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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) -
Insurance Executive With Secretary
title Insurance Executive With Secretarydescription Velia Bustillos taking shorthand for her supervisor, Robert Carlson at the Title Insurance Trust Company.subject Insurance Companies--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Secretaries--California--Los Angeles Women--Employment--California--Los Angeles Offices--California--Los Angeles Title Insurance And Trust Company (1893-1968)--Employees Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Title Insurance And Trust Company (1893-1968)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Our Lady Of Holy Rosary Altar
title Our Lady Of Holy Rosary Altardescription Maria Luisa kneels in front of an altar of the Lady of Guadalupe in Our Lady of Holy Rosary Mission, at the closing of the Mission. The Mission was founded in 1920 by Mexican Catholics because they were not allowed to attend other Catholic churches. The site at the northwest corner of Colton Street and Beaudry Avenue was closed August 29, 1993 by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and sold to the Los Angeles Unified School District as a site for a new middle school, the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Church Buildings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Altars--California--Los Angeles Lost Architecture--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Our Lady Of Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Catholic Church.--Archdiocese Of Los Angeles (Calif.) Catholic Churches--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Preschool Yard
title Preschool Yarddescription Elizabeth in the yard of the preschool at the Highland Park Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Community Centers--California--Highland Park (Los Angeles) Mothers--California--Los Angeles Education, Preschool--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Highland Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Highland Park Recreation Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Church Wedding
title Church Weddingdescription Raquel and Tony are married at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Church Buildings--California--Los Angeles Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Catholic Churches--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Our Lady Of Loretto Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cannery Workers
title Cannery Workersdescription Three cannery workers in the Los Angeles harbor area, probably at Terminal Island. Jenny is at the top of the group. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 57 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women Cannery Workers--California--Los Angeles Boats And Boating--California--Los Angeles Pacific Ocean Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Harbors--California--Los Angeles Terminal Island (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Art Snyder At El Mercado Opening
title Art Snyder At El Mercado Openingdescription City Councilman Art Snyder (center) at opening of El Mercado. Mayor Sam Yorty is 2nd from left.subject City Council Members--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Microphones Snyder, Art El Mercado De Los Angeles Yorty, Sam,--1909-1998 Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mayors--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Garment District Factory
title Garment District Factorydescription Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Workers at a dress factory in the Garment District in downtown Los Angeles. A worker named Teresa is seated second from the right.subject Tailors--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Factories--California--Los Angeles Women'S Clothing--California--Los Angeles Women Tailors--California--Los Angeles Employees--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Clothing Factories--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple At Union Station
title Couple At Union Stationdescription Augustin and a traveling companion in front of Union Station in Los Angeles in the early 1940's. Augustin worked for the railroad; he died in 1986. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Union Passenger Terminal (Los Angeles, Calif.) Historic Buildings--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Railroad Stations--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Aztecas Baseball Team
title Aztecas 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. Group portrait of the Aztecas, a girl's baseball team based in Pacoima, with their manager. Della Fonseca (later Ortega) is standing, second from right. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Used in the Exhibit: L.A. Baseball: From the Pacific Coast League to the Major Leagues.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Baseball Teams--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women Baseball Players--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Baseball--California--Los Angeles Baseball Managers--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple At Union Station
title Couple At Union Stationdescription Augustin and an unidentified woman at Union Station in Los Angeles in the early 1940's. Augustin worked for the railroad; he died in 1986. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Union Passenger Terminal (Los Angeles, Calif.) Historic Buildings--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Railroad Stations--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Angelina Borrego, A Portrait
