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© 1978. The University of Texas
In stitute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio
P 0 . Box 1226. San Antonio. Texas 78294
512/226-7651
Jack R. Maguire, Executive Director
Pat Maguire, Director of Publications and
Coordinator of Programs
This catalogue was designed and typeset by the
Production Department of The Institute of
Texan Cultures. Tom Stephens. Design and
Production Coordinator. and was made
possible. in part. by a grant from the Houston
Endowment. Inc .
Printed in the United States of America
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Alamo Plaza. San Antonio .
Discover the Texas Experience 1.
Services of The Institute of Texan Cultures 2.
Visiting The Institute 3.
Production Services 5.
Special Exhibits and Events 6.
Speakers and Consultants 9.
Reference Library 10.
Building Use 11.
Supplies of The Institute of Texan Cultures 12.
Publications 13.
Dealer Inquiries 14.
Audiovisuals 15.
Traveling Exhibits 18.
Historical Photographs 21.
Research Aids 22.
The Institute Store 23.
Projects and Programs in Progress 24.
Is Money a Problem? 26.
Discover
The
Texas
Experience
The University of Texas Institute of
Texan Cultures at San Antonio is a
learning and communication center for
the interpretation of Texas history and
folk culture . Our services and supplies
reflect that general purpose . Institute
services, from field trips and special
events to exhibit fabrication and
research assistance, help teachers,
museum directors and club chairmen
share Texas history with their students,
visitors and members.
The Institute's books, audiovisual
productions and traveling exhibits
make learning about Texas an
exciting experience.
Instructions for ordering supplies are
listed on the order blank at the back of
this catalogue. To request a service,
call or write The Institute and ask for
the appropriate department. If you'd
like to visit The Institute. and we urge
you to do so. you'll find it on the
southeast corner of HemisFair Plaza in
downtown San Antonio. Office hours
1.
Learning the ancient art of grinding corn into
masa-the first step in tortilla making.
are Monday through Friday, 8:00
a .m. to 5:00p.m. The exhibit floors
are open every day except Monday,
9:00a.m. to 5:00p .m.
Please help us keep our mailing list
current. If you are receiving more than
one catalogue. send us the duplicate
addresses as they appear on the
mailing labels with an indication of the
correct address. If you know someone
who should be receiving a catalogue.
have him call or write for a copy.
Because of state law. orders must be
prepaid. Prices are subject to 5112%
sales tax.
Resident Indian Rocky Stallings describes the
customs and skills of the state's first inhabitants.
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CVisiting
The
Institute
History is more than a date in a book.
It takes people to make dates
important or memorable. At The
Institute of Texan Cultures you will be
involved with many kinds of people
because here the history of the state is
shown through the oral and visual
presentation of the many national and
cultural groups who settled and
developed Texas . Interpreters bring
the stories of these pioneers to life
through special demonstrations, and
the visitor, young or old , is
encouraged to participate. With this
approach , the main exhibit floor
provides a unique and exciting
learning experience for people of
all ages.
3.
The Institute of Texan Cultures.
ADMISSION: Free. Donations from
the public are invited.
HOURS: 9 a .m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays
through Sundays. Closed Mondays,
Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
PARKING: We have two parking lots
for private vehicles. There is a $. 75
parking fee . Free bus parking for
school groups is available.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Artifacts,
historical photographs and text panels
describing the lives of the settlers of
Texas provide the theme for the
exhibit floor . Many of the artifacts can
be handled, allowing visitors to feel
the evidence of the history they're
discovering. The natural climax to the
tour is the multiscreen dome show that
shows the faces and places of Texas.
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Mexican Texans exhibit area.
TOURS: Professional museum
interpreters or volunteer docents
describe the exhibits in vivid detail.
Tours may be planned for any age
group. Generally, teachers devote
about an hour for a tour for preschool
children. Older students usually stay at
The Institute two to four hours. Adult
groups frequently spend several hours
or even an entire day.
Individuals or small groups sometimes
prefer an audio cassette tour. The tape
recorded tour is 45 minutes long but
can be stopped and restarted at any
point to allow for individual
observation of exhibited materials. The
cassette tape may be rented for $2.00.
DEMONSTRATIONS: Interpreters
describe the commonly shared
experiences of early settlers and bring
history to life for visitors, providing
them an opportunity to learn how
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Institute traveling exhibit-Texas and The
American Revolution .
corn is ground for tortillas, techniques
of spinning and weaving, the ways of
carding cotton and wool, and the art
of Polish paper cutting. Other
performances include traditional Texas
folk music , tales of wild west days , a
visit with the resident Indian medicine
man and an explanation of Jewish
traditions . New demonstrations are
added constantly, and interpreters
often change their presentations.
