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Women With Car
title Women With Cardescription L to R Ofelia and Dolores Ordonez.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Women--California Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Automobiles--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of A Couple
title Portrait Of A Coupledescription Ramon and Antonia Telles.subject 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) -
Family Portrait
title Family Portraitdescription Rojo family portrait. Seated are Maria Arciniega, Hortensia Corral's grandmother holding Gilbert Rojo. In the back are Julia and Gilbert Rojo, III. Photo taken: 1943.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Portrait
title Family Portraitdescription A professional family portrait of Victoria and Pablo and their ten children taken by the Murillo studio, in Los Angeles. Twenty children were born from this marriage; ten died in infancy. First row, left to right, Oscar, Victoria, Pablo, and Estela. Second row, left to right, Aurelia, Antonio, Jesus, Pablo, Alberto, Enrique, Ramon and Victoria. This is the last photo taken of the entire family before the family went off in different directions. Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger.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 Murillosubject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Soldier And Army Buddy
title Soldier And Army Buddydescription Portrait of Henry Gallegos (right) with an my buddy.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Soldiers--United States Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Father And Son
title Father And Sondescription Portrait of Jose Morillo and son, Ignacio.subject Fathers And Sons Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ten Siblings
title Ten Siblingsdescription Five brothers (Francisco, Juan Ramo´n, Mariano, Julio, and Grabriel) and five sisters (Mari´a Socorro, Guadalupe, Catalina, Rosa, Mary Refugio) pose together for a portrait on a lawn. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Group Portraits Brothers And Sisters--Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Women At Sundial
title Women At Sundialdescription Two women leaning on a sundial, on what appears to be a college campus.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Sundials Women Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Girls
title Two Girlsdescription Herlinda Alatorre and Alma Jurado.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Girls--California Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Parent Teacher Association Group
title Parent Teacher Association Groupdescription The Mexican American Parent Teacher Association meets in the Burton Hill Elementary School auditorium in San Pedro in the 1940's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Elementary Schools--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Burton Hill Elementary School (San Pedro, Los Angeles, Calif.) Auditoriums--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Couple
title Portrait Of Coupledescription Portrait of Antonio Maria Villa and Estefana Feliz.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Couple
title Portrait Of Coupledescription Portrait of Manuel Romero and Gregoria Antiveros.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription Wedding portrait of Guillermo Rodriguez and Bernardina de Siena Duarte. She was the granddaughter of Jose Moreno, a founder of Los Angeles.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple
title Coupledescription Portrait of Rosendo R. Peralta and Maria de Guadalupe Morillo.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pickets Outside Farmers And Merchants Bank, Watts
title Pickets Outside Farmers And Merchants Bank, Wattsdescription Pickets at the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Watts. Bank was picketed by Southeast Interracial Council and Independent Party for not hiring African American or Mexican American tellers.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Southeast Interracial Council Picketing--California--Watts (Los Angeles) Labor Disputes--California--Los Angeles Race Discrimination--Los Angeles Farmers And Merchants National Bank Of Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Civil Rights--United States Watts (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. African American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple
title Coupledescription Portrait of Arnulfo Valenzuela and Ramona Brunette.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Albert And Clementina
title Albert And Clementinadescription Portrait of Albert N. Morillo and Clementina L. Yorba.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Couple
title Portrait Of Coupledescription Portrait of Josefa Corona (1862-1922) and Tomas Jose Caliz Corona (1864-1926).subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Portrait Of Couple
title Portrait Of Coupledescription Portrait of Jose de Gracia Lopez and Candeda Montano.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Couples 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) -
Brewery Employees At Fundraiser
title Brewery Employees At Fundraiserdescription Antonio De Marco (left) and television producer Pete Rodriguez (3rd from left) pose with Miller Brewing employees during a fundraising event in Los Angeles. 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.artist/creator Pearson, Edward W 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 Foundationsubject Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brewing Industry--California--Los Angeles--Employees Miller Brewing Company--Employees Employees--California--Los Angeles Rodriguez, Pete Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Fund Raising--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Hollenbeck Youth Center Supporters
title Hollenbeck Youth Center Supportersdescription District Attorney John Van de Kamp (left) with Ron Baca (center) and television producer Pete Rodriguez at a fundraiser for the Hollenbeck Youth Center in Los Angeles. Van de Kamp signed the photograph for 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 Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Van De Kamp, John K Baca, Ron Hollenbeck Youth Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Public Prosecutors--California--Los Angeles County Fund Raising--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) -
Pete Rodriguez And John Severino
