Manuscripts

Clippings -- Rosita and Vincent Lugo

Description: Related to Rosita and Vincent's participation in the Mission Play; Vincent Lugo's career as park supervisor of the San Gabriel Parks and Recreation; and Rosita Lugo's career at the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1947-1983
Call number: mssLugo
Provenance: Gift of Vincent W. Lugo, April 2017.; Gift of Vincent W. and Maria De Los Angeles Lugo, May 2019.
Restrictions: Box 10 is closed because the two photographs are in fragile condition. This box may not be viewed without prior approval from Preservation.
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Photographs -- Rosita and Vincent Lugo

Manuscripts

This collection contains brochures, clippings, local histories, newspapers, photographs, and programs related to local events in San Gabriel, California and nearby cities. There are many clippings and photographs of Rosita and Vincent Lugo, who were featured dancers in the "Valse Romantico" fiesta scene in The Mission Play by John S. McGroarty. Also included are photographs of La Casa del Rancho San Antonio showcasing rodeos, ranch life, and men posing on horses wearing cowboy-like outfits in the early 1900s. There are also numerous photographs and ephemera related to Lugo's military service during World War II, where he served in the United States Army Infantry Regiment 115th, Company N ("Timberwolves").

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Photographs -- Rosita and Vincent Lugo's events

Manuscripts

Events: The Mission Play; The Ramona Pageant; Jose Arias Music Troup; San Gabriel Fiesta; Santa Barbara Fiesta; Casa de Rancho San Antonio dedication; and El Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles dedication. Locations: Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (San Gabriel, Calif.); Santa Catalina Island (Calif.); Hotel Steller; San Gabriel Mission Playhouse; Colorado Springs (Colo.); and Panchito's Kitchen (San Gabriel, Calif.). Pictured: Rosita and Vincent Lugo; and Andrew Lugo. Most of the photographs are unidentified. Included: Two slides.

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Photographs -- Rosita and Vincent Lugo's family and friends

Manuscripts

Pictured: Rosita and Vincent Lugo; Vincent Lugo, Jr.; Laurita Lugo Hill; Rosabella Braun; Tillie Mendibles; Reyner Aguirre; Erolinda Lugo; George Pryor; Carla Parkinson; Carolina Lugo; and Esperanza Valadez.

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