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Drummer in Oval II
title Drummer in Oval IIdescription Jean Charlot, Drummer in Oval II, 1951, lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jack Lord, 1971.291.38artist/creator Charlot, Jeancontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Distaff Side (Mexican Kitchen)
title Distaff Side (Mexican Kitchen)description Jean Charlot, Distaff Side (Mexican Kitchen), 1951, lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jack Lord, 1971.291.39artist/creator Charlot, Jeancontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Photograph of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs' Officers
title Photograph of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs' Officersdescription Photograph of three women in skirt suits, the officers of the District 8 Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. The women are, left to right, Mrs. W. F. Hargrove, Jr., Mrs. LeRoy Lardon, and Mrs. Harwood Keith.artist/creator Unknownsubject Lardon, Mrs. Leroy Hargrove, Mrs. W. F., Jr. Keith, Mrs. Harwood People - Groups Texas Federation Of Women'S Clubs Social Life And Customs - Clubs And Organizations Marfa (Tex.) -- History -- Photographs.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
title A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubsdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School giving a detailed report of the first three years (1924-1927) of the organization known as the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs, an association that aimed to advance the civic and educational interests of the Big Bend District. Semi-annual meetings were held in auditoriums and homes across the Big Bend area to discuss the work to be undertaken, including the establishment of rural libraries and planting flowers and trees to beautify lawns.artist/creator Unknownsubject Rotan, Mrs. J. W. Associations Davis Mountain Federation Of Women'S Clubs Meetings Fisher, Mrs. W. P. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Texas Federation Of Women'S Clubs Bains, Mrs. George W. Architecture - Librariescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Baptism of thee children at El Mesias Church
title Baptism of thee children at El Mesias Churchdescription Photograph of a baptism of three children at El Mesias Church, 1951. El Mesias Church was located at 1105 James Street on the northeast corner of James Street at Fulton Street in Houston, Texas.subject Lucas, Rachel Religion - Denominations - Methodist People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Urbina, Gerada Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Home Economics Class
title Home Economics Classdescription In this photograph, four young women in dresses are standing in a kitchen. The two girls on the right are holding towels. According to related information, the four girls are (left to right): Lillian Frank, Trudy Acton, Jeannette Schultea, and Shirley Neill who are the first Fort Davis High School students to use the new Home Economics building.artist/creator Munger, Raysubject Education - Schools - Buildings Social Life And Customs Frank, Lillian People Schultea, Jeannette Cooking Aprons Neill, Shirley Acton, Trudy Kitchen Fort Davis (Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Fort Davis School Officials
title Fort Davis School Officialsdescription In this photograph, there are three men, dressed formally in suits and ties. The man in the middles is wearing glasses and holding a cigarrette. The men are standing against what appear to be wooden shelves, drawers, and cabinets. According to related information, these men are (from left to right) George Moore, Richard D. Shwartz, and A. V. Chaffin, standing in a new Home Economics building. Moore is believed to be the superintendent of the Fort Davis High School, and Shwartz and Chaffin are believed to be school board members.artist/creator Munger, Raysubject Moore, George Chaffin, A. V. People Education - Schools Fort Davis (Tex.) Shwartz, Richard D.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Monumento A Cuauhtémoc: El Tormento (Detail)
title Monumento A Cuauhtémoc: El Tormento (Detail)description 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: Victor Ochoa c/o California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives, Library – CEMA, University of California, Santa Barbara 93106 Phone: (805) 893-8563 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Ochoa’s website: http://www.chicanozauruz.com/ and http://www.victorochoa.net/ E-mail: vochoa@att.net This Siqueiros mural, on the upper portion of an interior wall of an unknown building, depicts conquistadors burning the feet of Cuauhtémoc. Detail is of a ferocious dog.artist/creator Siqueiros, David Alfarosubject Indians Of Mexico Siqueiros, David Alfaro Colonization Aztecs Conquistadors Mural Art Cuauhtemoc, Emperor Of Mexico, 1495?-1525 Mural Painting And Decoration, Mexican Dogs In Art Art, Mexicancontributor Calisphere -
Necesito Dinero, Film Poster For
