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[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006]

Letter, sticker, pamphlet, and photocopied newspaper clippings from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to praise his participation in a group reading panel sponsored by Amnesty International and other organizations. The event, "We Say No: Writers Against Torture", brought together a variety of academics and writers for one night in San Antonio Central Library. The material enclosed by Cisneros corresponds with the event.
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Red: Alberto Castro Leñero] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Red: Alberto Castro Leñero]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Red: Alberto Castro Leñero". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs are black and white which matches the black, red and white color scheme. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a large abstract sculpture along with a watermarked version in the background. The title and dates of the exhibition are also included on the front cover. The first two panels on the inside feature a photograph of a textile texture that spans both panels. Underneath there is a short abstract about the exhibition. There is also information concerning the opening reception and a members' preview. The third panel includes a separate paragraph about the work and the exhibition as well as a drawing of a group of hooded people. There is also information about a gallery talk and a free admission day. The back of this panel features a short biography of the the artist as well as one of his sketchy drawings. The back of the middle panel includes basic information about the museum, including hours of operation, the address, phone number, and website.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card: Ámame Bésame Adórname] (open access)

[Card: Ámame Bésame Adórname]

Card that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ámame Bésame Adórname [Love Me, Kiss Me, Adorn Me]". The cover of the card has a row of pictures of pearl jewelry. Below the photographs there is both the Spanish and American translations of the title as well as the Mexic-Arte Museum logo. The first panel of the open card requests that the receiver attend a ["Valentine's Day [Jewelry] Preview Party]. The letter reiterates the name of the exhibition, and there is a list of contributing artists and helpers. There is also a small menu and several other pieces of information.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Totally Cool Totally Art]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Totally Cool Totally Art". The front of the postcard depicts a graphically-rendered gallery wall with three picture frames hanging on it. The first and largest frame contains the exhibition title in blue lowercase type. The frame at the very top next to it is the smallest and contains an "@" symbol. The frame below this contains the logo to the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are black silhouettes of people standing around the front as well as the background behind the wall. The date of the opening reception is included at the bottom of the postcard. The opposite side of the postcard includes the exhibition and museum names, the address of the museum, and the date and times of the opening reception.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]

Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes a list of all the contributors that worked on an aspect of the exhibition. The first page features an introductory paragraph that describes the nature and meaning of the exhibition. The rest of the guide consists of headings that describe either indigenous Hispanic cultures or inspired Hispanic textile artists. Each heading is followed by passages that explain the subject further in depth and as it relates to the exhibition. There is a simple map of several tribal boundaries on pages four and five of the guide. Page 19 is dedicated to explaining ancient "Textile Techniques & Dying Methods", and is accompanied by a labelled diagram of a loom on page 18. The last two pages of the guidebook contain two interactive …
Date: 2006
Creator: Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long which all have a continuous black background. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition along with a colorful flower embroidery. The first panel continues the flower motif at the bottom left-hand corner. The title of the exhibition is at the top of the panel and is followed by a pink lacy border. There is a short paragraph that explains some of the highlights and meanings of the exhibition. This paragraph is followed by logos from sponsors and general information about the exhibition, including ticket sales, parking, dates and times. There is a large photograph of a pink flower embroidery design in the middle of the second and third panels. The second panel highlights a "Featured Chef: Guillermo González Beristáin" and provides a paragraph of background information about him. This is followed by a list of other featured caterers and contributing restaurants as well as a passage about a silent auction. The third panel advertises a separate exhibition that is running simultaneously in the Mexic-Arte Museum …
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Guide: "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada" Exhibition] (open access)

[Guide: "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada" Exhibition]

Guidebook that complements an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The cover of the guidebook features the title "YLA11" in a triple-lined typeface along with the rest of the title in a rounded uppercase typeface. The title is framed by rounded squares with a different icon in each. The inside cover of the book contains a list of sponsors and contributors along with the dates of the exhibition. The first page reiterates the title and highlights the curator of the exhibition as well as the museum logo. Page three features a "Foreword" introductory passage by the executive director. Pages four through nine details the nature, meaning, and highlights of the exhibition. The rest of the guide primarily consists of profiles of contributing artists. Each artist profile includes the name of the artist as the title, the artist's hometown as a subtitle, a photograph of a highlighted piece of artwork, and a couple of paragraphs of biographical and professional information. There is a "List of Works" at the back of the guidebook along with a list of museum staff and board of directors. The back cover of the guidebook features …
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long; the inside and front cover have a continuous red block on the bottom and a continuous white block on the top which makes up the background. The front cover features the title "YLA11" in a futuristic triple-lined typeface. The second half of the title along with the date of the exhibition reception and the Mexic-Arte Museum logo is also included. The three interior panels are connected by a continuous line of rounded boxes that each feature an individual icon. The first panel features the headline "YLA 11: Juventud Desenfrenada [YLA 11: Youth Overdrive]" along with a corresponding informational paragraph. The second panel includes information concerning the time and dates of the opening reception, a members' preview, and a gallery talk with the exhibition curator. There is also sponsorship information. The third panel highlights a list of the contributing "Featured Artists" along with their hometowns. The back panel advertises a separate exhibition entitled "Serie XIII" that is running simultaneously in the back gallery of the museum. Along with the title and …
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Los Rostros del Son Jarocho by Alec Dempster] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Los Rostros del Son Jarocho by Alec Dempster]

