Moreno Family Collection
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Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
2015
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Title: Moreno Family Collection
Dates: 1918-1999
Collection Number: GC 1350
Creator/Collector:
Extent: Boxes: 1 flat
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: One menu, along with photographs, digital photographic prints and photocopied images; clippings; one typescript on the history
of La Esperanza Bakery, first established in Los Angeles by Ezequiel Moreno. Collection primarily focuses on the bakery and
also John Moreno (d. 1999), who served public office as assemblymember for the 51st district of Los Angeles County. ca. 1918-1999,
undated
Language of Material: English
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Moreno Family Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Ezequiel Moreno left Zacatecas, Mexico, with his family in 1915, like many other Mexicans to escape the revolution. He forged
a business selling and delivering Mexican bread and eventually opened Restaurante La Esperanza at 507 No. Main Street, in
the plaza area and historic heart of Los Angeles. Later, four addition locations were established throughout the city.
Scope and Content of Collection
One menu, along with photographs, digital photographic prints and photocopied images; clippings; one typescript on the history
of La Esperanza Bakery, first established in Los Angeles by Ezequiel Moreno. Collection primarily focuses on the bakery and
also John Moreno (d. 1999), who served public office as assemblymember for the 51st district of Los Angeles County. ca. 1918-1999,
undated