title Pete Rodriguez And John Severinodescription 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. Television producer Pete Rodriguez (right) shares a laugh with John Severino, Vice-president and General Manager of KABC-TV at an unknown event. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Severino, John Kabc-Tv (Television Station : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Public Artwork Dedication
title Public Artwork Dedicationdescription Group in City Terrace attending the dedication of David Moreno's sculpture of the Aztec Goddess, Coyolxauhqui. From left to right are: Moreno; producer of the dedication, Ramon Torres; Senator Art Torres; Assemblywoman Gloria Molina; Larry Gonzalez. 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 Dedications--California--Los Angeles County Sculpture--California--Los Angeles County Coyolxauhqui (Aztec Deity)--Art Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Moreno, David Legislators--United States Sculptors--United States Molina, Gloria Crowds--California--Los Angeles County City Terrace (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Unincorporated Areas--California--Los Angeles County Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Public Sculpture--California--Los Angeles County Streets--California--Los Angeles County Torres, Artcontributor 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) -
Group At Church Carnival
title Group At Church Carnivaldescription Image is a reproduction. Pete Rodriguez (left), his wife Helen, Mrs. Eddie Rodriguez (2nd from right), and Fernando Paniagua (right) at a carnival held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, located at 3772 East 3rd Street in East Los Angeles. 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 Catholic Churches--California--East Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Pete East Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rodriguez, Helen Carnivals--California--East Los Angeles Television Producers And Directors--United States Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church (East Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photo
title Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photodescription 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. Publicity photo for the show Rheingolds' Fandango. From left to right, boxer Bobo Olson, boxer Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Lenon of the Olympic Auditorium, actress Sarita Montiel, unidentified, unidentified, boxer Lauro Sales, show producer Pete Rodriguez, and a Rheingold girl. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Montiel, Sara Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Boxers (Sports)--United States Cbs Television City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--Spain Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Publicity Photographs Columbia Broadcasting System, Inccontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photo
title Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photodescription 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. Producer Eddie Rodriguez (left), musician Tito Puente (center), and an unidentified man pose together for a publicity photo for the Rheingolds' Fandango television program on CBS. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Puente, Tito,--1923-2000 Salsa Musicians--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Publicity Photographs 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) -
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) -
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) -
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) -
Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photo
title Rheingolds' Fandango Publicity Photodescription 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. Publicity photo for Rheingolds' Fandango with the Rheingold Girls. Identified are Eddie Rodriguez (top row, far right) and his son Pete Rodriguez (front row, far right), the show's producers. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Eddie Rheingold'S Fandango (Television Program) Cbs Television City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Publicity Photographs Columbia Broadcasting System, Inccontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rose Parade Simulcast
title Rose Parade Simulcastdescription 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. Ted Freguzo, Eddie Rodriguez, and Eddie's son Pete providing the first Spanish language television and radio simulcast of the Rose Parade. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 51 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Freguzo, Ted Broadcast Journalism--California, Southern Parades--California--Pasadena Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Journalists--United States Rodriguez, Eddie Radio Broadcasters--United States Broadcasters--United States Radio Journalism--California, Southern Pasadena (Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Tournament Of Roses Khj-Tv (Television Station : Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor 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) -
Pete Rodriguez And Howard Cosell
title Pete Rodriguez And Howard Coselldescription Pete Rodriguez (left) with Howard Cosell of ABC Sports at a fundraiser for the International Youth Boxing Club. 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 International Youth Boxing Club Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cosell, Howard,--1918-1995 Sportscasters--United States Abc Sports Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor 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 With Dr. George Fischbeck
title Pete Rodriguez With Dr. George Fischbeckdescription Pete Rodriguez (left) with popular weatherman, Dr. George Fischbeck, at KABC-TV. 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 Kabc-Tv (Television Station : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Meteorologists--United States Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Fischbeck, George Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
California Chicano News Media Association Fundraiser
title California Chicano News Media Association Fundraiserdescription 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. Reporter Henry Alfaro (left) with an unidentified man (center) and television producer Pete Rodriguez at a fundraiser for the California Chicano News Media Association in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject California Chicano News Media Association Television Journalists--United States Television Producers And Directors--United States Group Portraits Journalists--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Alfaro, Henry Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Fund Raising--California--Los Angelescontributor 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)