title Angelina Borrego, A Portraitdescription Portrait taken of Angelina Borrego at the Placita Olvera, in Los Angeles, 1960.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Plazas--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Los Angeles Plaza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription A wedding portrait of a groom and bride, Ramon and Teresa, and their wedding party. The wedding took place at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana, in Los Angeles. Teresa made her wedding dress herself. The women, left to right, are Armida, Estela, and Isabel. The men, left to right, are Antonio, Ruben, and Javier. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription A wedding portrait of Ramon and Teresa. The wedding took place at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana, in Los Angeles. Teresa made her wedding dress herself. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple Dressed For Wedding
title Couple Dressed For Weddingdescription Fanny and her husband Jose dressed for the wedding of their friend Miriam in January, 1966 in Los Angeles. They are standing in front of their yellow Ford convertible on Catalina and Pico Streets in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Automobiles, Convertible--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Ford Automobile Husband And Wife--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman Receives Award
title Woman Receives Awarddescription Yolanda Guerra (holding plaque) receives the Acambara Guanajuato Award. City Councilman Art Snyder and his wife are standing next to Yolanda.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Interiors--California--Los Angeles Microphones Snyder, Art Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Awards--California--Los Angeles Guerra, Yolanda City Council Members--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Office Workers
title Office Workersdescription Dena and Miwon in the offices of Boy's Market in Highland Park in front of a mural by their co-worker, Jim Grover. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Highland Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Offices--California--Los Angeles Murals--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Employees--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Waitress In Front Of La Esperanza Bakery And Restaurant
title Waitress In Front Of La Esperanza Bakery And Restaurantdescription Elvira Lozano, waitress and daughter of the owner, in front of La Esperanza Bakery and Restaurant.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Sidewalks--California--Los Angeles La Esperanza Bakery And Restaurant (Los Angeles, Calif.) Waitresses--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
At Mexican Kitchen Restaurant
title At Mexican Kitchen Restaurantdescription Gus (far left) and Olivia Anaya with customer at the Mexican Kitchen restaurant.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Interiors--California--Los Angeles Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Mexican Kitchen (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mother And Daughter After Church
title Mother And Daughter After Churchdescription Evangelina and her daughter Jenny on Mott Street on a Sunday after church in July, 1959. A month after this photograph was taken, Evangelina gave birth to another daughter, Rosemary. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dwellings--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Pin~Ata
title Birthday Pin~Atadescription Cristina celebrating her first birthday party with a friend and a bunny pin~ata. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Pin~Ata Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Security Officers Graduation
title Security Officers Graduationdescription Group photo of graduates of a security officer training program.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Private Security Services--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shades Of L.A. African American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of An Opera Singer
title Portrait Of An Opera Singerdescription A professional portrait of Carmen, an opera singer, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Musicians--California--Los Angeles Fashion--California--Los Angeles Singers--California--Los Angeles Women Singers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription A wedding portrait of the groom and bride, Roberto and Margarita, and their wedding party. The wedding took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, on 12th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Back row: Santino, Armando, Jose, Roberto (groom), Hector, Henry, and Armando. Front row: Margarite, Consuelo, Maria, Margarita (bride), Maria, and Margarita. The ring bearer is Fritz. The portrait was taken at Ricci Studio at 805 N. Broadway, Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.artist/creator Ricci Studio 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 Men--California--Los Angeles Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group Portrait Of Musicians
title Group Portrait Of Musiciansdescription Carmen, an opera singer, with a choral group and singer Maria De La Vega and the Musigrama Group, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Musicians--California--Los Angeles Singers--California--Los Angeles Women Singers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Airplane
title Woman With Airplanedescription Flora Cano poses with airplane at Rogers Airport.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Fairfax (Los Angeles, Calif.) Airplanes--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rogers Airport (Los Angeles, Calif.) Airports--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portraits Of A Couple
title Portraits Of A Coupledescription Portraits of Victoria and Cecil. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction of two hand-tinted photographs.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Independence Day Participants
title Mexican Independence Day Participantsdescription Group of women in various traditional Mexican dresses (from different regions) sitting together at the Mexican Independence Day celebration at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Lopez, Vicenta Deleon Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Independence Day (Mexico) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sanchez, Ofelia Deleon Los Angeles County-University Of Southern California Medical Centercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group Outdoors