OUTDOOR INTERPRETIVE
AREA: On fair days in the spring,
summer and fall , The Institute offers
outdoor learning programs in the
"Back 40." There, a brush arbor, a
one-room schoolhouse and a dog-run
log cabin offer an extended classroom
for interpreters and docents to teach
pioneer crafts, occupations
and games.
German bandstand .
BEFORE YOU COME: View the
slide show or filmstrip A VISIT TO
THE INSTITUTE OF TEXAN
CULTURES. This overall picture of
The Institute and its programs provides
an excellent orientation. Kindergarten
through seventh grade teachers find
the TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES
an extremely useful teaching tool. In it
are projects and activities for pre-visit,
visit and post-visit studies. Teachers
living within the San Antonio area, or
others able to come to The Institute,
are encouraged to visit with our
Educational Services Department
before bringing the class. The staff can
help in preparing for a specific tour.
LUNCH: There is a public snack bar
on the lower floor . The patio areas
make ideal picnic sites, and there are
several downtown restaurants within
a few blocks.
Polish paper cutting.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: For
group tour reservations please call or
write the Educational Services
Department at least a month in
advance of your visit. Please give the
date of the proposed visit, the
estimated time of arrival and
departure , grade level (if applicable)
and the approximate number in the
group. The staff will help in scheduling
the demonstrations that are most
appropriate for your group.
BUSY MONTHS: Although we can
accommodate several hundred
students, the floor is very crowded
during the spring. For this reason , fall
and winter visits prove to be more
satisfactory and often provide students
a better opportunity to enjoy The
Institute's educational experience.
4.
Production
Services
Exhibits at The Institute of Texan
Cultures are designed by the
production staff. Their services are
available to non-profit organizations on
a contract basis with fees dependent
on the work required.
PLANNING, RESEARCH AND
DESIGN: Consultation , research,
design and fabrication services are
available for the development of
exhibits in various formats.
Freestanding, wall-mounted or
combination displays can be effectively
designed and constructed using a
variety of materials such as
photographs, photographic murals ,
silk-screened panels. art and artifacts.
FABRICATION: This service
encompasses exhibit carpentry ,
painting, finishing of a variety of
materials and installation .
5.
Typesetting .
TYPESETTING AND
DUPLICATION SERVICES: The
print shop is equipped for multilith
printing in one or more colors on a
variety of paper stocks. Typesetting is
available in many typefaces.
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Institute
maintains a complete black and white
darkroom and also can provide most
color transparency services. Color
prints can also be ordered through
The Institute. If you require a service
or price that is not listed, please
contact the Production Coordinator for
more information. Prices include
postage and handling. Texas residents
please add 51jz% sales tax.
The printing press. Design and construction .
Black & White
Prints
All sizes up to 8 x 10
11 X 14
16 X 20
Mounting
Sepia toning: first print
Additional prints
on same order
Murals (minimum charge: 3 sq. ft .)
Mounting
Sepia toning
4 x 5 copy negatives from
your originals
1-3
Additional negatives on the
same order
Slide duplicates
4 x 5 transparencies
duplicate or from negative
Slides from black and white prints
1-12
Additional groups of 12
$3.50
7.50
8 .50
6.00 extra
3 .00 extra
.50 extra
3 .50 per square foot
1. 00 per square foot
5.00 per order plus
.25 per square foot
7.50
1. 75 each
Color
$1 .00
20.00
15.00
10.00
Additional prints,
same negative
$1 .75
3.00
4 .00
An additional charge
will be made for
originals larger than
16 x 20 as the set-up
time is longer.
Special
Exhibits
Ev~en ts
Texas art and artifacts are featured at
The Institute of Texan Cultures
throughout the year in two gallery
areas-the Hall of Mirrors on the main
exhibit floor and the lower-floor
gallery. Tours for groups may be
arranged by contacting the Educational
Services Department. Exhibits
scheduled during 1978-1979 include:
Treasure, People, Ships and
Dreams-A Spanish Shipwreck on
the Texas Coast
January 6-January 29, 1978
Lower Gallery
Impressions of the Texas
Panhandle-Paintings by
Michael Frary
February 20-March 15
Lower Gallery
Primitive Paintings by Fannie Lou
Spelce
April 8-June 22
Lower Gallery
Korean Folk Art
June 22-July 23
Lower Gallery
Paintings by Ancel E. Nunn
September 8-0ctober 31
Lower Gallery
Calligraphy on the
Spanish Borderlands
November 18-January 22, 1979
Lower Gallery
Mexican Toys
November 29-January 3
Hall of Mirrors
Spanish Dress in Colonial Mexico
January 6-March 6
Hall of Mirrors
The Chinese Tradition
February 5-April 2
Lower Gallery
Richard Petri: German Artist on
the Texas Frontier
April 15-July15
Lower Gallery
W.D. Smithers Photographs of
West Texas
June 15-September 1
Hall of Mirrors
To Stand Alone: A Gallery of
Texas Originals
September 15-November 15
Lower Gallery
The Pastel Art of Frank Reaugh
September 15-November 15
Hall of Mirrors
Paintings and Drawings by
Tom Lea
December 1-March 1, 1980
Lower Gallery
Home Arts of the Scandanavians
December 1-February 28
Hall of Mirrors
Exhibits are free to the public and
open Tuesday through Sunday,
9 a.m. to 5 p .m. Special events range
from holiday skits by the educational
The Magpie and the Tiger from the Korean Folk
Art exhibit.
