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Photograph of Juan Dominguez and His Band
title Photograph of Juan Dominguez and His Banddescription Photograph of Juan Dominguez and three members of his band sitting on a bench on the side of a street with cars parked on the curb behind them. The instruments included in the band are a violin, guitar, trombone, and saxophone.artist/creator Unknownsubject Trombones Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobiles Guitars Violins Saxophones Marfa (Tex.) -- History -- Photographs. Arts And Crafts - Music - Instruments Dominguez, Juancontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Estella Dominguez
title Photograph of Estella Dominguezdescription Photograph of Estella Dominguez in a dark dress standing outside of a house.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Los Panchos, musical group
title Los Panchos, musical groupdescription Photograph of musical group, Los Panchoes, in a bar. The trio stand along the bar, with three other men and two bar employees visible behind them.artist/creator Unknownsubject Bands Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Gil, Alfredo, 1915-1999 People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Navarro, Chucho Bars Avilés, Hernando, 1914-1986 Panchos (Musical Group) Musical Groups.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
First Communion class at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
title First Communion class at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Churchdescription Photograph of the students of the First Communion class of the Guadalupe Church on May 15, 1949. All the children are dressed in white.artist/creator The Maurers Photographerssubject Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Children People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Religious Services Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe First Communion. Religion - Denominations - Catholiccontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group Doing Craft Project
title Photograph of Group Doing Craft Projectdescription Photograph of a group of people outdoors. They are gathered around a picnic table and are working on a craft project. The project is described as blue-prints. The people are in a forested area and automobiles are parked in the background.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Blue-Prints People - Groups Arts And Crafts - Crafts Landscape And Nature - Forestscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Blue-Prints
title Photograph of Blue-Printsdescription Photograph from overhead of a completed craft project. The craft is described as blue-prints and is the outline of leaves on dyed paper. The prints are laying on a wood bench. Tennis shoes are visible at the bottom of the frame. The craft is being done at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of the Making of Blue-Prints
title Photograph of the Making of Blue-Printsdescription Photograph from overhead of a craft project. A woman's hands and skirt are visible in the top of the frame. The craft is described as blue-prints and are leaf outlines on dyed paper. It is being done at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of People Learning a Hymn
title Photograph of People Learning a Hymndescription Photograph of a group of people sitting outdoors at a picnic table with open books. One woman stands behind them with open hymnal instructing. According to accompanying information, the group is learning a new hymn in English at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Arts And Crafts - Music People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Hymnscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Graduates Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Commencement People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Graduates Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Commencement People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schools Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group from Training School Institute
title Photograph of Group from Training School Institutedescription Photograph of a group standing in front of the doorway of a building. The group, identified as from a training school institute, consists of men, women, and one boy child all dressed in Sunday attire. The building behind them is white with wood siding. Above the doorway is an arch window. A bicycle is parked in front of the building to the left of the group. It appears to be a windy day.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group from Training School Institute
title Photograph of Group from Training School Institutedescription Photograph of a group standing in front of the doorway of a white building. The group, identified as from a training school institute, consists of men, women, and one boy child all dressed in Sunday attire. The building behind them is white with wood siding. Above the doorway is an arch window. Two bicycles are in front of the building to the left of the group.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Luis Morales Family
title The Luis Morales Familydescription Photograph of the Morales family on horseback in 1949. (L-R): Luis Morales, Ben Morales, Adam Morales, and Sam Morales. They were long-time employees of the Brite Ranch in West Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Brite Ranch Morales, Ben Morales, Sam Morales, Luis Morales, Adam People - Family Groups Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Horsescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Marfa Lions Club
title Marfa Lions Clubdescription In this photograph, ther are two older men standing together. The man on the right is wearing a light-colored shirt and slacks and glasses; he is handing a plaque to the man on the left who is wearing a dark-colored suit and tie. The man on the left is also holding an identifiable object in his left hand. The plaque is fairly small and shaped like a shield with a metallic Lions Club seal in the middle and a small metal inscribed plate underneath it. In the background, there are curtains and at least two different flags at the right of the photograph. There also appears to be a chair (only partially visible) in front of the men. On the back of the photograph there is a handwritten note that says, "l. to. r. Jesse Blakwell, Marfa, H. L. Leithead, Marfa." Accompanying information says "This picture was taken on May 6, 1949. Pictured are Mr. Jess Blackwell being presented an honorary award from Mr. H. L. Leithead club chairman."artist/creator Keith Studiosubject Blackwell, Jesse Leithead, H. L. Awards Social Life And Customs - Clubs And Organizations People - Individuals Lions Clubcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Visiting The Mission Museum
title Visiting The Mission Museumdescription Danny Chavez in front of San Gabriel Mission museum.subject Automobiles--California--San Gabriel Boys--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Palms--California--San Gabriel Trees--California--San Gabriel San Gabriel (Calif.) Children--California--San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (San Gabriel, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brother And Sister
title Brother And Sisterdescription Sister and brother Estella and Ricardo at their house in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Brothers And Sisters--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Julia Fuqua