title Group Outdoorsdescription Augustin with two women friends in Los Angeles in the early 1940's. Augustin worked for the railroad; he died in 1986. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family & Friends At Park
title Family & Friends At Parkdescription Alfredo Tellez (center) and friends at Hollenbeck Park.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hollenbeck Park (Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Calif.) Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Tellez, Alfredo Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Laundry Workers In Shop
title Laundry Workers In Shopdescription Women laundry workers inside the Los Angeles Laundry; Carmen Bunuel is among them.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Laundry Workers--California--Los Angeles Laundries--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Los Angeles Laundry Cocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Senior Citizen Beauty Contestants
title Senior Citizen Beauty Contestantsdescription Lou Costello Recreation Center Crowning of the Queen, 1977. center is located at 3141 East Olympic Boulevard.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beauty Contestants--California--Los Angeles Lou Costello Recreation Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Older Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Banning Homecoming Queen And Court
title Banning Homecoming Queen And Courtdescription Banning High School Homecoming queen and court at unidentified school event. Pat McWhorter is at center (queen), the three girls on left of platform are, L to R Sally Newton, Novely Knight, Maggie Vargas.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs High School Students--California--Los Angeles Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman At The Beach
title Woman At The Beachdescription Jesusita on the beach in Los Angeles, standing in front of an amusement pier rollercoaster. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beaches--California--Los Angeles Piers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Parasols--California--Los Angeles Amusement Parks--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Two Young Men
title Woman With Two Young Mendescription Juana Trujillo and two young men, possibly family members.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Portrait Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
High School Graduates
title High School Graduatesdescription L to R Erlinda Medina, Olivia Cueva Fernandez, Helen Estrada in graduation robes at Banning High School in Wilmington, 1957.subject Women--California--Los Angeles High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family With Truck
title Family With Truckdescription L to R, Maria Soto, Maria de Jesus Soto, Cecilia Moreno. In truck is Juan Soto.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Trucks--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Sombrero
title Woman With Sombrerodescription Ofelia De Leon in Mexican dress and sombrero at a LA County-U.S.C. Medical Center fiesta.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs De´Leon Mele´Ndez, Ofelia Columba Los Angeles County-University Of Southern California Medical Centercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Uso Dance
title Uso Dancedescription Angelina dancing at an USO, United Service Organization, dance in the late 1950's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles United Service Organizations (U.S.) Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dance Parties--California--Los Angeles Military Uniforms Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription Wedding portrait with groom Charley Valencia seated at right.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Couples--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Female Cannery Workers
title Female Cannery Workersdescription Women cannery workers; Angie Gonzalez is at front, right.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women Cannery Workers--California--Los Angeles Cannery Workers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Portrait
title Family Portraitdescription A professional family portrait of Filiberto and Andrea and their children, left to right, Jesusita, Carmen, and Soledad taken by the studio of F. Borgia, 674 San Fernando Street, Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.artist/creator 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 Foundation F. Borgiasubject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Formal Portrait Of A Young Woman
title Formal Portrait Of A Young Womandescription Ester holds a bouquet of roses in a portrait taken at Empire L.A. studio. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction; original print is hand tinted.artist/creator 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 Foundation Empire L.Asubject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Fashion--California--Los Angeles Roses--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Young Woman In Traditional Mexican Dress
title Young Woman In Traditional Mexican Dressdescription Hope, in her early 20's, wears a traditional Mexican dress. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dwellings--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexicans--Clothingcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman Wearing A Zoot Suit
title Woman Wearing A Zoot Suitdescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Josie is wearing her zoot suit while waiting for the Red Car at E. 41st St. and Long Beach Ave. in Los Angeles. The restaurant on the corner is El Tonga.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Fashion--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Railroad Stations--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wheelchair Beauty Queen