services staff to "Special Sundays"; the
Texas Folklife Festival; and
workshops, seminars and lectures
throughout the year. Two "Special
Sundays" have been scheduled for
1978 and one for 1979. They are:
Bastille Day: A celebration
honoring French Texans
July 9, 1978
Jewish Harvest Festival
October 22, 1978
Chinese New Year Celebration
February 11, 1979
"Special Sundays" are held from
3 to 5 p .m. and feature music, dance
and food representative of the
featured ethnic group. Admission
is free.
Preacher's Window-Ancel Nunn.
6.
Filipino folk dancing.
All of the state's ethnic groups come
together for the annual Texas
Folklife Festival, held on the 14.5
acres surrounding The Institute.
Traditional songs, dances , games,
contests, arts, crafts and pioneer skills
are presented by some 5,000
participants from as many as 130
Texas towns. The four-day celebration
is scheduled for August 3-6 in 1978
and August 2-5 in 1979. Hours are 5
to 11 p .m. Thursday and noon to 11
p.m . Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Admission for 1978 is $3.00 for
adults, $1.00 for children under 13
and free for children under 6.
7.
Butter churning.
Shingle splitting.
Lye soap making.
The Dome.
Films concerning a wide variety of
historical subjects supplement the
educational experience at The Institute
of Texan Cultures and are shown daily
in the dome area. Films change
monthly. Call or write the Educational
Services Department for film titles and
scheduling.
A series of two-week workshops will
be held June 5-30, 1978, for
students, grades 1-7, at The Institute.
Docents and professional staff
members will lead students through
classes in Indian lore; Mexican-Texan
folklore ; native plants; Afro-American
art forms ; carding, dyeing , spinning
and weaving; musical instrument
making; and pioneer crafts . Contact
the Educational Services Department
for more information.
Teepee in the Indian exhibit area.
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Consultants
Special programs and consultation
services enable The Institute of Texan
Cultures to extend its service to the
community and across the state.
Traveling trunk lectures, limited to the
San Antonio area , take the story of
the state's multicultural heritage to
schools and retirement and senior
citizens' homes. The shows involve
speakers, artifact trunks , slide shows
and publications. Topics provide a
general overview of the state's folk
culture and ethnic history. Another
topic includes a Spanish
grandmother's trunk. A demonstration
using an Indian travois shows uses of
native plants and describes early
Indian life .
Consultants from The Institute's staff
are available for museum assistance.
Expertise is in the following areas on a
contract basis:
9.
The traveling trunk.
Exhibits-planning, research, design
and display
Special Programs and Festivals­planning
and community involvement
Museum Operation-care and
storage of artifacts and photographs,
lighting problems, general operations
Library Programs-cataloguing of
special collections and historical
photographs, registering artifacts
Educational Services­establishment
of special learning
centers, effective planning for museum
visits, and the development of folk
craft demonstrations
Reference, Research and
Photographic Search - combined
efforts of both library and
research staffs
Volunteer Involvement-docent
training, effective use of volunteers in
many areas
Guest lecture series.
Guest Lecture Series
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Jtference
Library
To facilitate scholarly research in
Texas history and folk culture, The
Institute maintains a specialized
reference library. It contains a large
collection of historical negatives and
vertical files in addition to a limited
number of books and journals.
However, the primary collections are
bibliographic listings to aid the
researcher in locating original source
material. The Institute library does not
maintain a genealogical collection.
Library materials may not be checked
out, but copies may be obtained at
$.20 per page .
For more information on photographs,
see page 21 of this catalogue .
Jean Lafitte-from the
historical photos collection .
10.
CJJuilding
Use
A small auditorium, several
classrooms, a shaded patio and
portions of the exhibit floors are
available for group meetings. Guided
tours , craft demonstrations, folk
performances and films can be
scheduled to make conferences,
conventions or study sessions
unforgettable. For information on
prices and scheduling, contact the
Office of Special Programs.
