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Notice Landscape Irrigators Must Be Licensed (open access)

Notice Landscape Irrigators Must Be Licensed

Pamphlet with information on landscape irrigator licenses, including the types of licenses and how to become licensed. One side is in English and the other side is in Spanish.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Landscape Irrigation Program
System: The Portal to Texas History
Landscape Irrigation, A Consumer's Guide to Landscape Irrigation in Texas (open access)

Landscape Irrigation, A Consumer's Guide to Landscape Irrigation in Texas

Pamphlet providing information about the Texas landscape irrigation system guidelines, water conservation, maintenance of irrigation systems. The pamphlet is in both English and Spanish.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Landscape Irrigation Program.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving Water Saves Money (open access)

Saving Water Saves Money

This document provides information on how to conserve water and save money on utilities.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adult Decisions, Adult Directions (open access)

Adult Decisions, Adult Directions

Bilingual pamphlet discussing the ImmTrac Texas Immunization Registry, which is a "safe [and secure] way to electronically keep your immunization records in one place" (p. 1).
Date: May 2011
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Savings the Size of Texas from Your Lawn and Garden (open access)

Savings the Size of Texas from Your Lawn and Garden

This pamphlet provides information on how to save money and help keep Texas 's water plentiful.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Landscape Irrigation Program
System: The Portal to Texas History
Things to Know About Cystic Fibrosis (open access)

Things to Know About Cystic Fibrosis

This pamphlet is an informative guide to understanding and dealing with cystic fibrosis.
Date: January 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Giacometti:  On Loan from the Maeght Foundation, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France (open access)

Giacometti: On Loan from the Maeght Foundation, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

Catalog from the exhibition, "Giacometti," September 26–November 25, 1979, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: list of artworks in the exhibition, essay, chronology.
Date: 1979
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Causas de la revolución en México : y como efectuar la paz (open access)

Causas de la revolución en México : y como efectuar la paz

This short treatise, written in Havana in 1913, espouses the land reform goals and ideals of Emiliano Zapata and the Zapatistas while condemning the regimes of Carranza and Huerta,. It proposes an idealized agrarian society with land held in common and a system of "Escuelas Granjas" or rural schools. He deplores the evils of clericalism, plutocracy, and militarism. The three headings in the document are "Manifiesto al Pueblo Mexicano," "Bases Generales," and "Pensamiento de la Revolución: Como educar al Pueblo para la Nueva Reforma."
Date: 1915
Creator: Martínez, Paulino
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Art of Oaxaca] (open access)

[Invitation: Art of Oaxaca]

Pamphlet to Art of Oaxaca: Juegos y Evocaciones by Rudolfo Morales, an exhibit hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from May 1st, 1998 to June 6th, 1998. The front of the invitation features a painting titled "El Paplote (The Kite)" by Rodolfo Morales. In the painting, two children cling to a seated woman. To her right, another seated woman holds onto a kite string. A man crouches over in the foreground while two other woman huddle next to him. The floor of the room is checkered in pattern.
Date: May 1998
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: La Tejedora de Vida, An Exhibition from Serfin Museum of Indigenous Textiles] (open access)

[Pamphlet: La Tejedora de Vida, An Exhibition from Serfin Museum of Indigenous Textiles]

Pamphlet regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for the La Tejedora de Vida [The Weaver of Life] exhibit occurring at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The ceremony was held on January 22nd, 1999. On the front cover is a black and white photograph of a woman weaving cloth. Inside is a red drawing of a woman weaving cloth against a tree. The woman is in traditional dress and wears a snake on her head. There is also a black and white photograph of a man and woman kissing. Green geometric patterns adorn the edges of several pages.
Date: 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado]

Pamphlet regarding a two-person exhibit of work by Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The exhibit ran at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from May 3rd, 1999 to July 5th, 1999. Flyer includes biographies of the artists and names of the artworks on display.
Date: 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mario Rendon Lozano: Mexico, Vitality, and Roots, A Gallery Guide for Children] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mario Rendon Lozano: Mexico, Vitality, and Roots, A Gallery Guide for Children]

Guide for children to the Mario Rendon Lozano exhibit entitled "Mexico, Vitality, and Roots", at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The guide has a photograph of one of Lozano's sculptures on the front cover. The back cover lists the Board of Directors, staff, and sponsors, and members. The guide playfully explains the meanings and history behind several of Lozano's cultural artworks through usage of activities, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: 1999
Creator: Ybarra, Beatrice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Frida's Fiestas V] (open access)

[Program: Frida's Fiestas V]

