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New Mexico, from the United States Series
title New Mexico, from the United States Seriesdescription Edward Chávez, New Mexico, from the United States Series, 1946-1949, gouache on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.64artist/creator Chávez, Edwardcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
New Mexico, from the United States Series
title New Mexico, from the United States Seriesdescription Edward Chávez, New Mexico, from the United States Series, 1946, brush and ink and ink wash on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.63artist/creator Chávez, Edwardcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
New Mexico, from the United States Series
title New Mexico, from the United States Seriesdescription Edward Chávez, New Mexico, from the United States Series, ca. 1946, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.62artist/creator Chávez, Edwardcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Mexican Family Archives
title Mexican Family Archivesdescription Portrait of bride and groom with wedding party where groom wearing a military uniform. The wedding party takes up two rows with the ring bearer and flower girls in front. There are curtains in the background.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family Archives
title Mexican Family Archivesdescription Photograph of man walking down a sidewalk with people and buildings in background. The man is wearing a long sleeve shirt and pants. The man is holding a cigarette in his right hand.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Texas Week: Texas' Own Weekly Newsmagazine
title Texas Week: Texas' Own Weekly Newsmagazinedescription Weekly magazine containing Texas-related news and information: "Each week, Texas Week will present for you, through text and pictures, a concise summary of the significant news in the nation's greatest state. Included will be the most important news of state and local governments, business, industry and labor, agriculture and ranching, oil, books and the arts, religion, education and other vital phases of the state's political, economic, cultural and spiritual life" (p. 4, vol. 1, no. 1).artist/creator Sage, Clifford M. Winn, Windy Wilke, L. A. Holbrook, Raymond Long, Stuart Mundell, Jimmie Wilson, Mary Rich Malin, Jerry Rosenthal, Alfred Texas Week, Inc. Mccully, John Boyd, Evelynsubject Government And Law People Sports And Recreation Agriculture Business, Economics And Finance Religion Literature Government And Law - Politics Social Life And Customs - Popular Culture News Texas -- Description And Travel. Education Weekly Publications Arts And Crafts Science And Technologycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Texas Week: Texas' Own Weekly Newsmagazine
title Texas Week: Texas' Own Weekly Newsmagazinedescription Weekly magazine containing Texas-related news and information: "Each week, Texas Week will present for you, through text and pictures, a concise summary of the significant news in the nation's greatest state. Included will be the most important news of state and local governments, business, industry and labor, agriculture and ranching, oil, books and the arts, religion, education and other vital phases of the state's political, economic, cultural and spiritual life" (p. 4, vol. 1, no. 1).artist/creator Sage, Clifford M. Winn, Windy Wilke, L. A. Holbrook, Raymond Mundell, Jimmie Wilson, Mary Rich Malin, Jerry Rosenthal, Alfred Texas Week, Inc. Mccully, John Boyd, Evelynsubject Government And Law People Sports And Recreation Agriculture Business, Economics And Finance Religion Literature Government And Law - Politics Social Life And Customs - Popular Culture News Texas -- Description And Travel. Education Weekly Publications Arts And Crafts Science And Technologycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Texas Week, Volume 1, Number 15, November 23, 1946
title Texas Week, Volume 1, Number 15, November 23, 1946description Weekly magazine containing Texas-related news and information: "Each week, Texas Week will present for you, through text and pictures, a concise summary of the significant news in the nation's greatest state. Included will be the most important news of state and local governments, business, industry and labor, agriculture and ranching, oil, books and the arts, religion, education and other vital phases of the state's political, economic, cultural and spiritual life" (p. 4, vol. 1, no. 1).artist/creator Davis, J. Don Sage, Clifford M. Meier, Milton Winn, Windy Wilke, L. A. Holbrook, Raymond Long, Stuart Mundell, Jimmie Stag, Julian Wilson, Mary Rich Malin, Jerry Hart, Weldon Rosenthal, Alfred Johnson, Vance Salazar, Juan Texas Week, Inc. Mccully, John Boyd, Evelynsubject Government And Law People Sports And Recreation Agriculture Business, Economics And Finance Religion Literature Government And Law - Politics Social Life And Customs - Popular Culture News Texas -- Description And Travel. Education Weekly Publications Arts And Crafts Science And Technologycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Texas Week, Volume 1, Number 9, October 5, 1946
