Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. View of Mrs. Elsie Amidon and Mrs. Juanita Chamberlain standing back to back while holding hands. Elise Amidon, left, in veiled headress, dress, and bracelets, Juanita Chamberlain, right, standing in veiled headress with flowers, necklace, dress, and bracelets. Elsie Amidon was a member of Los Fiesteros de Los Angeles, a group dedicated to the perpetuation of the traditional Spanish fiesta in California. She was also a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, a group dedicated to the preservation of California's history. Related to the article, “Parade Will Mark Fiesta: Mexican Go on March Today, Gala Program Arranged for Freedom Anniversary of Latin Republic.” Los Angeles Times, 15 Sept. 1935: 27. Handwritten on negative: L-R, Mrs Elsie Amidon, Mrs Juanita Chamberlain, 9/14/35 Text from negative sleeve: 2129, Mrs Elsie Amidon, Mrs Juanita Chamberlain, Fiesta, 9-14-35, [stamped:] Sep 1935
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uclamss_1429_8538 ark:/21198/zz002dgf8r
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Historical societies--California Events Culture Festivals--California Commemorations--California Independence Day (Mexico) Los Fiesteros de Los Angeles Native Daughters of the Golden West Chamberlain, Juanita Amidon, Elsie
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