title Wheelchair Beauty Queendescription Magdalena Wodtke, winner of Miss Wheelchair California, 1990.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beauty Contestants--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women With Disabilities--California--Los Angeles Wodtke, Magdalenacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman At Venice Beach
title Woman At Venice Beachdescription Dora at Venice Beach in April, 1937. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Beaches--California--Venice (Los Angeles) Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Fashion--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Venice (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of A Couple
title Portrait Of A Coupledescription Fanny and her husband Jose at a wedding shower for their friend Miriam in January, 1966 in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Borregos Family
title Borregos Familydescription Portrait of the Borrego family. From left to right: Rosa Franco (mother); Aldolfo Rivas Borrego (father) and Guadalupe Rivas (child). Photo taken in an L.A. studio.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Independence Celebration
title Mexican Independence Celebrationdescription Lalo Robles plays the guitar and Luz Valquez dances during a program held on September 13, 1951, as prelude to Saturday's and Sunday's observances here by the Mexican American community of the 141st anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day. At left are Consuelo Caetillo de Bonzo and Consul General Salvador Duhart.artist/creator Unknownsubject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Independence Day (Mexico) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express Photographs Dancers--California--Los Angeles Guitars Mexicans--Clothingcontributor 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) -
Women At Olvera Street
title Women At Olvera Streetdescription Women in sombreros and zarapes on burro cart at Olvera Street.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs De´Leon Mele´Ndez, Ofelia Columbacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman And Daughter At Echo Park
title Woman And Daughter At Echo Parkdescription Carmen Aguilar and daughter, Maria Elena Herrera, at Echo Park, 1957.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mothers And Daughters--California--Los Angeles Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl In Formal Dress
title Girl In Formal Dressdescription Olivia Cueva Fernandez in formal dress, 1956.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girls In Prom Dresses
title Girls In Prom Dressesdescription L to R Olivia Cueva Fernandez, Erlinda Medina, Helen Estrada in prom dresses, 1956.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Bride And Bridesmaids
title Bride And Bridesmaidsdescription Portrait of a bride with her four bridesmaids.subject Weddings--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Flower Arrangements Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Two Friends
title Portrait Of Two Friendsdescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Lucy and her friend Frances standing outside near Lucy's home in Los Angeles. They are madrina's, or godmother's, to each others daughters.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Friendship--California--Los Angeles Fashion--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Child
title Woman With Childdescription Dolores Reynoso Gutierrez and Adan Banuelos, 1925.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Banuelos, Adan Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Gutierrez, Dolores Reynosocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sisters Outside Home
title Sisters Outside Homedescription Sisters, from left to right, Jesusita, Soledad, and Carmen, in front of a home in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sisters--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman At Olympics
title Woman At Olympicsdescription Marina Aguirre with athletes at the Olympics.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Olympic Games--(10Th :--1932 :--Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Olympic Athletescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman Driving Off
title Woman Driving Offdescription Carmen, an opera singer, getting in her car on the way to a rehearsal. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Singers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children And Mother
title Children And Motherdescription Frank and Joseph Telles on tricycle. Antonia Telles (mother) is at right.subject Brothers--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sunbath On The Front Lawn
title Sunbath On The Front Lawndescription Alexia relaxes on the front lawn of her home in the Wilshire Center neighborhood on Westmoreland Avenue, near Beverly Boulevard. A neighborhood boy can be seen in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman In Canoga Park
title Woman In Canoga Parkdescription Portrait of Rosa Rivera.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman Holding A Dog
title Woman Holding A Dogdescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Josie sits on the bumper of a 1936 Plymouth holding a dog named Chiquito.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Plymouth Automobile Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dogs--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman In Ballerina Outfit
title Woman In Ballerina Outfitdescription Portrait of Raquel Drew in ballerina outfit.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dancers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman In Swimsuit
title Woman In Swimsuitdescription Anita Diaz Lozano in swimsuit, 1925.subject Bathing Suits--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Studio Portrait Of A Young Woman
