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[Pamphlet: Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico]

Pamphlet advertising an exhibition presented by the city of Austin, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, the Catholic Diocese of Austin, and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo", or "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo". The pamphlet, when folded out, has three and a half panels. It contains colorful pictures of some of the artwork included in the exhibit as well as reception and exhibit details. When folded out, the last panel outlines the details of five different demonstrations, lectures, and performances presented as a part of the exhibit. The front and back cover as well as the front of the half-panel is spanned with a close up detail photograph of a gold surface covered in decorative elements and religious icons. The back of the middle cover features a large color copy of one of the paintings included in the exhibit as well information on the museum.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Monument brochure] (open access)

[San Jacinto Monument brochure]

San Jacinto Monument and state park brochure from 1949. Includes information about the battleground, the construction of the monument, the Museum of History, and the Battleship Texas.
Date: 1949
Creator: San Jacinto Museum of History Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Nathaniel Carter, March 5, 1979] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Nathaniel Carter, March 5, 1979]

Funeral program for S. F. C. Nathaniel Carter, born August 11, 1911 and died March 1979. The funeral was held March 5, 1979 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Robert Miller, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas. Includes resolutions from the congregations of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Greater Ball Tabernacle A. M. E. Church.
Date: March 5, 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Benjamin Norris Samples] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Benjamin Norris Samples]

Funeral program for Judge Benjamin Norris Samples, born August 5, 1935 and died March 5, 2009. The funeral was held Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Doctor Robert L. Jemerson, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in San Antonio, Texas. Includes a newspaper clipping.
Date: March 12, 2009
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Children Are Our Future: Creating the Rainbow Village] (open access)

[Children Are Our Future: Creating the Rainbow Village]

Program for Children Are Our Future: Creating the Rainbow Village, an event hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The program includes illustrations of children holding hands as they circle a globe. A group photograph of women appears on the back cover.
Date: March 15, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also pages that cover information about the "San Juan Parangaricutiro before and after its destruction", the "location of the Parícutin volcano", the history of Parícutin, and the "formation of a volcano". On page eleven and twelve, there is a chronological timeline that covers the life of Mardonio Magaña. There is a page of acknowledgements concerning the museum, the exhibition, and the gallery guide at the back of the guide as well as a page that features a list of the board of directors, members, honorary members, legal counselors, and staff of the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are several photographs of the artists and their artworks throughout the guide.
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
System: The Portal to Texas History