Flyer for Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas held on October 24th, 1999. The benefit included dinner and music by Pepe y los Tres Amigos.
Date: October 24, 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective] (open access)

[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective]

Pamphlet presenting the exhibition entitled Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective, which celebrates the art of José Francisco Treviño at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front cover of the pamphlet features one of Treviño's oil paintings as well as information about the exhibit. There is a short biography and artist's statement as well as a write-up about the exhibition by the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco. The pamphlet features a section that is dedicated to testimonies by fellow artists, which includes essays by Santa Barraza, Modesta Barbina Treviño, César Martínez, Sam Coronado, Luis Guerra, Raúl Valdez, Luis R. Gutiérrez, and Alberto Hijar. There is a numbered list of the artworks that make up the exhibition as well as a list of sponsors, members, staff, Board of Directors, and upcoming exhibitions.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The 1990 Texas Hispanic Theater Festival] (open access)

[Program: The 1990 Texas Hispanic Theater Festival]

Program for The 1990 Texas Hispanic Theater Festival, which was held from March 23rd to 25th, 1990 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The cover of the program includes a photograph of a woman in traditional Hispanic dress.
Date: March 23, 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio] (open access)

[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio]

Flyer advertising a tape release party of Grupo Silencio held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 13th, 1990. Toqui Amaru, Chaski, and Edgar Rivera also performed at this event. The flyer includes a photograph of four people. The leftmost woman holds a guitar; the man second from the right holds a ukelele; the rightmost man holds a pan flute. At the bottom of the page these instruments, in addition to a flute and drum, are also depicted in cartoon form.
Date: December 13, 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Los Angeles Terribles] (open access)

[Flyer: Los Angeles Terribles]

Postcard that advertises a production of Los Angeles Terribles by Teatro Comunitario en Español at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The production ran during November of 1991. The flyer is in Spanish.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diego Rivera y la Revolución] (open access)

[Diego Rivera y la Revolución]

Flyer advertising an exhibition of Diego Rivera y la Revolución & Mexico en Tiempos de Cambio (Diego Rivera and the Revolution & Mexico in Times of Change). A reception occurred on September 16th, 1993 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Flyer is written in Spanish.
Date: September 16, 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration] (open access)

[Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration]

Pamphlet that details the events and contributors of the "3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration", which is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The pamphlet includes information about the festival including event details, itineraries, menus, sponsorship and committee information, contributors, participants, membership information, and a message from the Vice President/Public Affairs Chair of the festival. There is also information on the silent auction.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico]

Pamphlet advertising an exhibition presented by the city of Austin, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, the Catholic Diocese of Austin, and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo", or "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo". The pamphlet, when folded out, has three and a half panels. It contains colorful pictures of some of the artwork included in the exhibit as well as reception and exhibit details. When folded out, the last panel outlines the details of five different demonstrations, lectures, and performances presented as a part of the exhibit. The front and back cover as well as the front of the half-panel is spanned with a close up detail photograph of a gold surface covered in decorative elements and religious icons. The back of the middle cover features a large color copy of one of the paintings included in the exhibit as well information on the museum.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Mexican Community Center of Austin, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin entitled "Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)". The cover of the pamphlet includes the title and dates of the exhibition, a quote from the curator, a colorful photograph of flowers, and a graphic flower border. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel headlines information about the exhibition, including the title, dates of the opening reception and a gallery talk, and details about what the exhibition is about. The second panel features a large color photograph of an installation piece that is made of mostly blue flowers. The third panel features a large expressionistic painting of a boy with his mouth agape. Artwork credits are on the bottom of both the second and third panels. The half panel highlights major sponsors and supporters of the museum and the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of a man sitting in a chair with an open book in his lap. Artwork credits are at the bottom of the panel. The back of the …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the City of Austin entitled, "Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art". The entire pamphlet is printed in blue-scale, including the photographs of the paintings. The cover of the pamphlet features a gestural painting of a face as well as the exhibition title and dates. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel features information on the exhibition, including the title, the date and times of the opening reception and a members only gallery walk-through, and some background information about the purpose and works of the exhibition. The second panel features a large photograph of a painting of a man with a beard, a frilly collar, and a feather in his brimmed hat. There is artwork credits at the bottom of the page. The last panel advertises an exhibition entitled "Hecho en Juarez: An Intimate Visit to the Cuauhtemoc Market", which ran concurrent to the featured exhibition. There is a large photograph of two hands holding shrimp and artwork credits at the bottom of the panel. Above the photograph, There is a …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

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 …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration] (open access)

[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History