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Cantua Photograph Collection
1983-24  
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Description
Photo collection consisting of 238 prints, ranging from tintypes to cabinet card portraits to early 20th century snapshots and portraits. The subjects of most of the images appear to be Hispanic Americans and early Californio families.
Background
According to Mercury News articles, Bob Cantua's father, Frank T. Cantua, was descended through his father from colonial settlers of Monterey and early-day ranchers in the San Benito area. Frank's mother, a Chaboya, belonged to one of the earliest families of the Santa Clara Valley. Dolores is believed to have been a native of Oregon. She and Robert Cantua resided in San Jose before moving to Medford, Oregon sometime before 2008.
Extent
240 photographic prints, including tintypes
Restrictions
All of the images are believed to be in the public domain.
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Photo collection consisting of 240 prints, ranging from early tintypes to early 20th century snapshots and portraits. The subjects of most of the images appear to be Hispanic Americans and early Californio families.