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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
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Grandmother With Grandchildren
title Grandmother With Grandchildrendescription A grandmother sits with her three grandchildren in Highland Park, where the children were playing baseball. Children L to R Adam, Alex and Fernando Garcia, the children of Vilma Rubio Garcia.subject Garcia, Fernando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Highland Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Garcia, Alex Garcia, Adam--(Adam Gabriel) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Grandmothers--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl At Picnic
title Girl At Picnicdescription Angela Weil at the Bakers' Confectionary Union picnic, 1960.subject Weil, Angela Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Picnics--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Bakers' Confectionary Union (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl With A New Bike
title Girl With A New Bikedescription Julie with a new bike, a gift for her 10th birthday, in the living room of the family home in Wilmington, in Los Angeles. Her brother Julian is behind her. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Living Rooms--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Bicycles--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Councilman Snyder At Parque Mexico Dedication
title Councilman Snyder At Parque Mexico Dedicationdescription City Councilman Art Snyder (at podium) speaking at dedication of Parque Mexico at Valley Boulevard and Mission Road, 1978. Mexican Counsel General Mario Tapia is 4th from right. Councilman Richard Alatorre is seated 3rd from left.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Tapia, Mario Parque De Mexico (Los Angeles, Calif.) Municipal Ceremonial--California--Los Angeles Snyder, Art Alatorre, Richard Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Politicians--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Automobile At The Coliseum
title Automobile At The Coliseumdescription Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Victoria, in the back seat, and her children Aurelia and Antonio, the driver, take a drive to the Los Angeles Coliseum.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brothers At Christmas
title Brothers At Christmasdescription Brothers Raul, left, and Jorge, right, celebrate Christmas with a friend of the family. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Christmas Trees--California--Maywood Christmas--California--Maywood Living Rooms--California--Maywood Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Boys--California--Maywood Maywood (Calif.) Brothers--California--Maywoodcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Senior Citizen Beauty Contestants
title Senior Citizen Beauty Contestantsdescription Lou Costello Recreation Center Crowning of the Queen, 1977. center is located at 3141 East Olympic Boulevard.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beauty Contestants--California--Los Angeles Lou Costello Recreation Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Older Women--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Reunion
title Family Reuniondescription Frank cuts the cake at a family reunion in the backyard of a home at 4408 West Avenue 41, Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Cakes--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Family Reunions--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Grocery Store Display
title Grocery Store Displaydescription Amber in front of an Albertson's supermarket Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cookie display at Atlantic Boulevard and Riggin Street, in Monterey Park. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Monterey Park (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Girls--California--Monterey Park Supermarkets--California--Monterey Park Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Albertson'S Inc Packaging--California--Monterey Park Cookies--California--Monterey Parkcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Santa Monica Beach
title Santa Monica Beachdescription A portrait of friends and brothers in front of a convertible at Santa Monica Beach. Vicente is at the far left next to his brother, Rosendo. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 83 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Santa Monica (Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Automobiles--California--Santa Monica Brothers--California--Santa Monica Men--California--Santa Monica Beaches--California--Santa Monica Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription The wedding of Jose Ramon and Eleuteria in Wilmington. The couple married in a tent on Eubank Avenue that later became the site of Holy Family Catholic Church. The couple operated a family store in Wilmington, Watson Avenue Market. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Students Perform Dance At "Aztec Princess" Mural Dedication
title Students Perform Dance At "Aztec Princess" Mural Dedicationdescription Student dancers, dressed in traditional Mexican Charro outfits, perform at mural dedication. The mural titled "Aztec Princess" was painted in 1990 by artist Eloy Torres on the side of a building at the energy plant owned by Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners I and can be seen in the background. It is a portrait of the artist's girlfriend; her pose was intended to suggest both the Statue of Liberty and the Virgin of Guadalupe.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Vernon (Calif.) Dance--California--Vernon Sunlaw Energy Partners (Firm) Torrez, Eloy Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mural Painting And Decoration--California--Vernon Children--California--Vernon Clothing and dresscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Banning Homecoming Queen And Court
