Funeral program for Mrs. Ophelia Aycock, born January 12, 1911 and died March 26, 2003. The funeral was held April 3, 2003 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Ms. Victoria E. Weaver, born October 30, 1974. The funeral was held January 3, 2003 at Lilly of the Valley Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Steven Owens. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton's Paradise Funeral Home, and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Houston D. Johnson, Sr., born August 30, 1917 and died November 30, 2002. The funeral was held Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson. 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 Herbert Dibrell, born March 15, 1921 and died December 27, 2001. The funeral was held January 3, 2002 at Zion Star Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Dr. O. L. McNary. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sis. Julius Smith, born January 13, 1920 and died November 29, 2001. The funeral was held December 3, 2001 at Tried Stone Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. H. Franklin Harris. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Letter from Kathy Stephan to Sterling Houston, a prominent Texan playwright. She writes informing him of a creative project she is interested in developing- a play about Lillian Gish, a silent film actress whose life has inspired Kathy. She notes that strong racial commentary could come from the project. She has attached three pages of xeroxed newspaper clippings about the actress.

Photograph of a mariachi band at the second annual Taste of Mexico event at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on May 3rd, 2001. The band members are in traditional dress. Two individuals, left, play trumpets. One individual, second from the right, plays a guitarron. The leftmost band member plays a vihuela.

Photograph of two Chipotle employees at the second annual Taste of Mexico event at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on May 3rd, 2001. Both employees are male. The leftmost employee wears a white polo shirt. The rightmost employee wears a horizontally striped black and white polo. Bags of chips and bowls of salsa are set up on a table in front of them. Three individuals stand in the background.

Photograph of six HEB employees at the second annual Taste of Mexico event at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on May 3rd, 2001. Two individuals are female, while four are male. Three wear white shirts. The two female individuals wear plastic gloves. All wear name tags.

Photograph of two individuals dancing at the second annual Taste of Mexico event at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on May 3rd, 2001. The individuals are outdoors, to the left of a party tent. The dancers, a man and a woman, are casually dressed. They are in the middle of twirling. Other individuals mill around in the background.

Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a bottle of beer, five limes, an orange, and peanuts. Also on the table are two skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, and baby's breath flowers.

Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a large pastry, bottles of beer, limes, oranges, apples, and peanuts. Several plates of food are prepared. Also on the table are skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, baby's breath flowers, orange flowers, and candle holders.

Photograph of a woman leaning over to look at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a flat surface. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Against the wall behind the altar is a pink flowering plant. Black and white drawings hang from the wall.

Photograph of children looking at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.

Photograph of a children's arts and crafts event at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. Children sit and stand at a table on which crayons and coloring pages of skeletons are arranged. Four of the children have white paint on their faces. An adult woman stands near the group.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A man, center, wears a skeleton costume, white wig, and mask in orange, yellow, and red colors. A women, left, wears a white dress and skeleton makeup. Her hair is painted white. A child and adult male in casual dress stand off to the right side.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A statue of a skeleton riding a donkey skeleton is pushed down the street. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden rod in its right hand. The man who pushes the statue wears a straw hat and a white shirt with an image of a woman printed on it.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." Six individuals wear black clothing and black and white face paint. A man, left, wears a skeleton mask, lilac dress shirt, gray vest, and gray trousers. A woman, right, wears a red skirt with white ruffles, a blue blouse with floral embroidery, and a floppy white hat with lace trimming. Farthest to the right walks a man who wears black and white horizontal stripes. Black and white horns are attached to his head. His face is painted in the same style.

Photograph of an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. People mill around the room and sit in folding chairs. Many wear traditional costumes. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.

Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.

Photograph of Aurora Orozco making tamales for an altar on the Day of the Dead. Orozco, who sits at a table, uses a brush to coat a tamale with sauce. Finished tamales sit on a sheet of newspaper on the left side of the table. Orozco wears a pale pink shirt and gold cross necklace. Two desktop computers are set up behind her.

Photograph of children and an interactive exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. A statue of a skeleton sits atop a statue of a donkey skeleton. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden stick in its right hand. The statues are mounted to a wheeled stand which is pushed by two children. A child and adult woman look on.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." The most visible individual, right, wears a colorful striped poncho and devil mask.

Photograph of seven individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. All wear black and white skeleton face paint. Four individuals wear hats; several wear fringed shawls. A man at the back of the group wears a beige suit with white embroidery.