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Día de los Muertos Parade
title Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. An individual dressed as a skeleton pulls a wagon behind him or her. Balanced atop the wagon is a small red coffin. Flowers and a piece of colorful cloth rest on top of the coffin. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Taste of Mexico Event
title Speaker at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of a speaker at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The speaker stands behind two microphones. He wears a suit and sash. The sash reads: "El Mero, Mayor." He is mustachioed and wears glasses. The photograph was taken outdoors.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group at Taste of Mexico Event
title Group at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of nine individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. One woman sits on the ground and supports herself with her left arm. Another woman crouches near her. The rest of the group stands. The group is situated next to a party tent. The photograph was taken at nighttime.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People at Taste of Mexico Event
title People at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of three individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The leftmost man wears a brown dress shirt. A woman, centers, wears a black dress. The rightmost man wears a white dress shirt. A flyer is tucked into his front pocket. They stand next to a party tent.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Buffet Line
title Buffet Linedescription Photograph of the buffet line at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. A woman waves to the camera. She wears a red and white patterned blouse. Others serve themselves food in line. Colorful banners hang from the roof of the party tent.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Band at Taste of Mexico Event
title Band at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of a band playing at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The band faces away from the camera. Party tents can be seen in the distance. Photograph was taken outdoors.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration
title Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebrationdescription Pamphlet that details the events and contributors of the "3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration", which is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The pamphlet includes information about the festival including event details, itineraries, menus, sponsorship and committee information, contributors, participants, membership information, and a message from the Vice President/Public Affairs Chair of the festival. There is also information on the silent auction.artist/creator Unknownsubject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Information Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Menus Auctions Schedules Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Membershipscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People in Costume
title People in Costumedescription Photograph of two individuals at the Día de los Muertos parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Both wear floral skeleton masks. The leftmost person wears a lace veil, white dress, and gloves. She holds two white roses. The rightmost person wears a coral and green embroidered robe. The robe is hooded. Around the individual's neck hangs a black and white photograph of a woman.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Parade Lining Up
title Parade Lining Updescription Photograph of people lining up at the Día de los Muertos parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Children wearing light blue shirts hold up puppets of skeletons. They face away from the camera.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Singing Group
title Singing Groupdescription Photograph of a group singing at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, left, plays a guitar. A woman next to him holds up a sheet of paper for him to read. A child, center, is dressed as a Native American. Rightmost stands an individual who is dressed in a white lace dress, boas, a feathered hat, and skeleton mask.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children Dancing
title Children Dancingdescription Photograph of three children dancing to the music of Johnny Degollado at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum. Two of the children wear spotted masks. The rightmost child is dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. A band plays behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Decorated Altar at a Día de los Muertos Celebration
title Decorated Altar at a Día de los Muertos Celebrationdescription Photograph of an altar at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Pastries, tamales, fruit, and beverages are arranged on the altar. Tamales and pastries hang from string above the altar. Candles and statuettes of Jesus are also arranged on the altar. Religiously themed paintings hang from the wall behind the structure.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Skeleton Dancers
title Skeleton Dancersdescription Photograph of skeleton dancers performing at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two men dressed as skeletons dance amid an audience. Audience members are seated in folding chairs. Artwork by Luis Jiménez hangs on the walls of the gallery.subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Invitation: Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebration
title Invitation: Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebrationdescription Invitation from the Mexic-Arte Museum regarding the 17th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebration. The parade occurred on November 2nd, 2001. Other events included musical entertainment, a theater performance, and artists' activities booths. The flyer is illustrated with drawings of skeletons.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: The Second Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration
title Pamphlet: The Second Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebrationdescription Pamphlet advertising an event presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum called "The Second Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration". The title and as well as the date of the celebration is featured on the front cover. The pamphlet also includes information about the celebration, the sponsors, the participants, committee members and board of directors, museum membership information, and a menu.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Sponsors Participants People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Menus Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Memberships Architecture - Museumscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
8th Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 8th Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of a young Hispanic man participating in the Gospel Jubilee at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is wearing a navy t-shirt and is raising his arms high in the air. Several other people are standing around him.subject Gospel Jubilee Festivals Arts And Crafts - Music Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of a two Mexican-American girls, members of Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio, dancing in costumes onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. The girls are young, but not children. They are grasping their long traditional ruffled skirts twirling them about. The girl in the left foreground is wearing a green dress, the girl in the right background is wearing a blue dress.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Ballet Folkloricocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Members of Ballet de Los Niños Performing
