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Jim Griffin runs for Mayor City of Buffalo
Andres Garcia and David Rivera are among other members of the community. This photo was taken at Seventh Street Jersey Street in Buffalo, NY
Position: 121 (122 views)
Jose A. Santos Rolón
Jose A. Santos Rolón, 65th Infantry Regiment - "The Boriqueneers". José Santos Rolón served in the Korean War and was awarded 3 Bronze Medals for his valient efforts in combat.
Position: 94 (140 views)
Juan B. Negron
Juan B. Negron, 65th Infantry Regiment - "The Boriqueneers"
Position: 18 (287 views)
Juan Texidor, Isabel Texidor, Carmita mother
Juan and Isabel Texidor - Juan was a well known leader in the Hispanic community and voice on the air.
Position: 76 (149 views)
Junta Patriotica Mexicana
Junta Patriotica Mexicana, Later - Centro Social Mexicano was an organization created to help families from Mexico celebrate their culture. Mexican workers filled jobs at the Bethlehem Steel Plant during the manpower shortage that occurred during the…
Position: 39 (186 views)
La Alternativa : Photo Album
La Alternativa was a collaborative community organization that helped in the prevention of substance abuse with educational programs. It later became one of the three organizations that merged together to form what is today Hispanos Unidos de Búfalo…
Position: 138 (106 views)
La Mayagüesana Delicatessen
La Mayagüesana Delicatessen, Jose Rullan – Proprietor – Circa 1965 – one of the first Latin American grocery stores to bring Spanish products to the early Puerto Rican/Migrant community. This business was located at 173 Ridge Road Lackawanna,…
Position: 16 (291 views)
Ladies Cursillo Movement
Ladies Cursillo Movement de Colores - The Cursillo Movement was a pilgrimage to a place where parishioners could pray and get to strengthen their faith. This was a women's only group.
Position: 66 (158 views)
Liliam Malave, Herman Badillo and Isais Gonzalez
Liliam Malave, Herman Badillo and Isaias Gonzalez were part of the Committee on Bilingual Education that established the program at Herman Badillo Community School PS 76 – 300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
Position: 70 (152 views)
Little Spain Restaurant
Little Spain Restaurant – Owned by Jose and Carmen Perez of the Spanish American Welfare Association – This restaurant was located on Wilkesbarre Street, Lackawanna, NY 14218 Circa 1950s – and was one of the first Spanish Restaurants/Bars in…
Position: 32 (201 views)