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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
5,120
Texas Cultures Online
2,919
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2,825
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1,169
Institute of Texan Cultures Texas Folklife Festival Collection
1,001
Rescuing Texas History, 2009
500
San Antonio Fair, Inc. Records
493
Il Messaggiero Italiano
351
Hallettsville Rebel
303
Obzor
263
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2,825
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1,600
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1,128
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683
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351
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303
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263
26th Annual Texas Folklife Festival
219
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212
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A gift shop at HemisFair '68
Photograph inside a gift shop at HemisFair '68 including souvenirs such as t-shirts, ceramic plates and dishes, stuffed animals, and other items. People are visible in the background, near an open part of the shop.
Date:
[1968-04..1968-10]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Los Voladores De Pazeantla- flying Indians from Mexico
A photograph of people watching The Danza de los voladores de Papantla (Dance of Papantla's flyers) who performed an ancient dramatic rituals dance from Veracruz, Mexico at HemisFair '68. Five men representing the five elements of the indigenous world climb to the top of a pole, one of them stays, playing a flute and dancing while 4 others descend the pole with a rope tied to one of their feet. The rope unwraps itself 13 times for each of the four flyers representing the 52 weeks of the year. This photograph shows the four performers dangling upside down by the ropes with the fifth performer remaining at the top of the pole.
Date:
[1968-04..1968-10]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lone Star Pavilion
Photograph of a partial architectural illustration of the "Lone Star Hall of Texas History" at HemisFair '68. The building has ground-level and second-level balconies where people are standing, looking at a boat in the waterway visible in the foreground. The Tower of the Americas is illustrated in the background at left. Text below the image lists the architects and other information.
Date:
1968?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rainbo Puppet Theater
Children gather around watching the puppet show at the Rainbo Theatre prior to HemisFair ’68 in San Antonio, Texas. A puppet is leaning over the edge of the stage window. A small pennant with the word "HemisFair" written on it is hanging from it's mouth. A girl in the audience is reaching up to hold the pennant. The event was sponsored by Rainbo bread. Printed below the stage window is “Preview of the HemisFair ’68 Apr.6-Oct.6 1968 World Fair - San Antonio, Texas.”
Date:
1968?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Exhibit Pavilion
Photograph of an architectural illustration of the United States Exhibit Pavilion, one of the two buildings which comprised the U.S. exhibit at HemisFair '68. In this modern structure, fairgoers are introduced to the exhibit theme, "Confluence, U.S.A.".
Date:
1968~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coke at HemisFair '68
Photograph of a three-dimensional model of the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a round building with the Coca-Cola logo in the center of the roof with a raised, semi-circular section behind the left side where there are multi-colored flags flying from the top. There are many trees grouped around the sides of the building.
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
Two boys posing in front of Japan Pavilion
Photograph of two smiling boys posing outside of the Japan Pavilion at HemisFair '68. One of the boys is wearing a cowboy hat while the other has taken off his hat and is holding it at his side. Japan was one of more than twenty countries who participated in HemisFair '68.
Date:
[1968-04..1968-10]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Group of people in an office
Photograph of at least 12 men and women crowded around a desk in a small office. Most of the people are around college age and one of the men is wearing a military uniform. Some of the people are holding papers or writing pads. The desk is covered with papers, one of which bears the symbol of HemisFair '68. Many sheets of paper have been attached to the office walls.
Date:
1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
William Sinkin with others next to an airplane
1 photograph : positive, b&w ; 3 x 4 cm.
Date:
1968?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
William Sinkin posing with others next to an airplane
1 photograph : positive, b&w ; 3 x 4 cm.
Date:
1968?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68 : just a hasty note from San Antonio
A folding postcard with the words "HemisFair '68" written on the front and the words "just a hasty note from San Antonio ..." printed on the back. The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas and an idealized view of downtown San Antonio.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hello from San Antonio Texas : the HemisFair '68 city
Folding postcard illustrated with a picture of a blue, grinning character below the text, "Hello from San Antonio Texas" with text inside that says "The Hemisfair '68 City," The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas and an line-drawing of downtown San Antonio.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68 souvenir booklet
Souvenir booklet for HemisFair'68 providing general descriptions about all of the main attractions and rides with artistic illustrations and photos of architectural models. It also has a generic map of the area with information about the location and nearby accommodations.. The colorful cover illustration shows smiling characters representing many different nations dressed in national costumes.
Date:
1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Notes on Summary and Conclusions
Collection of correspondence, reports, and summaries from 1963 of cost estimates for land acquisition, construction, public relations, and miscellaneous other expenses associated with staging a World's Fair in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1963
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Ray Ellison Homes to the Hemisfair Planning Committee
A letter from Pat Legan of Ray Ellison Enterprises to members of the HemisFair Planning Committee (Henry B. Gonzales, W.M. McAllister, Sr., and William Sinkin) discussing the possibility of donating land for the HemisFair site. The suggested area is 70 to 100 acres approximately 8 miles from downtown San Antonio.
Date:
January 2, 1963
Creator:
Legan, Pat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
225 Lafitte Lot No. 340-multi-family dwelling
Black and white photograph of a house at 225 Lafitte, San Antonio. It is a large two story house with balconies on both levels at the front of the house. The balconies are supported by thick square columns and have wooden railings. The upper floor has four large windows and there is also an attic window. Four steps lead up to the front door. There is a large bush in the front yard. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date:
196X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68
Color image of the Spain Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio. The pavilion has a white stucco exterior finish and has two doors with light brown trim that are a distance apart and separated by a square decorative pattern. There are also several potted plants in front of the building.
Date:
1968?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement
Text of a talk given by William Sinkin to the Leon Valley PTA on February 9th, 1967. The title of the talk was "HemisFair '68: a Progress Report". Mr. Sinkin first gave some general remarks about HemisFair and then talked about HemisFair financing and the economic impact that HemisFair '68 would have on San Antonio.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Sinkin, William, 1913-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History