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[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]
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 exhibition included in the book.
Comfort Women in Comfort History
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.
[Exhibition Space for Gigantes en Miniatura]
Photograph of a title wall at Gigantes en Miniatura, an exhibition of artwork in Saltillo, Mexico. Patrons stand in the gallery. A woman standing on the right points to a title wall. The title wall reads: "Gigantes en miniatura. Hermanados en el arte."
[Flower Wreath on a Stone Wall]
Photograph of a wreath of flowers in Saltillo, Mexico. The flowers are white, yellow, red, and pink. The wreath hangs on a stone wall outdoors. Text on a sign above the wreath reads: "Cristo." Two men in suits stand on the left. Second from the left stands a woman who wears a turquoise blouse. On the other side of the wreath, right, stands a man who wears glasses and a suit.
[Group Applauds in Front of Statue]
Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Members of the group applaud in front of a metal statue of three musicians. The photograph was taken outdoors.
[Group at Conaculta]
Photograph of a group outside Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts, in Mexico City, Mexico. Those present include Sylvia Orozco, Lulu Flores, and Nilda de la Llata. All are professionally dressed. They stand in front of a large wooden door.
[Group in Front of Statue]
Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. The group poses in front of a metal statue of three musicians. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left. The photograph was taken outdoors.
[Group in Front of Statue in Saltillo, Mexico]
Photograph of four individuals assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. They stand in front of a large statue of a bird. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left.
[Group in Monterrey, Mexico]
Photograph of a group in front of a statue at the entrance of the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo in Monterrey, Mexico.
[Group of People at a Meal]
Photograph of eight individuals. Seven are male. Raul Ramirez stands fourth from the left and wears a dark suit. A woman stands farthest to the right and wears a red skirt suit. They stand behind a circular dinner table littered with glassware.
[Group Photo in Saltillo, Mexico]
Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Many wear white polo shirts. They stand in a garden.
[Group Raising Mexican Flag]
Photograph of seventeen individuals raising an extremely large Mexican flag. All individuals are male. The flag is folded at a diagonal; each individual holds up part of the flag. The sky is blue with a few clouds. Hills can also be seen.
[Group with Title Wall for Gigantes e Miniatura]
Photograph of four individuals assembled in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. They stand in front of a title wall, which reads: "Gigantes en miniatura. Hermanados en el arte."
[Guide: The Art of the Cathedral, The Bicentennial of the Saltillo Cathedral, 1801-2001]
Guidebook published in honor of the bicentennial anniversary of the Saltillo Cathedral in Saltillo, Mexico. There are several colorful pictures along with historical information in the book. There are two introductions at the beginning of the book by Raúl Vera López, who is the Bishop of the Saltillo Cathedral, and Javier Villarreal Lozano, who is the director. There is a separate letter typed in Spanish at the back of the book that was written by the Governor of the State of Coahuila.
[Lulu Flores and Others at Party]
Photograph of three individuals at the home of U.S. ambassador Tony Garza in Mexico City, Mexico. Lulu Flores stands with two men. They are formally dressed. American and Mexican flags are visible in the background.
[Man Speaking to Group in Saltillo, Mexico]
Photograph of a man speaking to a group in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Paintings of men hang on the walls of the room. Flags are set up behind the speaker. Audience members are seated at tables.
[Mario Salas and Politicians During Election Night]
Photograph of several politicians standing for a group picture during election night at Vicente Fox's headquarters. From left to right, they have been identified as Edwina Salas, councilman Mario Marcel Salas of San Antonio, former Texas governor Ann Richards, councilman Raul Prado, and Arizona congressman Edward L. Pastor.
[Museum in Saltillo, Mexico]
Photograph of a museum in Saltillo, Mexico. A portion of the roof is glass. The building itself is concrete and painted a muted mauve color. Cacti and rocks line pathways. The sky is mostly clear.
Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 10, Number 2, July 2000
The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
[Party at U.S. Ambassador's Home]
Photograph of nine individuals gathered at the home of U.S. ambassador Tony Garza in Mexico City, Mexico. Lulu Flores stands third from the left. Sylvia Orozco stands in the middle of the group. Nilda de la Llata stands third from the right. All are formally dressed. American and Mexican flags are visible in the background.
[Raul Ramirez and Saltillo City Group]
Photograph of Raul Ramirez and a group of individuals. Ramirez stands behind a podium and looks down. Text on the podium reads: "City of Austin." Seventeen individuals stand behind him. A blank screen hangs behind the group.
[Signing at Conaculta]
Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and Lulu Flores signing at Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts, in Mexico City, Mexico. Individuals in professional dress sit at a conference table. Water bottles and name cards are arranged on the table.
[Sylvia Orozco and Conaculta Members in Mexico City]
Photograph of five individuals in a conference room. Sylvia Orozco stands at the end of a table. She speaks to members of Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts. The meeting took place in Mexico City, Mexico.
[Sylvia Orozco and Others in Saltillo, Mexico]
Photograph of four individuals assembled in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left. She wears a black and white patterned blouse. A young woman stands leftmost. On the right side stands a man who wears a suit and a woman who wears a leopard print shawl. A Mexican flag is displayed behind them.
[Sylvia Orozco at Lunch]
Photograph of three individuals assembled in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Sylvia Orozco sits farthest to the left. Two women sit next to her. A selection of wines appear behind them.
[Sylvia Orozco Cutting Ribbon for Gigantes en Miniatura]
Photograph of three individuals cutting a ribbon in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Sylvia Orozco stands in the center. An older man stands on the left. A woman stands on the right. Individuals applaud in the background.
[Woman and Young Girl Cutting a Cake]
Photograph of a large cake being cut in Saltillo, Mexico. The group stands inside a party tent. A woman assists a young girl in cutting the cake. Another young girl stands to the right. The cake is green, yellow, and red. Icing on the cake reads: "Via Saltillo 423." The last word on the cake is illegible.
[Woman at a Mexican Market]
Photograph of Sylvia Orozco on the Day of the Mule in Saltillo, Mexico. Orozco wears a black shirt and black and white checked skirt. She stands on a sidewalk. Large pieces of colorful cloth hang from screens made of straw behind her. Potted plants sit near the screens. A tall iron and cement gate can be seen in the background.
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