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Leprechauns in the Garden
title Leprechauns in the Gardendescription Michael Ponce De Leon, Leprechauns in the Garden, ca. 1955, color lithograph on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ruth and Jacob Kainen, 1988.15.31artist/creator Ponce De Leon, Michaelsubject Abstractcontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Saint Michael the Archangel and the Devil
title Saint Michael the Archangel and the Devildescription George Lopez, Saint Michael the Archangel and the Devil, ca. 1955-1956, carved aspen and Palo Duro (mountain mahogany), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson, 1986.65.256A-Hartist/creator Lopez, Georgecontributor Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) -
Photograph of Becky Drake
title Photograph of Becky Drakedescription Photograph of Becky Drake as a baby, wearing a floral print dress and sitting on a blanket in front of a tree, with a car in the background.artist/creator Unknownsubject Drake, Becky Babies Marfa (Tex.) -- History -- Photographs. People - Individuals People - Children Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobilescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Young Girl
title Photograph of Young Girldescription Photograph of a young child, the daughter of Dawson and Annie Drake, wearing a plaid dress with her hair in pigtails and standing in a yard with trees and a house in the background and a hoe laying on the ground in front of her.artist/creator Unknownsubject Drake, Annie Drake, Dawson Marfa (Tex.) -- History -- Photographs. People - Individuals People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three photographs of Boyd's Chicken Dinner
title Three photographs of Boyd's Chicken Dinnerdescription Photographs of Boyd's Chicken Dinner in the 1950s. Three images.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Musical band at Boyd's Chicken Dinner
title Musical band at Boyd's Chicken Dinnerdescription Photograph of a musical band at Boyd's Chicken Dinner, 1950s.artist/creator Murillo Studiocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Johnny Velasquez and his Valley Serenaders
title Johnny Velasquez and his Valley Serenadersdescription Photograph of a musical group, Johnny Velasquez and his Valley Serenaders, on stage. Three men on saxophone, one man on drums, one man on trumpet, one man on bass and one man on piano.artist/creator Jiminez, Carloscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Vasallos of Cristo Rey anniversary party
title Vasallos of Cristo Rey anniversary partydescription Photograph of a Vasallos of Cristo Rey anniversary party, crica early 1950s.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Research paper of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love
title Research paper of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Lovedescription Brief research paper describing the lives of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love.artist/creator Deshazo, Williamcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at age 92
title Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at age 92description Photograph of Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at 92 years of age. She is sitting in a wheelchair. A fireplace is behind her, and framed photographs are on the fireplace mantle.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
José Montoya Sketchbook 07
title José Montoya Sketchbook 07description José Montoya sketchbooks generally have a starting date but continue on from that date with only limited mention of dates afterwards. Most sketchbooks do not include an end date.artist/creator Montoya, José - 1932, Creatorcontributor Calisphere -
They Decide Recreation Policy
title They Decide Recreation Policydescription Malvin Greston Whitfield was born in 1924. He was a middle-distance runner who won three Olympic gold medals for the United States, in 1948 and 1952. He was a Tuskegee Airman, and later became an American good-will ambassador promoting athletics abroad. He died on November 19, 2015.; Anthony P. Rios was born in 1915. He was a founder of the Community Service Organization, a statewide group formed in 1947 to mobilize Mexican Americans for community action. Rios was a mentor to Edward Roybal, and in 1949 the CSO helped Roybal become the first Mexican American in more than 70 years to serve on the council. Other leaders who emerged from the group include Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, and State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo. Rios died on May 19, 1999.; Earl Gilmore was an oil magnate and developer. His many accomplishments include the Gilmore Stadium and the establishment of the Farmer's Market and the Gilmore Commerical and Savings Bank. He also served on the State and County Fish and Game Commission and the Los Angeles Police Commission. Photograph caption dated September 15, 1955 reads "First picture taken of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Commission shows, from left, Anthony P. Rios, Mrs. George Miller, Milton B. Arthur, chairman; Earl B. Gilmore and Malvin G. Whitfield. Photo was taken in chambers at 834 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Recreational needs of county's current population of 5,500,000, which will in future grow to 10,000,000, according to experts, is charted and met by this group."artist/creator Made Accessible Through A Grant From The John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation And Photo Friends This Project Was Supported In Whole Or In Part By The U.S. Institute Of Museum And Library Services Under The Provisions Of The Library Services And Technology Act, Administered In California By The State Librariansubject Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection Photographs Women--California--Los Angeles Flags--California Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Department Of Parks And Recreation--Officials And Employees Maps Gilmore, Earl B Rios, Anthony P Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Whitfield, Mal,--1924-2015 County Officials And Employees--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Public Service Commissions--California--Los Angeles Countycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boys Group In Laguna Beach
title Boys Group In Laguna Beachdescription Lucy, a volunteer with the Los Angeles Times Boys Club, took a group that included her son Victor to the Laguna Beach Boys Club to go swimming. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Laguna Beach Boys Club Clubs--California--Laguna Beach Boys--California--Laguna Beach Laguna Beach (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Los Angeles Times Boys Club Children--California--Laguna Beach Clubs--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Electrical Workers Celebrate Union
