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[Postcard of a donkey hauling water]

Description: Photograph of a donkey pulling a large wooden barrel, standing in the middle of a dirt street near a two-story building; an unidentified man is standing behind the donkey. A handwritten label in the lower-right corner says, "Hauling water at Isabel, Texas." It is attached to a different postcard written by Byrd Williams, Jr. from his home in the Ysleta community in El Paso.
Date: 1919
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Sr. & Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Image depicting Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Veracruz Mexico]

Description: Postcard-type print of an artwork depicting Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Veracruz, Mexico. There are boats at port, boats in the body of water, buildings, and houses by the port. There are buildings and trees in the background. Text below the image reads: " Muelles y Rio de Tuxpan Ver. Mex.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Portrait of Three Month Old Child]

Description: Portrait of three month old child sitting on decorative object. The child has a hat on and wearing a jacket with a onesie. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: October 29, 1948
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Photograph of Young Man Walking]

Description: Photograph of young man walking in front of Chandler's Shoes on the sidewalk. The young man is wearing a collared long sleeve shirt and pants. The young man is holding an object in his left hand. There are numerous amounts of people and various stores in the background.
Date: April 15, 1946
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Image depicting Cocoteros de le Barra]

Description: Postcard-type print of an artwork depicting Cocoteros de la Barra, Tuxpan Veracruz, Mexico, a house surrounded by trees, with ships on the body of water in the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads " Cocoteros de la Barra Tuxpan Ver Mex."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Portrait of Boy and Girl Posing in Costumes]

Description: Portrait of a boy and girl in costumes in front of a backdrop. The boy has a hat on wearing a costume while holding objects in both hands. The girl has earrings on with costume while holding an object in one hand. There are objects in front of each child. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Portrait of a Small Child in Chair]

Description: Portrait of a small child in a wooden chair with hand on arm rest. The small child is sitting on a pillow which is the chair. The chair is made of wood.There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads " S. Reyes Fotographo San Antanio, Tex. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: June 28, 1931
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Postcard of a Panamanian Fire Department at Obaldía's Funeral]

Description: Postcard of Panamanian fire fighters and a marching band at the burial of Panama's late President Obaldía. The people in the image are holding floral wreathes and white ribbons near a carriage covered in black cloth.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Centennial Mexican Flag]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of the Mexican flag bearing the portraits of two older men, one on the green section of the flag and one on the red section of the flag, with a scrolling banner at the bottom reading, "Centenario De Nuestra Independencia." The dates 1810 and 1910 are below the flag. The name Miguel Hidalgo Y Gostilla is under the portrait on the green section, while the name Porfirio Diaz is under the portrait on the right. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard… more
Date: 1910~
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ramona Delgadio and Carman Lara]

Description: Postcard of two women standing outdoors. The woman on the left, in a white dress, is Ramona Delgadio, and Carman Lara stands to the right in a black dress with flowers in her hand. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard is written in Spanish.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Postcard of George Dawson]

Description: Postcard of a portrait of George Dawson in his army uniform, sent from Camp Sheridan in Alabama. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten note in Spanish from George Dawson to Jose Ramirez.
Date: June 3, 1918
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Postcard of Chito Manriques in a Car]

Description: Postcard of a man sitting in an old-fashioned car. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard states that the man is the brother of Juana Dawson, Chito Manriques. There is also a handwritten note in Spanish on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1965]

Description: Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a photo of the children and their cousin on the left of the card. To the right of the photo, there is a color illustration of two lit candles in a candelabrum, a stained-glass window depicting Mary and baby Jesus, and the words "Paz y Prosperidad." In the photograph, the Tarver siblings are wearing their school uniforms and are sitting together in a line on a cement step; part of a building is visible behind them, including windows. They ar… more
Date: December 1965
Partner: Private Collection of the Tarver Family

[Postcard: Mascaras Mexicanas [Mexican Masks] Exhibition]

Description: Postcard inviting the recipient to visit the Mascaranas Mexicanas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from May 3rd, 1996 to June 15th, 1996 and a reception was held on May 3rd, 1996. The front of the postcard features a photograph of an ornate mask. An almost human face with a mustache, two sets of horns, and an open mouth is surrounded be creatures. A bird sits atop the head as a snake wraps around it and three lizards crawl up the neck. The mask is painted in da… more
Date: June 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Location: 30.26679800797376 -97.74284850103072
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: Divine Art Auction]

Description: Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.
Date: December 14, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: Brotherhood of Light, An Exhibition from El Centro de la Imagen, Mexico City]

Description: Postcard advertising a photography exhibition presented by the Consulate General of Mexico, the Mexican Community Center, and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Cofradía de Luz [Brotherhood of Light], An Exhibition from El Centro de la Imagen, Mexico City". The postcard, which is printed on white transparent paper, features exhibit information including the title, sponsors and their logos, the participants, and the date and time of the event.
Date: 2002
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition and Celebration]

Description: Postcard that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "The 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos [Day of the Dead] Exhibition and Celebration". The front of the postcard features the photograph of a young girl with a painted face and wearing traditional Mexican costume along with a list of event highlights, featured artists, the title, and dates. Several sponsor logos are pictured along the bottom of the postcard. The back of the postcard includes postage informat… more
Date: 2006
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: 25th Annual Día de los Muertos]

Description: Postcard that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "25th Annual Día de los Muertos." The front of the postcard features the title of the exhibition, photographs from previous celebrations, and the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum. The reverse side of the postcard includes information about the celebration, a procession, and a community altar exhibition. The dates, times, registration, and admissions information are included for these events. Postage… more
Date: 2008
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Description: Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from "Les Argentinos" to John J. Herrera]

Description: Undated postcard to John J. Herrera, signed "Les Argentinos", not postmarked. The handwritten note refers to a mutual acquaintance staying in Mexico who was recently ill. The color image on the front of the postcard shows a city with domed buildings surrounded by palm trees, identified on the back as G.P.O. and Garden, Bombay, India.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John M. Herrera]

Description: An undated postcard to John M. Herrera from his brother. The front of the postcard is a black and white image of a seated statue above the text, "Dios Viejo, c. 500, Old God, c. 500 A.D., Escultura de ceramica, Epoca Clasica, Cultura zapoteca, Museo Frissell de Arte Zapoteca, Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico". The back of the postcard is addressed to John M. Herrera and contains a message from Herrera's brother who is traveling and asks Herrera to write to him when he can.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Francisco Villa y Estado Mayor]

Description: Postcard of Francisco Villa y Estado Mayor and other Mexican Revolutionaries.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Gral. Emiliano Zapata

Description: Postcard of General Emiliano Zapata.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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