This image was part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. Shown in this image is a wooden bungalow, the Guadalupe Catholic Church. One woman attends a group of young girls wearing first holy communion dresses and veils, as they line up in the yard waiting to enter the church. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 7" x 10" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Costume, fashion.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
