People at amusement park

Close-up photograph of a crowd of people, including children and adults, at an amusement park concessions area with themed signs visible at left. Popular cola signs can be seen toward the background, above the crowd as well as a portion of a Ferris wheel.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Skull Island

Photograph of two people walking up to the entrance of an amusement area, which has four wooden decorative pillar posts with a metal roof and a long rectangular sign made of bamboo mat with the name "Skull Island." There is a curved, white brick garden wall to the left entrance and a blue-and-white trash bin to the right, as well as trees surrounding the area.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

People at park

Photograph of a walkthrough area of an amusement park with various buildings and street amusements around walkways bordering roped-off green spaces. A crowd of people are gathered around a clown on stilts, at left, while others are passing by or going into an assortment of shops and eateries visible in the background, at right.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lady Bird Johnson, William Sinkin, and Henry B. Gonzalez in Johnson City, Texas

Photograph of Lady Bird Johnson (left) shoveling dirt while planting a rose bush near Johnson City, at the site of Lyndon B. Johnson's boyhood home. William "Bill" Sinkin, and Henry B. Gonzalez (right) are standing next to her, looking at the bush, and several spectators are standing along a wooden fence directly behind them.
Date: December 17, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

President Lyndon Baines Johnson signing document

Photograph of President Lyndon Johnson signing a document in an informal office, surrounded by several dignitaries including Henry B. Gonzalez and Henry Zachry.
Date: 1966?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Surveyor report for 142 Goliad Street (open access)

Surveyor report for 142 Goliad Street

A one page surveyor report for the multi-story residence at 142 Goliad Street, also known as Joske House. The report was undertaken by Reyes, Garcia. The building's exterior and interior, garages, and outbuildings are rated. In most case a "good" or "fair" rating has been given to building parts or features surveyed.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Choir members posing in formation

Photograph of choir members wearing long robes, posing in the shape of a treble clef in a grassy field. Stamped on the back: "D. Neil Darnell. First Baptist Church, 1200 9th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301."
Date: 1968?
Creator: Jimmie Collier's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft] (open access)

"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft]

Summary of answers to frequently asked questions about HemisFair '68.
Date: December 29, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Theatre Construction Site

Image of theatre construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Theme Structure of HemisFair '68 (open access)

Theme Structure of HemisFair '68

Text of a speech concerning the "Theme Structure for HemisFair '68"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Tower of the Americas Under Construction

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

Paddle Boats at HemisFair '68

Image of people paddle boating on the San Antonio River 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

The Panama House at HemisFair '68

Illustration of the Panama House and International Sector at 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: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

NIOSA - Night in Old San Antonio

Image of NIOSA, Night In Old San Antonio, 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

Office of American States at HemisFair '68

Image of Office of American States 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

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Mormon Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Illustration of the Mormon Pavilion at 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: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Panama Pavillion at HemisFair '68

Image of the Panama Pavillion 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