Letter from Tanya Palmer and Adrien-Alice Hansel of the Actors Theatre in Louisville to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They write to invite him to send plays for future production in their company. They thank his past contributions and invite him to also participate in the national Ten-Minute Play Contest.

Letter from Linnet Taylor, program assistant of creativity and culture of the Rockefeller Foundation. She sends the letter to a "CAN gathering participant" with a copy of Creative Community: the Art of Community Cultural Development; presumably, a publication by the Foundation.

Review of the Cathy Crimmins book - How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The True and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World - by Katie Grinch. She gives several bullet points on how gay culture has influenced mainstream culture, as pointed out in the book. The last page is an excerpt from Crimmins' book.

Letter from Dr. Enrique Perez-Rodriguez to The Advocate, an American magazine for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender interests. Dr. Perez-Rodriguez sends lengthy commentary on the state of American healthcare; particularly, his many grievances concerning what he believes to be a poor and hypocritical treatment of HIV and indigent patients by politicians and lawmakers.

Letter from Adrien-Alice Hansel, literary manager of the Actors Theatre of Louisville, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The letter informs Mr. Houston that his plays - Le Griffon and The Ballad of Henry Brown/Miz Johnson & Mr. Jones - have not been selected for production at an upcoming festival.

Letter from Karen DeVinney, managing editor from the University of North Texas press, to Sandra Mayo and Sterling Houston. She writes to both to inform them of edits that have been made to a manuscript titled Myth, Magic, and Farce. The manuscript is a collection of plays by Houston, a prominent San Antonio playwright. DeVinney goes on to talk about other stages that need to be met before publication.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Photograph of a title wall at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two walls are separated by a folding screen. The rightmost wall reads: "Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela." A painting hangs on the leftmost wall.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the National Council on Art and Culture, the National Institute of Fine Arts. and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña". The entire pamphlet has been printed in green tones, including the photographs. The front cover of the pamphlet accentuates the exhibition title with a photograph from the exhibition as the background. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-sized panel features information about the exhibition, including the title, address of the museum, and the date and time of the opening reception. The middle panel presents a passage about the drawings created by Dr. Atl, while the last panel presents a passage detailing the work of Mardonio Magaña. There is a photograph of a wood sculpture of three Mexican musicians above the passage about Magaña. The background of the first and second panels is a drawing from the exhibition. The half-sized panel contains information about major supporters as well as a photograph of a wooden sculpture from the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of Mardonio …

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.

Photograph of a title wall for the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "Dos Maestros: Two Legendary Mexican Masters." A selection of small photographs are hung on the leftmost wall.

Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Taste of Mexico 2004" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The entire pamphlet, which folds out vertically to span three and a half panels, is printed in green tinted gray-scale. The cover of the pamphlet features an ornamental design, the title, and various photographs of the event behind a green backdrop. The first panel and a half includes general information about the festival including the title, a short description, date and time, location, ticket information, and parking information on a green backdrop. The second full-size panel advertises the festival leader, the silent auction, and featured live music on a green backdrop. The last panel lists the restaurants that will be serving food at the festival on a green backdrop. All three and a half panels utilize various arranged photographs of the festival to make up the background. The back of the last panel includes a photograph of a working chef framed by information about sponsors.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists Exhibition". The entire pamphlet has a red, white, and black color scheme with gray-scale photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as a large photograph of an installation that consists of several striped fabrics. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The half-size panel lists all of the artists involved in the exhibition and their corresponding representative cities. The other three panels are connected by a red dashed line separated by target points labelled with the names of the Texas cities which are represented by the participating artists. There are also three photographs of artworks and credits that run along the dashed line. The bottom of the three panels are also connected by a long red backdrop that includes the title of the exhibition on the first panel. The second panel highlights information regarding the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only preview, the address of the museum, and a short description of the exhibition. The last panel lists the co-curators of the exhibition and …

Photograph of a title wall for YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Lights are set up on the floor of the gallery. Text on the wall reads: "YLA No. 9, Young Latino Artists Exhibition."