title Necesito Dinero, Film Poster Fordescription Cat.3 077(1-84)(36) 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. A collection of Mexican movie posters from the Enrique Flores Collection, Mission, Texas. Poster for the film "Necesito Dinero" features the faces of a man and a woman. The man wears what appears to be a pilot's uniform. The upper left corner is filled with thousand-peso bills. Text reads, "Producciones Zacarias Mexico presenta A sus Artistas Exclusivos Pedro Infante y Sarita Montiel en Necesito Dinero con Irma Dorantes Gustavo Rivero Armando Saenz-Elda Peralta y Guillermo Samperio (Milmodos) dirigidos por Miguel Zacarias Argumento de Edmundo Baez Adaptacion de Miguel Zacarias Musica de Manuel Esperon Fotografia de Jorge Stahl, Jr. Distribuida por [illegible]" Center left appears to be a date and signature, and reads "renau 51". 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 Renausubject Zacarías, Miguel, 1908- Graphic Arts Actors Film Posters Motion Pictures Money In Art Actresses Lithography Infante, Pedro, 1917-1957 Mass Media And The Arts Prints Lithography, Mexican Art, Mexican Posters Advertising In Art Airplanes In Artcontributor Calisphere -
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) -
Frank Lynn, First Communion
title Frank Lynn, First Communiondescription Group photo of with, Frank Lynn, at his First communion at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, located at 870 W. 8th St. in San Pedro in 1951. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Catholic Churches--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mary Star Of The Sea Catholic Church (San Pedro, Los Angeles, Calif.) First Communion Children--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Communion Picture
title Communion Picturedescription Emilio and Hortensia, ready for their first communion, are posing at Brooklyn and Bridge with their mothers (left to right) Elouise Marquez and Hotense Delgado. They are outside the San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, located at 555 North Fairview Avenue in Boyle Heights. Photo dated: Jun. 10, 1951.subject Delgado, Hortense San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church (Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) First Communion Marquez, Emilio Marquez, Elouise Corral, Hortensia Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Room Substandard House Rents For $20 Monthly
title Two Room Substandard House Rents For $20 Monthlydescription Two room substandard house is home to Mr. and Mrs. Sapien and their daughter. The house rents for $20 per month.artist/creator Nadel, Leonard This Is A Reproduction Made From The Original Print Owned By The Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angelessubject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Low-Income Housing--California--Los Angeles Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angeles, California Housing Authority Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Santa Monica Beach
title Santa Monica Beachdescription A portrait of friends and brothers in front of a convertible at Santa Monica Beach. Vicente is at the far left next to his brother, Rosendo. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 83 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Santa Monica (Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--Santa Monica Brothers--California--Santa Monica Men--California--Santa Monica Beaches--California--Santa Monica Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Shacklike Home Of Padilla Family
title Shacklike Home Of Padilla Familydescription Exterior view of the shacklike home of P.S. Padilla, a laborer, his wife and 3 children. The home rents for $18 per month.artist/creator Nadel, Leonard This Is A Reproduction Made From The Original Print Owned By The Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angelessubject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Wooden-Frame Houses--California--Los Angeles Poverty Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angeles, California Housing Authority Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Padilla Family, Slum Homes
title Padilla Family, Slum Homesdescription Exterior view of shacklike home of P.S. Padilla, a laborer, his wife and 3 children. Home rents for $18 per month.artist/creator Nadel, Leonard This Is A Reproduction Made From The Original Print Owned By The Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angelessubject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Wooden-Frame Houses--California--Los Angeles Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angeles, California Housing Authority Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cruz Family Slum Apartment, Interior
title Cruz Family Slum Apartment, Interiordescription A woman poses in the fire damaged slum apartment of the Martin Cruz family.artist/creator This Is A Reproduction Made From The Original Print Owned By The Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angelessubject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Poverty Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angeles, California Housing Authority Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angelescontributor 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) -
Group At Funeral
title Group At Funeraldescription L to R Artemio Duarte, Maria Dolores Duarte, Eddie Herberto Torres, Luis Quinteros, Angelina Torres de Quinteros at funeral for Miguel Duarte, killed in Korean War.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Funeral Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Duarte, Maria Dolores Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Duarte, Artemiocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Soldiers In Uniform Posed With Tropical Backdrop
title Two Soldiers In Uniform Posed With Tropical Backdropdescription Two soldiers in uniform posed in front of painted tropical backdrop. John Fonseca, Jr. is at right.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms Soldiers--United States Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Olga And Michael At Easter
