La Esperanza

Los Angeles: Congregation of Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Inc, 1931. Quarto, 12 x 9.25", pictorial wrappers, [2], 985-1008, [1] pp, illustrated. Year 2, Number 42; October 18, 1931. An early issue of a Spanish language weekly magazine published by Catholic missionaries in Los Angeles, geared towards the Mexican community of Southern California. The magazine ran from 1929 to 1955, and "focused on Catholic topics relevant to the United States Spanish-speaking population," including "articles about the Church-State crisis as well as news from the homeland" (Catholic Research Resources Alliance). Online version only in OCLC. Toning to pages, some foxing and creasing to covers. Item #12627

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