Photograph of a group of participants representing each ethnic group at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures building is visible in the background with a banner that reads "Texas Fo[lklife Festival]."

Photograph of festival director Jo Ann Andera with former directors Claudia Ball and O. T. Baker at the opening ceremony of the 20th annual Texas Folklife Festival. Festival directors are lined up in front, backed by clusters of colorful balloons. On the left, a man is playing a large drum next to a man who is playing an accordion.

Photograph of happy guests at the 40th plus reunion, in the picture guests are enjoying food and beverages with one another.

Photograph of a young unidentified woman accepting an award at the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The woman is shaking hands with her presenter, a short-haired, smiling woman with a long-sleeve navy dress and gold jewelry. With their free hands, they are each holding a part of the scholarship document. Standing behind a wooden podium, they also appear to be posing for a second picture being taken off camera to the left. Hanging party streamers, framed art, and a cloth-covered table can be seen around them.

Photograph of a musician in the Joe Simon Cajun Band playing accordion at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is wearing a white dress shirt, jeans, and a cowboy hat. Another band member is somewhat visible in the background.

Photograph of the Wurstfest Opa Band performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the band's accordionist is seated as she plays. She wears a check patterned dress, white blouse, and glasses.

Photograph of Adela Franzten making sauerkraut in the Kendall County Community Booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. She is standing behind a large tub and a hat, a photograph, and other tents are visible behind her.

Photograph of the Administrative Team for 1998: Alvoid R. Bennett, Sylvia V. Robinson, Ruben Izaguirre, Angela McPherson Williams, Evelyn Wilkins, Elizath Ramirez, Sharon Crockett-Bell, Debra Gee, Dr. Lynn Hills and Dr. Charles A. Taylor. They are standing in the Heritage Room in front of an open door and a plant in the corner of a room. Dr. Taylor's hands are resting on a podium, which is visible in the far right of the photograph.

Photograph of four unidentified standing, smiling adults, stopping to take a picture during the Service to Youth Award Program, an event held to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. The man on the far left wears a dark navy suit and red tie. The women wear formal attire in neutral colors, with the exception of the woman third from the left, who wears a bold floral print dress, belted at the waist. Several chairs, wooden windows, and one of the presenters at the event (cropped out of the photograph) can be seen around the room.

Photograph of an unidentified male musician during the Salute to Youth Awards Program, an event awarding scholarships to students. The man wears a blue hat, white shirt, pants, and a gold band necklace. A black strap is over his left shoulder and ties to the djembe drum in between his legs. Behind him, a wooden podium with the Martin Luther King Middle School crest can be seen. Additionally, a green and white banner that reads "San Antonio Chapter of Links, INC" has been placed on long curtains. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph identifies the musician, but it cannot be read with certainty.

Photograph of several adults and one young boy, gathered together for a group picture inside one of the classrooms of Gates Elementary. The boy, who stands in the middle, is holding a book. In the back, a green chalkboard runs the width of the right wall. Accompanying information indicates photograph was taken during a book illustrator activity for the National Trends and Services program of the Links organization.

Photograph of several adults and one young boy, gathered together for a group picture inside one of the classrooms of Gates Elementary. The boy, who stands in the middle, is holding a book. In the back, a green chalkboard runs the width of the right wall. A scarecrow, pumpkin, and autumn decorations have been placed in the room. Accompanying information indicates photograph was taken during a book illustrator activity for the National Trends and Services program of the Links organization.

Photograph of an aerial view of the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the Institute of Texas Cultures dominates the scene. The building is surrounded by festival booths and vehicles. Brightly-colored flags decorate the main thoroughfare as festival participants explore the festival.

Photograph of an aerial view of the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the main thoroughfare is visible between two grassy areas. Festival participants walk the thoroughfare and explore the dozens of booths representing various cultures. The photograph was taken from the roof of the Institute of Texas Cultures building.

Photograph of Virginia Myers teaching an aerobics class. She and seven students are shown in profile in a lunge position. There is a room-length mirror in the background.

Photograph of the Agrifood Masters-classroom cow inside a trailer with an open side at the 24th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Several children and adults are looking at the cow through the open railing.

Photograph of two women serving aguas frescas, at the Mexican American Business and Professional Women booth, at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The woman on the right is pouring the drink into a red cup with a large ladle. Both women are wearing headbands of colorful flowers on the top of their heads.

Photograph of a woman serving aguas frescas, at the Mexican American Business and Professional Women booth, at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. She is wearing a bright red apron over a colorful dress and a headband on top of her head. Other decorations and people are visible in the background.

Photograph of a woman serving aguas frescas at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The women wears a large sombrero and a blue shirt. She stirs a large container of aguas frescas, a flavored fruit drink, with a long ladle. The booth is sponsored by the Mexican-American Business and Professional Women.

Photograph of a woman serving aguas frescas at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The woman is wearing a large sombrero with the word "Mexico" embroidered across the brim in red thread as she stirs a large container of fruit juice. The drink booth is sponsored by the Mexican-American Business and Professional Women's Organization.

Photograph of a woman serving aguas frescas at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. She wears a red shirt, silver earrings, and a red bow in her hair as she serves up lime aguas frescas in a plastic booth. The drink sales sponsors the Mexican American Business & Professional Women's Club booth.

Photograph of a man serving aguas frescas, in the Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club booth, at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is holding a cup and ladle.

Photograph of a man serving Aguas Frescas in the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The man wears a large sombrero, a denim shirt with decorated with pins and medals, and a black bow tie. He pours a ladle full of green juice into a clear plastic cup for a festival participant.

Photograph of an Alabama-Coushatta Indian dance performance at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The dancers wear traditional Native American clothing consisting of feather headdresses, beaded headbands, skirts with long fringe, and white moccasins.