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Los Voladores De Pazeantla- flying Indians from Mexico

Description: Photograph of one of Los Voladores de Papantla (the Flying Indians of Papantla) who performed ancient dramatic rituals at HemisFair '68. One of five performers danced atop a 114-foot pole on a 20 inch disk; then, four flyers leaped and spiraled downward with ropes secured to their waists to make 32 turns around the pole. In this picture, the Indian is standing with his arms outstretched on a platform dressed in a bird-like costume and wearing traditional ornaments. He is also wearing a very ela… more
Date: 1968~

Los Voladores De Pazeantla- flying Indians from Mexico

Description: Photograph of a Voladores De Pazeantla performer showing the elaborate and colorful mask and costume worn. The fearsome mask is decorated with different types of feathers and the performer wears traditional ornaments. The Voladores De Pazeantla performed at HemisFair '68.
Date: 1968?

Waiting area at an amusement park

Description: Image of an amusement ride waiting area at an amusement park. The waiting area, empty in this photograph, is where people stand in line to wait to board an amusement ride. This waiting area has a fabric canopies suspended atop metal poles to provide shade. A man and a woman facing away from the viewer are standing next to a wooden fence at the perimeter of the waiting area. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966

Water-ski show at HemisFair '68

Description: Black and white photograph of performers at the HemisFair '68 water-ski show which took place in the 3-acre lake at Fiesta Island. The show was sponsored by Mercury Outboard. Professional water skiers jumped off of ski ramps. In this photograph the performers are shown in mid-air.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]

William Sinkin

Description: Photograph of William "Bill" Sinkin signing a HemisFair document at his desk. Sinkin served as President of the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fair, Inc. from April 1963 to November 1964.
Date: 1968~

The Woman's Pavilion

Description: A model of the Woman's Pavilion at HemisFair '68. The four main themes exhibited in the pavilion were beauty, the mind, heart and emotion, and work, and served as a tribute to the contributions women have made to culture and civilization in the western hemisphere.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas, Inc.

Woman’s Pavilion

Description: An artistic illustration of the Woman's Pavilion at HemisFair '68. The four main themes exhibited in the pavilion were beauty, the mind, heart and emotion, and work, and served as a tribute to the contributions women have made to culture and civilization in the western hemisphere.
Date: 1968?

Young couple eating at HemisFair '68

Description: A young man and woman eating at a dining pavilion at Hemis Fair '68. The couple are utilizing a thick wooden rail to set their food plates and drink cups on, as the rest of the dining pavilion (background) seems to be filled to the maximum capacity with diners.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]

Zoo- park area

Description: Photograph of the Petting Zoo at Six Flags Over Texas. It was a small zoo that housed various animals that could be fed and petted. Some small farm animals were included. In this photograph there is a white goat and further in the background what looks to be a donkey. The area is covered by a triangular shaped awning. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
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