title Electrical Workers Celebrate Uniondescription Workers at the Square D Electrical Company celebrate unionization, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Working Class--California--Los Angeles International Union Of Eletrical, Radio And Machine Workers-Congress Of Industrial Organizations (U.S.) Electric Industry Workers--Labor Unions--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Richard Michael celebrates his 4th birthday with his parents Baltezar and Soledad and a birthday cake. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Parent And Child--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Birthday Cakes--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
First Communion Group Picture
title First Communion Group Picturedescription First communion group picture at St. Francis Xavier Church, circa 1955. Alfred Viera is in 4th row, 2nd from left. Rosemary Miranda is in 2nd row, 5th from left. Dolores Viera is in 2nd row, 2nd from right.subject Children--California--Pico Rivera Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs First Communion Rites And Ceremonies--California--Pico Rivera Viera, Dolores Pico Rivera (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs St. Francis Xavier Church (Pico Rivera, Calif.) Viera, Alfredcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Graduation Portrait
title Graduation Portraitdescription Edward Michael celebrates his high school graduation with his mother, Soledad, right, and his Aunt Carmen. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Nephews--California--Los Angeles Aunts--California--Los Angeles Living Rooms--California--Los Angeles High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sisters On The Front Lawn
title Sisters On The Front Lawndescription Sisters Edna and Hope with a baby on the front lawn of their mother's house on Loosmore Street in Cypress Park. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Streets--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sisters--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Party
title Wedding Partydescription Nancy with her parents William and Ula and the ring bearer at her wedding, Joey, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Holy Trinity Catholic Church Of San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Party
title Wedding Partydescription Richard and Nancy's wedding at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Holy Trinity Catholic Church Of San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boys Group In San Gabriel Park
title Boys Group In San Gabriel Parkdescription A group of boys that includes Victor, his cousin Phillip, and his mother Lucy, who took the Los Angeles Times Boys Club to San Gabriel Park, eating lunch on a lawn. Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger.subject Boys--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Parks--California--San Gabriel San Gabriel Park (San Gabriel, Calif.) Children--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Los Angeles Times Boys Clubcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boy At Shrine
title Boy At Shrinedescription Daniel Rivera in front of shrine at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at 740 South Shamrock Avenue in Monrovia.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shrines--California--Monrovia Rivera, Daniel,--Active 1937 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Monrovia, Calif.) Children--California--Monrovia Monrovia (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Camp Hondo
title Camp Hondodescription Joe, left, and Antonio at Camp Hondo in Downey, a correctional camp for boys under 16 years old. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Schools--California--Downey Camp Hondo (Downey, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Teenagers--California--Downey Downey (Calif.) Reformatories--California--Downey Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Boys--California--Downeycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man In Driveway
title Man In Drivewaydescription An unidentified man sitting in a driveway. Behind him, across the street, are some businesses.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Driveways--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family In Cypress Park Neighborhood
title Family In Cypress Park Neighborhooddescription Hope and Ernie with their daughter, Hope, on Loosmore Street in Cypress Park on their way to church on Sunday. Hope's grandfather Vincent is at left. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Party Portrait
title Wedding Party Portraitdescription Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Tony and Mora's wedding party in San Pedro.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Bride And Groom
title Bride And Groomdescription A wedding portrait of Nancy and Richard. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Customers At La Esperanza Restaurant
title Customers At La Esperanza Restaurantdescription Staff and customers at La Esperanza Restaurant. Elvira Moreno, waitress and daughter of the owner is at top, right.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Restaurants--California--Los Angeles La Esperanza Bakery And Restaurant (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Party
title Wedding Partydescription A portrait of the wedding party Nancy and Richard's wedding. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sisters Outside Home
title Sisters Outside Homedescription Sisters, from left to right, Jesusita, Soledad, and Carmen, in front of a home in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sisters--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl With Doll
title Girl With Dolldescription Laura Nava with doll next to family car, 1955.subject Automobiles--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Gabriel (Calif.) Nava, Laura Children--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man On 1St Street
title Man On 1St Streetdescription Anthony Rodriguez walking on 1st Street, circa 1955.subject El Potosi Market (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Anthony Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs First Street (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Bowling Team
title Bowling Teamdescription Bowling team group photo. Herminia Herrera is front, left. Victor Gonzalez is at top, center.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bowling--California--Glendale Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Glendale (Calif.) Bowlers--California--Glendalecontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Gathering In Fresno
