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After A Few Minor Problems

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Howdy You-All From Us All

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Bravo

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The illustration on the card shows a mustachioed grinning character wearing a sombrero with the word "Bravo" above it.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Love and Kisses

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The words "Love and" appear on the postcard but the images of 'kisses' in the form of lips, rather than the actual word appears below the text.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Description: Postcard with an image of an architectural model of the Institute of Texan Cultures building, advertising HemisFair '68. It includes printed text on the back about the exhibit.
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows the head of a mustachioed man wearing a tall sombrero that covers his eyes and a scarf. The text "Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal" appears above the image.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

If I had a penny for every time I've thought about you

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text "If I Had a Penny for Every Time I've Thought About You ..." appears against a black background.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Thought for Today

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a face wearing a cowboy hat with a finger at his mouth in a pondering gesture. The text "Thought for Today ..." appears below it.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

We May Never Go Home

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a happy smiling face from a side profile separating the text "We May Never Go Home".
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Las Plazas del Mundo at HemisFair '68

Description: Postcard of an architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World) HemisFair’s international area, where foreign governments had exhibits. More than 20 countries participated in HemisFair '68.
Date: 1967
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Pearl Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: A postcard of a three-dimensional model of the pavilion of the Pearl Brewing Company with its indoor and outdoor dining facility including refreshment and entertainment areas. In the picture some people are shown canoeing in front of the building.
Date: 1967?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

The Ford Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of the Ford Pavilion, one of nineteen corporate pavilions. The photograph shows people outside the circular-shaped pavilion with several automobiles on display.
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair water course

Description: A brightly colored artistic illustration of one of the water courses that meandered through the HemisFair '68 grounds. In this picture, a large sailing ship or galleon rests near a small row boat. In the background people are standing at the edge of the water or strolling among the fairgrounds.
Date: 1968?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68 : just a hasty note from San Antonio

Description: A folding postcard with the words "HemisFair '68" written on the front and the words "just a hasty note from San Antonio ..." printed on the back. The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas and an idealized view of downtown San Antonio.
Date: 1968~
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

It's Boss, Man

Description: Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows a bearded man with sun glasses on with a big toothy grin on his face. He is barefoot, wearing stripped trousers and a cut-off shirt with a flower pattern on it. The text "It's Boss, Man" appears above his head.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

U.S. Exhibit Pavilion

Description: Postcard illustration of the U.S. Exhibit Pavilion, one of two buildings that comprised the United States exhibit at HemisFair '68. The Exhibit Pavilion's theme was "Confluence, U.S.A."
Date: 1967?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Kodak Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of a three-dimensional model of the Kodak Pavilion. Printed description on the back: "Eastman Kodak Pavilion. Visitors to the pavilion were introduced to the complexities and delights of film and filmcraft in its many forms."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

The HemisFair Mini-Monorail

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an artistic drawing of people riding the "Monorail" in both directions with the Tower of the Americas in the background at left. From the monorail, visitors could have a "bird's eye view" of the pavilions, the fair, the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio.
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Calypso

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of one of the amusement rides. Printed on back: "Calypso, one of nearly 20 fantastic rides that dot the landscape of Fiesta Island and the areas about the Tower of the Americas. Many of these are imported; many to be shown here for the first time."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Hello from San Antonio Texas : the HemisFair '68 city

Description: Folding postcard illustrated with a picture of a blue, grinning character below the text, "Hello from San Antonio Texas" with text inside that says "The Hemisfair '68 City," The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas and an line-drawing of downtown San Antonio.
Date: 1968~
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Even an old grouch like you would like HemisFair '68

Description: A comical folding postcard with a grinch-like frowning face printed on the front with the words "Even an old grouch like you". The message continues on the other side "...would like HemisFair '68". The side of the card for writing addresses includes a picture of the Tower of the Americas with an idealized view of downtown San Antonio. with "HEMISFAIR' 68" at the bottom of the card. A HemisFair'68 held from April to October.
Date: 1968~
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68 headquarters

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of the building used as the headquarters. Printed on the back: "Headquarters, HemisFair '68. Strung with Mexican lanterns by night, the center of HemisFair activity by day, this beautifully restored 109-year-old structure was originally the German-English School, the grammar school for the children of German families in San Antonio."
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

The Bell System pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of a model of Southwestern Bell's pavilion. Printed description on the back: "Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pavilion. Visitors to this exhibit will be treated to a lively show of the progress of communications. The past, present and future of communications will be shown, but the emphasis will be on the future."
Date: 1967?
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Model of the Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of a model of the Spain Pavilion, advertising HemisFair '68. Printed on back: "Shown is the architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World), HemisFair's international area, where more than thirty foreign governments will have exhibits."
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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