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Description
Left to right: George Ramsey, John S. Alessio (or Augustine Silveyra?), Al Ramsey, Dorothy Dandridge, Eddie Burbidge. All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon. Photograph most likely taken at the fifth running of the "Bronze Derby" at the Hipodromo De Tijuana, in which all the horses were ridden by African American jockeys. Dandridge was on hand to present the winner of the race with a floral wreath.
People Businesspeople--California--San Diego Journalists--California--Los Angeles African American journalists African American motion picture actors and actresses--California--Los Angeles African American businesspeople Dandridge, Dorothy, 1922-1965 Silveyra, Augustine Alessio, John S Burbridge, Edward Dejoie, Sr., 1902-1975 Ramsey, Al, 1898-1954 Ramsey, George A. (George Alvetta), 1889-1963
Source
Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection
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