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Publicity release for Les Poupées de Paris (open access)

Publicity release for Les Poupées de Paris

A publicity release from Bill Doll and Company of New York, N.Y. to accompany the photograph of the celebrity puppet of Liberace from Sid and Marty Krofft's Les Poupées de Paris show. The release mentions the names of other celebrity puppets in the show, which was part of the entertainment at the New York World's Fair.
Date: 196X
Creator: Bill Doll and Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of initial meeting of interested citizens pertinent to the "Fair of the America's" (open access)

Minutes of initial meeting of interested citizens pertinent to the "Fair of the America's"

Minutes taken at a meeting held Feb. 15th, 1962, at the Granada Hotel of civic leaders to discuss the idea of hosting a "Fair of the America's" in San Antonio, Texas. Those present expressed enthusiasm for the idea. At this meeting is was agreed that an executive committee be formed to investigate the feasibility of staging such a fair.
Date: 1962
Creator: Daniels, John A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joske House : 142 Goliad, San Antonio

Measurements and drawings of Joske House, located at 142 Goliad Street, on the site of HemisFair '68. Includes floor plans, drawings of the house from different directions, and drawings of architectural features of the house, including the staircase, balusters, and cornices.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Garcia, M.; Hardy, R. & Baez, V.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair '68 advertisements

Six graphic advertisements for HemisFair '68. The two largest show a group of Latin dancers and a Punch and Judy puppet show. The text on all of the advertisements says "Visit HemisFair 1968 World's Fair, San Antonio, Tex. Apr 6-Oct 6, '68".
Date: 1967
Creator: Gee, Ming
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Electric Company's Theaterama press release (open access)

General Electric Company's Theaterama press release

Text is The General Electric Company's press release describing the Theaterama experience at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio entitled "The Wonderful World of Progress." The Circular theater used a variety of audio visual techniques, including live-to-film, film-to-live, “op art,” “blue mat” and magic effects as well as music and lyrics. Featured was a mythical Genie of the Southwest, who spoke and interacted with the onstage hostess-housewife. The release details the writers of the show, its musical score, the 16 hostesses, the "genie" portrayed by television performer Bill McCutcheon and many of the special effects used. The release goes on to include the seating capacity of 16,100 persons and the length of the show, 20 minutes. The release also describes the performance as well as its objective at HemisFair ’68.
Date: March 28, 1968
Creator: General Electric Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cover letter on HemisFair '68 meeting (open access)

Cover letter on HemisFair '68 meeting

Letter to accompany the transcript of a meeting held August 24, 1965 about HemisFair '68. The letter, from Jim Glass, is addressed to one of the fellow meeting attendees, Mr. Allison Peery. Mr. Peery was one of the site planning architects for HemisFair. The letter is written on "Culberson, Slaughter, Glass & DuBose, inc." letterhead.
Date: August 27, 1968
Creator: Glass, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

People looking at a concept model of HemisFair '68

Six men and one woman looking at an early concept model of HemisFair '68 at an indoor formal event.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Harichrome Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report to Hemisfair Re-Use Committee (open access)

Report to Hemisfair Re-Use Committee

A report outlining proposals for what to do with the HemisFair '68 site in San Antonio after the fair closes. The author emphasises that the focus should just not be on the HemisFair site, but also include the downtown area, and that the site re-use should capitalize on the cultural and educational heritage of the city. One of the chief proposals in the report is to use part of the fair site to establish a four-year state college.
Date: July 23, 1968
Creator: Harlan, Douglas S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Abrazo, August 1966 (open access)

El Abrazo, August 1966

Issue of El Abrazo journal devoted to HemisFair '68. The issue cover depicts sailing ships on a blue ocean relating to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: August 1966
Creator: HemisFair '68
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Abrazo, September - November1967 (open access)

El Abrazo, September - November1967

El Abrazo journal issue devoted to HemisFair '68. The cover relates to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: September 1967
Creator: HemisFair '68
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news (open access)

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68 highlighting some of the main buildings that have been constructed for the fair, including the Tower of the Americas, the Arena, Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Convention Hall.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news (open access)

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the Goliad Food Plaza, one of the food clusters at HemisFair '68, and lists a couple of food items available there.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release About Changes to Create HemisFair '68] (open access)

[News Release About Changes to Create HemisFair '68]

A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the way that the world's fair represents an urban renaissance for San Antonio, with the construction of the Tower of the Americas and other satellite buildings.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
News release for HemisFair '68 on-grounds transportation (open access)

News release for HemisFair '68 on-grounds transportation

A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68. It highlights the lagoon cruise boats and the Mini-Monorail as on-grounds transportation at HemisFair '68.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Viva HemisFair, San Antonio 1968 World's Fair color poster

Image is of the exhibition poster Viva HemisFair by Robert Indiana for the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio. The original poster is 46 in. x 30 in.
Date: 1968
Creator: Indiana, Robert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Ray Ellison Homes to the Hemisfair Planning Committee (open access)

Letter from Ray Ellison Homes to the Hemisfair Planning Committee

A letter from Pat Legan of Ray Ellison Enterprises to members of the HemisFair Planning Committee (Henry B. Gonzales, W.M. McAllister, Sr., and William Sinkin) discussing the possibility of donating land for the HemisFair site. The suggested area is 70 to 100 acres approximately 8 miles from downtown San Antonio.
Date: January 2, 1963
Creator: Legan, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bru-it, March-April 1968 (open access)

The Bru-it, March-April 1968

Special issue of the Lone Star Brewing Company newsletter, focused on HemisFair '68, with information about facilities, attractions, exhibits, and participants. It also contains information regarding the Company's distribution and other updates.
Date: March 1968
Creator: Lone Star Brewing Company
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Bell System pavilion at HemisFair '68

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of a model of Southwestern Bell's pavilion. Printed description on the back: "Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pavilion. Visitors to this exhibit will be treated to a lively show of the progress of communications. The past, present and future of communications will be shown, but the emphasis will be on the future."
Date: 1967?
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Calypso

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of one of the amusement rides. Printed on back: "Calypso, one of nearly 20 fantastic rides that dot the landscape of Fiesta Island and the areas about the Tower of the Americas. Many of these are imported; many to be shown here for the first time."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carlos Merida mural

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of a portion of the mural designed for the HemisFair theater building. Printed on back: "Carlos Merida Mural. Abstract, impelling symbolism of Carlos Merida mural in San Antonio Convention Center captures the spirit of the HemisFair '68 theme: Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints exhibit hall

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of the entrance to the exhibit hall of the Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, with people coming and going from the building. Printed description on back: "Mormon Church. The Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, known as Mormon, created this pavilion of brick, steel, cement and stone in tribute to a faith that has deep roots in the new world."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fiesta Island, HemisFair '68

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a color drawing of Fiesta Island, where most of the games and amusement rides were located. The drawing shows visitors enjoying a boat ride, taking the mini monorail, riding a Ferris wheel, and walking in park-like surroundings.
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Ford Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of the Ford Pavilion, one of nineteen corporate pavilions. The photograph shows people outside the circular-shaped pavilion with several automobiles on display.
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair '68 headquarters

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of the building used as the headquarters. Printed on the back: "Headquarters, HemisFair '68. Strung with Mexican lanterns by night, the center of HemisFair activity by day, this beautifully restored 109-year-old structure was originally the German-English School, the grammar school for the children of German families in San Antonio."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History