[Invitation: Frida's Fiestas II] (open access)

[Invitation: Frida's Fiestas II]

Pamphlet invitation to a dinner held on September 10th, 1996 by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The cover of the invitation features a drawing of a bird perched atop a group of eggs, one of which is cracked. Also pictured is a drawing of a pineapple.
Date: September 10, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Patricia Green and Child at Table]

Photograph of Patricia Green and a child sitting at a table. The child holds up an artwork. Patricia Green sits on the far side of the table.
Date: 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Divine Art Auction]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.
Date: December 14, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Flaco Jimenez Benefit Concert]

Postcard inviting the recipient to attend the album release of Buena Suerte, Señorita by Flaco Jimenez. The concert benefited the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and was held on May 23rd, 1996. The front of the postcard includes a photograph of a man playing an accordion while standing in front of a train. The man looks up at the sky while a woman leans against the train.
Date: May 23, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Mascaras Mexicanas [Mexican Masks] Exhibition]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit the Mascaranas Mexicanas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from May 3rd, 1996 to June 15th, 1996 and a reception was held on May 3rd, 1996. The front of the postcard features a photograph of an ornate mask. An almost human face with a mustache, two sets of horns, and an open mouth is surrounded be creatures. A bird sits atop the head as a snake wraps around it and three lizards crawl up the neck. The mask is painted in dark green, gold, and red colors.
Date: June 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Mexican Print Collection]

Postcard advertising an exhibit of selections from the Mexican Print Collection. The exhibit was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and ran from September 13th, 1996 to October 12th, 1996. The front of the postcard features a drawing of a woman with long hair and slightly squinted eyes. The drawing is labeled: "Lacandon Woman by Raúl Anguiano."
Date: September 13, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band Performing at the Mascaras Mexicanas Exhibit]

Photograph of four men playing for the Mascaras Mexicanas Exhibit. There are two guitarists, a drummer and an accordionist. The accordionist is standing between the guitarists and the drummer is in the background. All but the drummer have a microphone and the accordionists is singing into his. The wall behind them has designs painted onto it as wall as artworks hanging on it. The artworks are faces that look similar to monsters.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chairman of the Board Posing for Pictures]

Photograph of Jorge Sedeno, Chairman of the Board, with his arms around two women who are standing on either side of him. There are mask-like artworks hanging on the wall behind them that resemble monsters.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chairman Speaking into a Microphone]

Photograph of Jorge Sedeno, the Chairman of the Board, speaking into a microphone at an event called Frida's Fiestas II. He is wearing a suit and tie and had has note cards in his hands.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Check Presentation Ceremony]

Photograph of a woman standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. Behind her there are three women and two men accompanying her onstage. There is a man and woman holding a large check together. On the wall behind them, there is a large artwork or poster than features a flock of birds and a horse.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children at a Table with Craft Supplies]

Photograph of children of African American descent around a table with containers of paint and brushes. Most of the children are standing on the far side of the table and standing up. There is a man and woman present in the picture, however the woman does not appear to be of African American descent.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Dancing Together]

Photograph of a man and woman dancing, both of whom are smiling. Two of their hands are joined, her other hand is on his shoulder and his other hand and around her torso. She is wearing a brown and tan polka-dotted dress and he is wearing a blue button up shirt with a multicolored tie. There are people around and behind them who are also dancing. They are attending the opening reception of the Mascaras Mexicanas exhibit.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Decorated Sugar Skulls]

Photograph of two sugar skulls at the Día de los Muertos exhibition. They are colorfully painted in designs around the face and top of the skulls. They are on a stand that is covered in a white cloth. The stand also has other items around the skulls. There is also a purple backdrop behind the stand.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Filipino Americans Collaborating]

Photograph of members of the Filipino American Community gathered around a large tapestry. They are sewing onto the large cloth. There are craft supplies, scissors and a pin cushion on the fabric so that they are easily accessible. In the background, they are many people watching them work. Most, if not all, of members of the Filipino American Community shown are women.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flaco Jimenez Performing]

Photograph of two men performing onstage. The man on the left is playing an accordion and singing into a microphone while the other man is playing a guitar. There is equipment around and in front of them.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four People at an Exhibit]

Photograph of three men and a woman attending an exhibit and reception. There are two men to the left and the man to the far left has his arm around the man to his left. The man on the far right has his arm around the woman to his right. The men are all wearing business jackets and ties and the woman is wearing a blue dress. Other people can be seen in the background. There are are also numerous artworks hanging on the walls in the background.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People Admiring Surroundings]

Photograph of a tour group on a Mexico City Museum tour. The group is made up of mostly women and a few men. Many members of group are looking up and around at their surroundings.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People at a Table]

Photograph of three women and two men sitting at a dinner table at an event called Frida's Fiestas II. On the left side, there are two women sitting on a bench, at the head of a table there is a man and on the left side of the table, there is a man and a woman sitting in chairs. They are all wearing formal clothing. On the table, there is a green runner going down the center with flowers, lamps, fruits and the Mexican flag laid out on top. There are also glasses, plates and silverware set out. In the background, there are other tables filled with people and others walking around the event.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People in Front of a Building]

Photograph of a group of people who are a part of a tour group. In the background, there are a row of buildings with numerous windows. The group consists mostly of women.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People on a Stage]

Photograph of five men and a woman Onstage together. Some of the men are holding instruments in their hands and the woman is holding a microphone in her hand. She is facing an older man who is walking toward her and another man to her left. There are music stands, amplifiers and other equipment around them.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large Group Sitting at a Table]

Photograph of a group made up of four men and five women around a wooden dining table. There are plates, coffe mugs and glasses set out on the table. The wall behind the table is made up of wooden poles that are in three rows. In the background, another man can be seen sitting at another table.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Woman at the Mascaras Mexicanas Exhibition]

Photograph of a man and woman at the opening reception for the Mascaras Mexicanas Exhibit. The woman is on the left side and wearing a leopard print shirt. The man is wearing a green button up shirt.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Woman Dancing Together]

Photograph of a smiling man and woman dancing. Two of their hands are joined, her other hand is on his shoulder and his other hand and around her torso. She is wearing a brown and tan polka-dotted dress and he is wearing a blue button up shirt with a multicolored tie. There are people around and behind them who are also dancing. They are attending the opening reception of the Mascaras Mexicanas exhibit.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Woman Presenting Check]

Photograph of a man and woman holding a large check for the check presentation ceremony. They are both wearing suit jackets. The check is made out to the Mexic-Arte Museum for two thousand five hundred dollars and is donated from Bank of America.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History