Resource Type: still image / Location: Boyle Heights, CA / Collection: Los Angeles Latino Families Photo Project - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Arturo Guerra standing in front of a car in Boyle Heights, CA.Mr. Guerra loved cars. However, he never actually learned how to drive. This photograph was taken in front of a family member's car.Also, Mr. Guerra's clothes are similar to that popularly referred to as a zoot suit. Interestingly, he always said that he thought zuit suits "looked sloppy."
Date:: circa 1944
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Latino Families Photo Project

Description:: Left to Right: Laura Murillo, Abel Murillo, Sonia Murillo, and Cesar Murillo on Christmas Morning. Laura Murrilo notes the unusual birthday look to Christmas morning, " My Father Juan Murillo was a baker and although he could not afford to buy the family gifts, he made sure to bake a cake for the family." Juan Murillo was the one who photographed this moment with his children showcasing their Christmas Cake.
Date:: December 1985
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Latino Families Photo Project

Description:: This photograph of Laura Murillo was taken by her sister Sonia Murillo. Laura is wearing a dress (princess costume) sewn by her mother and older sister who were both seamstress. The dress was made for Laura to wear for Halloween at her school. The photograph was taken in their family home at the Wyrernwood Garden apartments in Boyle Heights, CA.
Date:: 31 October 1987
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Latino Families Photo Project

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