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[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

[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla]

Description: Pamphlet presenting an exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla. There is an illustration of a profile of an adorned Hispanic face on the front cover of the pamphlet, which was printed on blue speckled paper. There is text on the inside and back of the pamphlet that explains Barraza's style, inspiration, and background. The text is surrounded by more illustrations and copies of the artists' work.
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Luz Jiménez, Symbol of a Millennial People]

Description: Pamphlet presenting an exhibit that celebrates the art of Julia "Luz" Jiménez at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The cover of the pamphlet includes exhibit and sponsor information as well as a photograph of Jiménez. There are two statements about the exhibit included in the pamphlet, one from the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco, and the other from Blanca Garduño, who is an honorary board member of the museum. A brief biography of the artist and an image of one of her well-known… more
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

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

Description: Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also… more
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Grace Museum entitled, "Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a photograph of one of the artist's paintings along with the exhibition title and the names of the two exhibition sponsors. The painting depicts three women at an outdoor party. One of the women, who is wearing a red flowered dress, is dancing with a ma… more
Date: 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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: Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work." The front cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a sculpture from the exhibition along with the title and date, which has been scratched out with pen and revised. The inside of the pamphlet, which spans three panels long, includes photographs of art, an artist's biography, and information concerning the opening reception and a m… more
Date: 2007
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: "Embracing Chaos, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 12"]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Embracing Chaos, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 12". The front cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition along with the Mexic-Arte Museum logo. The pamphlet, which takes the form of a small catalog, includes a table of contents and artist profiles for all of the artists included in the exhibition. There is also a note and interview from the curator at the front of the catalog. more
Date: 2007
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Landeros, Alexandra
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

El Presidente Johnson durante toda su vida se ha preocupado, interesado, y extendido su ayuda a los americanos de descendencia mexicana y española

Description: Document describing the ways President Lyndon Johnson has, over the course of his political career, helped and promoted Mexican and Hispanic Americans. The article advocates re-electing President Johnson his Vice Presidential nominee, Hubert Humphrey.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biography of Joe Morales]

Description: Document containing a short biography of Joe Morales, son of Felix H. Morales. The document is not dated but covers events in Morales' life up to thirty-five years of age.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Felix Tijerina, "His work was his monument"

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of eulogy for Felix Tijerina by John J. Herrera, 1965. Eulogy highlights the personal and professional accomplishments of Felix Tijerina and includes specifics of the funeral arrangments.
Date: 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biographies of John J. Herrera - 1952-10-04]

Description: Biographies of John J. Herrera. The first, two page biography on LULAC letterhead is dated October 4, 1952. The third page is a condensed, three paragraph biography.
Date: October 4, 1952
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Civil Rights activist Herrera to be honored

Description: An article published in the Houston Chronicle on October 4, 1986 and written by Maureen Bayless Balleza. The article, "Civil right activist Herrera to be honored", describes the life and career of John J. Herrera and lists information regarding a benefit to be held in his honor.
Date: October 4, 1986
Creator: Balleza, Maureen Bayless
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Johnny...My Friend

Description: Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Date: unknown
Creator: Aguayo, Guillermo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Shirley Greenly Macias to the family of John J. Herrera - 1987-01-27]

Description: Letter from Shirley Green Macias, Assistant Editor of the Texas Bar Journal, to the family of John J. Herrera, printed on organization letterhead and dated January 27, 1987. The letter offers condolences on the death of John J. Herrera and asks for information so that a memorial can be published in the next issue of the journal. A self addressed stamped envelope is included for response.
Date: January 27, 1987
Creator: Macias, Shirley Greenly
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Memorial questionnaire for John J. Herrera, Texas Bar Journal]

Description: Memorial questionnaire for John J. Herrera for a memorial to be published in the Texas Bar Journal. At the request of the Herrera family, the questionnaire was completed and returned by Thomas H. Kreneck of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. Questions include information on education, career, and family.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kreneck, Thomas H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

The Chain, Volume 2, No. 2, February 1994

Description: Published three times a year, The Chain is a newsletter for local chapters of The Links, Inc., located in the western United States. It contains letters from the area director as well as chapter reports, financial statements, rosters, member updates, officer information, conference announcements, and other news related to the organization's service and personal development activities. This particular issue contains two supplements. The first supplement describes the geographical boundaries of e… more
Date: February 1, 1994
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Gus Garcia ... once-brilliant career ends

Description: Newspaper article on Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia (July 27, 1915 – June 3, 1964), who was a Mexican-American civil rights attorney. His notable case was winning the Supreme Court case of Pete Hernández, convicted of murder by an "all-Anglo jury."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]

Description: Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Rodriguez, Cleto: Citation

Description: Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Rodriguez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, two Bronze Medal for Valor, six Purple Hearts and military decorations from Mexico.
Date: 1976?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biography for Sargent Cleto Rodriguez]

Description: Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Note at end of document reads: "Currently he is associated with Project S.E.R. (Service, Employment, Rehabilitation) in San Antonio."
Date: 1976?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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