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Ration book

One ration book identification blonging to Raymond Reyes.

GLC09949.02.34

Los Angeles Evening Herald Express [Vol. LXXV No. 17 (April 14, 1945)]

One issue of the Los Angeles Evening Herald Express dated April 14, 1945. Articles printed pertain to local Los Angelenos reflections on the passing of President Roosevelt; college sports updates; features on upcoming film releases; radio programming...

GLC09619.097

[Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated December 6, 1952, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Signed by H.J. Snaider.

GLC09949.02.01

[Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 11, 1949, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by G.A. Holmes. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority...

GLC09949.02.02

[Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 2, 1957, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by W.J. Sheridan. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority...

GLC09949.02.03

[Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 21, 1956, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a storekeeper. Signed by J.E. Phillips. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment...

GLC09949.02.04

[Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One certificate dated May 5, 1948 belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes. Certifies that Reyes is trained to work as Aviation Storekeeper and meets all requirements. Signed by Lieutenant Commander B.W. Deacon and Captain R.S. Clarke.

GLC09949.02.05

[Navy and Naval Training History document]

One document printing naval training history dated August 3, 1953.

GLC09949.02.06

[Enlisted Classification Record]

One enlisted classification record dated May 8, 1944. Lists Crisipin Raymond Reyes's birth dates, education, hobbies, duties and his visual acuity. Verified by L.A. Weicheselfder.

GLC09949.02.07

[Appointment of Crisipin Raymond Reyes as Staff Sergeant]

One appointment paper dated October 20, 1950. Item certifies that Crispin Raymond Reyes was appointed as staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Signed by William T. Walton.

GLC09949.02.08

[Official Records envelope]

One envelope for "Official Records" belonging to the War Navy Department.

GLC09949.02.09

[Diploma of Graduation from Fresno Junior College belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One diploma certifying that Raymond Reyes DeLeon has completed the eighth grade at Redondo Beach City Elementary School dated June 13, 1940.

GLC09949.02.10

[Diploma of Graduation from Fresno Junior College belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One diploma certifying that Crispin Raymond Reyes has completed an Associate in the Arts at Fresno Junior College dated June 9, 1955. Certificate is stored in a velvet container.

GLC09949.02.11

[Portrait of Socono]

One portrait of a woman addressed to "Raymond" dated Agua Prieta, November 1952. Reverse side contains a note in Spanish signed by Socono.

GLC09949.02.12

[Portrait of Socono, 17 years old]

One portrait of Socono (see GLC09949.02.12) at 17 years old addressed to "my darling" dated May 16, 1945.

GLC09949.02.13

[Crispin Raymond Reyes in a zoot suit]

One undated color photograph of a Crispin Raymond Reyes in zoot suit attire. Reverse side contains a printed note that reads "uncle raymond" as well as a serial number from the printing of the photograph.

GLC09949.02.15

[Photograph of two Chicanos]

Two deckle edged black-and-white photographs of Chicanos in the neighborhood. Images are attached. First image is of the two men, one wearing a romper, standing in a yard. Second image is of the man in the romper holding a puppy.

GLC09949.02.16

[Three photographs of three men playing with a puppy]

Three deckle-edged black-and-white photographs attached together. The first image is of three men posing with a puppy in a yard. The second image is of the same three men posing with a puppy. The third image is of the men playing with the puppy in a...

GLC09949.02.21

[Photograph of a woman during a holiday party]

One black-and-white photograph of a woman during a holiday party.

GLC09949.02.22

[Photograph of twin sisters]

One black-and-white photograph of twin sisters standing in a yard.

GLC09949.02.23

[Crispin Raymond Reyes and unidentified woman]

One undated black-and-white of Cripsin Raymond Reyes and an unidentified woman.

GLC09949.02.29

[Rosalie, High School Graduate Portrait]

One high school graduation photograph of Rosalie addressed to her "favorite uncle" Raymond dated 1964.

GLC09949.02.33

[Journal belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes, 1943-1944]

One journal belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes dated 1943-1944. Pertains to moving from El Redondo to Los Angeles during high school and wanting to enter the air force. Item was originally kept in a binder and removed for preservation needs. Housed...

