Era 1: Introduction to California Indians

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Thank you for your research and presentation. My family heritage stems from the Chumas-Tong-va people. My father used to tell me he did not understand what "Justice for all" ment. He relayed the fact that at 10 years old he and his family were imprisoned due to his Japanese heritage 1942. Ironically, also family heritage of the Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez area. Our great great grandparents were born in Southern California/Native people.
The U.S. Parks completed a documentary on the Japanese/American connection. Wasuke's Gold pocket watch.
My dad served in the United States Army/Korea Police Action from the City of Azusa, California.
Our great grandparents gave land to the community of Irwindale, California.
Through my research, I've discovered that a Conquistador Felix Sebastián Albitre, was part of the early Mission development period. Thanks to well documented incidents of the actions of the United States Government, State of California..
Stories are discovered printed in local, Los Angeles area newspapers.
Land had been granted to the Albitre family of which I share the Native heritage before the United States Government was ever interested in owning the land of Southern California.
When I was born in Pomona, California. I was listed as Caucasian? Really.
With ongoing family research I am learning more factual information.
Regards and respect to your future research.
Respectfully Raymond Chavira Hirota Alvarez.