Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This photograph appears with the article, "Olvera Residents Prepare for Festival." Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 1935. View of Publio Melendrez, standing in profile, in hat, shirt, poncho, pants, and Evangeline Melendrez, sitting on bench, in necklace, shirt, with Mexican flag in lap. Publio and Evangeline are preparing for the month long celebrations in Los Angeles commemorating Mexico's independence. Text from newspaper caption: Senorita Evangeline Melendrez, the Betsy Ross of Olvera street, is repairing the Mexican national flag in preparation for the gay fiestas to be held throughout the city this month in observance of Mexico's independence. Publio Melendrez is telling her of the plans being made for this week's one hundred and fifty-fourth anniversary of Los Angeles' founding. On the wall, top right, is a picture of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, father of Mexican national independence. Text from negative sleeve: 2151, Evangeline Melendrez, Publio Melendrez, Mexican independence day picture, Olvera street, 9/2/35, [stamped:] Sep 18 1935
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_8567 ark:/21198/zz002dgg87
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Commemorations--California--Los Angeles Festivals--California--Los Angeles Independence Day (Mexico) Melendrez, Evangeline Melendrez, Publio
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