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Family Visits Soldier At Camp Roberts
title Family Visits Soldier At Camp Robertsdescription 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. Soldier Andres Alvarado is flanked by visitors Della (left) and Laura Ortega at Camp Roberts, near Paso Robles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms Soldiers--United States Military Bases--California--Camp Roberts Families--California--Camp Roberts Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Camp Roberts Camp Roberts (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)