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2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society "contains a sample of the research that members of the Society were doing at the turn of the millennium as represented at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 meetings." The volume covers "a wide variety of contemporary and historical topics," including baby lore, stories about notable women, stories about food and cooking, information about the Model T Ford, and more (inside front cover). The index begins on page 339.
Date: 2001
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

[Placing fruit on Rosca de Reyes]

Description: A man making a fruit cake called Rosca de Reyes (called King's Cake or Three Kings Bread in English) places fruit in the dough before baking it. A pile of plastic dolls lay to the side. There are many traditions associated with Rosca de Reyes, but it is often baked for special occasions. It is usually shaped like a wreath and contains fruit and a plastic or ceramic baby Jesus doll.
Date: January 5, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bowls of red and yellow micro tomatoes]

Description: Photograph of two bowls - one with cut, yellow micro tomatoes and the other with cut, red micro tomatoes. Thanks to a new combined organic and artisan technique with technology, Mexican grower Salvador Huiza waters, sows, and cuts thousands of micro vegetables in a matter of hours in the greenhouse where he works north of Fort Worth, Texas. The harvest of these miniature vegetables, obtained through a procedure where water and earth are used without pesticides, is drawing the attention of res… more
Date: August 26, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Rosca de Reyes on table]

Description: A woman sorts through fruit cakes called Rosca de Reyes (called King's Cake or Three Kings Bread in English). There are many traditions associated with Rosca de Reyes, but it is often baked for special occasions. It is usually shaped like a wreath and contains fruit and a plastic or ceramic baby Jesus doll.
Date: January 5, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Plastic dolls await placement in Rosca de Reyes]

Description: A man making a fruit cake called Rosca de Reyes (called King's Cake or Three Kings Bread in English) places plastic dolls in the dough before baking it. There are many traditions associated with Rosca de Reyes, but it is often baked for special occasions. It is usually shaped like a wreath and contains fruit and a plastic or ceramic baby Jesus doll.
Date: January 5, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Placing plastic dolls in Rosca de Reyes]

Description: A man making a fruit cake called Rosca de Reyes (called King's Cake or Three Kings Bread in English) places plastic dolls in the dough before baking it. There are many traditions associated with Rosca de Reyes, but it is often baked for special occasions. It is usually shaped like a wreath and contains fruit and a plastic or ceramic baby Jesus doll.
Date: January 5, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Micro vegetable dish]

Description: Photograph of a dish composed of micro vegetables. Thanks to a new combined organic and artisan technique with technology, Mexican grower Salvador Huiza waters, sows, and cuts thousands of micro vegetables in a matter of hours in the greenhouse where he works north of Fort Worth, Texas. The harvest of these miniature vegetables, obtained through a procedure where water and earth are used without pesticides, is drawing the attention of restaurants and markets in the area. "The difference is s… more
Date: August 26, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People Enjoying Dinner]

Description: Photograph of four individuals at Frida's Fiestas III, an event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event was held at Fonda San Miguel. Two couples sit at a table. On the table are beverages and a miniature Mexican flag.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[People at Frida's Fiestas III]

Description: Photograph of individuals at Frida's Fiestas III, an event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event was held at Fonda San Miguel. Individuals stand at a buffet table and serve themselves food. They are semi-formally dressed and wear name tags. A potted plant sits on the table.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[People Enjoying Dinner]

Description: Photograph of individuals at Frida's Fiestas III, an event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event was held at Fonda San Miguel. Four women sit at a table. Two wear white. The centermost woman wears a black dress and silver cross necklace. The rightmost woman wears a floral blouse.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
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
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Band at Taste of Mexico Event]

Description: Photograph of a band playing at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The band faces away from the camera. Party tents can be seen in the distance. Photograph was taken outdoors.
Date: May 2, 2002
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Buffet Line]

Description: Photograph of the buffet line at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. A woman waves to the camera. She wears a red and white patterned blouse. Others serve themselves food in line. Colorful banners hang from the roof of the party tent.
Date: May 2, 2002
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[People at Taste of Mexico Event]

Description: Photograph of three individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The leftmost man wears a brown dress shirt. A woman, centers, wears a black dress. The rightmost man wears a white dress shirt. A flyer is tucked into his front pocket. They stand next to a party tent.
Date: May 2, 2002
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
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