Name: Manuela García Soundscape by Picturing Mexican America
Duration: 15 min 49 s
Description: A 15-minute soundscape introducing the life and works of Manuela García, produced by the Autry Museum of the American West, https://theautry.org/ (Image: Manuela García and friends, ca 1900, courtesy The Autry Museum)

Image: “An Indian in a feathered headdress at Mission San Gabriel,” 1925, courtesy USC Digital Libraries. Hugo Reid was a Scottish-born settler and naturalized Mexican citizen who became an influential figure in early California history. This letter, performed by Rich Hutchman, is included on a playlist you can hear in the Picturing Mexican America app (available for iOS and Android) as you travel along LA Metro's A Line.

Letter 22: Finis

Image: “Santiago Canyon,” nd, courtesy Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library Hugo Reid was a Scottish-born settler and naturalized Mexican citizen who became an influential figure in early California history. This letter, performed by Rich Hutchman, is included on a playlist you can hear in the Picturing Mexican America app (available for iOS and Android) as you travel along LA Metro's A Line.

Letter 15: Legend

"The Romance of the Ranchos" was a radio show that aired from 1941 to 1946, depicting California's history during the Spanish and Mexican periods. Narrated by Frank Graham, it blended fact with fiction, showcasing stories of early Californian settlers, legendary figures, and the dramatic transformation of the state during those eras. The show featured an episode about Hugo Reid, a Scottish immigrant who became a prominent Californian ranchero. The episode highlighted his marriage to a Native American woman, Victoria, and his advocacy for Native American rights. It explored Reid's life at his Rancho Santa Anita, emphasizing his unique role in early California history. Image courtesy Old Time Radio Researchers Group.

Hugo Reid: Romance of the Ranchos

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A 15-minute soundscape introducing the life and works of Manuela García, produced by the Autry Museum of the American West, https://theautry.org/ (Image: Manuela García and friends, ca 1900, courtesy The Autry Museum)

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