The back patio.
11.
Publications
THE TEXIANS AND THE TEXANS
A series of softbound books describing
the ethnic heritage of the state . Each
book provides a general survey of the
first settlers from each group, describes
major settlements, and focuses on
some of the well-known and
little-known people who made
contributions to the development
of Texas .
THE AFRO-AMERICAN TEXANS
THE ANGLO-AMERICAN TEXANS
THE BELGIAN TEXANS
THE CHINESE TEXANS
THE CZECH TEXANS
THE FRENCH TEXANS
THE GERMAN TEXANS
THE GREEK TEXANS
THE INDIAN TEXANS
THE ITALIAN TEXANS
THE JEWISH TEXANS
THE MEXICAN TEXANS
LOS TEXANOS MEXICANOS (Spanish
language edition)
13.
THE NORWEGIAN TEXANS
THE POLISH TEXANS
THE SPANISH TEXANS
THE SYRIAN AND LEBANESE
·TEXANS
THE SWISS TEXANS
Softbound, Illustrated.
Single copies $2.00 plus 11 cents
(5112% sales tax).
10-49 copies, $1.75
50-99, $1.50
100 or more copies, $1.25
Please add 5112% sales tax when
applicable.
THE TEACHER'S GUIDE
TO THE INSTITUTE OF
TEXAN CULTURES
Written for kindergarten through
seventh grade teachers , this guide is
especially useful for planning field trips
to The Institute. It includes study units,
classroom projects, and pre- and post­visit
activities . Softbound . Illustrated .
41 pages.
$2.00 plus 11 cents.
TEXAS MISSIONS AND
LANDMARKS
The glory, history and mystery of
Texas's missions are explored in this
short but moying book. Revised by
The Institute of Texan Cultures in
conjunction with the Southwest
Research Center of San Antonio .
Softbound.
$6. 95 plus 38 cents.
Hardbound.
$10. 00 plus 55 cents.
THE MELTING POT: ETHNIC
CUISINE IN TEXAS
This best-selling culinary version of the
Texas experience contains brief
histories and delicious recipes from the
27 major ethnic groups that settled the
state . Second edition . Laminated
cover. Illustrated. 235 pages .
$9.50 plus 52 cents.
THE TEXAS RANGERS: THEIR
FIRST 150 YEARS
The fact and legend behind these
Texas lawmen is revealed in this
volume . Hardbound . Over 100
historical photographs. 114 pages.
$5.95 plus 33 cents.
TREASURE, PEOPLE, SHIPS
AND DREAMS: A SPANISH
SHIPWRECK ON THE
TEXAS COAST
In the spring of 1554, three Spanish
ships were driven ashore by a storm
on the southern Texas coast now
known as Padre Island. The ships
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were loaded with treasure , cargo, crew
and colonists. The incredible ordeal of
the survivors of the shipwreck has
been pieced together through
contemporary documents. The story is
told against the backdrop of the
turmoil of 16th century politics in
Spain and leads into accounts of
ancient and modern wreckage
recovery attempts. Also described is
the process of restoring 400-year-old
artifacts. Science, history and
adventure are combined to tell an
unexpected story from Texas's history.
Softbound. Filled with full-color
illustrations. 75 pages .
$5.95 plus 33 cents.
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PETER MANSBENDEL: A SWISS
WOODCARVER IN TEXAS
In the early 20th century, Texas's best­known
architects combined the
decorative art of sculpture with the
functional art of architecture to create
unique designs in some of the state's
finest buildings. Among these artists ,
Swiss-born woodcarver Peter
Mansbendel was one of the most
creative and most popular. His life and
work are detailed in this book. It was
designed to accompany an exhibit by
the same name, but the artist's story
and works make the catalogue stand
on its own. 80 illustrations.
Softbound.
$4.25 plus 23 cents.
Hardbound.
$8.95 plus 49 cents.
SAN ANTONIO IN THE
18TH CENTURY
The Thirteen Colonies , in the 18th
century, were filled with philosophers,
statesmen and everyday people, most
of them yearning for freedom from
their mother country. San Antonio
was a rough mission-filled settlement
on the remote frontier of New Spain,
populated primarily by Indians, priests
and colonials . The political, economic
and social life of this Spanish colony in
the 18th century is recorded in this
book published by the San Antonio
Bicentennial Heritage Committee.
Hardbound. Illustrated. 154 pages.
$7.50 plus 41 cents.
TEXAS AND THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
This book describes Texas in 1776
when it was a minor sub-province of
New Spain . Softbound. Illustrated.
72 pages.
$1.95 plus 11 cents.