GLC09949.03

[Scrapbook belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes, 1943-1956]

One scrapbook belonging to Crispin Raymond Reyes dated 1943-1944 consisting of 216 items. Contains images depicting Latino culture in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Francisco. Documents in the book pertain to Reyes enlisting in the Navy and Air Force...

GLC09949.01

Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro...

GLC09973.01

Collection of Come Out!, 1969-1971 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication Come Out! dated 1969-1971. Each issues covers different topics pertaining to gay rights with an early focus on protest and violence committed against LGBTQ people. Items contain original poetry, artwork...

GLC09872

La Semana [Volume 1, No. 27 (June 3, 1982)]

One issue of La Semana dated June 3, 1982. Item has articles written in both Spanish and English. Articles related to the INS including children in their "sweeps" or deportations; political endorsements of bills related to health, prisons, minorities...

GLC09875

Come Out! [Volume 1, No. 2 (January 10, 1970)]

One issue of Come Out! dated January 10, 1970. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights for the gay community. Articles in this publication are related to the Christopher Street...

GLC09872.02

Viva La Huelga!

One poster entitled, "Viva La Huelga," dated approximately 1972-1974. Contains an image of Chicana activist and text asking for action against the Farah Pants factory. Reverse side details the strikers' demands and current working conditions.

GLC09893.03

Phylon [Third Quarter,1943]

One issue of Phylon dated 1943. Consists of a collection of essays, poetry, and reviews related to race, politics, and history. Features essays on Afro-Uruguayans, Reconstruction and a dedication to Gustavo E. Urrutia, a Afro-Cuban journalist.

GLC09640.233

Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans

One book entitled, "Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans," written by Clarence Senior dated 1961. Consists of the history of immigration to the United States; the misconception that foreigners are largely responsible for crime...

GLC09640.250

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 4, No. 3, October 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, October 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.267

The Annals [September 1942]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1942. Contains book reviews of new literature in social science. Contains four categories of essays, "The Need for National Solidarity," "The Negro and the War," "Minorities of Alien Origin," and...

GLC09640.283

Off to Washington

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated February 28, 1957. Shows a group of people boarding a bus. The attached press release reports that the group are members of the Dominican Cultural Society. They are headed to Washington to protest a...

GLC09677.20

Uprising in Guatemala

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated October 26, 1957. Shows a street with smoke in the center, and people running away. The attached press release reports that Guatemalan police are dispersing protesters on the main street of...

GLC09677.41

Protesting Rule by Junta in Guatemala

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated October 26, 1957. Shows a large crowd of protestors holding banners. The attached press release reports that the crowd gathered outside government buildings in Guatemala City protesting the...

GLC09677.42

"We Are...The Watchmen on the Walls of Freedom"

One copy of John F. Kennedy's speech entitled, "We Are...The Watchmen on the Walls of Freedom." The speech was meant to be delivered on November 22, 1963 which was the day of his assassination in Dallas, Texas. Text of speech refers to economic...

GLC09810

"Join Hands During Mass"

One photograph entitled, "Join Hands During Mass," dated May 31, 1972 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of Coretta Scott King and Cesar Chavez holding heads during a religious service. Wire transfer information states that they met for 20...

GLC09817

to Alex Haley

One letter addressed to Alex Haley from Burt Pines, Edward C. Farrell and Richard N. Grey of the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, California. Pertains to an anti-discriminatory case, "Dennison v. Department of Water and Power" where...

GLC09837

Las Villas Province, Cuba

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 13, 1961. Shows two men hugging each other. The two men are circled by other men holding guns. The embedded press release reads that the photo was smuggled to Miami by a courier known...

GLC09677.56

Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with...

GLC09677.57

[Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for...

GLC09640.028.01

The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for...

GLC09640.028.02

The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

GLC09640.053

[Photograph of Mexican-American children reciting the pledge of allegiance]

One press photograph taken by Danny Lehman dated September 8, 1988. Depicts a classroom of children reciting the pledge of allegiance. Two students hold the American flag. Text below the image predicts that the population of immigrations in the 1980s...

GLC09847

Proclamation by Mexican Pres. Barragan making Los Angeles a city (in Spanish)

Broadside proclamation printed in Spanish, raising Los Angelos in Alta California from a "pueblo" (village) to a "ciudad." Proclamation of the President of Mexico.

GLC04127