Broadway and Jones

Image of Broadway and Jones before street renovations.
Date: August 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
Building : Tynan House (open access)

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
[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference] (open access)

[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference]

Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Calypso

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of one of the amusement rides. Printed on back: "Calypso, one of nearly 20 fantastic rides that dot the landscape of Fiesta Island and the areas about the Tower of the Americas. Many of these are imported; many to be shown here for the first time."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
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 at HemisFair '68

Image of the Canada Pavilion 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

Canada Pavilion Interior

A colorful conceptual sketch of the interior of the Canadian Pavilion. In the illustration, a kayak is shown on display, and in the lower left corner is a native Canadian dressed in winter clothing. Canada was one of almost thirty countries participating in 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

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

Canopies over a sidewalk at a park

Photograph of a rest area at an amusement park with triangular canvas canopies suspended by wires and central poles, arranged at an angle over a paved walk area with seating benches. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carlos Merida at work on the design of a mosaic glass tile

Photograph of famed Guatemalan artist Carlos Merida in his Mexico City studio drawing a detailed section of artwork that will become a mosaic. An artwork is hanging on the all behind him and a decorative pot is visible on the floor to the right. Printed text below image: "Artist At Work - Famed Guatemalan Artist Carlos Merida is at work in his Mexico City studio on the design of the spectacular mosaic glass tile that will grace part of a wall in the Exhibit Hall of San Antonio's new $10 1/2 million civic center. The three-building complex will be an important part of HemisFair 1968, opening in San Antonio April 6, 1968."
Date: 1966~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carlos Merida mural

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of a portion of the mural designed for the HemisFair theater building. Printed on back: "Carlos Merida Mural. Abstract, impelling symbolism of Carlos Merida mural in San Antonio Convention Center captures the spirit of the HemisFair '68 theme: Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Cave

Photograph of a boy walking into the Cave amusement ride at Six Flags Over Texas. The entrance to the ride is simulated like a cave entrance with rockery surrounding the opening. Other visitors are visible on the paved walkways.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, January 22, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, January 22, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 22, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, February 19, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, February 19, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 19, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 26, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 18, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 25, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 25, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, April 22, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, April 22, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 22, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, April 29, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, April 29, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 29, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 1960 (open access)

Čechoslovák and Westske Noviny (West, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 1960

Weekly Czech language newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 13, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History