Photograph of the landscape in Mexico. The photograph was take from a valley that is covered in brush and has an uneven elevation. In the background of the image, mountain ranges are visible. The image is somewhat faded and blurry.

Photograph of a hilly area in Mexico that is surrounded by mountains. The hills have varying elevations and span the area of most of the image. There is a road winding along the top of the hills and there is a house built into the hillside. Mountains are visible in the background of the image.

Photograph of The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City. The cathedral has two towers on the sides of the building that have statue details and bell shaped roofs that are topped with crosses. In between these towers is a shorter clock tower in the center of the building that is topped with a statue. The front of the church has ornate details carved into the stone and there are three entrances to the building. The church is fenced off from the sidewalk and there are people standing on the sidewalk looking up at the building. There is a tour bus parked on the street in front of the building.

Photograph of a landscape in Mexico. The foreground of the image is flat land with well manicured grass. There are a few trees in this area around houses that are on the right side of the image. In the middle ground of the image, the flat land gives way to a densely wooded area and past this area a town is visible in the distance.

Photograph of the landscape in an unidentified part of Mexico. In the foreground of the image is a heavily wooded area that is covered in brush and small trees. Beyond this, a town is visible with buildings scattered around a valley. There are mountains in the background of the image.

Photograph of farmland in Mexico. The photograph is taken from the shoulder of a road that is visible on the left edge of the image. There is a grassy strip of land that separates the road from the pasture, the land for which begins at a short fence. There is a tall tree on the left side of the fence and on the right side of the fence there are many more trees in the background. There land is flat and there si a building in the middle of the pasture. In the background of the image, faint mountains are visible.

Photograph of an old church in Mexico. The church has very ornate details and has one tall bell tower. There is an arch in the center of the building that has statues and designs carved into the wall. To the left of the church, there is a building with a sign on it advertising a dental office. The image is take from the sidewalk outside of the church and there are many pedestrians who are walking in different directions down the sidewalk. On the sidewalk on the right side of the image there are circular shape decorations that are covered in flowers.

Photograph of flat land in Mexico. The photograph was taken from a high elevation and is looking down at a flat prairie. The land has very sparse vegetation and there are no houses or buildings visible. There are mountains in the background of the image. The photograph is very faded and has some spots of discoloration.

Photograph of a hilly area in Mexico. The photograph was taken from a high elevation and is looking down into a valley. The land is covered in small hills that have sparse tree cover and there is a road snaking through the hills. In the background of the image, a large mountain range is visible.

Photograph of a dense forest in Mexico. The ground is covered in fallen leaves and a small path is forming between them.

Photograph of photograph of a rejoneador during a bullfight in an outdoor arena. A matador is seated horseback as he thrusts a lance at an approaching bull.

A letter from Regina B. Closs to Mildred Norris Compton and Carl B. Compton about her travels in Mexico.

A letter from Victor M. Reyes to Carl B. Compton explaining the Secretary of Public Education's failure to fulfill a Carl Benton Compton's request for a specific art book - redirecting Compton to another governmental agency, the Central Agency of Publications, for further assistance.

A letter from James D. Parks to Carl B. Compton about his travels in Mexico.

A letter from Nona Rae Rich to Carl B. Compton regarding his travels to Mexico.

Photograph of a bullfighter killing a bull at an arena in Juarez, Mexico. The bullfighter is up on a horse and is stabbing the bull with a spear. There are people sitting around the arena, although there are empty rows of seats. On the edge of the balcony sections are advertisements for brands such as Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, and Corona.

Photograph of a busy street at the base of a mountain in Mexico. There are cars parked on the sides of the road and there is a car driving on the road. There are pedestrians who are walking on the sidewalk outside of businesses and some people are standing in groups and talking. The street is lined with businesses such as clubs, laundromats, and hotels. In the background of the image, a tall mountain is visible.

Photograph of a church that is sitting atop a hill in Mexico. The church has a tall tower with a domed roof and it looks to be in a Spanish Colonial style. The photograph is taken from a low elevation looking up to the church, and the hill it is sitting on is heavily wooded with someone houses built into the hillside. There is a shadow over the image that looks to be caused by leaves.

Photograph of two children in Mexico. Both of the children are wearing straw hats and have serious expressions. The boy on the left is wearing a shawl draped over a white t-shirt that is tucked into light colored pants. The child on the right is wearing a striped button up shirt that is riding up with light colored pants. The background of the image is out of focus and faded.

Photograph of an old church in a plaza in Mexico. The church is Spanish Colonial style building with ornate details and one tower and it is located in a park area. There is a plaze in front of the church that has a fountain and park benches. There are some small trees in this area and one large palm tree. At the bottom of the image, a street is visible and a parked car is visible on the left side of the image. The car is next to a sign that is too blurry to read.

Photograph of the southern side of the Zócalo, or the main square in Mexico City also known as Plaza de la Constitución. Parked automobiles and people fill the southern edge of the main square. The "Portal de las Flores" currently known as the "Edificio De Gobierno De La Ciudad De Mexico" which translates to the Government Building of Mexico City can be seen across the street from the square. Adjacent to the government building is a portion of the Old City Hall Palace.

Photograph of two large houses, taken from across the street. The houses are stucco with tie roofs and both have round towers on their right sides. The house on the right is set back further from the street. A wrought-iron fence with stone posts lines the street in front of the houses.

Photograph of the construction of a multistory building labeled, "Southern Pacific." Seven rows of windows with striped awnings fill the two visible sides of the building. Two large cranes are situated in front of the building. Several construction workers stand around the crane on the right. A fenced-in parking lot is partially visible on the far right.

Photograph of a town situated at the bottom of a mountain range. Many roads, buildings, and trees are sprawled out in the valley. Beyond the city, hazy mountains stretch across the horizon.