title Olga And Michael At Easterdescription Photo of Olga and Michael at Easter, taken in front of grandmother's house on Fir Avenue, 1951.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Eastercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Virginia Barrera With Record Executive
title Virginia Barrera With Record Executivedescription Photo taken of Virginia Barrera with one of her record executives. Barrera is a singer of Rancheras with mariachi's and "Queen of Ranchera music."subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Women Singers--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Groom On Wedding Day
title Mexican American Groom On Wedding Daydescription Ruben Galindo (center) on wedding day with flower girl and ring bearer, 1951.subject Galindo, Ruben Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Weddings--California--Oxnard Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Oxnardcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Family On Outing
title Mexican American Family On Outingdescription Ordonez family on outing in San Pedro, 1951.subject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Galindo, Ruben Jr Ordonez, Evelyn Ordonez, Gloriacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Bride With Grandmothers
title Mexican American Bride With Grandmothersdescription Rachel Ordonez-Galindo (center) with her grandmothers, Victoria Arias (right) and Adela Ordonez (left), 1951.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Ordonez, Adela Weddings--California--Oxnard Mexican American Women--California--Oxnard Ordonez-Galindo, Rachel Arias, Victoria Grandmothers--California--Oxnardcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Family On Boat
title Mexican American Family On Boatdescription Ordonez family on boat in San Pedro, 1951.subject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Galindo, Ruben Jr Ordonez, Evelyn Ordonez, Gloriacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Family In Backyard
title Mexican American Family In Backyarddescription Ramona Valencia (sitting) in backyard with Ignacio Rivera (left) and Leonard Valencia, Jr., 1951.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Valencia, Leonard,--Jr Families--California--Los Angeles Rivera Garci´A, Ignacio Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Valencia, Ramonacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Musical Group
title Mexican American Musical Groupdescription Arthur Bustillos (at microphone) performs with musical group at San Gabriel High School auditorium, 1951.subject Bustillos, Arthur Musical Groups--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Gabriel High School (San Gabriel, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--San Gabrielcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Women
title Mexican American Womendescription Adela Ordonez (2nd from left, and family members at party in Oxnard, 1951. Ruth Fierro is at far left, Lola Ordonez is at far right, standing.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Fierro, Ruth Ordonez, Adela Ordonez, Lola Mexican American Women--California--Oxnard Mexican American Families--California--Oxnardcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Eddie Rodriguez And Captain Madrid At Radio Station
title Eddie Rodriguez And Captain Madrid At Radio Stationdescription Eddie Rodriguez (right), father of television producer Pete Rodriguez, with Captain Madrid at the KFVD studios in the Miracle Mile, making an announcement during Fire Prevention Week. 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 Miracle Mile (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Radio Broadcasters--United States Fire Fighters--California--Los Angeles Kfvd (Radio Station : Los Angeles, Calif.) Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles Fire Prevention--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ann Blyth Interviewed At Academy Awards
title Ann Blyth Interviewed At Academy Awardsdescription On behalf of Los Angeles radio station KPOP, Eddie Rodriguez (right) interviews actress Ann Blyth at the 23rd Academy Awards, held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood on March 29, 1951. Ray Alatorre is present behind them (left of center). 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 Radio Personalities--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Pantages Theatre (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Kpop (Radio Station : Los Angeles, Calif.) Theaters--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Actresses--United States--Interviews Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Academy Awards (Motion Pictures) Blyth, Ann,--1928-contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Narcotics Meeting, 1951
title Narcotics Meeting, 1951description 2 images. Narcotics meeting, 15 August 1951. Frank Sanchez Caption slip reads: "Sunday. Photographer: Richardson. Date: 1951-08-14. Reporter: Swaim. Assignment: Narcotics meet. K11: L. to R.: Frank Sanchez, panel leader Chief of Police Clarence H. Morris Clarence H. Morris Clarence H. Morris, chief of police Mrs. Douglas Jardine, member, board of directors, Pasadena Settlement Association Mrs. Douglas Jardine. Roland Ayala (President of Mexican-American Council) and Roland Ayala, president of Mexican-American Council. K12: L. to R.: Frank Sanchez, panel leader and Roland Ayala, president, Mexican-American Council. Council members (young Mexican Americans), planning fight on narcotics, to be launched at conference Sunday, Aug. 26".artist/creator Richardsonsubjectcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)