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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Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Verona Jemmott Burks was born in Belize, Central America, in 1951. When she was still a young girl, in 1958, Verona and her family immigrated to the United States in the hopes of finding increased economic opportunities. The family settled in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles and later moved further south. Growing up in Los Angeles, Verona retained strong ties to the Belizean community and later became the CEO of the nonprofit organization Consortium for Belizean Development. Miss Belize contest winners holding their trophies. Pictured from left: Past winner, Miss Belize 1985 Dorett Trap, Miss Belize 1986 Sherlene Welch, and an unidentified woman who is first runner up.
Central Americans Caribbean Americans Beauty Contests Beauty contestants Awards Sashes Tiaras Bouquets Evening gowns Women Los Angeles (Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Shades of L.A. Belizean American photographs
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