Spanish letter accompanied with English translation by Dr. Maria Teresa Venegas. Handwritten family correspondence from Miguel in Los Angeles to his brother Francisco Venegas in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, regarding working with and satisfying creditors, Francisco's assistance in handling Miguel's outstanding business, disposition of property in Mexico, advice about moving to Los Angeles, the status of poverty in Mexico versus Los Angeles, finding work, the prosperity of Miguel's store and his demanding schedule.
Venegas, Miguel, 1897-1994 Venegas, Francisco, 1907-1992 Venegas, Soledad, 1901-1993 Venegas, Dolores Dávalos de, 1900-1991 Business California--Emigration and immigration Mexico--Emigration and immigration Immigrants--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.)--Economic conditions Mexicans--California, Southern--Economic conditions Mexicans--Employment--California Mexicans--California--Los Angeles Mexican Americans--Social conditions Mexican American families--California--Los Angeles Mexican American Catholics--California--Los Angeles Venegas family--History--20th century Venegas, María Teresa, 1930- Letters Manuscripts
Place
Los Angeles (Calif.) Guadalajara (Mexico) Jalisco (Mexico) Zapotlanejo (Mexico)
Source
Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University
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