A studio portrait of Jesus Moreno, a former Bisbee miner, circa 1920s. The following information was provided by the donor: Date and location of picture are unknown; Jesus Moreno, my great, great grandfather; born in 1874 in the Bisbee area; died between 1930 and 1940 in Los Angeles from miner's consumption (also known as black lung disease from working in the mine). Worked in the copper mine. His father was from Spain, also named Jesus Moreno. Married to Elijia Garcia 1872-1942, my great, great grandmother. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and died in Los Angeles.

Jesus Moreno Studio portrait Hispanic Latino Man Chair Suit Tie Miner 1920s

Navarez, Alexander

1920

Jesus Moreno

2012.27.1