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Portrait Of Woman
title Portrait Of Womandescription Portrait of Maria Andrea Carlon.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Man
title Portrait Of Mandescription Portrait of Leonardo Cota sitting in a chair.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Victoria
title Portrait Of Victoriadescription Portrait of Victoria Celestina Prais.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Woman
title Portrait Of Womandescription Portrait of Refugia Cota.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Pedro Lugo
title Portrait Of Pedro Lugodescription Portrait of Pedro Lugo, taken at F. Parker's Photographic Parlor in the Downey Block, #65 Main Street in downtown Los Angeles.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of A Woman
title Portrait Of A Womandescription Felipa Botello de Botello.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Women Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man In Chair
title Man In Chairdescription Portrait of an unidentified man.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At Park
title Family At Parkdescription Mexican American family at Sycamore Grove Park, 1939.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Picnics--California--Los Angeles Highland Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Sycamore Grove Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Parks--California--Highland Park (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Couple In Wedding Portrait
title Mexican American Couple In Wedding Portraitdescription Wedding portrait of Aurelio Gomez Dominguez and his bride, Marina Vasquez Jauregui, 1925. Flower girl is Helen Dominguez.subject Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Couples--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Grocery Store
title Mexican American Grocery Storedescription Jose Lopez (right) and Jose Lopez, Jr. in grocery store on E. 1st Street (across from today's Aliso Village). What is said to be the first tortilleria (tortilla factory) in Los Angeles is visible in background.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Interiors--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Grocery Stores--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Members Of Justicia
title Members Of Justiciadescription Members of Justicia (Justice for Chicanos in the Motion Picture and Television Industry). Ray Andrade (center), a former professional boxer and Green Beret in Vietnam, formed Justicia to protect the image of Chicanos in media. The organization was eventually disbanded, but it helped pave the way for equal opportunities for Chicanos in the industry. 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 Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Andrade, Raycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Outstanding Women Of Los Angeles
title Outstanding Women Of Los Angelesdescription Attendees of the Outstanding Women of Los Angeles program held at the Biltmore Hotel on April 2, 1948. Identified among the guests are Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson (right of center, with carnation corsage) and Eddie Rodriguez (lower 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 Poulson, Norris,--1895-1982 Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Millennium Biltmore Hotel (Los Angeles, Calif.) Radio Broadcasters--United States Hotels--California--Los Angeles Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Television Producers And Directors--United States Mayors--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Broadcasters In Awards Ceremony
title Broadcasters In Awards Ceremonydescription Eddie, his son Pete Rodriguez, producers of the 'Rheingold's Fandango' television show, with Rheingold executive and VFW Post Commander during awards ceremony in Los Angeles. From L to R, Pete Rodriguez, VFW Commander, Rheingold executive, Eddie Rodriguez. 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 Rheingold Corp.--Employees Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Rodriguez, Eddie Veterans--United States Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Fathers And Sons--California--Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Programs--Awards--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Catherine Bach
title Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Catherine Bachdescription 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. Pete and Helen Rodriguez with actress Catherine Bach at a banquet for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry. Bach has Mexican relatives on her mother's side.subject Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Pete Bach, Catherine Portrait Photographs Rodriguez, Helen Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete Rodriguez On Set
title Pete Rodriguez On Setdescription Associate producer Pete Rodriguez on the set of the 1962 short film, The Cadillac, shot in Dominguez Hills and El Monte. Robert Clouse directed the film, which was nominated for an Academy Award. 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 Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hats Cadillac (Motion Picture) Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Nosotros Event
title Nosotros Eventdescription Attendees of an event for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry. From left to right, Rudy Cervantes, Pete Rodriguez, Ricardo Montalbán, Gary Cervantes, and Mike Gomez. 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 Cervantes, Gary,--1953- Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Gomez, Mike Rodriguez, Pete Montalbán, Ricardo Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Award Fund Raiser
title Award Fund Raiserdescription Attendees of the California Latino Athletes of the Year award fund raiser, from left to right, Peter Lawrence Rodriguez, Helen Rodriguez, Henry Alfaro, and Pete Rodriguez. 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 Television Journalists--United States Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Journalists--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Alfaro, Henry Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Peter Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Fund Raising--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Cesar Romero
title Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Cesar Romerodescription 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. Pete and Helen Rodriguez with Cesar Romero at a banquet for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry.subject Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Romero, Cesar,--1907-1994 Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rodriguez, Helen Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor 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) -
Mexican Celebrities In Los Angeles
title Mexican Celebrities In Los Angelesdescription 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. Tennis player Pancho Gonzalez (left), actor Pancho Seguro (center), and a friend at an unidentified event.subject Actors--Mexico Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Gonzales, Pancho,--1928-1995 Segura, Pancho Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Tennis Players--Mexicocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Visitors From Mexico
title Visitors From Mexicodescription Eddie Rodriguez (left) poses with Miss Mexico and the Consul General 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 Consuls--Mexico Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Radio Broadcasters--United States Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Portrait Photographs Beauty Contestants--Mexico Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employeescontributor 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) -
Mural In Boyle Heights
title Mural In Boyle Heightsdescription A large mural of a Chicano pointing a finger saying "We are not a minority" is behind a chain link fence at the Estrada Courts, 3217 Olympic Boulevard. It was painted in 1978 by El Congresso de Artistas Cosmicos de las Americas de San Diego (Mario Torero, Rocky, El Lion, Zade) and restored in 1996 by Mario Torero and Carmen Kalo. Photograph caption reads: "Six-year-old Heriberto Aguilar stands at fence at his Olympic Boulevard home hear [sic] huge Chicano Power mural". Photograph dated Jan. 21, 1982. Title supplied by cataloger.artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation Musgrove, Deansubject Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs El Congresso De Artistas Cosmicos De Las Americas Children--California--Los Angeles Fences--California--Los Angeles Lawns--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Photographs Portrait Photographs Public Art--California--Los Angeles Murals--California--Boyle Heights (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
National Chicano Moratorium
title National Chicano Moratoriumdescription A newly wedded couple march in the National Chicano Moratorium which took place in East Los Angeles, August 29, 1970.artist/creator Castro, Salsubject Wedding Clothing & Dress Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest Movements Group Portraits Crowds--California--East Los Angeles Demonstrations--California--East Los Angeles Newlyweds--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Streets--California--East Los Angeles National Chicano Moratoriumcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)