Bristol American Legion Cadet State Champs Plaque
Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps
A digitized photograph of a Bristol American Legion Cadet State Champs 32, 33, 34, 35 wooden plaque.
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Poster collection
American Legion Jr. Champions Dept. Penna.
A digitized photograph, American Legion Jr. Champions Dept. Penna.
Bracken Cadets 1957 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
A digitized photograph, Bracken Cadets 1957 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
A digitized set of photographs of the Bracken Cadets from 1968-1970.
Framed American Legion Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. certificates for George W. Gensbauer
A digitized framed American Legion Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. certificates for George W. Gensbauer.
Citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Brackens 80th Anniversary
A digitized framed citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Brackens 80th Anniversary
A digitized framed collection of portraits of the Bracken Cadets in 1939.
A digitized photograph of a Bracken Cadets Banquet in the 1940s.
Triboro Stadium, Randalls Island, American Legion National Convention
A digitized photograph, New York August 24, 1952 Triboro Stadium, Randalls Island, American Legion National Convention.
Appreciation Award for Cadet Arthur Younglove, October 22, 1960
A digitized appreciation award for Cadet Arthur Younglove, October 22, 1960.
Framed American Legion Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. certificate for Michael De Lissio
A digitized certificate awarded to Michael De Lissio.
Honorable Discharge from the American Legion Cadets for Drum Majorette Betty D. Banes
A digitized honorable discharge certificate from the American Legion Cadets for Drum Majorette Betty D. Banes.
Certificate of Lifetime Achievement presented to Art Younglove
A digitized certificate of Lifetime Achievement presented to Art Younglove.
Framed copy of the 1st Photo of the Bracken Cadets
A digitized framed copy of the first Bracken Cadets. The caption reads: First row: Wilson Van Doren, Raymond Ford, Edmond Green, Rogers, James Hill, Joseph Winslow, Franklin Fine, William Wichster, Ellis Comfort, Russell Unruh Second row: Arnold North, Fred Bell, Louis Klvorvitch, Wayne Warner, Phillip Felli, William Allen, George Henton, Lawrence Machette (deceased), Claude Hearn, Walter Kornstead Third row: Harry Burbank, Charles Briodie, John Johnson, Lawrence McLaughlin, Wayne Milnor, Thompson, Robert MacDonald, Irwin Scheffey, Rens Swan, William Winslow Fourth row: Fred Herrman, Virdin Watt, Harry Smith, Louis Harris, Edward Mariner, Robert Hendricks, Gilbert Herman, John Van Horn
Framed Resolution from the Borough of Bristol Honoring the Bracken Cadets on their 80th Anniversary
A digitized framed resolution from the Borough of Bristol Honoring the Bracken Cadets on their 80th Anniversary
Framed letter from the President commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Bracken Cadets
A digitized framed letter from the President commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Bracken Cadets
Honorable Discharge from the Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps George Gensbauer
A digitized framed honorable discharge from the Bracken Cadets Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps George Gensbauer
Bracken Post American Legion Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps
A digitized photograph of the Bracken Post American Legion Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps, undated.
A digitized photograph of the Bracken Post American Legion Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps color guard, undated.
Bristol's Puerto Rican Day Festival
Emiliano Sr. and Elba Rivera, with their children Carlos, Emiliano Jr., and Albida (Berrocal), at a Puerto Rican Festival in the 1970s.
Joel Berrocal
A float in Bristol's Puerto Rican Day Festival in the 1980's. The woman in the purple dress is Albida Rivera.
From left to right: Louis Berrocal, Jacinto Berrocal Sr. (in red), Wilfredo Lopez, Pablo Berrocal (in black), Jacinto Berrocal Jr. (in blue).
From left to right: Louis Berrocal, Jacinto Berrocal Sr. (in red), Wilfredo Lopez, Jacinto Berrocal Jr. (in blue), Pablo Berrocal (in black), Felix Berrocal.
Lincoln Ave
Women's religious retreat, possibly spring or summer.
Joel Berrocal on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast
Hurricane Maria Relief
Joel Berrocal and Jimmylee Velez discussing Hurricane Maria relief efforts on Jimmylee's Rotated Views Podcast.
Joel Berrocal meeting with the then Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner and current Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer Gonzalez, discussing local recovery efforts and plans to rebuild Puerto Rico.
Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Left to right, Jimmylee Velez, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Joel Berrocal, while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Roundtable discussion at Bristol Borough Hall regarding Hurricane Maria relief efforts
Roundtable discussion at Bristol Borough Hall regarding relief efforts and plans for reconstruction moving forward. A few of those in the picture: Joel Berrocal, Bristol Borough Councilwoman Betty Rodriguez, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez.
Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts
Left to right, Joel Berrocal, Rafael Molina, Gabriel Rivera, and Jimmylee Velez while promoting the "Bendecido" t-shirts, which raised funds for Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Roundtable discussion at Borough Hall regarding relief efforts and plans for reconstruction moving forward. A few of those in the picture: Joel Berrocal, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer Rodriguez.
Boxes of donations to be mailed to various recipients throughout Puerto Rico. Dozens of boxes were mailed daily.
John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal packing donations for Puerto Rico
Left to right, John Miles, Rosa Rosado, and Joel Berrocal loading a box truck full of donations that were mailed to Puerto Rico.
Packing donations to send to Puerto Rico
Sienna Berrocal at her home filling up donation boxes to be mailed to Puerto Rico.
Meeting to coordinate Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Bristol, Pa, and Trenton NJ
Left to right, Samuel Kanig, Freddie & Rosa Rosado, Joel Berrocal, and another individual coordinating relief efforts between the Bristol and Trenton communities.
Valerie and Sienna Berrocal filling donation boxes
Valerie and Sienna Berrocal at their home, filling donation boxes to be mailed to Puerto Rico.
Sienna Berrocal and Juliana Velez-Hagan playing at a donation table at Josefina's Unisex Salon during a donation drive.
Family in Puerto Rico with a care package
A family in Puerto Rico that received a care package sent by the Bristol community.
Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Left to right, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Pablo Berrocal, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon
Left to right, Pablo Berrocal, Tom Diamond, Joel Berrocal, and Laura Berrocal coordinating during a donation drive at Josefina's Unisex Salon.
Joel Berrocal receiving a check at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Joel Berrocal receiving a check for over $4,000 from the team at the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization
Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts
Left to right, Juanita Berrocal-Diamond, Ismael Rivera, Joel Berrocal, and Betty Rodriguez receiving awards from NPRCC Founder, Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan for their local relief efforts.
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for relief efforts
Joel Berrocal handing Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Founder of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), a check for approximately $14,000 to be used for relief efforts.