title Banning Homecoming Queen And Courtdescription Banning High School Homecoming queen and court at unidentified school event. Pat McWhorter is at center (queen), the three girls on left of platform are, L to R Sally Newton, Novely Knight, Maggie Vargas.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs High School Students--California--Los Angeles Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Children At Beach
title Woman With Children At Beachdescription Concepcion Ripalda Castro (center) with Concepcion Castro McCravey (baby in her arms) and Amador Castro, Jr. (far left) at the beach on Terminal Island, 1922. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Castro, Concepcion Ripalda Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children Beaches--California--Terminal Island (Los Angeles) Women Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Outdoor Recreation--California--Terminal Island (Los Angeles) Terminal Island (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Swimming At Lake Arrowhead
title Swimming At Lake Arrowheaddescription Melissa Rivas (far left), Consuelo Rivas (far right) and their friends and family enjoy a day swimming and relaxing at Lake Arrowhead. Fred Rubio, lower right, has his back turned to the camera.subject Families--California--Lake Arrowhead Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lake Arrowhead (Calif.) Children--California--Lake Arrowhead Rubio, Fred Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rivas, Consuelo Rivas, Melissa Women--California--Lake Arrowheadcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woodcraft Rangers Group
title Woodcraft Rangers Groupdescription A Woodcraft Rangers after school program group at Toberman Settlement House in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.artist/creator Thompson Photo 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 After-School Programs--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Woodcraft Rangerscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Three Men In A Bar
title Three Men In A Bardescription Mr. Mendoza, his brother "Chente" (short for Innocente, center) and friend Pana (left) having Acme beers in a Los Angeles bar.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Acme Brewing Company Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beers--California--Los Angeles Bars (Drinking Establishments)--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cesar Chavez With Picket
title Cesar Chavez With Picketdescription Cesar Chavez and woman picket during strike by U.R.W., circa 1969.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Labor Disputes--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Chavez, Cesar,--1927-1993 United Rubber Workers Of America.--Local 621contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman At The Beach
title Woman At The Beachdescription Jesusita on the beach in Los Angeles, standing in front of an amusement pier rollercoaster. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beaches--California--Los Angeles Piers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Parasols--California--Los Angeles Amusement Parks--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Snow In Elysian Park
title Snow In Elysian Parkdescription Jesusita plays in the snow in Elysian Park, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Snow--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elysian Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Parks--California--Los Angeles Snowballs--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girls Playing Outside
title Girls Playing Outsidedescription Sisters Julie and Colette ride a bike while their friend Norma walks behind them, in front of their home in Wilmington, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Bicycles--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Sisters--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mother And Girl Outside Home
title Mother And Girl Outside Homedescription Raquel and her mother, Nancy, outside their home in San Pedro near 19th Street and Cabrillo Avenue. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Families--California--Los Angeles Mother And Child--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl And Godmother
title Girl And Godmotherdescription Studio portrait of Vicenta DeLeon and her godmother Lily Triana on the day of her First Communion.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs First Communion Triana, Lily Soledad Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Deleon, Vicentacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Karen'S 15Th Birthday
title Karen'S 15Th Birthdaydescription Photo of Karen Gonzalez on her 15th birthday, Quincean~era, cutting her birthday cake. Photo dated: November 3, 1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Quincean~Era (Social Custom)--California--Los Angeles Youth--California--Los Angeles Gonzalez, Karen Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Stepchildren--California--Los Angeles Birthdays--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Women At Hermosa Beach
title Women At Hermosa Beachdescription Group of women at the church beach house of Iglesia del Divino Salvador (Church of the Divine Savior), circa 1920.subject Church Buildings--California--Hermosa Beach Children--California--Hermosa Beach Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Outdoor Recreation--California--Hermosa Beach Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Hermosa Beach (Calif.) Women--California--Hermosa Beachcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family In Boyle Heights
