Letter from Margaret King Stanley to Sterling Houston. She writes that she enjoyed a party she attended. She is also appreciative of her selection in the Host Committee and of a video she appeared in.

Photograph of a band playing at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two male musicians, left and right, play guitar. The last male musician, center, plays a cello. The leftmost guitarist wears a light blue polo shirt, the cello player wears a blue floral shirt, and the rightmost guitarist wears blue and beige plaid. They stand in a gallery.

Photograph of Jorge Sedeño speaking at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event was held on May 4th, 2000. Sedeño stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. He wears a beige blazer and gold tie. A painting on the wall behind him features a Hispanic woman.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco presenting a certificate at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Orozco, who wears a red blouse, stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. A woman wearing a yellow skirt suit, center, accepts the award. Two men wearing suits stand off to the left. An audience can be seen in the leftmost corner of the photograph.

Photograph of a man holding up a decorative plate at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The man stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. He wears a black suit and tie. A painting behind him features women who are in the process of making tortillas. The decorative plate reads: "Cinco de Mayo 200, Taste of Mexico, Mexic-Arte Museum."

Photograph of eight individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two men in suits stand furthest to the left, followed by two women. Sylvia Orozco, fourth from the right, wears a red dress. A man and woman stand to the right of Orozco. Jorge Sedeño, who stands furthest to the right, wears a gray blazer, white dress shirt, and gold tie. A painting behind the group features two women who are in the process of making tortillas.

Photograph of five individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man wearing a black suit stands furthest to the left. Jorge Sedeño, who stands second from the left, wears a gray blazer, white dress shirt, and gold tie. Sylvia Orozco, third from the left, wears a red dress. Rightmost stand two police officers in uniform. One officer holds up a decorative plate that reads "Cinco de Mayo 2002, Taste of Mexico, Mexic-Arte Museum," while the other holds up a purple book. A painting behind the group features two women who are in the process of making tortillas.

Photograph of six individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two men wearing a black suits stand furthest to the left. The leftmost man holds up a decorative plate that reads: "Cinco de Mayo 2002, Taste of Mexico, Mexic-Arte Museum." Third from the left stands a woman who is wearing a sleeveless turquoise turtleneck. Sylvia Orozco, third from the right, wears a red dress and holds up a purple book. Jorge Sedeño stands second from the right. Furthest to the right stands a woman who is wearing a green velvet blouse. A painting behind the group features two women who are in the process of making tortillas.

Photograph of five individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño, leftmost, wears a gray blazer and gold tie. A man wearing a black suit stands second from the left. Centermost stands a woman who is wearing a green velvet blouse. Sylvia Orozco, second from the right, wears a red dress. Rightmost stands a man who wears a dark suit, blue dress shirt, and gold patterned tie. A painting behind the group features two women who are in the process of making tortillas.

Photograph of three individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco, who stands furthest to the left, wears a red dress. A woman wearing a black and yellow skirt suit, centermost, holds up a purple book with an illustration on the cover. Rightmost stands a woman who is wearing a green velvet jacket and pants. A painting behind the group features two women who are in the process of making tortillas.

Photograph of three individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco, who stands furthest to the left, wears a red dress. Mr. Jim Casey stands centermost and wears a blue-green button up shirt. Mrs. Casey, right, wears a straw hat and black blouse. The group is standing in a party tent. Colorful streamers hang from the roof of the tent.

Photograph of four individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The leftmost man wears a black suit and glasses. The man has a white beard. Second from the left stands a man who wears a yellow dress shirt, multicolored tie, and dark trousers. Centermost stands a woman who wears a blue sleeveless dress that has a yellow and red floral hem. She holds a beverage. A mustachioed and bearded man, right, wears hunter green pants and a dark gray patterned polo shirt. The group is standing in a party tent. Colorful streamers hang from the roof of the tent.

Photograph of four individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Kirk Watson, mayor, stands farthest to the left. He wears a gray suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and red patterned tie. A woman who stands next to him wears light green blouse and pearls. Second from the right stands a man who wears black. Leftmost stands a man wearing a brown suit coat. He holds the pointer finger of his right hand up as if making a point. The group appears to be mid-conversation. Herlinda Zamora, who wears yellow flowers in her hair, can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of two individuals at Taste of Mexico, a Cinco de Mayo celebration and benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. An unnamed woman, left, wears a red dress and red roses in her hair. Herlinda Zamora, right, wears yellow roses in her hair and a brown dress with a floral pattern. Colored tissue paper cutouts of a sun and flowers hang behind them. A bronze door with square shaped glass panes imbedded in it allows for a view of the outside.

Funeral program for Mrs. Girlie Bilton Franks, born April 23, 1902 and died May 23, 2000. The funeral was held May 27, 2000 at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, officiated by Superintendent B. A. Anthony. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried at Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Irene Davis, born July 13, 1929 and died May 2000. The funeral was held May 23, 2000 at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Earl Harris. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Samuel G. Dixon, born September 9, 1915 and died April 26, 2000. The funeral was held May 1, 2000 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Robert L. Jemerson. 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 Mrs. Arnell Becks, born December 23, 1923 and died May 14, 2000. The funeral was held Friday, May 19, 2000 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Robert L. Jemerson. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Ellie Austin, Jr., born February 2, 1936 and died April 29, 2000. The funeral was held May 4, 2000 at Greater Ball Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, officiated by Rev. Napoleon Williams. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Dothan, Alabama.

Funeral program for Sister Sodonia Richardson, born July 28, 1910. The funeral was held Thursday, May 18, 2000 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers I. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Lillie M. Mervin. The funeral was held May 13, 2000 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Terrance Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Alton Wrisbon, born November 6, 1930 and died May 7, 2000. The funeral was held May 12, 2000 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Paul D. Stevens. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc., and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.