partially reads, "'I bet you thought you would find me in a wheel chair,' she told a reporter recently at her 25-acre estate on Justice street. But the wife of the late William Warren Orcutt, founder of the Union Oil Co., is anything but physically or mentally dependent. On the contrary. Many persons regularly depend on her active participation in community affairs. And as a result of her current activity, the Canoga Park Chamber of Commerce honored her as the community's oustanding woman for 1963."; Photograph was also used in an article dated July 5, 1965. The caption partially reads, "Mrs. W. W. Orcutt, founder of Our Lady of Guadalupe CYO Youth Center in Canoga Park has established the Mary Logan Orcutt Scholarships for Mexican-American high school students..." Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends Robbins, Jeff This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Civic Leaders--California--San Fernando Valley Orcutt, Mary Logan Flower Arrangements Awards--California--San Fernando Valley Portrait Photographs Women--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
They Decide Recreation Policy
title They Decide Recreation Policydescription Malvin Greston Whitfield was born in 1924. He was a middle-distance runner who won three Olympic gold medals for the United States, in 1948 and 1952. He was a Tuskegee Airman, and later became an American good-will ambassador promoting athletics abroad. He died on November 19, 2015.; Anthony P. Rios was born in 1915. He was a founder of the Community Service Organization, a statewide group formed in 1947 to mobilize Mexican Americans for community action. Rios was a mentor to Edward Roybal, and in 1949 the CSO helped Roybal become the first Mexican American in more than 70 years to serve on the council. Other leaders who emerged from the group include Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo. Rios died on May 19, 1999.; Earl Gilmore was an oil magnate and developer. His many accomplishments include the Gilmore Stadium and the establishment of the Farmer's Market and the Gilmore Commerical and Savings Bank. He also served on the State and County Fish and Game Commission and the Los Angeles Police Commission. Photograph caption dated September 15, 1955 reads "First picture taken of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Commission shows, from left, Anthony P. Rios, Mrs. George Miller, Milton B. Arthur, chairman; Earl B. Gilmore and Malvin G. Whitfield. Photo was taken in chambers at 834 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Recreational needs of county's current population of 5,500,000, which will in future grow to 10,000,000, according to experts, is charted and met by this group."artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Flags--California Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Department Of Parks And Recreation--Officials And Employees Maps Gilmore, Earl B Rios, Anthony P Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Whitfield, Mal,--1924-2015 County Officials And Employees--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Public Service Commissions--California--Los Angeles Countycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Queenly Hopefuls
title Queenly Hopefulsdescription Photograph caption dated April 17, 1965 reads, "Contestants in the GI Forum Queen contests are, from left, front row, Dolanda Torres, 18, Sun Valley, Gloria Hidalgo, Sun Valley, Anita Tautimes, 17, Burbank, and Mona Lugo, 18, North Hollywood. In back row, from left, are Roberta Coronado, 15, Pacoima, Mary Louise Medina, 20, Sylmar, Phyllis Miranoutes, 17, Pacoima, Frances Dearo, 18, Sun Valley, and Susan Mendoza, 16, Sylmar." The American GI Forum is sponsoring a beauty contest to be held at a coronation ball. Proceeds from the dance will be used to fund educational scholarships for Mexican-American youth. Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Young, Steve Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Group Portraits American G.I. Forum Portrait Photographs Women--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty Contests--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty Contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Young Women--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Martinez In Race For S.F. Council Post
title Martinez In Race For S.F. Council Postdescription Photograph article dated February 20, 1958 partially reads, "Manuel G. Martinez, furniture store owner, today became the sixth candidate to file for election to the San Fernando City Council in April 8 balloting...He is a member of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, the Los Angeles Mexican Chamber of Commerce, the Council for Mexican-American Affairs, the advisory council of the California State Employment Service, the Pan American Optimist Club and the Los Angeles County Tuberculosis Association." Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Political Candidates--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Portrait Photographs San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Julia Fuqua
title Julia Fuquadescription Fenton M. Slaughter served during the Mexican-American War and came to California during the Gold Rush. He became a successful sheep farmer and purchased grazing land from Raymondo Yorba in San Bernardino County. The site included the Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, a historic adobe house, located at 17127 Pomona Rincon Road in Chino, California. His daughter Julia restored the ranch and created a museum. The adobe was designated a California Historical Landmark on June 20, 1935. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1975. It is now a branch museum of the San Bernardino County Museum. Pictured is Julia Fuqua, from Chino, California, daughter of Mexican-American War veteran and California politician, Fenton M. Slaughter. Photograph dated September 29, 1949.; See images #00132951 through #00132952 for all photos in this series. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Chino Chino (Calif.) Trees--California--Chino Slaughter, Fenton Mercer,--1826-1897--Family Fuqua, Julia Slaughter Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Leaders