title Family Gathering In Fresnodescription A family gathering on the lawn of a home in Fresno. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 19 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Automobiles--California--Fresno Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Fresno Fresno (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dwellings--California--Fresnocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Martinez Family At Home
title Martinez Family At Homedescription View of Carmen Martinez at her home in Lincoln Heights. Present with her are her parents, Andrea and Maximiliano Martinez and her sister, Jessie, whose back is to the camera. Photo taken: May 16, 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children In Costumes
title Children In Costumesdescription Children in Halloween costumes, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Cabrillo Avenue School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Workers In Molding Shop
title Workers In Molding Shopdescription Workers taking a break at molding shop. Benjamin Nava is at far right.subject Alhambra (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Labor--California--Alhambra Men--California--Alhambra Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Nava, Benjamincontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple
title Coupledescription Ruben Galindo and Rachel Ordonez, 1955.subject Galindo, Ruben Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Ordonez, Rachel Families--California--Oxnard Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Oxnard (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Armando Rodriguez On His Bicycle
title Armando Rodriguez On His Bicycledescription Armando Rodriguez on his bicycle in a front lawn on Hickory Street in the Firestone District.subject Bicycles--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angelescontributor 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) -
Children At Party
title Children At Partydescription Children at birthday party for Silvia Galindo, 1955.subject Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Boy On Roller Skates
title Mexican American Boy On Roller Skatesdescription Fernando Rivera on roller skates, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Roller Skaters--California Rivera Flores, Fernando Mexican Americans--California Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman And Children
title Mexican American Woman And Childrendescription Rachel Galindo (center) with Silvia (left) and Ruben Jr., 1955.subject Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Galindo, Rachel Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Soldier In Truck
title Mexican American Soldier In Truckdescription Francisco Bielma driving army truck, circa 1955.contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Father With Daughters
title Mexican American Father With Daughtersdescription L to R Ruben, Petra and Silvia Galindo, 1955.subject Galindo, Silvia Galindo, Ruben Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Galindo, Petra Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Girl With Cat
title Mexican American Girl With Catdescription Small girl with cat in backyard, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California Children--Californiacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Boy With Dog
title Mexican American Boy With Dogdescription Richard Villescas in front yard with dog, circa 1955.subject Dogs--California--Los Angeles Villescas, Richard Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Woman With Children
title Mexican American Woman With Childrendescription L to R Petra, Ruben Jr., Rachel Galindo, 1955.subject Mexican American Families--California--Los Angeles Galindo, Petra Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Galindo, Rachelcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American With Son
title Mexican American With Sondescription Doroteo Lucero (left) and son, Luis, at home in Norwalk, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Norwalk Lucero, Luis Lucero, Doroteo Families--California--Norwalk Mexican Americans--California--Norwalk Fathers And Sons--California--Norwalk Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Clerical Worker
title Mexican American Clerical Workerdescription Carmen Drew at her clerical work.subject Drew, Carmen Mexican American Women--California--Los Angeles Women--Employment--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Two Mexican American Sisters
title Two Mexican American Sistersdescription Angelina and Belinda Ramos grew up in East Los Angeles. Their family first settled in East L.A. in 1928. Angelina would go on to start a public affairs firm in 1987 called Eventfully Yours. Around 1990-91, Angelina married then-L.A. city councilman Richard Alatorre. In 1993, she was a member of the National Women's Political Caucus, director of the Mariachi Heritage Society, and director of the El Sereno Youth Development Corp. Belinda passed away in January 1996 of colon cancer. L to R Angelina and Belinda Ramos, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Ramos, Angelina Ramos, Belinda Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Sisters--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Children
title Mexican American Childrendescription Mexican American children standing in front of car. Philip Gutierrez is at far left, Francis Gutierrez is in baby walker.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Gutierrez, Francis Mexican American Children--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Gutierrez, Philipcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Couple
title Mexican American Coupledescription Juan and Maria Mojica, circa 1955.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mojica, Maria Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Mojica, Juancontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Girl
title Mexican American Girldescription Rosie Gutierrez relaxes at home in Whittier, circa 1955.subject Mexican American Women--California--Whittier Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Gutierrez, Rosiecontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican American Soldier
title Mexican American Soldierdescription Isaac Gallegos in army uniform, circa 1955.subject Mexican American Soldiers--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Gallegos, Isaaccontributor 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) -
Eddie And Pete Rodriguez At Cbs
title Eddie And Pete Rodriguez At Cbsdescription Eddie Rodriguez (left) and his son Pete during the recording of an internal program at CBS Television City. 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 Television Producers And Directors--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Fairfax (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Eddie Radio Broadcasters--United States Cbs Television City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Columbia Broadcasting System, Inccontributor 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)