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[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - April 25, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - April 25, 2005]

Letter from Edward D. Garza, mayor of San Antonio, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to thank him for his participating in the Steering Committee for The Cultural Collaborative (TCC): A Plan for San Antonio's Creative Economy. The committee was put in place to find solutions to support art and cultural programs in the city. With its planning stage over, he discusses the future of the committee, including a new committee to be formed. He invites him to submit nominations for members.
Date: April 25, 2005
Creator: Garza, Edward D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana [Seven Worlds, Veracruz Ceramics]. The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs are black and white. The cover features the two words of the Spanish title of the exhibition layered on top of each other. The English translation of the title is included in a smaller typeface below. The first panel on the inside of the pamphlet includes two pictures of worn pointed-toe boots on the left-hand side of the panel. To the right of the photographs, there is information about the opening reception, a members-only preview, and a gallery talk. The third panel includes two short paragraphs about the exhibition at the top of the panel, a list of the contributing artists and curators, and artwork credits for the pamphlet. The third panel highlights a single photograph of an installation at the exhibition. The installation consists of ceramic limbs and body parts on a dark textile surface. The back of the last panel highlights a single photograph of a sculpture of a tall, cylindrical shape. The back of the middle panel features information about the museum, …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX Exhibition] (open access)

[Flyer: Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX Exhibition]

Flyer that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and Conaculta-Inah entitled "Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX [The Greatness of Mexico, 16th - 19th Centuries]". The front of the flyer features the Spanish translation of the name of the exhibition across the page, with the English translation smaller below. Part of the Spanish translation is covered by a cropped photograph of a statue that depicts a woman wearing a feather headdress, a ruffled dress, and high sandals. The date of the exhibition is placed next to the woman's feet, followed by a description of the exhibition below. Information about the museum as well as the logo is at the top of the page along the black border. The back of flyer contains four short paragraphs with the headings "Education Mission", "Interdisciplinary Community-Art Based Programs", "Public Programs for Special Exhibitions", and "Special Programming".
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[School Group at Grandeza Mexicana Exhibition]

Photograph of a group of schoolchildren at Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The group stands in front of a title wall. Text on the wall reads: "Grandeza Mexicana. Siglos XVI-XIX. The Greatness of Mexico."
Date: 2005
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico 2005] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico 2005]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Festival Mexico 2005". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels tall, and all of the photographs are blue-tinted gray-scale. There is a pink border with flowers that is used througout the entire pamphlet. The cover of the pamphlet features the Mexic-Arte Museum logo stylized and colored pink, blue, and white on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side, the words "Austin Texas Downtown" are stylized to look like the logo on the left. In the middle, the words "Festival Mexico 2005" are stylized to also look like the logo, however in a larger scale. Below the three logos there are two photographs of people smiling at the camera and a headline that reads "More Food! More Fun! More Fiesta!". The first panel on the inside of the pamphlet features event information including tickets, date and times, and the location. Above the information there is a row of photographs lined with the pink border along with the event title. The second panel is dedicated to a "Schedule of Events", which are listed by time. There is a row of photographs along both sides of the panel. These …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs features are black and white. The background of the cover of the pamphlet is split crosswise; half is a green graphic print and the other half is white. The color scheme and design elements are continued throughout the entire pamphlet. The cover features a boldly stylized title that reads "yla 10" along with the full exhibition title below and the museum logo at the top. Two large filmstrip style rows of photographs depicting art from the exhibition run along the three open panels on a crosswise angle. In between the photographs, which have a green and black border at the bottom, there is information about the exhibition, including the title, location, times and dates, and a short description. Information about the opening reception, a members preview, and a lecture is also included. The filmstrip of photographs are continued on the back of the last panel, which also highlights a separate concurrent exhibition entitled "The 12th Annual Serie Project". The panel includes a short description of the …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Grace Museum entitled, "Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a photograph of one of the artist's paintings along with the exhibition title and the names of the two exhibition sponsors. The painting depicts three women at an outdoor party. One of the women, who is wearing a red flowered dress, is dancing with a man wearing jeans and an unbuttoned yellow shirt. The woman next to her is wearing a blue dress with a black purse. The third woman is facing the background and holding a baby. The first panel includes information about the exhibition, including the title, sponsors, and the dates and times of an artist in-residence and a gallery talk. There is a photograph of one of the artist's paintings below along with artwork credits. The painting depicts two men talking next to a basketball court full of kids, brightly-colored cars, and a few chickens. The second panel features a few paragraphs about the exhibition and the artist along with a painting of three people picking flowers. The …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Dedication of a Historical Marker in Palestine, Texas] (open access)

[Program for the Dedication of a Historical Marker in Palestine, Texas]

