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After A Few Minor Problems
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bravo
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The illustration on the card shows a mustachioed grinning character wearing a sombrero with the word "Bravo" above it.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows the head of a mustachioed man wearing a tall sombrero that covers his eyes and a scarf. The text "Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal" appears above the image.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Even an old grouch like you would like HemisFair '68
A comical folding postcard with a grinch-like frowning face printed on the front with the words "Even an old grouch like you". The message continues on the other side "...would like HemisFair '68". The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas with an idealized view of downtown San Antonio. with "HEMISFAIR' 68" at the bottom of the card. A HemisFair'68 held from April to October.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Howdy You-All From Us All
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
If I had a penny for every time I've thought about you
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text "If I Had a Penny for Every Time I've Thought About You ..." appears against a black background.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of El Encanto de un Pueblo Exhibit]
Exhibit hall with brightly colored exterior walls, one red with a geometric sun, one orange and one blue with a light blue crescent moon with a face, described on the back as the "El Encanto de un Pueblo / The Magic of a People" theme exhibit. This is where the Alexander Girard Foundation collection of folk art, with over 10,000 pieces of Latin American folk art was exhibited. The mini-monorail can be seen just at the right edge.
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thought for Today
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a face wearing a cowboy hat with a finger at his mouth in a pondering gesture. The text "Thought for Today ..." appears below it.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
We May Never Go Home
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a happy smiling face from a side profile separating the text "We May Never Go Home".
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Love and Kisses
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The words "Love and" appear on the postcard but the images of 'kisses' in the form of lips, rather than the actual word appears below the text.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
It's Boss, Man
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a bearded man with sun glasses on with a big toothy grin on his face. He is barefoot, wearing stripped trousers and a cut-off shirt with a flower pattern on it. The text "It's Boss, Man" appears above his head.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM Lakeside Pavilion
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of the IBM Lakeside pavilion, a single -story building that appears to be open, or have glass walls. People are inside looking at various displays. Printed on back: "IBM: Lakesde. Key feature of the IBM Lakeside Pavilion, one of two the corporation has constructed on site, is a light-hearted informative move explaining the operation of modern computers."
Date:
1967
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Las Plazas del Mundo at HemisFair '68
Postcard of an architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World) HemisFair’s international area, where foreign governments had exhibits. More than 20 countries participated in HemisFair '68.
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pearl Pavilion at HemisFair '68
A postcard of a three-dimensional model of the pavilion of the Pearl Brewing Company with its indoor and outdoor dining facility including refreshment and entertainment areas. In the picture some people are shown canoeing in front of the building.
Date:
1967?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Exhibit Pavilion
Postcard illustration of the U.S. Exhibit Pavilion, one of two buildings that comprised the United States exhibit at HemisFair '68. The Exhibit Pavilion's theme was "Confluence, U.S.A."
Date:
1967?
Creator:
unknown
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photo of a model of the Institute of Texan Cultures, with a fountain in front of the building, multi-colored people, and a group of international flags at left. Printed text on the back: "Institute of Texan Cultures. In a main display area the size of four football fields, visitors to the Texas State Pavilion will view an exciting dramatization of the cultural history and future of this incredibly diverse state."
Date:
1965
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a color drawing of people outside the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A waterway is visible in the foreground, with a lagoon cruise boat at the right.
Date:
1967?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model of the Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68
Postcard featuring a photograph of a model of the Spain Pavilion, advertising HemisFair '68. Printed on back: "Shown is the architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World), HemisFair's international area, where more than thirty foreign governments will have exhibits."
Date:
1965
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures
Postcard with an image of an architectural model of the Institute of Texan Cultures building, advertising HemisFair '68. It includes printed text on the back about the exhibit.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68 Texas World Fair model
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a model of buildings on the fairgrounds around the Tower of the Americas in the center. Text on the back: "Tower of the Americas. Rising majestically from the 92-acre downtown HemisFair site is the 622-foor Tower of the Americas, the tallest observation tower in the Western Hemisphere. The view stretches as far as a hundred miles from the tower's revolving restaurant."
Date:
1967?
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History