title Leadersdescription Photograph caption dated July 13, 1965 reads, "Attending Sunday's banquet honoring Mexican-American educational leaders at the Granada Hills home of Assemblyman Tom Carrell are, from left, Ralph Poblano, chairman of advisory committee to the state Superintendent of Public Instruction; Judge Harry Pregresson, and Dr. Miguel Montes, president of the Latin American Civic Association." Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Martin, Bob Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection Photographs Associations, Institutions, Etc.--California--Los Angeles Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Leadership--California--Los Angeles Latin American Civic Association--Presidents Judges--California--Los Angeles Carrell, Thomas C.,--1900-1972--Friends And Associates Dwellings--California--Granada Hills (Los Angeles) Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Educators--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
To Spur Them On
title To Spur Them Ondescription Photograph caption dated May 11, 1964 reads, "Valley Mexican-American junior and senior high school students Saturday attended a conference at Valley State College. Forty-two Spanish speaking professional men participated in discussions to encourage the students to continue their education after high school." Photograph was edited for publication purposes San Fernando Valley State College later became California State University, Northridge.artist/creator Young, Steve Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Men--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection Photographs Mexican American High School Students--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Desks--California--Los Angeles High School Students--California--Los Angeles Middle School Students--California--Los Angeles Chairs--California--Los Angeles San Fernando Valley State College Windows--California--Los Angeles Young Women--California--Los Angeles Interior Lighting--California--Los Angeles Interiors--California--Northridge (Los Angeles) Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Meetings--California--Los Angeles Classrooms--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Julia Fuqua
title Julia Fuquadescription Fenton M. Slaughter served during the Mexican-American War and came to California during the Gold Rush. He became a successful sheep farmer and purchased grazing land from Raymondo Yorba in San Bernardino County. The site included the Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, a historic adobe house, located at 17127 Pomona Rincon Road in Chino, California. His daughter Julia restored the ranch and created a museum. The adobe was designated a California Historical Landmark on June 20, 1935. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1975. It is now a branch museum of the San Bernardino County Museum. Pictured is Julia Fuqua, from Chino, California, daughter of Mexican-American War veteran and California politician, Fenton M. Slaughter. Photograph dated September 29, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Chino Chino (Calif.) Trees--California--Chino Slaughter, Fenton Mercer,--1826-1897--Family Fuqua, Julia Slaughter Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
U.S.-Mexico Rapport
title U.S.-Mexico Rapportdescription Photograph caption dated July 18, 1962 reads "Mexican Consul-General Edmundo Gonzales, Karen Parker of United Artists and Manuel Sanz, president of Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, discuss prospects for increased film exchange between this country and Mexico. Discussion was in connection with 'The Important Man' which opens today an exclusive engagement at the Four Star Theater." Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Consuls--Mexico Men--California--San Fernando Valley United Artists Corporation--Employees Women--California--San Fernando Valley Mexican-American Chamber Of Commerce--Presidents San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Support Deserving Public Service
title Support Deserving Public Servicedescription Photograph caption dated September 24, 1959 reads "Judge Carlos M. Teran, president of Council of Mexican-American Affairs, center, accompanied by Council's treasurer, Carlos R. Samario, left, receives check from Chase Sweetser, president of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles, marking the start of Council's fund and membership drive. Bottling company's initial contribution is $1,000."artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Endowments--California--San Fernando Valley Tera´N, Carlos Valley Times Collection Photographs Council Of Mexican-American Affairs--Endowments Signs And Signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Associations, Institutions, Etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Checks--California--San Fernando Valley Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of Los Angeles--Endowments Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of Los Angeles--Presidents Council Of Mexican-American Affairs--Presidents San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mrs. Hope Schechter
title Mrs. Hope Schechterdescription Accompanying article dated May 1, 1964 partially reads, "A Sherman Oaks woman, Mrs. Hope Mendoza Schechter, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps by President Lyndon B. Johnson...Mrs. Schechter is a member of the board of directors of the Council of Mexican American Affairs."artist/creator Martin, Bob Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Volunteers--California--Los Angeles Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Women--California--Los Angeles Peace Corps (U.S.)--Officials And Employees Portrait Photographs Peace Corps (U.S.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
He Made It
title He Made Itdescription Photograph caption dated October 25, 1956 reads, "Wanderley grins with relief as he and Buddy Foster stroll around border area on U.S. side after all official papers and oaths were completed making him legal U.S. resident. For Daisy and William Foster it meant the end of a seven-month effort to gain youth entry."; See images #00144744 through #00144746 for all photos in this series. Photograph was edited for publication purposesartist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Mexican-American Border Region Men--Mexican-American Border Region Women--Mexican-American Border Region Families--Mexican-American Border Region Streets--Mexican-American Border Region Automobiles--Mexican-American Border Region Emigration And Immigration Boys--Mexican-American Border Region Immigrants--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)