title Studio Portrait Of A Young Womandescription A studio portrait of a young woman at 23 years old, taken in the early 1920's just before she got married. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Young Women--Portraitscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rosalina Melendez, Actress
title Rosalina Melendez, Actressdescription Photo of Rosalina Melendez, an actress in the Spanish Theatre.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Actors--United States Melendez, Rosalinacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Rosalina Melendez In Costume
title Portrait Of Rosalina Melendez In Costumedescription Portrait of Rosalina Melendez in costume, at the Spanish theatre.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Actors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Child In Front Yard
title Woman With Child In Front Yarddescription Unidentified woman with Alfredo Tafoya (child) in front of home in Belvedere.subject Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Women
title Womendescription Portrait of two women; Concepcion Ripalda Castro is at left.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Women
title Two Womendescription Maria and Guadalupe Perez Rul.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girls Get Ready To Go Out
title Girls Get Ready To Go Outdescription A group of friends including Marylou, far left, and Mary, center, get ready to go out to a party. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 43 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Bedrooms--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Immigrant Identification Card
title Immigrant Identification Carddescription The Immigrant Identification Card of Adelina Valencia, an immigrant to the United States from Mexico. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Identification Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ramona'S Portrait
title Ramona'S Portraitdescription Ramona Reyes Rivera Valencia.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of A Woman
title Portrait Of A Womandescription Portrait of Nellie Castro Tafoya.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of A Bridesmaid
title Portrait Of A Bridesmaiddescription A signed portrait of Verlinda Lopez in her bridesmaid dress.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Adeline Arciniega
title Adeline Arciniegadescription Studio portrait of Adeline Arciniega.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Nora
title Portrait Of Noradescription Studio portrait of Hortense Delgado's friend, Nora, who is crossing her fingers for good luck.artist/creator 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 Foundation Victoria Studiosubject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Parent Teacher Association Group
title Parent Teacher Association Groupdescription The Mexican American Parent Teacher Association meets in the Burton Hill Elementary School auditorium in San Pedro in the 1940's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Elementary Schools--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Burton Hill Elementary School (San Pedro, Los Angeles, Calif.) Auditoriums--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Carmen Ridruguez, 1959
title Carmen Ridruguez, 1959description Photo of Carmen Rodriguez sitting in her car. Photo taken in 1959, before she was married.subject Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Photo
title Family Photodescription Family photo of a grandmother with her two sisters and their husbands. The women are identified from left to right: Audrea, Isabella and Francisca.artist/creator 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 Foundation Borgia Studiosubject Grandparents--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Women At Nightclub
title Women At Nightclubdescription Mexican American women at table in El Tropico nightclub, circa 1945.subject El Tropico (Nightclub) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Harvesting Walnuts
title Family Harvesting Walnutsdescription A Mexican American family harvesting walnuts.artist/creator Unknownsubject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Agricultural Laborers--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Agriculture--California--Los Angeles Walnutscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman And Child On 1St Street
title Mexican American Woman And Child On 1St Streetdescription Herlinda Lopez and Verlinda Silva Clark on 1st Street, 1916.subject Lopez, Herlinda Clark, Verlinda Silva Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican-American Protest
title Mexican-American Protestdescription Mexican-American demonstrators at Los Angeles City Hall protest deportation raids on June 16, 1973.artist/creator Unknownsubject Crowds--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Civic Centers--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Demonstrations--California--Los Angeles Frank Putnam Flint Memorial Fountain (Los Angeles, Calif.) City Hall Park Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Immigration Advocates--California--Los Angeles Flint, Frank P.--(Frank Putnam),--1862-1929--Statuescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Echo Park Mural
title Echo Park Muraldescription Photograph caption reads: "A burst of music -- and pride -- greeted mural portraying Mexican-American history, unveiled in Echo Park in time for Mexican Independence Day". Photograph dated: Sep. 15, 1985. The dedication of the 200-foot mural was held at Morton Street and Morton Place, near Elysian Park. Both sides of the streets' walls were painted by more than two dozen local youths and depicted Chicano history. Standing along the wall are the people who painted the murals. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation Sergieff, Mikesubject Men--California--Los Angeles Urban Beautification--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Audiences--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Public Art--California--Los Angeles Dedications--California--Echo Park (Los Angeles) Murals--California--Echo Park (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)