title Julia Fuquadescription Fenton M. Slaughter served during the Mexican-American War and came to California during the Gold Rush. He became a successful sheep farmer and purchased grazing land from Raymondo Yorba in San Bernardino County. The site included the Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, a historic adobe house, located at 17127 Pomona Rincon Road in Chino, California. His daughter Julia restored the ranch and created a museum. The adobe was designated a California Historical Landmark on June 20, 1935. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1975. It is now a branch museum of the San Bernardino County Museum. Pictured is Julia Fuqua, from Chino, California, daughter of Mexican-American War veteran and California politician, Fenton M. Slaughter. Photograph dated September 29, 1949.; See images #00132951 through #00132952 for all photos in this series. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Chino Chino (Calif.) Trees--California--Chino Slaughter, Fenton Mercer,--1826-1897--Family Fuqua, Julia Slaughter Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Julia Fuqua
title Julia Fuquadescription Fenton M. Slaughter served during the Mexican-American War and came to California during the Gold Rush. He became a successful sheep farmer and purchased grazing land from Raymondo Yorba in San Bernardino County. The site included the Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, a historic adobe house, located at 17127 Pomona Rincon Road in Chino, California. His daughter Julia restored the ranch and created a museum. The adobe was designated a California Historical Landmark on June 20, 1935. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1975. It is now a branch museum of the San Bernardino County Museum. Pictured is Julia Fuqua, from Chino, California, daughter of Mexican-American War veteran and California politician, Fenton M. Slaughter. Photograph dated September 29, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Chino Chino (Calif.) Trees--California--Chino Slaughter, Fenton Mercer,--1826-1897--Family Fuqua, Julia Slaughter Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Angelina Borrego At Cousin'S House
title Angelina Borrego At Cousin'S Housedescription Photo of Angelina Borrego at her cousin's house in Santa Ana, as she pets her cousin's dog, a Dalmation. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Women--California--Santa Ana Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lawns--California--Santa Ana Dalmatian Dog--California--Santa Ana Santa Ana (Calif.) Dogs--California--Santa Ana Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sundries Store On Main Street
title Sundries Store On Main Streetdescription Interior view shows Aunt Jessie, (Jesusita), operating the Sundries store. Her parents owned and operated the Groceries and Sundries store in their building, while living on the upper level. Building located at Main Street, corner of Le Roy. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Main Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Clerks--California--Los Angeles General Stores--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boys Sports Team
title Boys Sports Teamdescription Richard, second from left standing, as part of a boys sports team in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Athletics--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sports--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexcian American Family In Front Of Monument
title Mexcian American Family In Front Of Monumentdescription Luna family in front of the Hidalgo monument at Lincoln Park, 1949.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Lincoln Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Monuments--California--Los Angeles Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles 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) -
Echo Park At Easter, 1949
title Echo Park At Easter, 1949description Photo of an infant, age one, sitting on the grass at Echo Park on Easter, 1949.subject Parks--California--Echo Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Easter Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Building On Main Street, Exterior View
title Building On Main Street, Exterior Viewdescription Exterior view of Michael Diaz's grandparents' building on Main Street, corner of Le Roy. Grandparents owned and operated the stores on the lower level, and lived on the upper level. Groceries were sold at the corner store, sundries were in the middle. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Main Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs General Stores--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Building, Wooden--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rancho Alegre Baseball Team
title Rancho Alegre Baseball Teamdescription Team photo of the Rancho Alegre baseball team in New Mexico.subject Baseball Teams--New Mexico Group Portraits New Mexico Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Baseball Players--New Mexico Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Piano Lessons At Home
title Piano Lessons At Homedescription Photo of Aunt Jessie (Jesusita) giving her daughter, Jessica, piano lessons at home, 1949. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children Women Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Piano--Study And Teaching--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Boys In Chinatown
title Mexican American Boys In Chinatowndescription Fredie Martel (left) and Jesse De la Rosa in Chinatown, 1949.subject De La Rosa, Jesse Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Chinatown (Los Angeles, Calif.) Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Martel, Frediecontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman With Snowman
title Mexican American Woman With Snowmandescription Snow in North Hollywood, February 1949. L to R: Eleanor Valencia, Veronica Valencia Dizon, Esther Rivera.subject Dizon, Veronica Valencia Snow--California--Los Angeles Valencia, Eleanor Rivera, Esther Mexican American Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Bartending At Carioca Bar
title Bartending At Carioca Bardescription Pete Rodriguez moonlighting as a bartender at Carioca Bar, located at 1st and Soto streets in Boyle Heights. 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 Bartenders--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bars (Drinking Establishments)--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles) Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete Rodriguez
title Pete Rodriguezdescription 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. Studio portrait of television producer Pete Rodriguez portraying a sailor. 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 Saldanasubject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hats--California--Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete Rodriguez
title Pete Rodriguezdescription 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. Studio portrait of television producer Pete Rodriguez taken in Los Angeles in 1949. 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 Saldanasubject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hats--California--Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)