title Family In Boyle Heightsdescription Stylish family posing on the porch in front of a house on Judson Street in Boyle Heights. Lower row, left to right: Frank Miranda and Caroline Miranda, aunt of Hortensia Corral. Top row, left to right: a family friend, Emma Cann, aunt of Hortensia Corral, and family friend. On stairs, left to right: Emilio Marquez and Elouise Marquez who baby-sat Hortensia Corral.subject Cann, Emma Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Marquez, Emilio Families--California--Los Angeles Miranda, Frank Marquez, Elouise Corral, Hortensia Miranda, Caroline Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sisters In San Pedro
title Sisters In San Pedrodescription Sisters Lilia and Viola, in mourning for their late father, are in front of their family home on Sepulveda Street in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 27 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sisters--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Awards Ceremony At The Orpheum
title Awards Ceremony At The Orpheumdescription Members of the Latin American Press Association onstage at the Orpheum Theater during awards ceremony, 1969. Yolanda Guerra is at far left. Armando Guerra is 4th from right.subject Guerra, Armando Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Journalists--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.) Awards--California--Los Angeles Guerra, Yolanda Latin American Press Associationcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family Portrait
title Family Portraitdescription A playful family portrait in the living room of a family home on McDonald Street in Wilmington, Los Angeles. From left to right: siblings Ricardo, Raymond, a family friend, Renee with the family dog, Chuchi, the father Richard and son Ronald. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Living Rooms--California--Los Angeles Brothers And Sisters--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At Santa Ana River
title Family At Santa Ana Riverdescription Family outing at the Santa Ana River, circa 1938.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Swimming--California--Orange County Santa Ana River Watershed (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Families--California--Orange County Outdoor Recreation--California--Orange County Orange County (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Childhood Friends
title Childhood Friendsdescription Louie, Richard, Walter and Dickie, buddies since Barton Hill Elementary School, in San Pedro. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Friendship--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At The Park
title Family At The Parkdescription Hortencia sits on a merry-go-round with her children Julio and Nila. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Playgrounds--California--Maywood Parks--California--Maywood Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Maywood Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Merry-Go-Rounds--California--Maywood Mother And Child--California--Maywood Maywood (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Siblings At Home
title Siblings At Homedescription Pauline and her brother Eddie at home in San Fernando in the late 1940's. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brothers And Sisters--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Dwellings--California--San Fernando Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Americans At Terminal Island
title Mexican Americans At Terminal Islanddescription Paul Guzman, Mary Molina and a friend on Terminal Island, where they all worked at a fish cannery, 1937.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Molina, Mary Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Guzman, Paul Mexican Americans--Cannery Workers--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Terminal Island (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brothers In A Studio Portrait
title Brothers In A Studio Portraitdescription Brothers William and Johnny in a studio portrait in Rubidoux, Riverside County, California. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Brothers--California--Rubidoux Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Rubidoux Rubidoux (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Children--California--Rubidouxcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sailor And A Shoe Shine Boy
title Sailor And A Shoe Shine Boydescription Daniel has his shoes shined, probably in San Diego, during his service in the Navy during World War II. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 59 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Military Uniforms World War, 1939-1945 San Diego (Calif.) United States.--Navy Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Shoe Shiners--California--San Diego Sailors--California--San Diegocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Two Young Men
title Woman With Two Young Mendescription Juana Trujillo and two young men, possibly family members.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Portrait Photographs Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
First Communion
title First Communiondescription Jorge with his godfather Oscar on the day of his First Communion. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Maywood Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs First Communion Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Living Rooms--California--Maywood Rites And Ceremonies--California--Maywood Boys--California--Maywood Maywood (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Americans On Vacation In San Francisco
