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MariaAguilera.jpg
Maria Mercedes Aguilera stands by the family car dressed for First Holy Communion, Cook's Point, 1940s.

1979-07-25 Letter of permission from Rev. William O'Connor
A 14-page document including historical background of Mexican Americans from Davenport, IA and the results of a survey given to residents of Cook’s Point, an area within the southwestern city limits of Davenport primarily inhabited by families of…

Cook's Point plaque, October 12, 2002
This plaque was given to Basilisa Herrera in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Cook's Point Barrio in Davenport, Iowa.

Ray Martinez, Cook's Point, 1950's?
Ray Martinez in front of Cook's Point homes, Mississippi River in the background, ca. 1950.

Vincent Martinez, 1940's
Vincent Martinez of Cook's Point in Davenport, Iowa, ca. 1943.

Florence Martinez in casket, 1936
Photograph of Esperanza Martinez's daughter Florence Martinez who died at the age of sixteen,

Frank and Florence Martinez, mid-1930's
Photograph of Florence Martinez and her brother Frank.
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