Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Raymond William Stacey Burr (1917 - 1993), the famous actor who portrayed "Perry Mason" and "Ironsides" on television, moved to Vallejo with his mother from his native British Columbia in 1923 when he was six years old. Raymond continued to live in Vallejo until he moved to Hollywood to begin his acting career. Photo courtesy of Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
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Hispanics and Latinos in Vallejo
Thursday, October 5
Hispanics and Latinos in Vallejo  (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
Our guest speaker for our October monthly meeting is Marisela Barbosa-Cortez.  She is the author of "Hispanics and Latinos in Vallejo".
 
Marisela Barbosa-Cortez is a mother, wife, business owner, and community advocate originally from Mexico,  She immigrated to Vallejo with her parents, Graciela and Israel; her sisters Maria and Sonia; and her brother Jose. Barbosa-Cortez is a forward-thinking catalyst for change, and her commitment to community betterment is reflected through her years of involvement and leadership in the areas of economic development, advocacy for children and women, and civic engagement.
 
Originally part of Rancho Suscol, Mexican land granted to General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the city of Vallejo, California, has been home to a Hispanic and Latino community since its establishment in the mid-19th century. The son of General Vallejo was the first medical doctor in Vallejo, and Frank Antonio Blanco was the city’s first public school probation officer. His son Edwin J. Blanco was a public elected official.
 
During World War II, the bracero program brought an influx of Mexican immigrants, and the city of Vallejo saw a resurgence in Spanish-speaking community members. Over the next few decades, community organizations were created, and the number of Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses increased. In the last decades of the 20th century, the community grew to over 25 percent of the city’s population. Today, Hispanics and Latinos are business owners, professionals, job creators, advocates, and a strong economic power in the city.
 
This meeting will NOT be on Zoom. The event location is at Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum at 734 Marin Street in Vallejo California. Masks are encouraged but not required. The meeting will be downstairs at the Museum because the elevator is broken. It starts at 1:30 pm PDT. We look forward to seeing you.



Funeral Customs
Thursday, November 2
Funeral Customs  (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
Jessica Cocar from Twin Chapels in Vallejo will be speaking about funeral customs. 
 
Stay tuned for more information.
 
This meeting will NOT be on Zoom. The event location is at Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum at 734 Marin Street in Vallejo California. Masks are encouraged but not required. The meeting starts at 1:30 pm PDT.



Round Table Discussion and Elections Pot Luck
Thursday, December 7
Round Table Discussion and Elections Pot Luck  (Annual Holiday Meeting)
12:00 pm
We will share what we have been working on especially since our field trip to the Family History Center in Oakland.  We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your search. Bring a labeled dish to share.  Drinks will be provided.  Please contact us at 707-334-0675 or President@gsvb.org if you are interested in attending