title Mexican Americans On Vacation In San Franciscodescription L to R Jesus "Chuy" Urrea, Mary Urrea, Roberto Garcia in front of DeMaggio's Restaurant in San Francisco while on vacation, circa 1935.subject Urrea Ferna´Ndez, Jesu´S Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Mexican Americans--California--San Francisco Garci´A, Roberto Urrea, Mary Clothing And Dress--California--San Francisco Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Elementary School Class Picture
title Elementary School Class Picturedescription Class picture at the Lincoln School, 1935. Elvira Nunez is in front row, third from left.subject Elementary Schools--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lincoln School (San Gabriel, Calif.) Nunez, Elvira Children--California--San Gabriel Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mexican Americans--California--San Gabrielcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brothers With Mohawks
title Brothers With Mohawksdescription Brothers John and Danny with new mohawk haircuts in support of the Lincoln High School Mohawks team. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.; Published on page 31 of Shades of L.A. New York : The New Press, c1996.subject Brothers--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Charros In Parade
title Charros In Paradedescription Charros from various groups in Lion's Parade on Hollywood Boulevard, 1965.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Hollywood Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Horsemen And Horsewomen--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Parades--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Barbershop Interior
title Barbershop Interiordescription Image is a reproduction.; Title supplied by cataloger. Jesus in his store, Uncle Joe's Barbershop on Main and 48th Street, in East Los Angeles.subject Barbershops--California--East Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Men--California--East Los Angeles East Los Angeles (Calif.) Barbers--California--East Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sharing A Meal In Chinatown
title Sharing A Meal In Chinatowndescription Anrata Frias (left) enjoys a meal with couple Ramona (Fonseca) and Andrew Frias in Chinatown on May 9, 1958. Della Ortega was born in North Hollywood in 1920 and Ramona Frias was born in 1927 in San Fernando. Both sisters’ maiden names were Fonseca. They grew up in the Great Depression and were reliant upon their mother and brother for fiscal support after their parents divorced in 1935. Because of financial struggles Della was unable to graduate high school, but Ramona was able to graduate in 1946. Della met her husband in 1937 and Ramona met hers in 1948. The whole family save for Ramona worked in War Defense plants such as Lockheid during WWII. Both Ramona and Della worked in sewing factories. Della also worked for the election board to help put elections on. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Restaurants--California--Chinatown (Los Angeles) Group Portraits Chinatown (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dinners And Dining--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Statue Of Mexican Hero
title Statue Of Mexican Herodescription Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. Hidalgo, regarded by most Mexican people as the "Father of the Country", was the founder of the Mexican War of Independence movement that fought for independence from Spain in the early 19th century. When Father Hidalgo rang the original bell in Dolores, Mexico, on September 16, 1810, his action became the opening salvo of the Mexican Wars of Independence from Spain. Independence was won in 1821, and at the conclusion of the revolt, Spanish control of Los Angeles ended, and for 26 years the city was an integral part of Mexico. Statue of Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, hero of Mexican independence, at Parque de Mexico.subject Statues--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Parque De Mexico (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hidalgo Y Costilla, Miguel,--1753-1811--Statues Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Monuments--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
High School Graduates
title High School Graduatesdescription L to R Erlinda Medina, Olivia Cueva Fernandez, Helen Estrada in graduation robes at Banning High School in Wilmington, 1957.subject Women--California--Los Angeles High School Graduates--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Banning High School (Wilmington, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children In A Cabbage Patch
title Children In A Cabbage Patchdescription Sisters Maria and Louisa with their baby Uncle Raymond in a cabbage patch on 5th and Nelson Streets in San Pedro, in Los Angeles. The 5th Street grocery store is in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Vegetables--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Agriculture--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Aztec Princess" Model At Mural Dedication
title "Aztec Princess" Model At Mural Dedicationdescription Robert Danziger, Founder and Chief of Sunlaw Energy Partners I, L.P. poses with the "Aztec Princess" model at mural dedication. The mural titled "Aztec Princess", was painted in 1990 by artist Eloy Torrez on the side of a building at the energy plant owned by Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners I, and is a portrait of the artist's girlfriend (seen here). Her pose is intended to suggest both the Statue of Liberty and the Virgin of Guadalupe. Photo dated: 1990.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Vernon (Calif.) Sunlaw Energy Partners (Firm) Danziger, Robert Torrez, Eloy Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mural Painting And Decoration--California--Vernon Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners (Vernon, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boy Taking A Bath
