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No land is strange to U.S. paper packages today, from the Early Series
title No land is strange to U.S. paper packages today, from the Early Seriesdescription Miguel Covarrubias, No land is strange to U.S. paper packages today, from the Early Series, 1944, ink and gouache with collage on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.72artist/creator Covarrubias, Miguelcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
El Mirador (Edinburg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1944
title El Mirador (Edinburg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1944description Weekly Spanish-language newspaper from Edinburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.artist/creator Trevino, S. J.subject Business, Economics And Finance - Journalism Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Newspapers People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Edinburg (Tex.) -- Newspapers. Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Edinburg -- Newspapers. Hidalgo County (Tex.) -- Newspapers. Places - United States - Texas - Hidalgo Countycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family Archives
title Mexican Family Archivesdescription Portrait of man and woman posing in the snow while both are on a large snowball. The man squatted down with hands on woman's shoulders, while holding a snowball in one hand. The woman has her eyes close while sitting on the snow ball and holding a small snow ball.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family Archives
title Mexican Family Archivesdescription Photograph of young man posing in the snow holding a snow ball. There is brush and buildings in the background. The man has coat and gloves on.artist/creator Fox Companycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Portrait of Esther Dominguez
title Portrait of Esther Dominguezdescription Portrait of Esther Dominguez wearing a collared top with a shell print.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Four young men posing at Hennessey Park
title Four young men posing at Hennessey Parkdescription Photograph of four men posing at Hennessey Park. Left to right: Joe Roy; Rudy Martinez; Eddie "Chuchu" Ramirez, and "Little Simon" Rodriguez.artist/creator Unknownsubject Martinez, Rudy Hennessey Park People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Parks Ramirez, Eddie Fifth Ward Men Roy, Joecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Second Ward Merchant's Softball Team, 1944
title Second Ward Merchant's Softball Team, 1944description Photograph of the Second Ward Merchant's Softball team, with thirteen players in uniform and another four coaches and assistants. The team is posed in front of 2002 Congress Avenue Grocers. A collection of bats and mitts lie in the foreground.artist/creator Litterst Commercial Photo Companysubject Second Ward Softball Players Sports And Recreation - Softball People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Cavalry at Bloys Campground
title Cavalry at Bloys Campgrounddescription This photograph shows a large group of people. In the front, there are five people sitting on a bench at a low table covered in books and other objects. There is a man in a suit standing in front of them, holding a United States flag on a pole. Back behind, there are people in uniform standing, and others sitting on horseback in a loose semi-circle. In the middle of the photograph there is someone with a movie camera. In the background, there are some trees and what appear to be some mountains. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature that says, "Keith, Marfa." On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads, "1944. Big Bend Cavalry, Bloys camp meeting grounds. George Jones commander, R. J. Bledsoe adjutant. Met at Bloys camp mtg. grounds. Joe Peeney standing near table."artist/creator Unknownsubject Bloys Camp Meeting Association. Peeney, Joe People Uniforms Jones, George Horses Bledsoe, R. J. Military And War - Personnel Cameras Flagscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Frances Faver Cline and Margaret Cline
title Frances Faver Cline and Margaret Clinedescription Photograph of Frances Faver Cline (Mrs. Ira) and Margaret Cline, her daughter-in-law, taken on September 29, 1944. This photo was included in a research paper by Pablo Alvarado for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Private Palama Roberts
title Private Palama Robertsdescription Photograph of Private Palama Roberts in full military uniform. Roberts is the niece of Mrs. Charles Crosson.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Methodist Sunday School
title Methodist Sunday Schooldescription Sunday school group at La Trinidad United Methodist Church, circa 1944. Arthur Bustillos is in front row, 2nd from left.subject Church Buildings--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs La Trinidad United Methodist Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sunday Schools--California--Los Angeles Methodist Church Buildings--California--Los Angeles Bustillos, Arthurcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Men In Uniform
title Men In Uniformdescription Three men in uniform in March, 1944; left to right: William Lansford in Marine Corps; his stepfather, Francisco Z. Vega, a National Guardsman; and his half-brother, Frank M. Vega, in Navy.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs United States.--Marine Corps United States.--National Guard Soldiers--United States Families--California--Los Angeles United States.--Navy Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor 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) -
Sailor And A Shoe Shine Boy
title Sailor And A Shoe Shine Boydescription Daniel has his shoes shined, probably in San Diego, during his service in the Navy during World War II. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 59 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms World War, 1939-1945 San Diego (Calif.) United States.--Navy Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shoe Shiners--California--San Diego Sailors--California--San Diegocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children On Tractor
