[Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers Performing at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the dancers are grouped in rows of three, consisting of a male leader and two female members who place their arms on the shoulders of the member in front of them. The individual groups form a circle on the pavement in front of an audience of fair-goers.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gulf Coast Scandinavian Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of The Gulf Coast Scandinavian Dancers performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The photograph features a man holding hands with two women, one on each side of him. Both women have one foot raised in the air mid-step as they spin around, wearing tradition Scandinavian dress featuring puffy-sleeved white shirts underneath vests, long skirts, and aprons. The man dancing in the center is also wearing a white shirt with gathered long-sleeves, a double-breasted sleeveless vest, and pants that tie just below the knee. Several other groups of Scandinavian dancers are visible behind the central group, as are festival booths and participants.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Czech-Moravian Beseda Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the Czech Moravian Beseda Dancers from Dallas, Texas, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, a man and woman are standing with their hands clasped together, wearing traditional Czech clothing. Several groups of men and women line up behind the initial couple. Audience members are watching as they perform the dance.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of two Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two young boys are standing and facing each other, making faces at one another. The boy to the left places one thumb on his nose while his other 4 fingers are fully extended, and his second hand is directly behind the first. His tongue is stuck out at the other boy, who has his thumbs in his ears and is waving his fingered back and forth. Both of the boys are wearing long-sleeve collared white shirts underneath vests with round buttons, loose-fitting pants that gather at the knee, colored socks, and leather shoes.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of two Gulf Coast Scandinavian Folk Dancers performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two young boys appear to be performing a skit. The boy to the left is leaning in towards the other boy with his right arm fully extended toward the other boy's head. The boy to the right is leaving away from his hand. Both children wear unbuttoned vests over long-sleeve white shirts with puffy sleeves, pants that button below the knee, dark-colored socks and leather shoes.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alamo City Highlanders Playing Bagpipes at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the Alamo City Highlanders Band performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, four members of the band are standing in a circle playing the bagpipes. Other members of the band are visible behind the circle of bagpipe playing Highlanders.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buckin' Barrel Game at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a child playing on a buckin' barrel at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, a child is straddling a large long with a saddle attached to the top. Her feet are in the stirrups and her hands hold onto the post of the saddle as it rolls off of the log. A man is standing behind her, managing the ropes that hold the log in the air.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buckin' Barrel Game at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a child playing on a buckin' barrel at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, a child is straddling a large long with a saddle attached to the top. Her feet are in the stirrups and her hands hold onto the post of the saddle as it rolls off of the log. A man is standing behind her, managing the ropes that hold the log in the air.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Band Hickory at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the band Hickory performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two men and a woman are standing on a stage singing into microphones. The man to the left is playing an electric guitar, while the man on the right is playing an acoustic guitar. Both men wear hats, jeans, and matching shirts. The woman in the center is wearing a long, white dress and holding a tambourine.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Member of the Alamo Muzzle Loaders at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of an Alamo Muzzle Loader at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, the muzzle loader is teaching a boy how to properly load a muzzle. The man is wearing a coonskin cap, shirt, and jeans, and wearing a leather satchel. The child holds the gun with his left hand and watches the man load the it.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Piano Player at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a man playing the piano in the English Pub section sponsored by the British Sporting Club at the Texas Folklife Festival. In the photograph, the man is seated on a bench in front of the piano with his hands on the keys. He's smiling as he plays the piano. Participants from the fair are seated in the pub, watching him play.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. John Hale at the 4th AnnualTexas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Dr. John Hale making coffee can bread at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Dr. Hale is mixing the ingredients inside the coffee can on a long table filled with other baking supplies while festival-goers watch. He is wearing an apron over a polo shirt and pants.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emil P. Schandua at the 4th Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Emil P. "Shiney" Schandua demonstrating tinsmithing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 2011. In the photograph, Emil is using intricate tools to craft a piece of tin. Several men watch Emil as he works.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Syrup Cooking at the 4th Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a festival participant stirring syrup in a cooker at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, the woman uses a large stick to stir the bubbling syrup. Several fair members wait their turn while watching.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alamo Square Dancers Performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the Alamo Area Square Dancers performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, many couples are twirling around on the outdoor pavilion. The women wear full skirts gathered at the waist, while the men wear button-up shirts with vests and dark pants.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arm Wrestling at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of two men arm wrestling at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. The photograph features the two men seated at a table engaged in wrestling. Many people crowd closely around the match. The event is sponsored by the Bexar County Cowards Club.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lebanese Folk Dancer Performing at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Tanya Zwan performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. The photograph features Tanya sitting on the ground with her arms in the air, wearing a beaded bra top and long skirt with a beaded hem and waist. Many participants from the festival are watching the performance.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tanya Zwan Performing at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Tanya Zwon, a Lebanese dancer, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, the dancers are wearing beaded tops with long flowing skirts, long necklaces and rhinestones on their foreheads. A large audience watches as Tanya and the dancers perform.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Girl Climbing Mast at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a young girl participating in the Belgian Mast Game at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, the girl has reached the top of the mast and is ringing the bell signifying the time keeper that she has completed the game.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Czech-Moravian Beseda Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of the Czech Moravian Beseda Dancers from Dallas, Texas, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, a man and woman are standing together with their hands clasped together, wearing traditional Czech clothing. Audience members are watching as they perform the dance.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Betty Lange Preparing Food at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Betty Lange preparing food for the Scottish booth at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August 1975. In the photograph, Betty is stirring ingredients together in a saucepan. She is wearing a a plaid sash over a white sleeveless shirt and floral apron.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ice Bath at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of a woman icing her feet 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. In the photograph, a woman is raising the skirts of her dress to reveal her calves as she stands in a small metal bowl filled with water and ice. Her sandals were placed in the grass in front of the bowl. A chest freezer and several opened boxes are visible behind the woman.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Robert Lee Herndon Explaining Taxidermy at the 4th Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of Robert Lee Herndon explaining rattlesnake taxidermy at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Robert is speaking with the crowd as they look at the many stuffed rattlesnakes displayed on a long table.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Champion Pie-Makers at the Texas Folklife Festival]

Photograph of champion pie-makers Janet Ince, on the left, and her friend showing participants how to make a yam pie at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in August of 1975. Janet wears a dress with a plaid bodice and gathered sleeves decorated with ric-rac. She smiles as she lifts the pie from the oven. Her friend holds a wooden surface to hold the hot pan.
Date: [1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History