title Boy Taking A Bathdescription Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Tony takes a bath in the kitchen sink of his home in Highland Park.subject Baths--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Highland Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Kitchens--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At Los Angeles Police Academy
title Family At Los Angeles Police Academydescription Grandparents and their grandchildren at the Los Angeles Police Academy for the Explorer Program graduation. A family member, Julie, not pictured, participated in the Explorer Program, a youth program that introduces children to careers in law enforcement. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Grandparent And Child--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Los Angeles Police Academycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sidewalk Stroll
title Sidewalk Strolldescription Phillip walks on the sidewalk with his great grandmother Sebastiana as a Red Car passes in the background near 1664 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles. Sebastiana emigrated to Los Angeles from Teocaltiche, Mexico during the Mexican Revolution with her daugher and granddaughters. They traveled from town to town by way of El Paso, Texas on horseback and in carriages. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Grandparent And Child--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Families--California--Los Angeles Great-Grandmothers Electric Railroads--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Pacific Electric Railway Companycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Community Center In Lincoln Heights
title Community Center In Lincoln Heightsdescription El Arca Multipurpose Center in Lincoln Heights, circa 1980. This was the first center for retarded children in the Latino community.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs El Arca Multipurpose Center (Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Community Centers--California--Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles) Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Chente, Boxing Manager
title Chente, Boxing Managerdescription Photo taken of Chente (far right) doing time in San Quentin, 1940's. He manages the boxer standing next to him, in a prison sponsored boxing match.subject Mexican Americans--California--San Quentin Prisons--California--San Quentin Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs California State Prison At San Quentin Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Boxing Matches Prisoners--California--San Quentincontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Fishing Trip
title Fishing Tripdescription Raymond on a fishing trip to Machado Lake in Wilmington with his brother, Ronald, in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Brothers--California--Los Angeles Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Machado Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Fishing--California--Los Angeles Lakes--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ralph And Virginia, Godparents
title Ralph And Virginia, Godparentsdescription Photo taken at baptism for Joe Velasco's son. On the left is Ralph and Virginia (holding baby) Mendoza, Godparent's of Velasco's son. Joe Velasco was a co-worker of Ralph's at the Steel Company.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Familiesrites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Clergy--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rites And Ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Baptismcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family With Truck
title Family With Truckdescription L to R, Maria Soto, Maria de Jesus Soto, Cecilia Moreno. In truck is Juan Soto.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Trucks--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cypress Park Front Yard
title Cypress Park Front Yarddescription Luis paints the front gate of his family home in Cypress Park. He worked in construction and made the red flower boxes that line the front walk. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dwellings--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Gates--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles)--Maintenance And Repaircontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man At Work In Construction
title Man At Work In Constructiondescription A. Ruben at work on a construction site in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Men--California--Los Angeles Construction Workers--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Construction Equipment--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Native American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Couple In Front Of Church
title Couple In Front Of Churchdescription Salvador Garcia and Maria Emery in front of St. Vincent Catholic Church, 1925.subject Emery, Maria Garci´A Castan~Eda, Salvador,--1932- St. Vincent Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Catholic Churches--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Dedication Of Cuautemoc Statue
title Dedication Of Cuautemoc Statuedescription City Councilman Art Snyder (2nd from right) at dedication of the Cuautemoc statue at Parque Mexico, circa 1980. Mexican Counsel General, Javier Escobar is at far left, top.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Parque De Mexico (Los Angeles, Calif.) Municipal Ceremonial--California--Los Angeles Esco´Bar, Javier Snyder, Art Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Politicians--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mausoleum On Fort Hill