Pamphlet that advertises am exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Mexican Independence Day Celebration entitled "Los Rostros del Son Jarocho [The Faces of Son Jarocho] by Alec Dempster". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The front cover consists of a large copy of an intricate linoleum carving of three stylized musicians playing guitars in a corn field. The first interior panel highlights another linoleum carving from the exhibition that depicts the profile of a musician playing a small percussion instrument. There is a a large rounded vegetable in the background. The middle panel features the Mexic-Arte Museum logo at the top followed by an invitation to the opening reception of the exhibition. Details concerning catering, entertainment, sponsorship, and RSVP information are also included. The third panel includes the title of the exhibition along with the dates, location, and a brief description of the meaning and nature of the artwork and the artist. The back of the last panel advertises the exhibition to be shown as an "Outdoor Banner Exhibition" at the Republic Square Park in Austin. There is a paragraph about the exhibition along with general information …
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco with Title Banner for Los Rostros del Son Jarocho]

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco standing next to a title banner for Los Rostros del Son Jarocho, or The Faces of Son Jarocho, an exhibition of artwork by Alec Dempster. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and ran from September 15th, 2006 to October 1st, 2006. Text on the banner reads: "Los Rostros de Son Jarocho: The Faces of Son Jarocho." A black and white illustration of a man with a guitar appears underneath the text.
Date: 2006
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition and Celebration]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos [Day of the Dead] Exhibition and Celebration". The front of the postcard features the photograph of a young girl with a painted face and wearing traditional Mexican costume along with a list of event highlights, featured artists, the title, and dates. Several sponsor logos are pictured along the bottom of the postcard. The back of the postcard includes postage information on the right-hand side, and details about the exhibition on the left. This information includes details about registration and participation the parade, admissions, workshops, and an artist tribute.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Vera L. Ford, June 15, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Vera L. Ford, June 15, 2006]

Funeral program for Vera L. Ford, born June 26, 1908 and died June 5, 2006. The funeral was held June 15, 2006 at Bethel A. M. E. Church, officiated by Reverend Tiate L. E. Carson. The funeral arrangements were made through Roy Akers Funeral Chapels and she was buried in Mission Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 15, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lorenzo Buffin, May 25, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lorenzo Buffin, May 25, 2006]

Funeral program for Mr. Lorenzo Buffin, born January 15, 1932 and died May 22, 2006. The funeral was held Friday, May 25, 2006 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Foster Roberts. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 25, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Bettie Joe Buffington, January 3, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Bettie Joe Buffington, January 3, 2006]

Funeral program for Bettie Joe Buffington, born June 18, 1933 and died December 25, 2005. The funeral was held Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at F. E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. A. C. Taylor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Pearsall Cemetery in Pearsall, Texas.
Date: January 3, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for James Arthur Bullocks, May 11, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for James Arthur Bullocks, May 11, 2006]

Funeral program for James Arthur Bullocks, born March 9, 1976 and died May 3, 2006. The funeral was held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, officiated by Elder Isaac Collier. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he is buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Walter Meredith Burns, June 24, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Walter Meredith Burns, June 24, 2006]

Funeral program for Walter Meredith Burns, born November 7, 1949 and died June 21, 2006. The funeral was held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Incorporated and he was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 24, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Carrie Lee Cleveland Byars, December 6, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Carrie Lee Cleveland Byars, December 6, 2006]

Funeral program for Mrs. Carrie Lee Cleveland Byars, born May 15, 1926 and died November 28, 2006. The funeral was held Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Incorporated and she was buried in San Felipe Cemetery in San Felipe, Texas.
Date: December 6, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Joseph Brown, Jr., April 21, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Joseph Brown, Jr., April 21, 2006]

Funeral program for Mr. Joseph Brown, Jr., born December 16, 1941 and died April 16, 2006. The funeral was held Friday, April 21, 2006 at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, officiated by Rev. I. V. Tolbert. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 21, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lillie M. Brown, December 9, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lillie M. Brown, December 9, 2006]

Funeral program for Lillie M. Brown, born September 3, 1908 and died December 4, 2006. The funeral was held Saturday, December 9, 2006 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers I, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alonzo Jewell Allen Bryant, May 10, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alonzo Jewell Allen Bryant, May 10, 2006]

Funeral program for Alonzo Jewell Allen Bryant "A.J.", born December 7, 1920 and died May 6, 2006. The funeral was held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Greater Corinth Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Carl Johnson. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Beverly Jean Campbell, July 12, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Beverly Jean Campbell, July 12, 2006]

Funeral program for Ms. Beverly Jean Campbell, born July 21, 1942 and died July 9, 2006. The funeral was held July 12, 2006 at Believers Christian Center, officiated by Pastor Henry Adams, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was cremated.
Date: July 12, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lani K. Carr, June 24, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lani K. Carr, June 24, 2006]

Funeral program for Lani K. Carr, born August 8, 1978 and died June 17, 2006. The funeral was held June 24, 2006 at Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, officiated by Bishop Brent M. Bryant, Sr. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 24, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Verna Mitchell Carroll, October 21, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Verna Mitchell Carroll, October 21, 2006]

Funeral program for Verna Mitchell Carroll "Mama Peaches", born March 6, 1920 and died October 16, 2006. The funeral was held October 21, 2006 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Marcus A. L. Freeman III. The funeral arrangements were made through Meadowlawn & American Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 21, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Etta Berline Carter, August 18, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Etta Berline Carter, August 18, 2006]

Funeral program for Mrs. Etta Berline Carter, born October 20, 1931 and died August 11, 2006. The funeral was held August 18, 2006 at New Greater Matthew Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ernest Powell from Zion Fair Baptist Church. The funeral arrangements were made through Nelson's Memorial Mortuary and Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 18, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History