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Contributing Institution:
The Huntington Library
Title: Lugo family papers
Identifier/Call Number: mssLugo
Physical Description:
8.25 Linear Feet
(10 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Date (inclusive): 1911-2004
Abstract: The Lugo family papers consist of
printed ephemera and photographs related to the Lugo family and local events primarily in
San Gabriel, California.
Language of Material: The material is in
English.
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at
the Huntington Library for more information.
RESTRICTED: Box 10 is closed because the two photographs are in fragile condition. This box
may not be viewed without prior approval from Preservation.
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from
or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The
responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining
necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
[Identification of item]. Lugo family papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino,
California.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Vincent W. Lugo, April 2017 and Vincent and Maria De Los Angeles Lugo, May 2019.
The majority of the collection was donated in 2017, 5 additional photographs were donated in
2019.
Collection was processed by Gina C Giang in April 2017. In June 2019, 5 photographs were
added to the collection and the finding aid updated by Giang. The 5 additional photographs
were interfiled with the photographs, specifically Box 4 (1), Box 4 (4), Box 5 (3), and Box
7 (2), in June 2019.
The Lugo family is one of California's oldest families. The original Lugo land grant,
Rancho San Antonio, was received by Don Antonio Maria Lugo in 1810 and was located near the
present-day city of Compton. Antonio Maria Lugo served as Alcalde (mayor) of Los Angeles
from 1816-1819 and the Lugo family remained prominent landowners throughout California's
Spanish and Mexican eras. Antonio Maria Lugo's grandson Andres Lugo, and his wife Erolinda,
had four children, including Vincent Lugo, who was park supervisor for the city of San
Gabriel for more than 30 years. Vincent Lugo and his wife Rosita had one son, Vincent W.
Lugo.
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").
Existence and Location of Copies
Selected items from this collection have been digitized. Digital reproductions are
available in the
Huntington Digital Library.
Arranged alphabetically by genre with the photographs and oversize material housed at the
end of the collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Dance
Horse arenas -- California -- Santa Barbara
Horse shows
La Casa del Rancho San Antonio
Parks
Ranch life
Riding clubs
Rodeos
Show riding
Theater
Bell Gardens (Calif.)
Los Angeles (Calif.)
San Gabriel (Calif.)
Brochures
Clippings (information artifacts)
Photographs
Programs (documents)
Lugo family
Lugo, Rosita Hernandez
Lugo, Vincent Pedro
Serra, Junipero, Saint, 1713-1784 --
Drama
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (San Gabriel, Calif.)
United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 115th.
Company N