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[Postcard: Mascaras Mexicanas [Mexican Masks] Exhibition]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit the Mascaranas Mexicanas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from May 3rd, 1996 to June 15th, 1996 and a reception was held on May 3rd, 1996. The front of the postcard features a photograph of an ornate mask. An almost human face with a mustache, two sets of horns, and an open mouth is surrounded be creatures. A bird sits atop the head as a snake wraps around it and three lizards crawl up the neck. The mask is painted in da… more

Date: June 1996

Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

Location: 30.26679800797376 -97.74284850103072

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: Divine Art Auction]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.

Date: December 14, 1996

Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: Brotherhood of Light, An Exhibition from El Centro de la Imagen, Mexico City]

Postcard advertising a photography exhibition presented by the Consulate General of Mexico, the Mexican Community Center, and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Cofradía de Luz [Brotherhood of Light], An Exhibition from El Centro de la Imagen, Mexico City". The postcard, which is printed on white transparent paper, features exhibit information including the title, sponsors and their logos, the participants, and the date and time of the event.

Date: 2002

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition and Celebration]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos [Day of the Dead] Exhibition and Celebration". The front of the postcard features the photograph of a young girl with a painted face and wearing traditional Mexican costume along with a list of event highlights, featured artists, the title, and dates. Several sponsor logos are pictured along the bottom of the postcard. The back of the postcard includes postage informat… more

Date: 2006

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: 25th Annual Día de los Muertos]

Postcard that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "25th Annual Día de los Muertos." The front of the postcard features the title of the exhibition, photographs from previous celebrations, and the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum. The reverse side of the postcard includes information about the celebration, a procession, and a community altar exhibition. The dates, times, registration, and admissions information are included for these events. Postage… more

Date: 2008

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1965]

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a photo of the children and their cousin on the left of the card. To the right of the photo, there is a color illustration of two lit candles in a candelabrum, a stained-glass window depicting Mary and baby Jesus, and the words "Paz y Prosperidad." In the photograph, the Tarver siblings are wearing their school uniforms and are sitting together in a line on a cement step; part of a building is visible behind them, including windows. They ar… more

Date: December 1965

Partner: Private Collection of the Tarver Family

[Image depicting Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Veracruz Mexico]

Postcard-type print of an artwork depicting Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Veracruz, Mexico. There are boats at port, boats in the body of water, buildings, and houses by the port. There are buildings and trees in the background. Text below the image reads: " Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Ver. Mex.

Date: unknown

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Portrait of Three Month Old Child]

Portrait of three month old child sitting on decorative object. The child has a hat on and wearing a jacket with a onesie. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.

Date: October 29, 1948

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Photograph of Young Man Walking]

Photograph of young man walking in front of Chandler's Shoes on the sidewalk. The young man is wearing a collared long sleeve shirt and pants. The young man is holding an object in his left hand. There are numerous amounts of people and various stores in the background.

Date: April 15, 1946

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Image depicting Cocoteros de le Barra]

Postcard-type print of an artwork depicting Cocoteros de la Barra, Tuxpan Veracruz, Mexico, a house surrounded by trees, with ships on the body of water in the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads " Cocoteros de la Barra Tuxpan Ver Mex."

Date: unknown

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Portrait of Boy and Girl Posing in Costumes]

Portrait of a boy and girl in costumes in front of a backdrop. The boy has a hat on wearing a costume while holding objects in both hands. The girl has earrings on with costume while holding an object in one hand. There are objects in front of each child. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.

Date: unknown

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Palm Tree in Front of a Mexican Presbyterian Church]

Photograph of the side of a Mexican Presbyterian church. There are three long windows and a sign in Spanish that translates to read, "Mexican Presbyterian Church" on the side facing the front of the image. The yard surrounding the building and in the foreground is made up of dirt, and there is a large palm tree at the front. The front entrance of the building, which faces the left-hand side of the image, extends past the main front wall of the church, and has three steps leading up to the doubl… more

Date: unknown

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Seated Couple and Children]

Postcard of a seated couple and three children, one man, and one woman standing behind. The seated man is wearing a dark suit and bow tie. The other man and the boy are both wearing heathered suit jackets and pants. Both the seated woman and the woman behind her are wearing long dark skirts and cardigans along with elegant necklaces. The two girls are wearing light-colored dresses. There are stamps on the back of the card as well as a handwritten note that is partly in Spanish. I translates to … more

Date: unknown

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.

Date: June 22, 1975

Creator: Herrera, John J.