title Mausoleum On Fort Hilldescription Mausoleum on Fort Hill, former site of the Protestant Cemetery and Fort Moore, and later the Los Angeles School District offices.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lost Architecture--California--Los Angeles Mausoleums--California--Los Angeles Fort Moore Hill (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sepulchral Monuments--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Art Contest Winners
title Art Contest Winnersdescription Art contest winners pose with their certificates in auditorium. Robert Danziger is standing at center with winners.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elementary Schools--California--Vernon Vernon (Calif.) Danziger, Robert Vernon City School (Vernon, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Art--Competitions--California--Vernon Children--California--Vernoncontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Child In A Walker
title Child In A Walkerdescription Jean at six months, seated outdoors in a walker. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Infants--California--San Fernando Valley Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--San Fernando Valley Shades Of L.A. Filipino American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Art Contest Winners
title Art Contest Winnersdescription Art contest winners pose with their artwork in front of school. Robert Danziger is standing at top, right.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elementary Schools--California--Vernon Vernon (Calif.) Danziger, Robert Vernon City School (Vernon, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Art--Competitions--California--Vernon Children--California--Vernoncontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Cemetery Visit
title Cemetery Visitdescription Anastasio visits his wife's grave with his granddaughter Ivette at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Montebello. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Resurrection Catholic Cemetery And Mausoleum (Cemetery : Montebello, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grandparent And Child--California--Montebello Montebello (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Cemeteries--California--Montebellocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mission San Fernando
title Mission San Fernandodescription Entrance at Mission San Fernando, located at 15151 San Fernando Mission Boulevard.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Fernando, Rey De Espan~A (Mission : San Fernando, Calif.) Missions, Spanish--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mission Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Children On Tractor
title Children On Tractordescription Richard Madrigal (left) and Daniel Torres on farm tractor in Wilmington, 1944. Manuel Torres, Sr. managed a farm on leased land next to the Wilmington cemetery.subject Madrigal, Richard Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Farm Tractors--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Torres, Daniel,--Jr Children--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At San Diego Zoo
title Family At San Diego Zoodescription Fanny with her husband Jose and son Raul at the San Diego Zoo zebra exhibit in May, 1968. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Children--California--San Diego Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs San Diego (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Zoos--California--San Diego Families--California--San Diego San Diego Zoocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Hidalgo Orchestra, Group Photo
title Hidalgo Orchestra, Group Photodescription Group photo of the Hidalgo Orchestra, which played at the Hidalgo Theatre on Main Street near the Plaza and Olvera Street.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bands (Music)--California--Los Angeles Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Hidalgo Orchestra (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hidalgo Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Woman With Sombrero
title Woman With Sombrerodescription Ofelia De Leon in Mexican dress and sombrero at a LA County-U.S.C. Medical Center fiesta.subject Women--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs De´Leon Mele´Ndez, Ofelia Columba Los Angeles County-University Of Southern California Medical Centercontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Pin~Ata Game
title Birthday Pin~Ata Gamedescription Colette plays the pin~ata game at her birthday party. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Games--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Pin~Atacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Winner Of Vernon Elementary School Mural Contest
title Winner Of Vernon Elementary School Mural Contestdescription Billy Valdivia standing next to winning mural he painted for competition, 1990.subject Vernon Elementary School (Vernon, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Elementary Schools--California--Vernon Valdivia, Billy Vernon (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Art--Competitions--California--Vernon Children--California--Vernoncontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Michael And Olga At Knott'S Berry Farm
title Michael And Olga At Knott'S Berry Farmdescription Photo of Michael and Olga on a wagon prop for novelty photos at Knott's Berry Farm, in 1957.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Knott'S Berry Farm (Buena Park, Calif. : Amusement Park) Amusement Parks--California--Buena Park Children--California--Buena Park Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Buena Park (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Man In Front Of Restaurant
title Man In Front Of Restaurantdescription Nicolas Valdivia in front of his restaurant, La Pasadita, located on 1st Street.subject Men--California--Los Angeles La Pasadita (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Restaurants--California--Los Angeles Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs First Street (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Family At Santa Monica Beach