title Texas Week, Volume 1, Number 9, October 5, 1946description Weekly magazine containing Texas-related news and information: "Each week, Texas Week will present for you, through text and pictures, a concise summary of the significant news in the nation's greatest state. Included will be the most important news of state and local governments, business, industry and labor, agriculture and ranching, oil, books and the arts, religion, education and other vital phases of the state's political, economic, cultural and spiritual life" (p. 4, vol. 1, no. 1).artist/creator Davis, J. Don Sage, Clifford M. Meier, Milton Winn, Windy Holbrook, Raymond Long, Stuart Mundell, Jimmie Stag, Julian Wilson, Mary Rich Hart, Weldon Rosenthal, Alfred Johnson, Vance Salazar, Juan Texas Week, Inc. Mccully, John Boyd, Evelynsubject Government And Law People Sports And Recreation Agriculture Business, Economics And Finance Religion Literature Government And Law - Politics Social Life And Customs - Popular Culture News Texas -- Description And Travel. Education Weekly Publications Arts And Crafts Science And Technologycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Eighth Texas General Exhibition 1946-1947 [Entry Rules]
title The Eighth Texas General Exhibition 1946-1947 [Entry Rules]description Entry rules for the "8th Texas General Exhibition," October 5–27, 1946, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Includes exhibition tour dates, information about purchase prizes and awards, eligibility, entries, insurance, sales and the jury.artist/creator Dallas Museum Of Fine Artssubject Records (Documents) Exhibitions Artworks Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Dallas. Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Eighth Texas General Exhibition 1946-47 Entry Blank
title Eighth Texas General Exhibition 1946-47 Entry Blankdescription Entry form for the "8th Texas General Exhibition," October 5–27, 1946, held by the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.artist/creator Dallas Museum Of Fine Artssubject Records (Documents) Exhibitions Artworks Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Dallas. Blank Forms Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Eighth Texas General Exhibition
title Eighth Texas General Exhibitiondescription Catalog from the juried "8th Texas General Exhibition," October 5–27, 1946, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Includes: award listing, artists and artworks, selected imagesartist/creator Chillman, James Dallas Museum Of Fine Arts Onderdonk, Eleanor Bear, Donald, 1905-1952subject Texas Artists Exhibitions Artworks Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Dallas. Exhibition Catalogs Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Seven Toddlers Sitting on a Porch
title Seven Toddlers Sitting on a Porchdescription Photograph of a group of seven toddlers sitting on the steps of a porch. The three boys and four girls are all wearing matching light-colored outfits, socks, and running shoes. The concrete porch they are sitting on is attached to a wood-slatted building with a front door on the left-hand side of the image and two windows directly behind the children. The grassy yard around the house is visible in the foreground and in the background on the right-hand side of the image. There is also a swing set beside the house as well as some other structures which are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Faft. - manse that burned".artist/creator Unknownsubject Exteriors Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Toddlers Architecture - Buildings Porches People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Young Hispanic Kindergarteners
title Group of Young Hispanic Kindergartenersdescription Photograph of a group of young Hispanic children wearing light-colored shorts, shirts, and dresses. The children are standing in two rows in front of a wide archway leading inside a building. There is a decorative border around the image and a handwritten note on the back that reads, "Pres-Mex Kindergarten".artist/creator Unknownsubject Kindergarten Kindergarteners Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Education - Schools Entrances People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group Walking Outside
title Photograph of Group Walking Outsidedescription Photograph of a group of people walking across a lawn. The group consists of men, women, and children. Most are dressed casually. At the front of the lawn, near the road in the foreground, are evenly spaced cement blocks. Trees are visible in the distant background. According to accompanying information, the people are at a Mexican conference and on their way to the swimming pool.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1946
title Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1946description The bulletin from First Baptist Church in Marfa, Texas for July 28, 1946. It contains information about worship services, committees and church announcements.artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Baptist Church Bulletins First Baptist Church Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Ceniceros and Happy Godbold at Godbold, Inc.
