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Building : Tynan House
Several pages of information about the Tynan House, which was one of the historic houses on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in the 1860s and located at 117 Goliad Street. Included in this 4 page set is a drawing of the front of the house, and a map showing its location on the HemisFair site.
Date:
1965?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
134 South Lot No. 144- single family dwelling
Photographs of home that was at 134 South Street, San Antonio, in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68. The home is single story with front porch extending across the front, and two windows on each side of the front door. A fence in front of the house is covered with overgrown foliage. The first image is of the front of the house and the second shows the front and one, with cars parked at the side fo the house.
Date:
June 30, 1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
President Johnson with Henry B. Gonzales and others in signing ceremony
Image of President Johnson with Henry B. Gonzales and others in signing ceremony for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
December 1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The San Antonio River Extension
Image of the San Antonio River extension for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
[1965..1968]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photo of a model of the Institute of Texan Cultures, with a fountain in front of the building, multi-colored people, and a group of international flags at left. Printed text on the back: "Institute of Texan Cultures. In a main display area the size of four football fields, visitors to the Texas State Pavilion will view an exciting dramatization of the cultural history and future of this incredibly diverse state."
Date:
1965
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model of the Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68
Postcard featuring a photograph of a model of the Spain Pavilion, advertising HemisFair '68. Printed on back: "Shown is the architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World), HemisFair's international area, where more than thirty foreign governments will have exhibits."
Date:
1965
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The HemisFair Mini-Monorail
Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an artistic drawing of people riding the "Monorail" in both directions with the Tower of the Americas in the background at left. From the monorail, visitors could have a "bird's eye view" of the pavilions, the fair, the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of meeting on HemisFair '68
Transcript of a meeting held August 24, 1965 with Allison Peery, Richard Wilson, and Jim Glass. The meeting discussed the HemisFair project, why it was proposed, how it would be financed, the space planning, what facilities and attractions would be offered, as well as what the fair symbols should be. The transcript is typed, with annotations in hand, on "Culberson, Slaughter, Glass & DuBose, inc." corporate letterhead.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tower of the Americas drawing
Artwork for the proposed Tower of the Americas, superimposed on an image of downtown San Antonio in the background.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Close up of a scale model of the Tower of the Americas observation levels
Close-up photograph of a scale architecture model of the Tower of the Americas' revolving restaurant and observation levels.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Architectural drawing of the Tower of the Americas
An aerial drawing of the Tower of the Americas and HemisFair '68 fairgrounds. Printed at the bottom of the image: "Tower of the Americas - Dominating the center of the 92-acre site of HemisFair 1968 in San Antonio will be this 622-foot tower. From the revolving restaurant and observation levels, 1,750 visitors an hour will view the surrounding countryside. The Texas World's Fair opens April 6, 1968."
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tower concept drawing
Copy print of concept artwork for the proposed Tower of the Americas by architect O'Neil Ford, a 750-foot, 4.5 million dollar structure containing an observation tower/restaurant located in San Antonio, Texas. The tower would contain 3 elevators, have a capacity of 17,500 persons and facilities that would include 2 observation decks, food vending machines, gift shop, post office, a main level, mezzanine and a club level.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Proposed tower = Torre en proyecto
Description of the Tower of the Americas concept drawing by O'Neil Ford. Description is in English and Spanish, and contains short information about the architect, cost, height, elevators, capacity, and tower facilities.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sterling Houston to Mrs. S. W. Houston - 1965]
Manila envelope sent by Sterling Houston to a "Mrs. S. W. Houston" in San Antonio, Texas. Several stamps on the front and back side read, "PHOTOGRAPH DO NOT BEND", indicating that photographs were sent inside.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Houston, Sterling, 1945-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report for 12th Western Area Conference of Links, Inc.]
Report on the 12th Western Area Conference of Links, Inc. General information, summaries of events, and handwritten notes are included in the report. The conference was held from June 11th, 1965 to June 13th, 1965.
Date:
June 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[White Rose Banquet]
Program for a White Rose Banquet held during the 12th Annual Western Area Conference. The program includes a schedule of events. An illustration of a rose appears on the cover.
Date:
June 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Expenses for Delegate to Area Conference in Ft. Worth]
Note written on stenography paper regarding expenses for a delegate to the area conference in Fort Worth.
Date:
June 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1964-1965]
Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1964-1965. The committee sponsored six cultural events for local students. Includes notes about chapter expenses and student attendance at these events.
Date:
1965~
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sign-in sheet for a music seminar sponsored by The Links, Inc.]
Sign-in sheet for students who attended a music seminar sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. on February 14, 1965. Includes student names, addresses, schools, and phone numbers.
Date:
February 14, 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ron Lucke to O. C. Booker - November 4, 1965]
Letter from Ron Lucke from San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to thank her for the prompt return of a rent application and deposit for McAllister Auditorium.
Date:
November 4, 1965
Creator:
Lucke, Ron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ron Lucke to Mrs. O. C. Booker - October 18, 1965]
Letter from Ron Lucke of San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to provide more information on the rental of one of the college's facilities - McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium - which the San Antonio Chapter of the Links has booked for a Sunday evening. Three other documents have been included: a statement of charges, a list of equipment included in the lease, and the actual application for rental.
Date:
October 18, 1965
Creator:
Lucke, Ron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Leonor Lara - December 2, 1965]
Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Leonor Lara. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in a theater and drama seminar at a local middle school.
Date:
December 2, 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Virgil W. Walker - December 2, 1965]
Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Virgil W. Walker, principal of Riley Junior High School. She is writing to thank him for allowing the organization to collaborate with the school in one of their cultural projects.
Date:
December 2, 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Elizabeth T. Wren - December 2, 1965]
Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Elizabeth T. Wren, principal of Lincoln Elementary-Junior High School. She is writing to thank her for allowing the organization to collaborate with the school in one of their cultural projects.
Date:
December 2, 1965
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History