Dr. Jose S. Saenz, Carmen Pesqueira, J. C. Del Rio, Dolores Del Rio, Pilar Saenz, and F. Alfonso Pesqueira at the celebration of the anniversary of Mexican Independence, Los Angeles, 1926
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Altered photograph appears with the headline, "Festive Week Will Mark Celebration of Mexican Independence," Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep 1926: A8. Mr. and Mrs. Saenz, the Pesqueiras and the Del Rios stand together. There are young men and women that stand behind them at the edge of the frame, but their faces are crossed out with x's handwritten on the negative. Text from newspaper caption: Celebration of the Anniversary of Mexican Independence was ushered in with a ball, which was attended by Mexican officials, consuls of Latin-American countries and many prominent guests. Reading from left to right in above photograph taken at the ball - Dr. Jose S. Saenz, Consul for Cuba and Panama, Mrs. Pesqueira, wife of the Mexican Consul; J. C. del Rio, Dolores Del Rio, Mexican motion-picture actress; Mrs. Saenz and F. Alfonso Pesqueira, Mexican Consul. Text from negative sleeve: SAENZ, JOSE S. DR. Dolores del Rio (in photo w/Mrs. Saenz) early movie star - still living in Mexico (1980) PANAMA, consul [stamped:] 1931
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11497 ark:/21198/zz002h9jkv
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Actresses--Mexican--California Consuls--Cuban--California--Los Angeles Consuls--Mexican--California--Los Angeles Ball dresses Suits (Clothing) Consuls--Panamanian--California--Los Angeles Balls (Parties)--California--Los Angeles Saenz, Jose S., 1877-1951 Pesqueira, Felipe Alfonso, 1895-1979 Pesqueira, Carmen Saenz, Pilar Talamantes, 1902-1973 Del Rio, J. C Del Rio, Dolores, 1905-1983
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