Program made for the dedication ceremony of an official Texas Historical Marker at the former site of the McKnight Plaza. The marker bears the name J.B. McKnight, the man who purchased the land where the plaza used to stand. Inside the program is the program schedule, a brief biography of McKnight, and an extensive history of the site.
Date: February 26, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Clarence B. Jefferson, December 8, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Clarence B. Jefferson, December 8, 2005]

Funeral program for Clarence B. Jefferson, born February 9, 1925 and died December 1, 2005. The funeral was held Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 8, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Hugh Steward, Jr., September 9, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Hugh Steward, Jr., September 9, 2005]

Funeral program for Hugh Steward, Jr., born September 11, 1946 and died September 2, 2005. The funeral was held September 9, 2005 at Lewis Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 9, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lawrence Edward Brown, April 27, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lawrence Edward Brown, April 27, 2005]

Funeral program for Lawrence Edward Brown, born April 3, 1923 and died April 21, 2005. The funeral was held Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 27, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mary M. Brown, January 8, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mary M. Brown, January 8, 2005]

Funeral program for Mary M. Brown (Mama Cis), born May 19, 1929 and died December 31, 2004. The funeral was held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Stranger's Temple Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jodie Mitchell. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 8, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Veronica A. Brown, November 8, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Veronica A. Brown, November 8, 2005]

Funeral program for Veronica A. Brown, born May 8, 1962 and died October 31, 2005. The funeral was held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Grace First Baptist Church. She was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 8, 2005
Creator: Washington, Doris
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for John L. Caviness, Jr., January 28, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for John L. Caviness, Jr., January 28, 2005]

Funeral program for Mr. John L. Caviness, Jr., born March 26, 1925 and died January 23, 2005. The funeral was held January 28, 2005 at Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Johnny Toy. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Annie Mae Chase, July 16, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Annie Mae Chase, July 16, 2005]

Funeral program for Annie Mae Chase, born December 1, 1939 and died June 12, 2005. The funeral was held July 16, 2005 at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. The funeral arrangements were made through D. W. Brooks Funeral Home and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Dorothy Cheek, May 5, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Dorothy Cheek, May 5, 2005]

Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy G. Cheek, born May 30, 1918 and died August 28, 2005. The funeral was held May 5, 2005 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Terrence Hayes. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Freddie Clark, Sr., April 30, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Freddie Clark, Sr., April 30, 2005]

Funeral program for Mr. Freddie Lee Clark, Sr., born August 8, 1937 and died April 2005. The funeral was held April 30, 2005 at United Apostolic Church, officiated by Elder Carl Dailey, Sr. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 30, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Annie W. Collins, September 23, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Annie W. Collins, September 23, 2005]

Funeral program for Mrs. Annie W. Collins, born July 30, 1916 and died September 17, 2005. The funeral was held September 23, 2005 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Doctor A. Bernard Devers, I. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary , Inc.
Date: September 23, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Leonard Curtis Collins, November 21, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Leonard Curtis Collins, November 21, 2005]

Funeral program for Mr. Leonard Curtis Collins, born July 5, 1942 and died November 15, 2005. The funeral was held November 21, 2005 at the Conqueror's Assembly, officiated by Pastor Jonathan D. Ellis. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 21, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Horace S. Cook, October 16, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Horace S. Cook, October 16, 2005]

Funeral program for Brother Horace S. Cook, born March 25, 1911 and died October 5, 2005. The funeral was held October 16, 2005 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Robert L. Jemerson. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Cedar Hills Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: October 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Arma Lee Woods Cooper, October 27, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Arma Lee Woods Cooper, October 27, 2005]

Funeral program for Arma Lee Woods Cooper, born May 15, 1925 and died October 21, 2005. The funeral was held October 27, 2005 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Terrence K. Hayes. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Arlington, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Ethel Cooper, February 3, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Ethel Cooper, February 3, 2005]

Funeral program for Mrs. Ethel Cooper, born August 3, 1918 and died January 29, 2005. The funeral was held February 3, 2005 at Second Baptist Church Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dr. R. L. Jemerson. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 3, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Karina Lizette Cooper, December 2, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Karina Lizette Cooper, December 2, 2005]

Funeral program for Karina Lizette Cooper, born November 22, 2005 and died November 28, 2005. The funeral was held December 2, 2005 at Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. F. J. Alexander. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 2, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Layvone Craig, July 18, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Layvone Craig, July 18, 2005]

Funeral program for Mrs. Layvone Craig, born January 1, 1936 and died July 12, 2005. The funeral was held July 18, 2005 at Porter Memorial CME Church, officiated by Rev. Kenneth McKindra. Funeral arrangements were made through Forest Park Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadow Lawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 18, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History