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- Latinos for Obama Button, 2012 - President Barack Obama was reelected to a second term in 2012. Obama assembled a coalition of African Americans, Latinos, women, blue-collar progressives and other ethnic and economic groups to defeat Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger. Obama's campaign organization created a multitude of buttons to appeal to his diverse political supporters.
- 2012
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Latinos for Obama Button, 2012
President Barack Obama was reelected to a second term in 2012. Obama assembled a coalition of African Americans, Latinos, women, blue-collar progressives and other ethnic and economic groups to defeat Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger. Obama's campaign organization created a multitude of buttons to appeal to his diverse political supporters.
- Latinos for Obama Button, 2012 - President Barack Obama was reelected to a second term in 2012. Obama assembled a coalition of African Americans, Latinos, women, blue-collar progressives and other ethnic and economic groups to defeat Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger. Obama's campaign organization created a multitude of buttons to appeal to his diverse political supporters.
- 2012
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Latinos for Obama Button, 2012
President Barack Obama was reelected to a second term in 2012. Obama assembled a coalition of African Americans, Latinos, women, blue-collar progressives and other ethnic and economic groups to defeat Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger. Obama's campaign organization created a multitude of buttons to appeal to his diverse political supporters.
- Maritza Garza in Her Quinceanera Dress, 1992 - Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
- 1992
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Maritza Garza in Her Quinceanera Dress, 1992
Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
- Quinceanera Rhinestone Tiara, 2011 - Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday, or Quinceanara, with a special ceremony marking their passage from childhood to adulthood. The young woman is crowned with a tiara by parents or godparents. The tiara denotes that she is a "princess" before God and the world, represents her triumph over childhood, and her ability to face the challenges ahead.
- 2011
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Quinceanera Rhinestone Tiara, 2011
Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday, or Quinceanara, with a special ceremony marking their passage from childhood to adulthood. The young woman is crowned with a tiara by parents or godparents. The tiara denotes that she is a "princess" before God and the world, represents her triumph over childhood, and her ability to face the challenges ahead.
- "History of Detroit and Michigan," 1884 - The author of this book, Silas Farmer, was the son of John Farmer, Detroit's earliest map publisher. Silas began his career working on maps but turned his efforts to writing and compiling a complete history of Detroit, Michigan. A great reference to what life was like in Detroit before the 1900s, historians continue to study this work today.
- 1884
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"History of Detroit and Michigan," 1884
The author of this book, Silas Farmer, was the son of John Farmer, Detroit's earliest map publisher. Silas began his career working on maps but turned his efforts to writing and compiling a complete history of Detroit, Michigan. A great reference to what life was like in Detroit before the 1900s, historians continue to study this work today.
- Maritza Garza at Her Quinceanera, Holy Redeemer Church, Detroit, Michigan, 1992 - Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
- 1992
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Maritza Garza at Her Quinceanera, Holy Redeemer Church, Detroit, Michigan, 1992
Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
- Pillow, Used by Maritza Garza at her Quinceanera, 1992 -
- April 04, 1992
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Pillow, Used by Maritza Garza at her Quinceanera, 1992
- "Africa in History, Themes and Outlines," 1968 -
- 1969
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"Africa in History, Themes and Outlines," 1968
- Low Rider Magazine, Wedding/Quinceanera Issue, October 1979 - This October 1979 issue of <em>Lowrider</em> magazine focused on cultural milestones important in the lowrider community. Lowriders traditionally cruise for anniversaries, weddings, and <em>quinceanera</em> celebrations -- a 15th-birthday observance in Hispanic culture.
- October 01, 1979
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Low Rider Magazine, Wedding/Quinceanera Issue, October 1979
This October 1979 issue of Lowrider magazine focused on cultural milestones important in the lowrider community. Lowriders traditionally cruise for anniversaries, weddings, and quinceanera celebrations -- a 15th-birthday observance in Hispanic culture.
- Notes on Diners and Diner History, circa 1975 -
- 1974
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Notes on Diners and Diner History, circa 1975