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Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill standing side-by-side in an openwork gazebo during their golden anniversary reception at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, Texas. A large tree is visible behind the gazebo and a pool is partially visible on the right side of the image.
Date: October 8, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 96, July 1992 - April, 1993 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 96, July 1992 - April, 1993

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 651.
Date: 1993
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy (open access)

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: DM-236 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: DM-236

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Dan Morales, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the City of Austin has the authority to enact an ordinance prohibiting random drug testing by private employers within the city (RQ-526)
Date: July 20, 1993
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diego Rivera's Painting in Mexic-Arte Art Exhibition]

Photograph of a painting in an exhibit in the Mexic-Arte Museum. The painting is by Diego Rivera called "Huastec Civilization." It features an indigenous Mexican people and their culture. The people in the image are in the forefront, there are a few women, one with a child in a papoose on her back, performing womanly duties. There are some men who are farming. In the background there are religious and cultural symbols. At the top and the very back of the background, there are mountaintops.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Attendance to the Diego Rivera's Art Exhibition]

Photograph of a large amount of people who are attending the Diego Rivera art exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are also a group of children at the event. Everyone is in clothing that leaning to formal attire.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three People Onstage]

Photograph of two women and a man onstage with two microphone stands. The man is on the far right directly behind a microphone, one woman is in the background and the last woman is walking onto the stage and reaching for the second microphone. Behind them, there is a painting of a young boy with a large plant behind him.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Wearing Day of the Dead Outfits]

Photograph of six people in Day of the Dead themed outfits. Four of them are in black leotards with skeletons painted on them. There is a woman, also in a black leotard, wearing a large pink hat and belt and reading from a piece of paper. To the far right, there is a woman in a white wedding dress and veil with a man and boy next to her. In the middle of the room there is a white parasol laying on the floor. On the walls in the background, large paintings by Diego Rivera hang on the wall, including a piece called "Huastec Civilization."
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Attendees to the Diego Rivera Art Exhibition]

Photograph of people at an art exhibition that features artist Diego Rivera. On the back wall, artwork can be seen hanging on the wall.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Room of Art at Exhibition]

Photograph of a room full of art at an exhibition. Art is hanging from all the walls and even hanging from the ceiling. In the middle of the room there are two display tables with glass boxes on top.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Posing in Front of Mural]

Photograph of a group of adults and children in front of a large mural. The mural was painted by Diego Rivera called "Mural Palacio Nacional Mexico." It illustrates an indigenous Mexican civilization. Ornate temples and structures can be seen.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women Observing the Diego Rivera Exhibit]

Photograph of two women looking into a display box that contains two books. There is a large mural hanging on the wall behind them. The mural features three women in the nude.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Room at the Diego Rivera Art Exhibition]

Photograph of a room with art by Diego Rivera. There are two murals on the walls and other items in two display boxes. One mural illustrates a young boy in overalls. There is a plant behind him and he holds something in his lap. The other mural has three women who are naked.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Crash Graffiti Art] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Crash Graffiti Art]

Promotional pamphlet for "Crash Through Express", an exhibition of graffiti art held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from June 11th, 1993 to July 10th, 1993. Pamphlet includes an introduction by Sylvia Orozco, a note of thanks to sponsors, biographical information, and examples of the artist's work. The cover of the pamphlet features graffiti art superimposed over a map of Brooklyn.
Date: 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band Playing at Crash Through Express Exhibit]

Photograph of a band playing at the Crash Through Express exhibit in the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Eleven people stand in front of a large artwork, which features graffiti lettering and pink, purple, yellow, and orange tones. All are wearing purple shirts. Two women and one man are poised at microphones. In the foreground, one male figure faces is turned away from the camera. Four men are poised at drums. The Crash Through Express exhibit ran from June 11th, 1993 to July 10th, 1993.
Date: June 11, 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band Playing at Crash Through Express]

Photograph of a band playing at an event called Crash Through Express exhibit. All of the band members are wearing purple and most members are playing a percussion instrument. There are two women singing into microphones off to the left. On the wall behind them, there is a large mural that features graffiti art.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performance at Hard Women's Minimum Wage Art Series]

Photograph of Suze Kemper and Rachel Martin-Hinshaw performing at the Hard Women's Minimum Wage Art Series. Both women are in front of a closed door and appear to be wearing only high heels. Each holds are large unfolded fan in front of their bodies to cover themselves up. The woman on the left crouches down slightly with a surprised expression. The other woman stands taller and more sultry.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Day of the Dead Masks Honoring Diego River and Frida Kahlo]

Photograph of a Day of the Dead display that honors artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. In the forefront there are two masks, one reads "Diego" on the chin and the other reads "Frida." There are two skeleton statuettes dressed as a bride and groom and behind them is a basket of miniature calla lilies. There are ribbons, candles and roses scattered on the display. There are also small trinkets that resemble containers such as pitchers, buckets and cups.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Experimental Salon Art Strike]

Flyer regarding a performance sketch of the Experimental Salon Art Strike of 1990 to 1993. The sketch was written by Honoria, performed by John Held, Jr., and held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on March 10th, 1993. The paper is perforated in a grid pattern, with a stamp in each rectangle. The stamps feature an ink drawing of a nude, kneeling figure as viewed from behind. The figure appears to be working with rubber stamps. Each stamp reads: "Performance John Held Jr. Art Strike 1990. Library of rubber stamps."
Date: June 11, 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Travis County Event]

Photograph of employees of Travis County, Texas at a large event. There are long rows of tables where people are eating and drinking. There are also a large amount of people standing up off to the side. To the right there are members of a Mariachi band on stand by. On the wall in the background, there are numerous artworks hanging in two rows.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports (open access)

The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports

This book contains reports from the officers of the Western Area of The Links, Inc. presented to the 31st Western Area Conference. In addition to the officer reports, it also provides information about the organization's activities related to the arts, community service, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993 (open access)

Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993

This booklet contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 31st Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Upholding the Standards through Friendship, Service and Purpose."
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History