title Family At Santa Monica Beachdescription Antonio at Santa Monica Beach in the early 1920's with his wife, Maria, and children from left to right, Ernestina, Mario and Martha. In the background is the family baby, Oscar, with the children's grandfather, Juan. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Santa Monica (Calif.) Group Portraits Grandparent And Child--California--Santa Monica Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beaches--California--Santa Monica Grandfathers Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Families--California--Santa Monicacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Angelina, second from left, at a party for her 7th birthday. The photo was taken at her home at 335 Laveta Terrace, Echo Park, Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Dwellings--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
A&Z Nut Wagon
title A&Z Nut Wagondescription A&Z Nut Wagon at 816 Whittier Boulevard. Named after nut wagon that owner used in the "flats" of Boyle Heights from the 1920s to 40s.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Nuts--California--Los Angeles Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles A&Z Nut Wagon (Los Angeles, Calif.) Storefronts--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Lugo Family Members At Their Home In Bell Gardens
title Lugo Family Members At Their Home In Bell Gardensdescription Lugo family members in front of and on balcony of their adobe home in Bell Gardens.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bell Gardens (Calif.) Families--California--Bell Gardens Dwellings--California--Bell Gardens Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Adobe Houses--California--Bell Gardenscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
"Blas" Saenz And Antonio
title "Blas" Saenz And Antoniodescription Photo of "Blas" Saenz (left), and Antonio Rodriguez at Signal Lubrication located in Signal Hill. Photo dated: ca. 1952.subject Automobiles--Maintenance And Repair--California--Signal Hill Service Stations--California--Signal Hill Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Signal Hill (Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mechanics (Persons)--California--Signal Hillcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Angelina Borrego At Cousin'S House
title Angelina Borrego At Cousin'S Housedescription Photo of Angelina Borrego at her cousin's house in Santa Ana, as she pets her cousin's dog, a Dalmation. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Women--California--Santa Ana Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Lawns--California--Santa Ana Dalmatian Dog--California--Santa Ana Santa Ana (Calif.) Dogs--California--Santa Ana Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Knott'S Berry Farm Visitors
title Knott'S Berry Farm Visitorsdescription Friends visit Knott's Berry Farm "Ghost Town' in 1966. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Knott'S Berry Farm (Buena Park, Calif. : Amusement Park) Amusement Parks--California--Buena Park Men--California--Buena Park Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Buena Park (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Boy Dressed As Santa For Christmas
title Boy Dressed As Santa For Christmasdescription Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Tony, age 4, dressed as Santa for Christmas Day, at home in Cypress Park.subject Christmas--California--Los Angeles Living Rooms--California--Los Angeles Christmas Trees--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Wedding Portrait
title Wedding Portraitdescription Portrait of Francisco Mares and Gaye Bratton (groom and bride) and wedding party.subject Weddings--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Interracial Marriage--California--Los Angeles Mare´S Roger, Francisco Bratton, Gaye Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Guitarist Andres Segovia And Friends
title Guitarist Andres Segovia And Friendsdescription Classical guitarist, Andres Segovia (front, center) and friends, 1984. L to R, top: Yolanda Guerra, Pepita Martinez, Valeriano Martinez, bottom: Conchita Zapata, Andres Segovia.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Martinez, Valeriano Guitarists--California--South Pasadena Martinez, Pepita Zapata, Conchita Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs South Pasadena (Calif.) Segovia, Andre´S,--1893-1987 Guerra, Yolandacontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Child In A Walker
title Child In A Walkerdescription Jean at six months, seated outdoors in a walker. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Infants--California--San Fernando Valley Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--San Fernando Valley Shades Of L.A. Filipino American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Friends On A Doorstep
title Friends On A Doorstepdescription Gloria and her friend Charlie in the San Fernando Valley. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--San Fernando Valley Dwellings--California--San Fernando Valley Shades Of L.A. Filipino American Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Fernando Valley (Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription A group of family members at a birthday party on Bayview Street in Wilmington, Los Angeles, includes, from left to right, Julian, his great-grandmother Maria, Richard, Chloe, Ricardo, Kristi, Melissa and the children's grandmother, Teresa. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Families--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party Pin~Ata
