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[Executive Committee Group]

Photograph of a large group of people, from the Executive Committee of the Port Arthur Reunion Group. There are eight women wearing dresses and two men wearing suits, all facing towards the camera and smiling. Three women are seated in the front row
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dorothy Ingram]

Portrait photograph of Dorothy Ingram. She is wearing a multicolored dress, a necklace, and glasses. Her hair is pulled back and pinned on the side.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Dr. Peter Wolkonsky - January 10, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Dr. Peter Wolkonsky - January 10, 1989]

Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson, artistic director of the O'Rourke Center for the Performing Arts, to Dr. Peter Wolkonsky. She sends word that she enjoyed reading Sterling Houston's play, A Brief History of American Song, but that her company will be unable to produce it due to prior commitments.
Date: January 10, 1989
Creator: Crewdson, Arlene J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - July 17, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - July 17, 1989]

Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, a prominent Texan playwright. She sends her praise for the Modernization of Sainthood, a stage play by Houston, and wishes him the best in his professional career.
Date: July 17, 1989
Creator: Angelou, Maya
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - July 17, 1989] (open access)

[Card from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - July 17, 1989]

Card from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The hand-written message is written fondly towards Houston, his talent, and his family.
Date: July 17, 1989
Creator: Angelou, Maya
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carol to Sterling Houston - February 21, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Carol to Sterling Houston - February 21, 1989]

Letter from Carol to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes informing him of Arlene's mother's death and of a forgotten script. She writes, presumably, from the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, judging by the letterhead.
Date: February 21, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Peter Wolkonsky - January 10, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Peter Wolkonsky - January 10, 1989]

Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson, artistic director of the O'Rourke Center for the Performing Arts, to Peter Wolkonsky. She writes that because of preexisting commitments, her and her company will be unable to produce a play by Sterling Houston - A Brief History of American Song. However, she is interested in reading other plays for possible future productions.
Date: January 10, 1989
Creator: Crewdson, Arlene J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Sterling Houston - May 8, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson to Sterling Houston - May 8, 1989]

Letter from Arlene J. Crewdson, artistic director of Pegasus Players, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to send a list of Chicago-based theatres who might want to produce Houston's work.
Date: May 8, 1989
Creator: Crewdson, Arlene J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fragments: Visual Evidence of a Decaying Culture]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition entitled "Fragments: Visual Evidence of a Decaying Culture", which is an art exhibition of photographs that explore icons of an alienating and fragmented society. On one side, there is a photograph with a man and fragmented pieces of paper in the background. On the other side there is information on the when and where of the exhibit, and the artist.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Derek Boshier Exhibit]

Postcard of an advertisement for Derek Boshier's art exhibit and lecture. On one side, it is mostly black. The flyer give information about the lecture and exhibit, but also features the images of a hammer and sickle, a crescent moon, a cross and others. On the other side is postal information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: "Positions" Exhibition]

Postcard advertising an exhibition entitled "Positions", a reception sponsored by the University of Texas in conjunction with Mexic-Arte. On the left in large letters, there is a list of people's names. On the bottom, there is the date and location of the event.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: "Animate Inanimate" and "Quietism" Exhibitions]

Postcard of two exhibitions entitled, "Animate Inanimate" and "Quietism". "Animate Inanimate" is an exhibit of object, machines and robots that was constructed using low technology techniques. "Quietism" is an exhibition that addresses the issue of man's non-harmonious relationship with the earth. On the other is information about the location and date of the event and other information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Houston Women's Caucus for Art]

Postcard of Houston Women's Caucus for Art (H.W.C.A) in Austin, Texas. On the front side, there is information about the location and date of the event. On the other side in postal information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Life of Marco Gomez Saucedo] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Life of Marco Gomez Saucedo]

Pamphlet of a biography about Marco Gomez Saucedo. On the cover, there are two coat of arms, one representing the city of Austin, Texas and the other representing Saltillo, Coahuila. There is a drawing on a house. On the inside, there is a picture of Gomez Saucedo at his studio. Underneath that is a paragraph about his work and on the other side is a biography and a list of his exhibitions and awards.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural Works] (open access)

[Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural Works]

Pamphlet of information for the grand opening and fifth anniversary celebration. On the cover is an illustration of Mexic-Arte's new building. On the inside is information about to what Mexic-Arte is dedicated and the program for the celebration. On the back is a list of name to whom Mexic-Arte wanted to wish a special thanks.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Fat Animal Fest, 1989]

Flyer that advertises an event sponsored by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Fat Animal Fest". The front of the flyer features illustrations of four animals that are framed with geometric designs. At the bottom is information about the benefit for Mexic-Arte that the flyer is advertising. There is also a schedule, sponsors listed and ticket prices.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Austin Annual, 1989]

Postcard advertising the Austin Annual. On one side, it reads "Austin Annual '89" in all capitalized and large letters. On the other side is the date and location of the event.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Austin Annual, 1989]

Postcard invitation to Austin Annual. The exhibition was held from September 15th, 1989 to October 21st, 1989 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A reception was held on September 15th, 1989 at 7 pm.
Date: 1989-09-15/1989-10-21
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Temptation," 1989] (open access)

[Flyer: "Temptation," 1989]

Flyer advertising "Temptation", a play by Vaclav Havel, held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The play ran on three weekends between November 9th to December 2nd in 1989.
Date: 1989-11-09/1989-12-02
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performers in Feathered Headdresses]

Photograph of rows of people in large feathered headdresses. The women are in draping dresses, anklets and sandals. The men wear large necklaces that cover a large part of their chests, loin cloth-like pieces and hold shields.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Person Performing in a Play]

Photograph of a person in a costume and mask participating in a performance in Europe that was performed for the Mexic-Arte Museum. The man is wearing loose pants and jacket and sticks attached to his pant legs. His hands are also on fire. His mask has a frame in the shape of a triangle and it is pointed downward. It has rods attached to the frame horizontally.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Performing in "Prisoner Sin Delito" Play]

Photograph of a man in the middle of dancing during a rehearsal of "Prisoner Sin Delito [Trapped Innocence]". He has his back arched, knees bent slightly and stands on his tip toes.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar with Three Tiers]

Photograph of a heavily decorated altar. There are three tiers and each level has flowers. The bottom tier also has small skulls sitting on the floor and a statuette on the right. The middle tier has skulls as well as a Catholic religious image. The top tier has two small skeleton figures, one in a white dress and veil and the other in a black tuxedo jacket. There is a cross above the pair.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar to Sylvia Orozco's Deceased Father]

Photograph of the altar to Sylvia Orozco's deceased father. Sylvia Orozco has two other women attending with her, one of whom is holding up a book that reads "Los Zapatos" by Diego Rivera 1989". There is a painting in the background where two men can be seen wearing sombreros. There is another man behind him, but he is cut off.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History