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They Made Chula Vista History!
When the Chula Vista Heritage Museum opened In 1993, it displayed
many of the old photographs that John Rojas, Jr, had collected'.
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On Jan, 22, 20YO0, John Rojas, Jr., died. After his
death his wife, Mina, donated his vast colllection of
photographs and other historic items to the Chula Vista
Library.
Fortunately for Chula Vista, the Los Angeles native
left an important legacy to his adopted city. John Rojas,
Jr.'s, lifelong interest in writing and photography inspired
numerous books and vast collections documenting the
ciity's history for future generations to enjoy.
The Heritage Museurn
also became the horne
to a number of old items
that John Rojas, Jr,
collected, One of those
Cs this "Smudge pot" that
was used on the letron
ranches during cold
nights,