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A Comfort Christmas

Description: Book about the history of Christmas in Comfort, Texas and the influence of "German, English and Hispanic cultures" on Christmas celebrations (p. 3). The book includes recipes for German Sweet potato salad, deer sausage, carne guisada con mole, and buneulos, as well as bread, rice and cookies.
Date: 1996
Creator: Bohnert, Paula & Bohnert, Hannah
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Comfort Women in Comfort History

Description: Book about the history of notable women in Comfort, Texas. The book discusses female school teachers, journalists, religious leaders, free thinkers, artists, authors, and other women who made significant contributions to the establishment of the city of Comfort.
Date: 2008
Creator: Stewart, Mike & Stewart, Anne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

[Las Nuevas Tamaleras and La Frontera Program]

Description: Program for the stage play Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Alicia Mena and the stage play La Frontera by Sterling Houston. It appears both were presented at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Short bios are provided for Mena and Houston which discuss professional accomplishments.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

High Yello Rose

Description: Play written by Sterling Houston about actions of American soldiers during the Texas Revolution.
Date: unknown
Creator: Houston, Sterling
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[High-Yello Rose Flyer]

Description: Flyer for the stage musical High-Yello Rose by Sterling Houston and directed by Arnold Aprill. Dates, times, pricing, and cast members are listed on the back.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - November 4, 1997]

Description: Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She invites him to a celebration honoring MacArthur guests and the stage play "Ofrendas del Alma, del Corazon, y de la Mente" (translated to Offerings from the Soul, the Heart, and the Mind). At the end of her letter, she provides instructions to her home.
Date: November 4, 1997
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Invitation: Art of Oaxaca]

Description: Pamphlet to Art of Oaxaca: Juegos y Evocaciones by Rudolfo Morales, an exhibit hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from May 1st, 1998 to June 6th, 1998. The front of the invitation features a painting titled "El Paplote (The Kite)" by Rodolfo Morales. In the painting, two children cling to a seated woman. To her right, another seated woman holds onto a kite string. A man crouches over in the foreground while two other woman huddle next to him. The floor of the room is checkered in … more
Date: May 1998
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: La Tejedora de Vida, An Exhibition from Serfin Museum of Indigenous Textiles]

Description: Pamphlet regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for the La Tejedora de Vida [The Weaver of Life] exhibit occurring at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The ceremony was held on January 22nd, 1999. On the front cover is a black and white photograph of a woman weaving cloth. Inside is a red drawing of a woman weaving cloth against a tree. The woman is in traditional dress and wears a snake on her head. There is also a black and white photograph of a man and woman kissing. Green geometric pat… more
Date: 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado]

Description: Pamphlet regarding a two-person exhibit of work by Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The exhibit ran at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from May 3rd, 1999 to July 5th, 1999. Flyer includes biographies of the artists and names of the artworks on display.
Date: 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Mario Rendon Lozano: Mexico, Vitality, and Roots, A Gallery Guide for Children]

Description: Guide for children to the Mario Rendon Lozano exhibit entitled "Mexico, Vitality, and Roots", at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The guide has a photograph of one of Lozano's sculptures on the front cover. The back cover lists the Board of Directors, staff, and sponsors, and members. The guide playfully explains the meanings and history behind several of Lozano's cultural artworks through usage of activities, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: 1999
Creator: Ybarra, Beatrice
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Program: Frida's Fiestas V]

Description: Flyer for Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas held on October 24th, 1999. The benefit included dinner and music by Pepe y los Tres Amigos.
Date: October 24, 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective]

Description: Pamphlet presenting the exhibition entitled Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective, which celebrates the art of José Francisco Treviño at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front cover of the pamphlet features one of Treviño's oil paintings as well as information about the exhibit. There is a short biography and artist's statement as well as a write-up about the exhibition by the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco. The pamphlet features a section that is dedicated to testimonies b… more
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Invitation: Images]

Description: Invitation to an event at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas about Imagenes, a book of Spanish poetry by Sue Littleton, with a presentation by Nestor Lugones. The event was held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 and was sponsored by several organizations.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio]

Description: Flyer advertising a tape release party of Grupo Silencio held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 13th, 1990. Toqui Amaru, Chaski, and Edgar Rivera also performed at this event. The flyer includes a photograph of four people. The leftmost woman holds a guitar; the man second from the right holds a ukelele; the rightmost man holds a pan flute. At the bottom of the page these instruments, in addition to a flute and drum, are also depicted in cartoon form.
Date: December 13, 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration]

Description: Pamphlet that details the events and contributors of the "3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration", which is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The pamphlet includes information about the festival including event details, itineraries, menus, sponsorship and committee information, contributors, participants, membership information, and a message from the Vice President/Public Affairs Chair of the festival. There is also information on the silent auction.
Date: 2002
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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

[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]

Description: Guidebook created as an accompaniment to an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo, Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico", which ran from October 18 to December 28, 2002. The guidebook contains information on the both the museum and the exhibit, and includes an in-depth description of the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the exhibition. There are also activities such as trivia quizzes and puzzles that are related to the exhibit… more
Date: 2002
Creator: Zamora, Herlinda & Johnston, Margaret
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
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

[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the National Council on Art and Culture, the National Institute of Fine Arts. and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña". The entire pamphlet has been printed in green tones, including the photographs. The front cover of the pamphlet accentuates the exhibition title with a photograph from the exhibition as the background. The pamphlet folds out … more
Date: 2004
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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

[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Description: Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
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