title Two Members of Ballet de Los Niños Performingdescription Photograph of two young Mexican-American dancers, members of Ballet de Los Niños from San Antonio, dancing in costumes onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. A boy and a girl are partner dancing. The girl is wearing a yellow dress with a wide ruffled skirt with pink, purple and white trim, which she is twirling. She has braids and yellow bows in her hair. The boy is facing her, wearing black pants, a white shirts and a red tie. One of his arms is up in the air. Behind the girl, another female dancer is partially visible.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of Mexican-American female dancers, members of the Ballet Folklorico from San Antonio, performing onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. They are dancing and waving their large ruffled skirts around. Each one is wearing a different colored dress: light blue, orange, green, red, and dark blue. The performance is at night.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Ballet Folkloricocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of a group of five Mexican-American teenage girls, members of Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio, dancing in costumes onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. They are grasping their traditional ruffled skirts and twirling them about. Each girl is wearing a different colored dress: red, orange, aqua, and blue dresses are visible. Each dress has horizontal, rainbow-colored ribbons embroidered upon the skirt, the hem of the sleeve, and the chest. Each wears white, heeled boots and a braided scarf in her hair. The photograph is taken from the ground behind the stage, looking across to the audience in the background who is sitting on a hill.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Ballet Folkloricocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Mexican-American Girl Dances Onstage
title Young Mexican-American Girl Dances Onstagedescription Photograph of a young Mexican-American girl, a member of Ballet de Los Ninos from the San Antonio Recreation Department, dancing in costume onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. She looks elementary school-aged and is wearing a prominently yellow dress with a wide skirt that can be twirled. She is standing in the center of the stage, performing alone with spectators surrounding the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of a young Mexican-American girl, a member of Ballet de Los Ninos from the San Antonio Recreation Department, dancing in costume onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. She is wearing a predominantly yellow dress with a wide ruffled skirt that she is twirling. Spectators are visible in front of and behind the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of two young Mexican-American children, members of Ballet de Los Niños from San Antonio, dancing together in costumes onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. The boy stands facing the girl with his hands behind his back. He is wearing a traditional black and silver Mexican charro costume with a black and silver sombrero. The young girl is standing very close to the boy, twirling her colorful red and white skirt and looking him directly in the eye. In the background, a crowd of spectators is visible in front of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of a young Mexican-American dancer, a member of Ballet de Los Niños from San Antonio, kneeling down onstage at the Texas Folklife Festival. She is wearing a gaucho hat, white shirt, gold vest and black pants. People are visible offstage behind her.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of four female Mexican-American dancers (in foreground: Dolly Mendez (left) and Patsy Gonzalez) performing a Spanish dance at the Texas Folklife Festival. The girls are standing on stage, two in front and two behind. They are all wearing the same dress: knee-length, orange with a pink, white and green floral pattern, with a large ruffled skirt. Each one also has a pink flower on her head.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of three female Mexican-American dancers performing Flamenco at the Texas Folklife Festival. The girls are dancing onstage, lined up in a row. They are all wearing the same dress: yellow with black trim, with a large ruffled skirt. Each one also has a yellow flower on her head. Each dancer has her left arm raised up over her head. The photograph is taken from the back corner of the stage, looking out toward the audience. In the background, several spectators sit on a hill.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
1st Annual Texas Folklife Festival
title 1st Annual Texas Folklife Festivaldescription Photograph of young Mexican-American girls, members of the Ballet de Los Niños from San Antonio, doing a traditional Mexican dance at the Texas Folklife Festival. The girls are dressed in colorful, knee-length dresses with fluffy, ruffled skirts. A crowd has gathered on all sides of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arts And Crafts - Dance Ballet De Los Niños Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children Holding Hands in a Grassy Field
title Children Holding Hands in a Grassy Fielddescription Photograph of a group of boys and girls standing in a circle and holding hands. They are playing in a grassy field. Several houses are visible among the large trees in the background. There is a handwritten note above the image that reads, "1953 BVS" and another on the back that reads, "Taylor, Tex".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Boys Outdoors People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Girls People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children Holding Hands in a Circle
title Children Holding Hands in a Circledescription Photograph of a group of boys and girls standing in a circle and holding hands. The children's backs are facing the camera, and they are standing in a grassy field. There is a handwritten note above the image that reads, "1953 BVS" and another on the back that reads, "Taylor, Tex".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Boys Outdoors People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Girls People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Dallas Mexican Kindergarten "Birthday Gift" Project
title Dallas Mexican Kindergarten "Birthday Gift" Projectdescription Photograph of members of the Dallas Mexican Kindergarten wearing traditional Mexican in celebration of the "Birthday Gift Project." The children are standing a playground in front of a swingset. Several boys stand on the swings, while the rest of the children stand in front.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Education - Schools - Students People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of V.C.S. Members Enjoying Drinks
title Group of V.C.S. Members Enjoying Drinksdescription Photograph of a large group of people enjoying drinks around a table. There are four women sitting at the table, which has a white table cloth and dishes on it. There are several people standing around the table holding drinks and talking or laughing. One woman in a long dark dress holds a tray with more drinks on it. Behind her there is an American Flag in the corner next to two windows. There is text on the bottom of the image that reads, "May 1953 Studer S.A. TEXAS" There is also handwriting on the back of the photograph, which reads, "V.C.S. Institute Houston 1953".artist/creator Unknownsubject Members Texas-Mexican Presbytery Social Life And Customs Institutes Drinks People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)