TEXAS' BUCK SCHIWETZ: A
SHOW CATALOGUE
Every aspect of Texas-from her
industries to the beauty of her natural
environment-is captured by artist
Buck Schiwetz, a painter as classically
Texan as the Alamo or the Big
Thicket. This catalogue, which
accompanied an exhibit of his
paintings at The Institute, provides a
sample of Schiwetz and his devotion
to his state. This discovery will lead
the viewer to find more of his works.
The drawings and paintings are
accompanied by a biographical sketch .
Softbound. Illustrated. 40 pages.
$3.00 plus 17 cents.
VAQUERO: GENESIS OF THE
TEXAS COWBOY
The last of the Mexican cowboys is
featured in a photographic essay by
William D. Wittliff with an introduction
by Joe B. Frantz. Softbound.
Illustrated. 32 pages.
$1.95 plus 11 cents.
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DEALER INQUIRIES
Bookstores, gift shops and other retail
outlets are invited to inquire about
publication resale discounts. For more
information, please call The Institute's
Marketing Department.
Standing orders for all Institute of
Texan Cultures publications and
audiovisual productions will be
accepted from libraries and schools.
Please be sure that your desire to
place a standing order is clearly stated
on your requisition.
14.
c_Audio­Visuals
The flavor of The Institute of Texan
Cultures' exhibit floor and the history
of Texas has been captured in a series
of slide shows now being offered for
sale or rent to civic and cultural groups
as well as to schools.
Institute slide shows prove to be an
excellent program for every
group ,whether the group is
educational, service , community or
social. Each show stands on its own,
but if a longer program is desired ,
several shows can be combined.
Three shows, A VISIT TO THE
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES,
THE TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
and WHAT IS A TEXAN? , provide an
overview of The Institute , its annual
Festival and of the people of Texas .
Any of these combined with a show
describing a particular ethnic group will
provide you an exciting program.
Viewing time on each slide show
ranges from 5 minutes to 25 minutes.
15.
Many of the titles have related
subjects. For example, there are three
different shows about Indians. If you
use all three at one time , your
program will be about 30 minutes
long. The three German slide shows
will provide you with a 40 minute
program , and the two shows on the
Spanish Texans will take nearly 20
minutes . You may rent several shows
on one group at one time to get a
better understanding of what that
group meant to the development
of Texas.
All shows are in color and average
79 images. Except as noted below, all
are available as either slide sets or
filmstrips . Included is a taped narration
on either cassette or open reel (full
track monaural , recorded at 7112
i. p. s.). Filmstrip cassettes designed to
operate several types of automatic
filmstrip projectors are available on
request. All shows include a typed
copy of the narration ; most have a list
of illustration sources, background
information and a selected
bibliography. THE JEWISH TEXANS
and THE WALLACE BRAND (our
latest productions) have a
comprehensive teacher's guide that
includes not only the material
mentioned above but also many
suggestions to help a teacher plan a
unit around the production .
Subsequent audiovisual productions
from The Institute will include this type
of teacher's guide.
Slide sets cost $30 plus $1.65 (51/2%
sales tax) , except THE JEWISH
TEXANS and THE WALLACE
BRAND, which are $32 plus $1.76,
and CARL G. VON IWONSKI, which
is $37.50 plus $2.06. All slide sets
may be rented for two weeks for
$5.00, if picked up at The Institute, or
$7.50, if mailed. Filmstrips may be
purchased for $8 plus $.44, except
THE JEWISH TEXANS and THE
WALLACE BRAND, which are $10
plus $.55. Filmstrips may not be
rented . All prices include postage and
handling. Standing orders for all
Institute of Texan Cultures publications
and audiovisual productions will be
accepted from libraries and schools.
Please be sure that your desire to
place a standing order is clearly stated
on your requisition .
Audiovisual programs may be used
only in accordance with the terms and
conditions of The Institute of Texan
Cultures. They cannot be duplicated
or any part thereof. They cannot be
broadcast, transmitted by cable or
otherwise transmitted by any
multi-receiver, open or closed circuit
system, without prior written
permission . Programs are to be
exhibited in their entirety and shall not
be edited, altered in any way or
shown without the complete copyright
notices and credits contained therein .
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THE AFRO-AMERICAN TEXANS
TO 1900 tells the story of the blacks
in Texas beginning with the colonial
period . Highlights include black
involvements in ranching, politics,
settlement and frontier defense.
10 minutes , 79 frames.
THE ALABAMA-COUSHATTA
INDIANS tells the history of the east
Texas tribe and focuses on their
modern life . 8 minutes, 71 frames .
THE CAT SPRING GERMANS
describes the first German immigrants
to Texas and tells how they banded
together and established a community,
using scientific agriculture . 8 minutes,
72 frames .
