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Pamphlet: Collecting Latino Art
title Pamphlet: Collecting Latino Artdescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Collecting Latino Art". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and the entire pamphlet has magenta backgrounds and borders. The front cover features a photograph of a painting of a buffalo along with the exhibition title. The first panel reiterates the title at the top and includes the dates of the exhibition as well as a list of the contributing artists. There is a small note at the bottom of the panel that informs about the tax-free and free admission days at the museum. The second panel solely features a photograph of a painting from the exhibition. The painting depicts a girl seated on a chair and wearing a white shift dress. Artwork credits are at the side of the painting. The third panel advertises a separate event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Noche de Fiesta Navideña 2004 [Christmas Night Party 2004]". The panel includes information about the event including the date and times, tickets, location, catering, and music. The pamphlet also mentions a silent auction and "Nacimientos, Nativity Scenes from Local Collections". The background is yellow with a large ornamental bird. The back of the last panel highlights a photograph of a painting that depicts a man holding a small human head on a string harness. The man is wearing a white sheet clipped to his shirt. Artwork credits are at the bottom of the painting. The back of the middle panel contains information about the Mexic-Arte Museum, including the Mexic-Arte logo, sponsorships, phone number, location, hours of operation, and the website.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Guests Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Sales People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Auctions Religion Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Latinos Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Art Demonstration Table
title Art Demonstration Tabledescription Photograph of an Art Demonstration Table at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. An unnamed man stands behind a table. The man wears a tan shirt and white apron. A blue tablecloth with a fruit pattern is spread on the table. Rubber stamps, ink pads, wooden utensils, and paper towels sit on the table. Stamped pieces of paper hang from clothespins behind the table. A small altar stands on the left, featuring candles and photographs. Multicolored streamers are hung from the ceiling. Posters advertising a Día de los Muertos celebration to be held in November of 2001 are hung from the wall behind the table.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Exhibition Pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones
title Exhibition Pieces at Nuestras Tradicionesdescription Photograph of exhibition pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. Pieces of colored tissue paper with patterned cutouts are strung up near the ceiling. A white orb hangs from the ceiling. Cones of aluminum foil and white streamers are attached to the orb at even intervals. Religious paintings are hung from a wall behind the orb, which is painted red.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit
title Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibitdescription Photograph of an unnamed man at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. The man wears a button up shirt in a gray checked pattern. He is mustachioed and has a short beard. Colorful pictures hang on the wall behind him. They appear to be mixed media. One such artwork features the Virgin Mary.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit
title Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibitdescription Photograph of a title wall at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. All walls are painted red; the text is white. The centermost wall reads "nuestras tradiciones," while the leftmost wall lists a number of sponsors. A silver star is attached underneath the text on the centermost wall. Poinsettias surround a three tiered display. Tinsel and moss cover each tier. Gold nativity statuettes are arranged on the display. Figurines include individuals, camels, various farm animals, angels. In the next room, on the right, a Christmas tree is set up.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Noche de Fiesta Navideña
title Pamphlet: Noche de Fiesta Navideñadescription Pamphlet presenting the Noche de Fiesta Navideña celebration at the Mexic-Arte Museum. There front cover features an abstract angel illustration that surrounds the date, time, and location of the celebration. The inside front cover contains sponsor information. The pamphlet includes an itinerary of the event and information about the museum, holiday traditions, and a silent auction. There is also a list of the Board of Directors and staff of the museum and a calendar of events. There are pages throughout the pamphlet that are dedicated to explaining certain Mexican holiday traditions, including poinsettias, luminarias, piñatas, posadas, and nativity scenes.artist/creator Unknownsubject Noche De Fiesta Navideña Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Auctions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Social Life And Customs - Customs - Partiescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Children at Church Christmas Party
title Photograph of Children at Church Christmas Partydescription Photograph of children at a church Christmas party. A Christmas tree stands behind them. A woman is seated in the foreground to the right.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Children Christmas Parties Social Life And Customs - Customs - Partiescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Beta Sigma Phi Members
title Beta Sigma Phi Membersdescription Photograph of three women who are members of Beta Sigma Phi. They are preparing Christmas decorations for an upcoming dance. Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Jack Brunson, Mrs. Charlie Henderson, and Mrs. Carl Robinson.artist/creator Unknownsubject Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Women Beta Sigma Phi Robinson, Mrs. Carl Brunson, Mrs. Jack Henderson, Mrs. Charliecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
American History Research Project on The Brite's Ranch Raid
title American History Research Project on The Brite's Ranch Raiddescription This is a research paper written by Ruben Pena-Alforo for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It tells the story of the raid by Mexican bandits on the L.C. Brite Ranch near Marfa, Texas. They stole a lot of goods from the ranch store and murdered three innocent people.artist/creator Unknownsubject Theft Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Murder Brite Ranch Bandits Rio Grande Brite, L.C. Business, Economics And Finance - Stores Agriculture - Ranching - Ranches Sports And Recreation - Riding - Horsescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Beta Sigma Phi Members
title Beta Sigma Phi Membersdescription Page with a photograph and description of three members of Beta Sigma Phi. They are preparing Christmas decorations for an upcoming dance. Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Jack Brunson, Mrs. Charlie Henderson, and Mrs. Carl Robinson.artist/creator Unknownsubject Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Women Beta Sigma Phi Robinson, Mrs. Carl Brunson, Mrs. Jack Henderson, Mrs. Charliecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)