Shuga, Grace (Martha Graciela Gaxiola), 1935-1997

Abstract

This collection houses 22 images depicting the Gaxiola and Garcia de la Lama families of Phoenix, Arizona. Among the individuals shown are Carmen (Badilla) Gaxiola, Ralph Gaxiola, Frank Gaxiola, Maria (Bayze) Gaxiola, Concepcion (Garcia de la Lama) Perez, Pedro Diego Perez, Gilbert Gaxiola, Geraldine (Gaxiola) Haynes, Grace (Gaxiola) Shuga, Jesus Franco, Josefina (Carrascoso) Franco, Mary Jo (Franco) French, and Gov. Daniel E. Garvey.

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Photo of Grace Gaxiola with Gov. Dan Garvey.

Scope and Content Note From the collection: This collection houses 169 images used in an exhibit documenting Mexican-American life in Arizona between 1895 and 1987 entitled Where Worlds Meet: the Mexican-American Experience in Phoenix, 1860-1987. Among the subjects depicted are the Diaz, Silvas, Gaxiola, Rosales, Ortega, and Valencia families; farming; dance; religious ceremonies (including First Communions, weddings, and funerals); graduations; sports; events and officials of the Friendly House;...

Scope and Content Note From the collection: This collection houses 169 images used in an exhibit documenting Mexican-American life in Arizona between 1895 and 1987 entitled Where Worlds Meet: the Mexican-American Experience in Phoenix, 1860-1987. Among the subjects depicted are the Diaz, Silvas, Gaxiola, Rosales, Ortega, and Valencia families; farming; dance; religious ceremonies (including First Communions, weddings, and funerals); graduations; sports; events and officials of the Friendly House;...

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Neighborhood Package, Mary Rose, Alan Hals (Kimball); Neighborhood 2 Package, Michelle Perkins (Sauceda); Richard Lai Commentary. Segments on the Phoenix Futures Forum's meeting regarding neighborhood development, the Community Excellence Project's renovations of Census Track 1161, and Richard Lai's guest commentary (how real estate policies can shape urban development and growth).

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Mary Jo Franco seated; Gov. Dan Garvey placing crown on queen's head; Jesus Franco on the right.

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Mary Jo Franco standing to the left of Gov. Dan Garvey. Jesus Franco on the far right.