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Grandma Angie with her husband

Francisco Gabriel de la Riva with his arms wrapped around Angela Rubio de la Riva, Grandma Angie. The pair are likely in the Eastbay, possibly at Lake Merrit, a popular hangout spot for this couple. He is wearing slacks, a long-sleeve button down shirt with a vest and tie; she is wearing a silk shirt, matching long-sleeve top, white tights and black shoes.

Francisco Gabriel de la Riva boxing with friends in field

Left to right: unknown girl (possibly Lucy de la Riva Valverde or Celia de la Riva Rubio, or Lola de la Riva), unknown man, unknown man, Francisco Gabriel de la Riva. Men are wearing boxing gloves and looking at camera, man between the two is wearing a cloche hat. Small girl is looking down to the left of group of men. All are in a field with buildings in the distance, a horse, chickens, and telephone poles. Likely somewhere in the East Bay.

Angie de la Riva nuclear family

Left to right: Francisco Gabriel de la Riva, (baby) Gabriel de la Riva, (on bike) Francisco de la Riva, (woman) Angela Rubio de la Riva. Grandparents and uncles to Osa Hidalgo de la Riva on her mother's side. They are likely in Berkeley, California. Back of de la Riva nuclear family photograph. Handwritten text in pencil reads: "Papa Frank holding Gab. Mama Angela and Frank Jr (Kiki) de la Riva--Berkeley, Cal 1926"

Rubio family posing for fiestas patrias event

Likely a posed photo at a meeting for the Latino literary association formed by Domingo Rubio and Francisco Gabriel de la Riva. Three people in the center of the image are each holding a flag; person on left has an American flag, person at center is holding an organizational flag for "Union Obrera Hispano Americano", person at right has a Mexican flag. They are all dressed in patriotic Mexican costume. Domingo Rubio is at the center, women on right is Angela Rubio, woman at left is unknown. Bac

Rubio family studio portrait

Studio portrait of the Rubio family printed on a postcard with handwriting identifying each person by name and a letter on the back (identified in 500_OHR_03112022_004b). Postcard was sent to Angela Maria Rubio de la Riva by her brother Domingo who's wife, children, and brother (Amador) are in the photo. Back of postcard with Rubio family printed on front. Printed postcard text is in English. Handwritten text in Spanish reads: "Te mando esta fotografía de mi esposa, Amador, y mis chiquillos, tu

Grandma Angie with family

Angela Maria Rubio de la Riva with unknown family, likely in Northern California. Young girl is likely Lola de Riva and man is possibly Francisco Gabriel de la Riva.

Domingo Rubio with family

Domingo Rubio was the brother of Angela Maria Rubio de la Riva. He collaborated with Angela's husband Francisco Gabriel de la Riva to form a Latino literary organization in Berkeley, California which served the entire Bay Area. People from left to right: unknown woman, unknown child, unknown child, Domingo Rubio

de la Riva Mujeres at Me & Mr. Mauri screening

Santa Cruz and Stockton familia after the debut screening of Me & Mr. Mauri at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) in San Francisco. Laura, Liliana, Liz, Lola, and Osa were all credited as co-directors of the film. People from left to right: Laura de la Riva, Liliana dela Riva, Liz Hidalgo de la Riva, Osa Hidalgo de la Riva, Alicia Nevarez, Roberto Nevarez, unknown MCCLA staff, Lola de la Riva, MCCLA technician

Enriqueta Vasquez, Oil Portrait by Bill Longley, 1968

This portrait of Enriqueta Vasquez was painted by Enriqueta's husband (Bill Longley also known "Yermo" Vasquez) in 1968. The portrait once belonged to Clifford Lewis a civil rights attorney, pastor and educator in Denver, who owned several of Bill Longley's artworks. According to his son, Alan Lewis (who donated this image to us) Clifford Lewis was deeply connected to Corky Gonzáles and the Crusade for Justice. He "helped defend Juan Haro, Manuel Martinez, Corky and others who were active in La

¡Alerta!, Serigraph, 1987

¡Alerta! is a serigraph created in Cervántez's time collaborating with the East Side Artistas (ESA). According to Cervántez, the piece along with the ¡Alerta! exhibition is inspired by an instalation, multi-media piece that she completes for her second-semester, first quarter review in her time at The University of California, Berkely. The serigraph addresses the lives lost in the Central American crisis.

Artistas Para Artistas Fundraiser, 1986

Flyer for fundraiser held by Artistas para Artistas to assist Chicana artists Gloria Alvarez and Yreina D. Cervántez in their trip to Managua, Nicaragua with a Chicano Delegation organized by UCLA. Flyer details the performances and exhibitions that take place June 20, 1986 at 1547 Estudillo East Los Streetscapers Studio.

Immerse Yourself in Chicana Art, UTPA Festiba Event, 2011

Flyer announcing an exhibit showcasing Yreina D. Cervántez's art to be held at the UTPA library as part of their FESTIBA 2011 event.