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Oral History Interview with Gavino Fernandez, July 2, 2016

Description: Mr. Fernandez was born and raised in East Austin. He says the segregation of the era led to very little interaction with the Anglo community. He worked as a shoe shiner on 6th Street for a while; he recalled the complaints of Anglo business people about "loitering" by African American and Mexican American patrons of the bars and cantinas. Mr. Fernandez talked about the conditions at the schools in East Austin, and about student activism at Johnston High School. The second half of the interview … more
Date: July 2, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio; Arionus, Steve & Fernandez, Gavino
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library

[Check Presentation Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. Behind her there are three women and two men accompanying her onstage. There is a man and woman holding a large check together. On the wall behind them, there is a large artwork or poster than features a flock of birds and a horse.
Date: 1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Regina Vater at a Microphone]

Description: Photograph of an older woman named Regina Vater behind a microphone. She is wearing a sparkly blue sweater. There is a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The wall behind her is dark but there are words in Spanish cut out so that light shines through them.
Date: 1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo]

Description: Book of community events and advertisements relevant to the Austin, Texas area. In the center, there is a schedule of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some advertisements in the book mention local law firms or services, and others are for political positions.
Date: 1988
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]

Description: Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes … more
Date: 2006
Creator: Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Guide: "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada" Exhibition]

Description: Guidebook that complements an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The cover of the guidebook features the title "YLA11" in a triple-lined typeface along with the rest of the title in a rounded uppercase typeface. The title is framed by rounded squares with a different icon in each. The inside cover of the book contains a list of sponsors and contributors along with the dates of the exhibition. The f… more
Date: 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long; the inside and front cover have a continuous red block on the bottom and a continuous white block on the top which makes up the background. The front cover features the title "YLA11" in a futuristic triple-lined typeface. The second half of the title along with the date of the exhibition… more
Date: 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Los Rostros del Son Jarocho by Alec Dempster]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises am exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Mexican Independence Day Celebration entitled "Los Rostros del Son Jarocho [The Faces of Son Jarocho] by Alec Dempster". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The front cover consists of a large copy of an intricate linoleum carving of three stylized musicians playing guitars in a corn field. The first interior panel highlights another linoleum carving from th… more
Date: 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

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

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación

Description: Newspaper clipping from an unknown Spanish language newspaper pasted onto a piece of KLEE stationary. The newspaper article discusses the recent ruling by Judge Ben H. Rice of the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, to end segregation of Mexican American children in public schools.
Date: 194u
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico]

Description: Pamphlet advertising an exhibition presented by the city of Austin, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, the Catholic Diocese of Austin, and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo", or "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo". The pamphlet, when folded out, has three and a half panels. It contains colorful pictures of some of the artwork included in the exhibit as well as reception and exhibit details. When folded out, the last panel outlines the details of fiv… more
Date: 2002
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Mexican Community Center of Austin, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin entitled "Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)". The cover of the pamphlet includes the title and dates of the exhibition, a quote from the curator, a colorful photograph of flowers, and a graphic flower border. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel headlines information about the exhi… more
Date: 2003
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the City of Austin entitled, "Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art". The entire pamphlet is printed in blue-scale, including the photographs of the paintings. The cover of the pamphlet features a gestural painting of a face as well as the exhibition title and dates. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel features in… more
Date: 2003
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Death Spectacular Show at Paramount Theater]

Description: Photograph of a stage filled with performers clothed in Day of the Dead costumes. In the background four performers (two male, two female) hold hands as if being pulled away from the action. Miscellaneous performers stand in the wings. In the foreground, two men in suits tussle with a figure costumed as a ram while a woman in white stands nearby. One man's hat has fallen to the ground; the woman wears a veil.
Date: 1986
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Sylvia Orozco Receiving Award from Mexican Consulate]

Description: Photograph of Sylvia Orozco receiving an "Ohtli" award presented by the Mexican Consulate in Austin, Texas. Orozco, left, wears a green sleeveless dress. An unnamed woman, right, wears a colorful dress. She hands Orozco a framed certificate. A banner on the right reads: "Estados Unidos Mexicana. Consulado General de Mexico. Austin."
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Sylvia Orozco at Award Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Sylvia Orozco receiving an "Ohtli" award presented by the Mexican Consulate in Austin, Texas. Orozco, left, wears a green sleeveless dress. An unnamed woman, right, wears a colorful dress. The woman speaks into a microphone. A banner hanging on the right reads: "Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Consulado General de Mexico. Austin."
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte [The Box Contemporary Museum of Art]". The front cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition along with the Mexic-Arte Museum logo and a painting of wooden shapes by Xavier Esqueda. The inside of the pamphlet includes a photograph of the exhibition, a list of the participating artists, and information about the exhibition and the opening reception. Th… more
Date: 2008
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: 25th Annual Día de los Muertos]

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Creando Fuerza: Cambio y Permanencia]

Description: Pamphlet advertising Creando Fuerza: Cambio y Permanencia, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition's opening reception occurred on November 22, 2008. Information regarding The Serie Project, The Ernesto De Soto Collection, and a list of participating member organizations is also included.
Date: 2008
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
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