The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports (open access)

The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports

This book contains reports from the officers of the Western Area of The Links, Inc. presented to the 31st Western Area Conference. In addition to the officer reports, it also provides information about the organization's activities related to the arts, community service, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy (open access)

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993 (open access)

Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993

This booklet contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 31st Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Upholding the Standards through Friendship, Service and Purpose."
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type: Pamphlet
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
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"] (open access)

[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]

Guidebook created as an accompaniment to an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo, Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico", which ran from October 18 to December 28, 2002. The guidebook contains information on the both the museum and the exhibit, and includes an in-depth description of the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the exhibition. There are also activities such as trivia quizzes and puzzles that are related to the exhibition included in the book.
Date: 2002
Creator: Zamora, Herlinda & Johnston, Margaret
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History