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends". The cover of the pamphlet highlights a fully-colored picture of a painting that depicts an Aztec warrior wearing an orange feathered headdress and gold armor. He is holding a woman who is passed out in his arms; she is wearing a decorated white dress and a flower in her hair. The pamphlet folds out vertically to span three and a half panels long. The half panel, which is at the top, includes the title in large yellow letters as well as three logos from sponsors. The two subsequent panels feature a large, fully colored photograph of a painting of a giant woman walking toward a sail ship that is beached in the background. The woman, who is wearing a white lace dress, is looking behind her. The photo of the painting makes up the background of the two panels. The panels also include the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only guided tour.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends, 20th Century Mexican Calendar Art in Galas de Mexico". Along with the title of the exhibition and an image of a painting from the exhibition, the cover of the pamphlet also establishes that the pamphlet is made up of "Brochure Translations" from a separate gallery guide that is in Spanish. The first page features an introduction about the exhibition. The majority of remaining pages list the artists that are included in the exhibition as well as a short biography and description of the type of artwork each one produces. The last two pages list a few of the "classic themes of the calendar paintings". The back cover of the pamphlet features the sponsors of the museum and the exhibition as well as information about the exhibition and the museum.

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico". The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The entire panel has an orange background and blue, white, and orange borders. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as several blue-tinted photographs cropped and layered to create a decorative jagged element. The logos of several sponsors are included on the cover, and there is a sticker at the bottom that reads, "Complimentary Admission, Friday, Sept. 10, 2004". The first panel of the opened pamphlet, which is the half-size panel, includes the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum and a list of major sponsors. The second panel includes the title of the exhibition, the name of the exhibition curator, and the date, admission price, and times of the opening reception, a member's preview, and a musical performance. The panel also contains information concerning parking, catering, sponsors, and a special guest. The second panel highlights a large, blue-tinted photograph of a painting that depicts "Mr. Clean" and "Garfield" watching a woman scrubbing a tile floor. Artwork credits are at the side of the photograph, …

Pamphlet that advertises an event presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Día de los Muertos Celebration 2004". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum, which is followed by the word "presents". The background is made up of a blurred photograph of enlarged motifs. When opened, the three panels are connected by a large, stylized illustration of a man wearing a tailcoat and running shoes in the center panel. The man's arm are held out, and he is holding skeleton marionettes that are dancing in both of the outermost panels. In addition to the dancing marionettes, the first panel also includes information concerning the date and times, location, and admission prices of the event. There is also information about a procession and major sponsors of the event. The third panel highlights a major sponsor and lists several activities and performances that will be at the event. The title of the exhibition spans all three panels. The back of the middle panel details information about the Mexic-Arte Museum, including the location, website, phone number, hours of operation, and sponsorships. The back of the first panel continues the motif …

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Collecting Latino Art". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and the entire pamphlet has magenta backgrounds and borders. The front cover features a photograph of a painting of a buffalo along with the exhibition title. The first panel reiterates the title at the top and includes the dates of the exhibition as well as a list of the contributing artists. There is a small note at the bottom of the panel that informs about the tax-free and free admission days at the museum. The second panel solely features a photograph of a painting from the exhibition. The painting depicts a girl seated on a chair and wearing a white shift dress. Artwork credits are at the side of the painting. The third panel advertises a separate event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Noche de Fiesta Navideña 2004 [Christmas Night Party 2004]". The panel includes information about the event including the date and times, tickets, location, catering, and music. The pamphlet also mentions a silent auction and "Nacimientos, Nativity Scenes from Local Collections". The background is yellow with a large ornamental bird. …

Funeral program for George A. Burke, born July 24, 1934 and died May 17, 2004. The funeral was held Monday, May 24, 2004 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. E. Thurman Walker, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Deacon Robert E. Brown, Jr., born February 10, 1908 and died October 23, 2004. The funeral was held Thursday, October 28, 2004 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers I, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. Includes a newspaper clipping.

Funeral program for Dr. Limone C. Collins, Sr., born August 14, 1921 and died August 8, 2004. The funeral was held August 13, 2004 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, officiated by Rev. David Wendel, Rector. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Marvin Eugene Cooley, born March 27, 1938 and died July 18, 2004. The funeral was held July 23, 2004 at Emmanuel A. M. E. Church, officiated by I. V. Tolbert. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Captain Melvenia D. Cotton, born October 22, 1955 and died September 30, 2004. The funeral arrangements were made through Brookehill Funeral Home.