title Jose Ceniceros and Happy Godbold at Godbold, Inc.description Jose Ceniceros and Happy Godbold at the loading dock of Godbold, Inc. Godbold and Ceniceros are talking on the loading dock. To the left of Godbold and Ceniceros, a large truck is awaiting cargo.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ceinceros, Jose Godbold, Happy Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Trucks - Commercialcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Doña Perfecta, Film Poster For
title Doña Perfecta, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(76) From the Mexican Movie Poster Exhibition; curators: Ralph Maradiaga, René Yáñez, Carmen Lomas Garza (main curator) and María V. Pinedo. A collection of Mexican movie posters from the Enrique Flores Collection, Mission, Texas. Poster is for the film "Doña Perfecta" and prominently features Dolores Del Río's face. At the bottom right are three people in black and white, one of which is laying down. Text reads, "Cabrera Films presenta a Dolores Del Río en Doña Perfecta de la Novela de Don Benito Perez Galdos Con Esther Fernandez - Carlos Navarro Julio Villareal - Jose Elias Moreno Natalia Ortiz Director Alejandro Galindo Distribuida por Columbia Pictures" Sideways text on right side reads, "Juanino -S.T.I.C. 46". The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110 t: 415.826.8009 Phone: 1-415-826-8009 E-mail: info@galeriadelaraza.org Web: http://www.galeriadelaraza.orgartist/creator Renán Berenguer, Juaninosubject Film Posters Motion Pictures Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 Mexican Film Posters Actresses Galindo, Alejandro Lithography Mass Media And The Arts Performing Arts Prints Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Women In Art Posters Advertising In Art Fernández, Esther, 1920- Graphic Arts Del Rio, Dolores, 1905-contributor Calisphere -
Amor Salvaje, Film Poster For
title Amor Salvaje, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(32) From the Mexican Movie Poster Exhibition at the Galería de la Raza, curated by Ralph Maradiaga, René Yáñez, Carmen Lomas Garza (main curator) and María V. Pinedo. Poster is for film "Amor Salvaje" and features a man and a woman in passionate embrace. In the lower right corner is, a provocatively-dressed woman. Text reads, "españa son-films de méxico y Juan Orol presentan a Rosa Carmina en Amor Salvaje con Victor Junco[,] Dalia Iñiguez - Jose Pulido Dirigida por Juan Orol Una historia de Jose G. Cruz Distribuida por Santaella y Araujo- Av. Morelos No 77 Mex. D.F." Text running vertically along side reads, "Cartaya Stic [?] 46" The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110 t: 415.826.8009 Phone: 1-415-826-8009 E-mail: info@galeriadelaraza.org Web: http://www.galeriadelaraza.orgartist/creator Cartayasubject Film Posters Motion Pictures Mexican Film Posters Lithography Mass Media And The Arts Orol, Juan, 1897- Prints Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Posters Advertising In Art Graphic Artscontributor Calisphere -
Ventarrón, Film Poster For
title Ventarrón, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(1-84)(67) From the Mexican Movie Poster Exhibition, curators: Ralph Maradiaga, René Yáñez, Carmen Lomas Garza (main curator) and María V. Pinedo. Poster is for the film "Ventarrón" and features a man in a fedora. The title appears in a gust of wind. In the bottom left corner are images of 20's-30's style gang violence. Text reads, "Filmadora Chapultepec, S.A. presenta a David Silva y Marta Roth en Ventarron Direccion de Chano Urueta Argumento de Jose G. Cruz Distribucion Mundial [illegible]. Running sideways along left side reads, "Juanino S.T.I.C.- 46" The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110 t: 415.826.8009 Phone: 1-415-826-8009 E-mail: info@galeriadelaraza.org Web: http://www.galeriadelaraza.orgartist/creator Renán Berenguer, Juaninosubject Graphic Arts Film Posters Motion Pictures Silva, David, 1917-1976 Firearms In Art Lithography Winds Mass Media And The Arts Performing Arts Prints Gangs Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Posters Advertising In Art Gang Violence Murder In Artcontributor Calisphere -
Una Mujer Cualquiera, Film Poster For
title Una Mujer Cualquiera, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(46) From Mexican Movie Poster Exhibition, curators: Ralph Maradiaga, René Yáñez, Carmen Lomas Garza (main curator) and María V. Pinedo. A collection of Mexican movie posters from the Enrique Flores Collection, Mission, Texas. Poster is for the film "Una Mujer Cualquiera" and features a man whose face is mostly shadowed, smoking, looking down toward María Félix in a red dress. Text reads, "Suevia Films Cesareo Gonzalez Presenta a María Félix en Una Mujer Cualquiera con Antonio Vilar y Mary Delgado Jose Nieto Manolo Moran Juan Espantaleon Juan de Landa Direccion de Rafael Gil Distribuida por Columbia Pictures". Vertical text on right side reads "Juanino S.T.I.C. 46" The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110 t: 415.826.8009 Phone: 1-415-826-8009 E-mail: info@galeriadelaraza.org Web: http://www.galeriadelaraza.orgartist/creator Renán Berenguer, Juaninosubject Film Posters Motion Pictures Actresses Lithography Félix, María, 1914- Mass Media And The Arts Performing Arts Prints Smoking In Art Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Women In Art Posters Advertising In Art Graphic Artscontributor Calisphere -
Piel Canela, Film Poster For
title Piel Canela, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(35) From the Mexican Movie Poster Exhibit at the Galería de la Raza, curated by Ralph Maradiaga, René Yáñez, Carmen Lomas Garza (main curator) and María V. Pinedo. A Collection of Mexican Movie Posters from the Enrique Flores Collection, Mission Texas. Poster is for film "Piel Canela" and features an exotically-dressed woman in a tropical island envirnoment. Text reads, "Cia. Cinematográfica Mexicana, S.A. presenta a Sara Montiel Manolo Fabregas Ramon Gay Felipe de Alba en Piel Canela con Fernando Casanova Rosa Elena Durgel Actuación Especial de Pedro Vargas y Rosita Fornes Direccion de Juan J. Ortega Seleccionada por [illegible]" Text running vertically along right side reads, "Juanino - S.T.I.C. 46" The artist of any work retains all rights to that work. Copyright has not been assigned to the Regents of the University of California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110 t: 415.826.8009 Phone: 1-415-826-8009 E-mail: info@galeriadelaraza.org Web: http://www.galeriadelaraza.orgartist/creator Renán Berenguer, Juaninosubject Film Posters Motion Pictures Palms In Art Lithography Mass Media And The Arts Performing Arts Prints Sexuality In Art Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Posters Advertising In Art Graphic Artscontributor Calisphere -
