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[Letter from Tanya Palmer and Adrien-Alice Hansel to Sterling Houston - May 20, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Tanya Palmer and Adrien-Alice Hansel to Sterling Houston - May 20, 2004]

Letter from Tanya Palmer and Adrien-Alice Hansel of the Actors Theatre in Louisville to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They write to invite him to send plays for future production in their company. They thank his past contributions and invite him to also participate in the national Ten-Minute Play Contest.
Date: May 20, 2004
Creator: Palmer, Tanya & Hansel, Adrien-Alice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Linnet Taylor to a CAN Gathering Participant - June 2, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Taylor to a CAN Gathering Participant - June 2, 2004]

Letter from Linnet Taylor, program assistant of creativity and culture of the Rockefeller Foundation. She sends the letter to a "CAN gathering participant" with a copy of Creative Community: the Art of Community Cultural Development; presumably, a publication by the Foundation.
Date: June 2, 2004
Creator: Taylor, Linnet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cathy Crimmins Book Review by Katie Grinch] (open access)

[Cathy Crimmins Book Review by Katie Grinch]

Review of the Cathy Crimmins book - How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The True and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World - by Katie Grinch. She gives several bullet points on how gay culture has influenced mainstream culture, as pointed out in the book. The last page is an excerpt from Crimmins' book.
Date: 2004
Creator: Grinch, Katie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Enrique Perez-Rodriguez to The Advocate - March 28, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Enrique Perez-Rodriguez to The Advocate - March 28, 2004]

Letter from Dr. Enrique Perez-Rodriguez to The Advocate, an American magazine for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender interests. Dr. Perez-Rodriguez sends lengthy commentary on the state of American healthcare; particularly, his many grievances concerning what he believes to be a poor and hypocritical treatment of HIV and indigent patients by politicians and lawmakers.
Date: March 28, 2004
Creator: Perez-Rodriguez, Enrique
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrien-Alice Hansel to Sterling Houston - September 1, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Adrien-Alice Hansel to Sterling Houston - September 1, 2004]

Letter from Adrien-Alice Hansel, literary manager of the Actors Theatre of Louisville, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The letter informs Mr. Houston that his plays - Le Griffon and The Ballad of Henry Brown/Miz Johnson & Mr. Jones - have not been selected for production at an upcoming festival.
Date: September 1, 2004
Creator: Hansel, Adrien-Alice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karen DeVinney to Sterling Houston and Sandra Mayor - August 13, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Karen DeVinney to Sterling Houston and Sandra Mayor - August 13, 2004]

Letter from Karen DeVinney, managing editor from the University of North Texas press, to Sandra Mayo and Sterling Houston. She writes to both to inform them of edits that have been made to a manuscript titled Myth, Magic, and Farce. The manuscript is a collection of plays by Houston, a prominent San Antonio playwright. DeVinney goes on to talk about other stages that need to be met before publication.
Date: August 13, 2004
Creator: DeVinney, Karen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Crossing Over Exhibition]

Photograph of a title wall at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two walls are separated by a folding screen. The rightmost wall reads: "Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela." A painting hangs on the leftmost wall.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gallery Space for Crossing Over Exhibition]

Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crossing Over Gallery Space]

Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Blue folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition]

Photograph of a title wall for an exhibition of artwork by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful prints hang on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition]

Photograph of artworks by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The Jose Clemente Orozco Farias exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful abstract prints hang on the leftmost wall. A display case is situated on the right side of the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Written Materials on Display in Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition]

Photograph of written material by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The Jose Clemente Orozco Farias exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The materials are arranged in a display case and include several books of poems.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the National Council on Art and Culture, the National Institute of Fine Arts. and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña". The entire pamphlet has been printed in green tones, including the photographs. The front cover of the pamphlet accentuates the exhibition title with a photograph from the exhibition as the background. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-sized panel features information about the exhibition, including the title, address of the museum, and the date and time of the opening reception. The middle panel presents a passage about the drawings created by Dr. Atl, while the last panel presents a passage detailing the work of Mardonio Magaña. There is a photograph of a wood sculpture of three Mexican musicians above the passage about Magaña. The background of the first and second panels is a drawing from the exhibition. The half-sized panel contains information about major supporters as well as a photograph of a wooden sculpture from the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of Mardonio …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also pages that cover information about the "San Juan Parangaricutiro before and after its destruction", the "location of the Parícutin volcano", the history of Parícutin, and the "formation of a volcano". On page eleven and twelve, there is a chronological timeline that covers the life of Mardonio Magaña. There is a page of acknowledgements concerning the museum, the exhibition, and the gallery guide at the back of the guide as well as a page that features a list of the board of directors, members, honorary members, legal counselors, and staff of the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are several photographs of the artists and their artworks throughout the guide.
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Dos Maestros Exhibition]

Photograph of a title wall for the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "Dos Maestros: Two Legendary Mexican Masters." A selection of small photographs are hung on the leftmost wall.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dos Maestros Gallery]

Photograph of a gallery at the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Black and white prints hang on the gallery wall. A wooden sculpture is displayed on the right.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Opening Reception for Dos Maestros]

Photograph of an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Consul of Mexico Francisco Alejo speaks to another man. Both wear suits. Tables are set up in the gallery space. Prints and statues are displayed on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Opening Reception for Dos Maestros]

Photograph of an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Individuals sit at tables set up in the gallery. They are formally dressed. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco, Lulu Flores, and Nilda de la Llata at Opening Reception for Dos Maestros]

Photograph of an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Individuals stand around a wooden statue of a man who wears a hat. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. Lulu Flores and Nilda de la Llata stand to the left of Orozco.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco at Opening Reception]

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Orozco sits at a table with seven other individuals. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco and Others at Opening Reception]

Photograph of four individuals at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo at Opening Reception]

Photograph of individuals at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo, consul of Mexico, sit at a table with six others. They are formally dressed. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004]

Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Taste of Mexico 2004" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The entire pamphlet, which folds out vertically to span three and a half panels, is printed in green tinted gray-scale. The cover of the pamphlet features an ornamental design, the title, and various photographs of the event behind a green backdrop. The first panel and a half includes general information about the festival including the title, a short description, date and time, location, ticket information, and parking information on a green backdrop. The second full-size panel advertises the festival leader, the silent auction, and featured live music on a green backdrop. The last panel lists the restaurants that will be serving food at the festival on a green backdrop. All three and a half panels utilize various arranged photographs of the festival to make up the background. The back of the last panel includes a photograph of a working chef framed by information about sponsors.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History