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.

Photograph of a refreshment area at the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos exhibition and celebration. Two individuals wear sombreros. Altars can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of two costumed children at the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos exhibition and celebration. The children are dressed as skeletons. One child, right, wears a sombrero. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of three costumed women and chihuahuas during the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos exhibition and celebration. The women wear traditional costumes. One woman, left, wears skeleton face makeup. The women hold the dogs in their arms. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a woman and chihuahua during the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos exhibition and celebration. The woman wears a white blouse, colorful skirt, and straw hat. She holds the chihuahua above her head. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Joe Peña at YLA XI: Juventud Desenfrenada, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Peña wears a black button up shirt and a name tag. Miniature paintings of various shapes are displayed behind him.

Funeral program for Deacon Robert E. Brown, Jr., born February 10, 1908 and died October 23, 2004. The funeral was held Thursday, October 28, 2004 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers I, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. Includes a newspaper clipping.

Funeral program for Mr. John L. Caviness, Jr., born March 26, 1925 and died January 23, 2005. The funeral was held January 28, 2005 at Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Johnny Toy. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Marian Hammonds Dickerson, born October 2, 1922 and died June 22, 2006. The funeral was held June 28, 2006 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for David Ray Batts, born May 12, 1952 and died December 11, 2005. The funeral was held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Hilda Thompson Bellamy, born October 21, 1931 and died May 21, 2009. The funeral was held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, officiated by Father Kevin. Funeral arrangements were made through Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sis. ZerNona Stewart Black. The memorial service was held January 28, 2005 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Kenneth A. Allen.

Photograph of the Lauritsen family deer wearing a collar. His head is turned to the right, looking in that direction. Accompanying information indicates the deer's name is Buck, he was born in 1967, and pictured at the A. P. Lauritsen farm home. There are three small cats behind the deer. In the back, off to the left, there is a single-story structure, possibly a shed, surrounded by a few trees.

Photograph of a farm home in Danevang, Texas. Accompanying information states home belongs to A. P. Lauritsen, and was built after a model by Leonard Lauritsen. The photograph appears to have been taken during the winter season, as snow has piled up on the front lawn, roofs, and bushes. Two steps lead up to the single-story part of the house. The adjacent left side of the house is two stories. There is a single-story structure in the background, also covered by snow.

Funeral program for Leslie James Ruggs, III, born January 29, 1954 and died March 22, 2007. The funeral was held Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at St. Paul Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kennith Rogers. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Reverend James Lee Sanders, born April 9, 1930 and died January 22, 2009. The funeral was held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. E. J. Morris. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Funeral program for Vernon "Bud" Shannon, born September 9, 1952 and died March 22, 2002. The funeral was held Thursday, March 28, 2002 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Terrence K. Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Merion Estelle Valentine (Adams) (Sister Pinkie), born December 2, 1943 and died August 24, 2003. The funeral was held August 28, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin L. Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Earl W. Young, born June 29, 1927 and died August 23, 2000. The funeral was held August 28, 2000 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Terrence K. Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton & Sutton Mortuary, Inc., and he was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Johnnie B. Green, born May 25, 1919 and died September 20, 2002. The funeral was held September 28, 2002 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield, Sr. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Bessie Mae Madison, born November 9, 1929 and died August 24, 2002. The funeral was held Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ruben L. Archield, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Carl Henry Matthews, born September 20, 1936 and died June 28, 2006.

Funeral program for John E. Rogers, Jr., born June 17, 1921 and died September 22, 2004. The funeral was held Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Church of Christ Dellcrest, officiated by James A. Adams.

Funeral program for Brother James W. Hood, Sr., born June 4, 1906 and died January 23, 2000. The funeral was held January 28, 2000 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor R. L. Archield, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.