title Birthday Party Pin~Atadescription Sisters Renee, with a bat, and Raquel, holding the rope, and their friend Morena play a pin~ata game at a party for Renee's 3rd birthday at their McDonald Avenue home in Wilmington, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Dwellings--California--Wilmington (Los Angeles) Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Pin~Ata Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
title Mexican Independence Day Celebrationdescription Presentation of Mexican dignitaries at Mexican Independence Day celebration at Parque de Mexico, 1967. City Councilman Art Snyder is 2nd from right.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Parque De Mexico (Los Angeles, Calif.) Municipal Ceremonial--California--Los Angeles Independence Day (Mexico) Snyder, Art Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Politicians--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Halloween Party
title Halloween Partydescription Antonio and his wife Patricia dressed as a vampires at a Halloween party in Cypress Park. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Costumes Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Halloween--California--Los Angeles Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Photo Booth Family Portraits
title Photo Booth Family Portraitsdescription Richard and his children Raquel, Ricardo and Renee are pictured in two photo booth portraits taken at a department store in Wilmington, in Los Angeles. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.) Photobooths--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Father And Child--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Rebeca And Miguel Portillo
title Rebeca And Miguel Portillodescription Rebecca and Miguel Portillo, sitting on the sand at Santa Monica Beach.subject Santa Monica (Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Beaches--California--Santa Monica Men--California--Santa Monica Women--California--Santa Monica Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Girl In Front Of San Pedro Home
title Girl In Front Of San Pedro Homedescription Raquel dressed up, in front of the family home in San Pedro near 19th Street and Cabrillo Avenue. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Children--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Mexican Americans Decorating A Car For A Wedding
title Mexican Americans Decorating A Car For A Weddingdescription Bertha Lopez (later Figueroa) and others decorating a car for the wedding of a friend.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Marriage--California--San Fernando Automobiles--California--San Fernando Mexican Americans--California--San Fernando Lopez, Bertha Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Weddings--California--San Fernandocontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Birthday Party
title Birthday Partydescription Carmen, at the center in a white dress, celebrates her birthday with friends and her brother Edward Michael, who is standing behind her wearing a sweater vest. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Boys--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Birthday Parties--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Girls--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Brothers At Celebration
title Brothers At Celebrationdescription Jesus and Alan Andrade (L to R) at wedding party.subject Celebrations--California--San Gabriel Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Brothers--California--San Gabriel San Gabriel (Calif.) Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Men--California--San Gabrielcontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
House Construction In Cypress Park
title House Construction In Cypress Parkdescription A remodel project at a home on Granada Street in Cypress Park to add two bedrooms to the original 1941 one bedroom constuction. The process was financed by an interest-free community home improvement loan. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Dwellings--Remodeling--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs House Construction--California--Cypress Park (Los Angeles) Cypress Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Sundries Store On Main Street
title Sundries Store On Main Streetdescription Interior view shows Aunt Jessie, (Jesusita), operating the Sundries store. Her parents owned and operated the Groceries and Sundries store in their building, while living on the upper level. Building located at Main Street, corner of Le Roy. Title supplied by cataloger.subject Main Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Stores & Shops--California--Los Angeles Clerks--California--Los Angeles General Stores--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Presiding Over The Supreme Court
title Presiding Over The Supreme Courtdescription Photo shows Rafael Arrieta-Eskarzaga's maternal grandfather presiding over the Durango, Mexico state supreme court in the 1950's.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Grandfathers--Durango (Durango, Mexico) Appellate Courts--Durango (Durango, Mexico) Durango (Durango, Mexico) Conduct Of Court Proceedings--Durango (Durango, Mexico) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographscontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Formal Wedding Portrait
title Formal Wedding Portraitdescription Celia and her husband Juan in a formal wedding portrait taken at Ricci Studios at 805 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, after their wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.artist/creator Ricci Studio 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 Wedding Clothing & Dress Weddings--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Bouquets--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Portrait Photographs Husband And Wife--California--Los Angelescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)