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1968 Texas HemisFair License Plate

Photograph of an unidentified blonde woman wearing a suit, seated on the edge of a table or ledge and holding up a license plate near her face. A world globe with North and South Americas visible is on the table to her right and she is holding the plate over it. The special edition plates were issued to promote the international exposition in San Antonio and have "TEXAS" in small capital letters along the top with "68 HEMISFAIR 68" at the bottom of the plate.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of HemisFair '68

Aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds, looking north, with downtown San Antonio, Texas behind it. The Tower of the Americas is visible near the center of the image, with the circular HemisFair Arena behind it, slightly left.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section 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

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section 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

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section 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

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section 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

Aerial view of the Amusement Park section at HemisFair '68

Image of the Amusement Park section at the 1968 World's Fair (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

After A Few Minor Problems

Postcard from 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: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Agriculture Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Illustration of Agriculture Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text reads, "Agricultura".
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
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.
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

Amusement rides

Photograph from the 1968 World's Fair of people lining up for amusement rides which includes a roller coaster, visible in the background.
Date: October 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

An announcement for the next water ski show at HemisFair '68

Photograph of a woman and a man riding in a small motorized boat in the three-acre lake at Fiesta Island, at HemisFair '68. The man is wearing clown-like face paint, and is holding a sign announcing the next water ski show at 12 o'clock. The free show was sponsored by Mercury Outboard.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena at HemisFair '68

Image of the Arena 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

Bicycle riders in downtown San Antonio

Photograph of girls riding bicycles on the street in front of an entrance to HemisFair '68, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Many of the people standing outside of the fair's gates are watching the riders pass by. The central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas is visible in the background.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bonnie and Charlie Porter posing with water skis

Black and white photograph of show skiers Bonnie and Charlie Porter, posing for a publicity photograph. Charlie Porter is propping up a single water ski on his left side, and Bonnie Porter is propping up a single water ski on her right side. The words "Joe Cash Ramp King" are visible on the skis. Charlie Porter is wearing a dark suit and tie; Bonnier Porter is wearing a one-piece bathing suit and a small tiara.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bravo

Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The illustration on the card shows a mustachioed grinning character wearing a sombrero with the word "Bravo" above it.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bru-it, March-April 1968 (open access)

The Bru-it, March-April 1968

Special issue of the Lone Star Brewing Company newsletter, focused on HemisFair '68, with information about facilities, attractions, exhibits, and participants. It also contains information regarding the Company's distribution and other updates.
Date: March 1968
Creator: Lone Star Brewing Company
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Calypso, HemisFair's amusement park ride

Photograph of a brightly-colored carnival ride called the Calypso, that has both heart shaped windows and curls with vanity lights. The ride is made of round containers that are large enough for 4 people with an umbrella in the center. They revolve independently while going up and down at angles for the length of the ride.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion

An artistic sketch of people outside of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair. This illustration shows the exterior of the one-story brick building, with abstract sculptures outside.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion Model

A model of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. Canada was one of more than 20 nations to have pavilions at HemisFair '68. Viewers of this model can peer in and see what is inside the pavilion. There is a display of the flags of the Canadian provinces along with other exhibits.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children and adults posing for an indoor group picture at HemisFair '68

Photograph of school children and several accompanying adults posing inside one of the office buildings at HemisFair '68 for a group picture.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

The Church of Latter-Day Saints Pavilion

Photograph of an architectural illustration of people outside the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a one-story stone building with two glass doors on either side of the building's name. The entryway is paved and there are planters and vegetation around the building. Printed in the lower-right corner: "HemisFair '68. Information Center. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints."
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History