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Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs

Identifier

PH-00052

Abstract

The Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs depict the Rivero Family in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1917 to 1950. The photographs depict Celia Grenfell’s parents Francisco and Margarita Rivero as well as their children and relatives. The photographs also depict businesses in Las Vegas, including Frank Romero’s restaurant and the Elko Rooms hotel.

Archival Collection

Photograph of four of the Rivero children with two friends and their cousin, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Four Rivero children with two friends and cousin Alicia Fernandez. On photo sleeve: "Front row L-R: Carmen Rivero; Frankie Rivero, sister and brother. Back row L-R: Celia Rivero; unknown; unknown; Alicia Rivero, sister; Alicia Fernandez, cousin from Mexico."

Image

Francisco Rivero holding Margaret Rivero and Frankie Varel, approximately 1930-1940

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Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00052
Collection Name: Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 01

Archival Component

Children in front of a house in Las Vegas, Nevada: Alicia Rivero, cousin Aida, cousin Carmen, Celia Rivero, and Alfonso Rivero, 1928

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00052
Collection Name: Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Francisco and Margarita Rivero, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1917

Date

1917

Description

Francisco and Margarita Rivero. A sign for the Village Inn Hotel is visible in the background. On photo sleeve: "Francisco and Margarita Rivero (father from Tepic, Mexico). Parents came to Las Vegas in 1917."

Image

Celia Rivero, 1937 December

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00052
Collection Name: Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Margarita Rivero with her children, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1926

Date

1926

Description

Children and mother sitting at the base of a tree. "Pictured L-R: Gloria Rivero, Cousin; Raymond (in back of Gloria); their dog "Salt Lake" (followed Alicia everywhere); Robert Rivero; Celia Rivero; Margarita Rivero, Mother. Site of Mint Hotel." The Mint Hotel and Casino opened in 1957, and was located at 100 Fremont Street. In 1988, The Mint was sold and became part of Binion's Horseshoe.

Image

Celia Rivero's parents Francisco and Margarita Rivero, two aunts, and a friend, approximately 1930-1940

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00052
Collection Name: Celia Rivero Grenfell Family Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Celia's parents, Francisco and Margarita Rivero, two aunts and a friend, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Celia's parents, two aunts and the barber from across the street. On photo sleeve: "L-R: Francisco Rivero; Margarita Rivero; Carmen Rivero, Celia's aunt; Maria (Chui) Weber, aunt; Manuel ?, barber shop owner across from Block 16.""

Image

Postcard of Lenore Aquirre holding Alicia Rivero, 1920-1929

Date

1920 to 1929

Description

Leonore Aquirre holding Alicia Rivero. Lenore owned a hotel, Elko Rooms, located on First Street. On photo sleeve: "Lenore Aquirre - she was very popular. Had money. Didn't leave will."

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