Kids in the Colony

These two young girls are Helen Wildman and my mother, Flossy Wilson, taken sometime in the late 1940’s at the ASARCO Avalos Colony. In the background is the entrance into the Colony where the gateman stood guard. The girls were standing in front of my grandparent’s home, Quinta #21. They are standing in front [...]

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Kids in the Colony – A Different View

A slightly different shot of kids in the colony which I originally posted on April 30, 2009. With the help of Coky Zangwill Bohanon, from left to right on the top row: Catina Wilson, Lilia Perez, Unknown, Charlie Alvarado, Andy Bradford. Bottom row, from left to right: Coky Zangwill, Flossy Wilson, Tiquis Avila, Unknown, Chayo [...]

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Kids in the Colony

Here’s another photo of kids in the colony but I’ll need a little help identifying everyone. From left to right: Patsy Roche, Mary Lou Roche, Catina Wilson, ? , ?, Coky Zangwill held by Catherine Roche.

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Kids in the Colony – Avalos, Chihuahua

With the help of Coky Zangwill Bohanon, from left to right on the top row: Catina Wilson, Lilia Perez, Unknown, Charlie Alvarado, Andy Bradford. Bottom row, from left to right: Coky Zangwill, Flossy Wilson, Tiquis Avila, Unknown, Chayo Avila and Lolita Bradford.

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