THE DAHL HOUSE:
NORWEGIAN TEXANS OF
BOSQUE COUNTY focuses on a
day in the life of one farm family,
telling the story of Norwegians in
Texas. 7 minutes , 76 frames .
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The Danish Field .
THE DANISH FIELD refers to
Danevang in Wharton County . This
description of the Danish heritage of
this Texas town also illustrates the
changes immigrants in a strange land
are forced to make in their lives.
7 minutes, 76 frames .
THE EASTER FIRES OF
FREDERICKSBURG bases its story
on one of the legends of e·arly
German Texans. This production tells
the early history of Fredericksburg and
of the annual Easter Fires pageant
there . 5 minutes, 64 frames.
THE FRENCH TEXANS spans three
centuries, spotlighting the lives of
important individuals from the time of
La Salle to the present. 8 minutes,
76 frames .
THE INDIAN TEXANS traces the
origins of Texas's Indians. The story of
the state's first settlers begins with
prehistory and ends with the present.
7 minutes, 78 frames.
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CARL G. VON IWONSKI, A
PIONEER GERMAN TEXAS
ARTIST includes reproductions of the
artist's paintings, drawings and
sketches to detail the life of this man.
Iwanski was also involved with
amateur theatrical groups in New
Braunfels and San Antonio and in
Republican politics. This involvement
also helps give a feeling of the times .
25 minutes, 118 frames. Available as
slide set only.
JEFFERSON: THE OLD SOUTH
IN TEXAS refers to the city of
Jefferson , not to the third president of
the United States. Appropriately,
though , tbis town is the best surviving
example of the southern culture and
traditions that once dominated much
of Texas. This is the story of
Jefferson's great days, its decline and
rebirth. 8 minutes, 77 frames .
.-' The Jewish Texans.
THE JEWISH TEXANS describes
the group's life in Texas. It begins with
Jewish immigrants leaving Europe and
covers their success in business, land
development and other fields .
10 minutes , 74 frames .
THE MEXICAN TEXANS TO 1865
takes this group of Texans from the
pre-Hispanic period through Spanish
rule and the subsequent struggle for
independence from the mother
country. The taped narration is
available in Spanish on request.
11 minutes, 79 frames .
PANNA MARIA: FIRST POLISH
SETTLEMENT IN TEXAS uses
historical and contemporary pictures to
tell of the immigration , colonization
and progress of Texas's first Polish
settlement. 8 minutes, 77 frames.
j Spanish Ranching in Texas.
SPANISH MISSIONS IN
COLONIAL TEXAS describes the
development of the mission system
which flourished in the 17th and 18th
centuries. Special emphasis is placed
on today's restoration of the missions
still standing. 8 minutes , 79 frames .
SPANISH RANCHING IN TEXAS
highlights the contributions made to
ranching and cattle raising by the
Spanish rancheros and Mexican
vaqueros. The story begins in the 16th
century and shows the Mexican
charro's contributions to the present­day
rodeo. The taped narration is
available in Spanish on request.
10 minutes, 79 frames.
TEXAS AND THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION uses historical and
contemporary photographs and art
work to describe the effect of the
revolution on Spanish Texas and its
long-term influence on Texas history .
9 minutes, 84 frames.
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Tigua Indians : Our Oldest Texans .
TEXANE CESKEHO PUVODU
(THE CZECH TEXANS) tells of the
contributions of Czech Texans from
pre-revolutionary times to the present.
9 minutes, 79 frames.
THE TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
presents the people , sights and
activities that come together each year
to present the living folkways of
Texas. If you are planning to come,
but don't think you can see it all , this
show will provide a starting point,
giving you an idea of all there is to see
and do. 10 minutes , 76 frames .
Available as slide set only.
TIGUA INDIANS: OUR OLDEST
TEXANS looks at the early and
present-day life of the Tigua Indians.
The community's history is traced from
the establishment of Ysleta in 1690 to
the 1969 establishment of the El Paso
area reservation. 8 minutes,
80 frames.
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A VISIT TO THE INSTITUTE OF
TEXAN CULTURES captures the
excitement and experience of a tour of
The Institute of Texan Cultures and
highlights important elements in a
tour. Available in three formats: K-5
(5 minutes, 51 frames), 6-12 (10
minutes, 94 frames) , Adult (10
minutes , 94 frames) .
THE WALLACE BRAND:
RANCHING BY A BLACK TEXAS
FAMILY tells the story of "80 John"
Wallace, who founded a west Texas
ranch, and his descendants who work
the ranch today. Traditional and
modern ranching methods are
compared in interviews with the black
cowboys. 10 minutes, 74 frames.
