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134 South Lot No. 144- single family dwelling

Description: 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
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[1961 Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear formal attire and are grouped into two rows. Living room furniture and decor can be seen around them.
Date: 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
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1968 Texas HemisFair License Plate

Description: 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~
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El Abrazo, August 1966

Description: Issue of El Abrazo journal devoted to HemisFair '68. The issue cover depicts sailing ships on a blue ocean relating to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: August 1966
Creator: HemisFair '68
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Alamo City Jazz Band

Description: 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~
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Alamo City Jazz Band

Description: 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]
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Amusement rides

Description: Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, standing next to the chain link fences that surround the rides and also on various amusement rides behind them. A portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
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[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963]

Description: Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1962-1963. For the first time, the chapter embarked on a full-scale project to introduce selected local students to the fine arts through cultural events programs, which included visits to the symphony, opera, musicals, and art galleries. Both the students involved and school principals were supportive of the program and felt it was a great success. The committee recommends that the program be rene… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
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Architectural drawing of the Tower of the Americas

Description: 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
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