Los Angeles Civic Center, Panel 1
title Los Angeles Civic Center, Panel 1description Built in 1937-1940, Federal Courthouse and U.S. Post Office Building was designed by architects Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Louis A. Simon and cost over $8 million to build. Los Angeles City Hall was designed by John and Donald Parkinson, John C. Austin, and Albert C. Martin, and was completed in 1928. Part 1 of panorama of Los Angeles Civic Center. From left to right, Broadway Tunnel, the Hall of Justice, and the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse.subject Street-Railroad Tracks--California--Los Angeles Civic Centers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Los Angeles County Hall Of Justice Temple Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Courthouses--California--Los Angeles Broadway Tunnel (Los Angeles, Calif.) Parkinson, John,1861-1935 United States Court House And Post Office (Los Angeles, Calif.) Parkinson, Donald B.(Donald Berthold),1895-1945 Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Martin, Albert C.,1879-1960 Broadway (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public Buildings--California--Los Angelescontributor 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) -
Three Men In A Bar
title Three Men In A Bardescription Mr. Mendoza, his brother "Chente" (short for Innocente, center) and friend Pana (left) having Acme beers in a Los Angeles bar.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Acme Brewing Company Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beers--California--Los Angeles Bars (Drinking Establishments)--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family On Tijuana Vacation
title Family On Tijuana Vacationdescription Juan with his granddaughters Lucy, far right, and Josie. Josie and Phillip were just married in Tijuana, Mexico. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Families--California--Los Angeles Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) Grandfathers Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Newlywedscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Garcia Family In Front Of Home
title Garcia Family In Front Of Homedescription Photo of the Garcia family in front of their home. From left to right: Benito Garcia, Jesse Tellez Garcia and Ana Maria Garcia. Boy on bicycle in foreground is a neighborhood friend. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children Bicycles--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Garcia Children, A Photo
title Garcia Children, A Photodescription Photo taken of Benito Garcia and Ana Maria Garcia, 1946. Title supplied by cataloger.contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman In Front Yard
title Mexican American Woman In Front Yarddescription Esther Rivera models summer outfit, 1946.subject Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Rivera, Esther Clothing And Dress--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman Graduate
title Mexican American Woman Graduatedescription Alice Esparza in graduation cap and gown, 1946.subject Esparza, Alice High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Baby
title Mexican American Babydescription Bertha Lopez as baby (later Bertha Figueroa).subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Infants--California--San Fernando Children--California--San Fernando Mexican Americans--California--San Fernando Lopez, Bertha Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Debutante
title Mexican American Debutantedescription Portrait of Aurora Mares Ochoa, 1946.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women--Mexico--Mexico City Ochoa, Aurora Mares Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--Mexico--Mexico Citycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman
title Mexican American Womandescription Ramona Fonseca, 1946.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Fonseca, Ramona Automobiles--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group Around Podium At Hollywood Ad Club
title Group Around Podium At Hollywood Ad Clubdescription Group portrait taken at the Hollywood Advertising Club. Identified are radio host Eddie Rodriguez (2nd row, right) and actor Roddy McDowall (front row, 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 Radio Producers And Directors--United States Hollywood Advertising Club (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Radio Personalities--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mcdowall, Roddycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group At Million Dollar Theater
title Group At Million Dollar Theaterdescription Actor Gilbert Roland is flanked by Sergeant Joseph C. Rodriguez (left), who received a Congressional Medal of Honor in 1951, and Eddie Rodriguez at the Million Dollar Theater in Los Angeles. Image is a reproduction. 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.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Roland, Gilbert,--1905-1994 Radio Broadcasters--United States Motion Picture Theaters--California--Los Angeles Soldiers--United States Million Dollar Theater (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Latino Celebration At The Hollywood Palladium
title Latino Celebration At The Hollywood Palladiumdescription 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. Radio host Eddie Rodriguez (at microphone) and Lionel 'Chico' Sesma onstage at the Hollywood Palladium during a Latino holiday celebration. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Radio Producers And Directors--United States Radio Personalities--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Music-Halls (Variety-Theaters, Cabarets, Etc.)--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Rodriguez, Eddie Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)