WHAT IS A TEXAN? provides
Texans and non-Texans alike with a
fresh view of the people who comprise
this state . The pictures, both historical
and contemporary , reveal the ethnic
richness of the state. 7 minutes,
80 frames .
MEET THE NEGRO TEXANS
(Movie) A five-minute color and sound
motion picture . Narrated by U.S .
Congresswoman Barbara Jordan , this
film includes paintings commissioned
from students at Texas Southern
University Art Center depicting Negro
Texans in historical scenes in the
colonization, the Texas war for
independence, the Republic and
Reconstruction periods. Price : $60.00
plus $3.30 (51/z% sales tax). Rental:
two weeks for $5.00, if picked up at
The Institute ,or $7.50 , if mailed .
VIDEOTAPE
PROGRAMS
The Institute of Texan Cultures'
audiovisual program has been
expanded to include videotape
production. Videotape allows us
presentation of educational programs
in an entertaining and visually exciting
format without the prohibitive costs of
movie production. FANNIE LOU
SPELCE: FOLK ARTIST, the first
program in this series, is described
below.
Your reaction and comments will help
determine the future of this series.
Please write and let us know the
usefulness of videotape productions in
your field. Does your school or library
have access to videotape playback
equipment? What formats can you
use? Your comments and suggestions
will be greatly appreciated.
FANNIE LOU SPELCE:
FOLK ARTIST
This interview with the nationally
recognized primitive painter from
Austin includes a discussion of
primitive art, painting techniques and
a description of everyday rural life at
the turn of the century. Oral history
blends with her most famous paintings
and folk music to capture the feeling
of a time gone by. A teacher's guide
is included.
3/ 4-inch U-Matic videotape cassette.
26 minutes. Color.
Price : $30.00 plus $1.65 (51/z%
sales tax).
Rental : two weeks for $5.00, if picked
up at The Institute ; $7 .50, if mailed.
Detail from Arkansas Peach Season­Fannie
Lou Spelce.
CJi-aveling
Exhibits
Most of The Institute's traveling
exhibits are designed for display in
large areas. However, there are
smaller ones suitable for hanging in
small museums, public buildings,
banks, shopping malls and school
classrooms. Traveling exhibits may be
rented for one month.
Educational institutions can obtain the
exhibits free of charge, paying only
shipping expenses. Other borrowers
are charged a nominal rental fee , plus
any applicable tax , along with the
shipping costs. Freight expenses can
be roughly estimated using the weight
of the exhibit and the distance it will
be traveling. On an average , the cost
is $6.00 per 100 pounds. The Institute
does not pay any shipping charges.
Assembly instructions are included
with the exhibit. Explanatory
brochures are available for distribution
with most exhibits. In some instances,
books based on the exhibit subject are
available from The Institute for sale
while the exhibit is on display.
Because of the popularity of many of
the exhibits, some are not immediately
available . To book a traveling exhibit,
call or write the Traveling Exhibits
Coordinator. For information about
selling books in conjunction with an
exhibit, please write or call the
Marketing Department.
EDUCATION IN TEXAS:
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Texas education began with the
Indians' instruction of their offspring.
Today it has grown to a school system
encompassing some three million
multicultural children . The growth of
education is told in a large,
freestanding exhibit that uses
photographs, historical art and text.
The show consists of two large columns
with numbered panels which make it
easy for the visitor to follow the
historical outline .
Crated weight: 150 pounds.
Rental fee: $25.00.
THE MAKING OF A BOOK
The basic steps in making a book are
described in this freestanding exhibit
which consists of five shallow cases
and an introductory panel. The cases
contain artifacts, illustrations and texts
that show the different steps in making
a book-research, illustration , printing
and binding. The show requires a
minimum of 17 linear display feet with
viewing area on both sides.
Crated Weight: 600 pounds.
Rental fee: $30.00
1' Texas and Her Constitutions.
THE JAPANESE TEXANS
This small exhibit highlights the story
of the Japanese in Texas, focusing on
those who came to share their
knowledge of rice farming. It consists
of four 36 x 48 inch panels, suitable
for hanging or displaying on easels.
An orange background sets off white
panels illustrated with black and white
and color photographs.
Crated weight: 200 pounds.
Rental fee: $10.00.
TEXAS AND HER
CONSTITUTIONS
Texas has lived under six
constitutions. The history of these
constitutions, and the ways they
mirrored political change in Texas, is
outlined in this large exhibit consisting
of photographs, original art and
historical documents. The show
consists of 18 double-faced
oak-framed panels, making it a
36-panel exhibit. Each panel is
36 x 84 inches, and all are hinged in
sets of three, making it freestanding.
