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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Preferred Citation
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Biographical / Historical
  • Scope and Contents
  • Processing Information
  • Arrangement

  • Contributing Institution: The Huntington Library
    Title: Rigoberto Vazquez letters
    Identifier/Call Number: mssVazquez
    Physical Description: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 half box)
    Date (inclusive): 1971-2000
    Abstract: Family letters and work-related memoranda of former Huntington employee Rigoberto Vazquez.
    Language of Material: Materials are in Spanish and English.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

    Conditions Governing Use

    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.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Rigoberto Vazquez letters, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Javier Vasquez, August 2021.

    Biographical / Historical

    Rigoberto Vazquez was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States as a young adult, settling in El Monte, California. Vazquez worked in the Botanical division of The Huntington from 1969 until his death in 2008.

    Scope and Contents

    Three letters to Rigoberto Vazquez from family in Jalisco, including his mother Rogaciano Vazquez, his brother Roberto Vazquez, and sister Aurora Vazquez. Letters discuss monetary issues and the family ranch, including the care of livestock and Roberto's plans for a molino (mill) for mole. Ten letters and memoranda related to Vazquez's job at the Huntington detail pay raises and benefits, as well as a positive evaluation. Also included is a Huntington brochure and map circa 1995.

    Processing Information

    Processed at the time of accessioning by Kelly Kress in October 2021.

    Arrangement

    Arranged chronologically within subject.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    California -- History -- Sources
    Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery -- Officials and employees
    Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery -- History -- Sources.
    Jalisco (Mexico) -- Social life and customs
    Letters (correspondence) -- California
    Letters (correspondence) Mexico
    Mexican Americans -- California -- History -- Sources
    Mexicans -- California -- History -- Sources