title Children On Tractordescription Richard Madrigal (left) and Daniel Torres on farm tractor in Wilmington, 1944. Manuel Torres, Sr. managed a farm on leased land next to the Wilmington cemetery.subject Madrigal, Richard Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Farm Tractors--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Torres, Daniel,--Jr Children--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Angelina, second from left, at a party for her 7th birthday. The photo was taken at her home at 335 Laveta Terrace, Echo Park, Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits 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 Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Carmen, at the center in a white dress, celebrates her birthday with friends and her brother Edward Michael, who is standing behind her wearing a sweater vest. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chester Delgado Jr. On A Pony
title Chester Delgado Jr. On A Ponydescription Chester Delgado, Jr. (nicknamed Fatso) is posed on a pony in festive bridle and saddle in front of his father's house in Los Angeles.subject Children And Animals--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Ponies Delgado, Chester,--Jr Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Corral, Hortensiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
First Communion
title First Communiondescription Helen's First Communion. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 102 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles First Communion Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Jesus Christ--Statues Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor 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) -
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) -
Francisco Z. Vega, A Portrait
title Francisco Z. Vega, A Portraitdescription Portrait of Francisco Z. Vega in his National Guardsman uniform. Rank is Sergeant, Home Guard. Photo dated: 1944.subject Vega, Francisco Z United States.--National Guard Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Soldiers--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl On Tricycle
title Girl On Tricycledescription Martha Alvarez on tricycle, 1947.subject Alvarez, Martha Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Severo Saldas, A Portrait
title Severo Saldas, A Portraitdescription Portrait of Severo Saldas. Saldas is married to Ricarda "Yaya" Mendoza-Saldas (sister to Ralph Mendoza), and is also Godfather to Irasema Mendoza. Photo dated: circa 1944.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Ramona
title Portrait Of Ramonadescription 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), Della Ortega's sister, poses in a zoot suit. Photograph dated June 26, 1944. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Fashion Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Family And Friends With Car
title Mexican American Family And Friends With Cardescription Ezequiel Moreno (2nd from left) with his wife Cruz (behind him) and daughter Marylou (2nd from right) and two men next to car, circa 1944.subject Moreno, Cruz Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Moreno, Ezequiel Families--California--Los Angeles Moreno, Marylou Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Children At Halloween Party
title Mexican American Children At Halloween Partydescription Children in costumes at Halloween party, 1944.subject Costumes Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Women In Mountain Stream
title Mexican American Women In Mountain Streamdescription Mexican American women in mountain stream (or lake) while on YWCA outing, 1944.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Outdoor Recreation--California Mexican American Women--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman In Car
title Mexican American Woman In Cardescription Mary Martel in car, 1944.subject Martel, Mary Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Children
title Mexican American Childrendescription Group of Mexican American children with car. John Fonseca, Jr. is at far right, Gilbert Luna, second from right.subject Luna, Gilbert Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--San Fernando Fonseca, John Mexican American Children--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Women
title Mexican American Womendescription Mexican American women on YWCA outing, 1944.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Clothing And Dress--California Outdoor Recreation--California Mexican American Women--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Family
title Mexican American Familydescription L to R Viola Soto, Pete Soto, Laura Rodriguez.subject Soto, Viola Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Soto, Pete Rodriguez, Lauracontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Boys
title Mexican American Boysdescription Arthur Bustillos (2nd from right) with friends behind house, circa 1944.subject Mexican American Youth--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bustillos, Arthurcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Soldiers
title Mexican American Soldiersdescription Mexican American soldiers on military vehicle, circa 1944. Friends of Henry Campos in the 101st infantry-Paratroopers ("Screaming Eagles").contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Backyard Wedding Reception
title Backyard Wedding Receptiondescription Men in tuxedos prepare to make an entrance at a wedding reception held in the backyard of an East Los Angeles residence. Television producer Pete Rodriguez is second from right. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Receptions--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete East Los Angeles (Calif.) Night Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United States Backyards--California--East Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)