134 South Lot No. 144- single family dwelling

Photographs of home that was at 134 South Street, San Antonio, in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68. The home is single story with front porch extending across the front, and two windows on each side of the front door. A fence in front of the house is covered with overgrown foliage. The first image is of the front of the house and the second shows the front and one, with cars parked at the side fo the house.
Date: June 30, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1968 Texas HemisFair License Plate

Photograph of an unidentified blonde woman wearing a suit, seated on the edge of a table or ledge and holding up a license plate near her face. A world globe with North and South Americas visible is on the table to her right and she is holding the plate over it. The special edition plates were issued to promote the international exposition in San Antonio and have "TEXAS" in small capital letters along the top with "68 HEMISFAIR 68" at the bottom of the plate.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Abrazo, August 1966 (open access)

El Abrazo, August 1966

Issue of El Abrazo journal devoted to HemisFair '68. The issue cover depicts sailing ships on a blue ocean relating to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: August 1966
Creator: HemisFair '68
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Abrazo, September - November1967 (open access)

El Abrazo, September - November1967

El Abrazo journal issue devoted to HemisFair '68. The cover relates to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: September 1967
Creator: HemisFair '68
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of HemisFair '68

Aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds, looking north, with downtown San Antonio, Texas behind it. The Tower of the Americas is visible near the center of the image, with the circular HemisFair Arena behind it, slightly left.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair (HemisFair '68) held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

After A Few Minor Problems

Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Agriculture Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Illustration of Agriculture Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text reads, "Agricultura".
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo City Jazz Band

Photograph of a jazz quintet performing on a stage in front of a small group of people who are seated at three small tables. The name of the quintet is "Alamo City Jazz Band". Most of the people visible in the foreground are drinking beer, and a woman is taking a photograph of the people that are sitting at one of the tables.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo City Jazz Band

Photograph of a jazz quintet performing on a stage in front of a small group of people who are seated at three small tables. The name of the quintet is "Alamo City Jazz Band". Most of the people visible in the foreground are drinking beer, and a woman is taking a photograph of the people that are sitting at one of the tables. Chuck Reilley, a local dentist and the bandleader plays trombone and James Carroll Bell is on trumpet, while Randle Tankersley plays the bass saxophone.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alien Beneficiary Document from Oswald's Home

Photograph of an alien document regarding Marina N. Oswald in possession of Lee Harvey Oswald. This item was removed from the home of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amusement rides

Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, standing next to the chain link fences that surround the rides and also on various amusement rides behind them. A portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amusement rides

Photograph from the 1968 World's Fair of people lining up for amusement rides which includes a roller coaster, visible in the background.
Date: October 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

An announcement for the next water ski show at HemisFair '68

Photograph of a woman and a man riding in a small motorized boat in the three-acre lake at Fiesta Island, at HemisFair '68. The man is wearing clown-like face paint, and is holding a sign announcing the next water ski show at 12 o'clock. The free show was sponsored by Mercury Outboard.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Architectural drawing of the Tower of the Americas

An aerial drawing of the Tower of the Americas and HemisFair '68 fairgrounds. Printed at the bottom of the image: "Tower of the Americas - Dominating the center of the 92-acre site of HemisFair 1968 in San Antonio will be this 622-foot tower. From the revolving restaurant and observation levels, 1,750 visitors an hour will view the surrounding countryside. The Texas World's Fair opens April 6, 1968."
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena at HemisFair '68

Image of the Arena at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena Construction

Image of Arena construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1960..1968]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena Construction

Image of the Arena construction site at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Auditorium Construction]

Photograph of an aerial view of the construction of an auditorium for Stephen F. Austin High School. In the lower-left of the photograph, there is a metal frame for the building and other construction equipment.
Date: December 12, 1969
Creator: Watkins Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Back of Selective Service and Active Duty Cards]

Photograph of a selective service card and an active duty card. The name "A. G. Ayers Jr." is on the active duty card.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History