Family Photographs from Mexico, 1950s-1970s

Family Photographs from Mexico, 1950s-1970s

Cultural Studies, Latino/Latina Studies, History, Mexican Culture, Schools in Mexico, Traditional Clothing, Mexican Culture

These photographs show my grandmother and her family in Mexico during the mid-20th century. It captures everyday life and reflects clothing, environment, and family relationships of the period. Images like these help preserve personal histories that are often missing from official archives.

ID: The first photo is a little girl named Leticia wearing white graduating pre-k, her and her teacher, who is also wearing a white dress, are facing the camera while they shake hands. The second photo is her, around 20 years old, and her family at her older brother’s wedding. The third photo is of Leticia with her friends from high school, sitting on a bench watching the boys from her class play basketball. The fourth photo is Leticia, wearing a white dress smiling, and her teacher wearing a black suit shaking hands, she was receiving her diploma from college. The fifth photo is from that same day, with her family celebrating her graduation. The sixth photo is a family portrait with her and all her 8 siblings. They are posing and smiling at the camera.

Physical Dimensions: 4x6, 6x8

Leticia Acosta and Family Members

From the Personal Collection of the Acosta-Palma Family

Circa 1950-1970

Amy Sarmiento Acosta

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Spanish

Still Image