Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. View of Alberti Corral, left, standing in hat, collared blouse, pants, holding guitar, Adriana Galvez, middle, standing in hat, dress, shawl, holding castanets, William Gill, right, standing in hat, embellished jacket and pants. To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Hidalgo proclaiming the freedom of Mexico, the Mexicans of Los Angeles partook in two days of planned balls, barbeques, and parades. This photograph appears in the article "Parade Will Mark Fiesta: Mexicans Go on March Today, Gala Program Arranged for Freedom Anniversary of Latin Republic, Dances to Feature Festival." Los Angeles Times, 15 Sept. 1935. Text from negative sleeve: 2129, Alberti Corral, Adriana Galvez, Wm Gill, Fiesta, 9-14-35, [stamped:] Sep 18 1935 Handwritten on negative: L-R, Alberti Corral, Adriana Galvez, Wm Gill, 9-14-35 Text from newspaper caption: Alberti Corral, Adriana Galvez and William Gill rehearse for their part in program commemorating Mexican independence. Mexicana here plan a two-day celebration.
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_8539 ark:/21198/zz002dgf98
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No linguistic content
Subject
Events Commemorations--California People Musicians Independence Day (Mexico) Festivals--California Entertainment Dancers--American--California Culture Gill, William Corral, Alberti Galvez, Adriana
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