Photocopy of the death certificate for Vera Nash, daughter of Gent Cummings and Nellie Bell Price, who died December 25, 1990 in Pontiac, Michigan from congestive heart failure. She was buried in Hillview Cemetery in Springfield, Michigan.

Letter from Midge Graybeal, executive director of the San Antonio Business Committee for the Arts, to Sterling Houston, prominent local playwright. She writes to inform him of his nomination for the 1991 Artist of the Year. The award event will encompass a daytime luncheon where the winner will be announced.

E-mail letter from Claudia Ladensohn of the Texas Commission on the Arts to Jon Hinojosa, Catherine Cisneros, Lyn Bobbitt, and Sterling Houston. She is writing to confirm an event that will take place in a couple of months, and to send a tentative schedule of the day's event.

Letter from Park Chambers, Tim Doud, and Lawrence Steger of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They write to thank him for allowing them to house his documentation. It appears that Mr. Houston's contribution was helpful to an exhibition titled Private/Public. The School of the Art Institute played a seemingly large role in the exhibit as well.

Greeting card from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They hope to see him again when they travel back to Texas. A second card has been placed inside it: an announcement for the birth of Simon Alexander Ghebreyesus. It was sent much later, however, according to the child's birth date.

Letter from A'Lelia Bundles to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. It appears there was a woman, A'Lelia Walker, who inspired Mr. Houston to write a stage play. Ms. Bundles writes to praise Houston on the play and inform him of other news in theatre.

Photograph of Nilda de la Llata speaking at an art auction held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 3rd, 1999. The auction featured folk art, retablos, prints, and a Hispanic Leaders Talent Show. Nilda de la Llata speaks into a microphone. She wears a black coat and glasses. An unnamed man, right, wears glasses and a gray shirt. He holds a blue, white, and black electric guitar. A drummer can be seen in the background. The wall behind them is red. Cylindrical sculptures are displayed on platforms.

Photograph of an art auction held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 3rd, 1999. The auction featured folk art, retablos, prints, and a Hispanic Leaders Talent Show. Colorful wooden sculptures are displayed on platforms in the foreground. Three women study the sculptures. The leftmost woman wears a white dress with a lace bodice; she points to the centermost sculpture with her right hand. The woman standing in the center wears a black dress and turquoise beads, gesturing also to the sculpture. The rightmost woman wears a purple dress and holds a glass in her left hand. Many people mill around in the background.

Photograph of Jorge Sedeño and Laura Bush at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Sedeño, left, wears a dark suit, blue collared shirt, and patterned tie. Bush, right, wears a white blouse and black pants. They stand in front of a painting that features two gesticulating figures wearing brown coats.

Photograph of eight individuals at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Photograph includes Sylvia Orozco, left, and Jorge Sedeño, third from the left. Those standing on the left look toward a man who gestures on the right. The group stands in a room featuring an ornate red carpet, fireplace, and potted plants.

Photograph of an unnamed man at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. The man wears a blue striped suit, purple tie, and sunglasses. He leans against a walker. A small table on the left is dedicated to icons of the Virgin Mary. A wooden bookcase with glass doors stands on the right. A painting of a man waving a hat and holding a musket hangs on the wall.

Photograph of George Bush speaking to Sylvia Orozco in front of a group of people. The Austin Mural Tour occurred during December of 1999. Orozco, left, wears a red blouse and black skirt. She holds a piece of paper in her left hand. Bush, right, wears a windbreaker and gray jeans. The group stands outdoors on a set of stone steps.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Orozco, who wears a red blouse, looks toward a small table dedicated to icons of the Virgin Mary. A painting above the table features a man waving a hat. On the left, colorful candles have been placed on the ledge of a fireplace.A bookcase stands on the right. Text on the back of the photograph reads: "Sylvia Orozco, Executive Director Mexic-Arte Museum - gives tour of Art in Governor's Mansion, Austin, TC. Dec. 1999. Virgens of Guadalupe by Mack Martinez, and Jorge Necer. Mexic-Arte Museum assisted in decorating the Governor's Mansion. Curated by Sylvia Orozco."

Photograph of four individuals standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Sam Coronado, left, wears a gray blazer and jeans. Second from the left stands a woman who wears a black dress. Second from the right stands a woman who wears a dark purple suit. Sylvia Orozco, right, wears a black and white patterned blouse, black cardigan, and gray skirt. A fireplace and mirror appear behind them. The fireplace is decorated with colorful doilies and candles. The mirror is bordered with colorful ribbon and fake flowers. On the floor is a yellow rug that features a pattern of leaves and flowers.

Photograph of three individuals standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño, left, wears a beige blazer. George Bush, center, wears a denim shirt and dark blue windbreaker. Sylvia Orozco, right, wears a red blouse. The group stands in front of a large Christmas tree decorated with colored balls, Santa Claus ornaments, and stars. To the left is a windowed door upon which yellow and black fringed curtains are hung.

Photograph of eighteen individuals at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño stands at the back of the group. Sylvia Orozco stands at the front and slightly to the right. She wears a red blouse. Herlinda Zamora stands on the right. She wears a brown coat and yellow scarf. An ornate glass chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Yellow and black fringed curtains are hung on windowed doors to the left and right of a mirror. The mirror is bordered by colorful ribbon and fake flowers.

Photograph of a group assembled for the Austin Mural Tour at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The group stands on a set of stairs outside the building. Herlinda Zamora stands leftmost in the front row. Next to her are Laura and George Bush. Sylvia Orozco and Jorge Sedeño appear in the second row. The stairs are decorated with garlands and poinsettias. Wreaths and ribbons decorate the windows of the mansion.

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.

Booklet discussing the recent works of Arthur Potter, which were exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas during December of 1990. The booklet features an interview of Potter and includes examples of his work.

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.

Letter from Patricia Russell-McCloud to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. informing members that the national offices of The Links, Inc. and The Links Foundation will undergo reorganizations at the beginning of the new year in 1997. Consequently, members trying to contact the offices, especially the human resources department, may experience delays. Also, as a result of the reorganization, many positions in the national offices will open and Links' members from all chapters are encouraged to apply.

Letter from William P. Burns to Barbara Lawrence thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for donating blankets to the SAMM Center's "Blankets of Hope" project to minister to the homeless.

Letter from Joyce H. Coleman to Barbara Lawrence thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for donating blankets to Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. to provide at their women's shelter.

Letter from Milt McFarland to Barbara Lawrence thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for donating blankets to the Christian Assistance Ministry.