It requires a minimum of 54 linear feet
of display space.
Crated weight: 830 pounds.
Rental fee: $50.00.
18.
THE TEXAS RANGERS: THEIR
FIRST 150 YEARS
This large exhibit uses 150 drawings
with sepia and color photographs to
describe the role these lawmen played
in Texas history. Material is mounted
on 48 display panels with black
background and oak trim . Each panel
is 36 x 84 inches, and all are hinged
in sets of three, making them
freestanding . It requires a minimum of
75 linear display feet with viewing area
on both sides .
Crated weight: 2 ,000 pounds.
Rental fee: $50.00
A book by the same name is available
for sale during the exhibit.
VAQUERO: GENESIS OF THE
TEXAS COWBOY
This photographic essay by William D.
Wittliff takes a last look at the
authentic , old-time skills practiced by
the vaquero . One hundred black and
white photographs, ranging in size
from larger than life to 11 x 14 inches,
and text panels make up this large
exhibit. Each oak-framed , black panel
measures 36 x 84 inches and is
hinged in sets of three . The exhibit
requires a minimum of 75 linear
display feet with viewing area on both
sides. Freestanding.
Crated weight: 2 ,000 pounds.
Rental fee: $50.00.
A catalogue by the same name is
available for sale during the exhibit. ( Vaquero: Ge nesis of the Texas Cowboy.
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THE SPANISH TEXANS
Spanish settlers made many
contributions to Texas such as their
language, their faith , the horse , cattle,
firearms and armor. Their
achievements and explorations are
noted in this pictorial review . Twelve
freestanding panels, 40 x 93 inches,
singlefaced . It can be arranged in
three squares, two rectangles or
two hexagons.
Crated weight: 1, 050 pounds.
Rental fee: $50.00.
SAM HOUSTON
Photographs and text tell the history of
Sam Houston's life. Twenty 80 x 40
inch , freestanding panels are designed
to be placed back-to-back in pairs. The
exhibit requires a minimum of 70
linear display feet with viewing on
both sides.
Crated weight: 2 ,000 pounds.
Rental fee: $50.00.
SAM HOUSTON SAMPLER
This is a smaller version of the Sam
Houston exhibit. It consists of 41
photographs and text panels. A
minimum of 32 linear feet of wall
space is needed for display .
Crated weight: 170 pounds.
Rental fee: $10.00.
TEXAS AND THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Although not a part of the Union in
177 6 , Texas still had a stake in
America's revolution . This large,
freestanding exhibit tells the story of
Texas at this period in history and
explains how the Revolution
influenced Texas's later drive for
freedom . The show consists of eight
tall columns of words and pictures. It
is color coded and each column
is numbered .
Crated weight: 220 pounds.
Rental fee: $25.00.
A book by the same name is available
for sale during (he exhibit.
Sam Houston.
Texas and the American Revolution.
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Historical
Photographs
The Institute has approximately
35,000 indexed copy negatives of
historical paintings, photographs and
drawings. Prints of many are available
for public purchase without written
permission . Some are restricted by the
owner for use at The Institute ; others
require written permission
for reproduction.
For a listing of the indexed
photographs, write or call The Institute
library. For information on printing
and mounting photos, see page 5 of
this catalogue .
Photographs cannot be sent on
approval; however, electrostatic
reproductions of illustrations are
available for inspection at 50 cents per
page . Requests for photographic
search and electrostatic reproductions
must be accompanied by a $5.00
minimum service fee.
21. One of the pictures in the historical photograph collection.
CJtsearch
c:Aids
RESEARCH FILES
Persons interested in Texas ethnic
history may examine The Institute's
research files . Portions of the material
have been used in the exhibits on the
main floor and for other productions
and publications.
Files are not comprehensive and do
not cover generic subjects. Those
wishing to view the files must make an
appointment with the librarian . Copies
of research materials may be ordered
by mail.
Cost: 20 cents per page plus 5ljz%
sales tax.
HISTOWALL TEXTS
The Institute's wall exhibitions relate
history with illustrations and printed
texts. Electrostatic copies of these
histowall texts are available in
typewritten form if the subject is not
covered in one of The Institute's
publications. Texts are available for the
following groups:
A histowall .
Danish Texans (17 pages)
Dutch Texans (9 pages)
English Texans (22 pages)
Irish Texans (25 pages)
Japanese Texans (10 pages)
Scottish Texans ( 19 pages)
Swedish Texans (12 pages)
Wendish Texans (3 pages)
Yugoslav Texans (10 pages)
Cost: 20 cents per typewritten page
plus 51/z% sales tax.
FILMSTRIP AND SLIDE SHOW
SCRIPTS
Scripts, bibliographies, illustration
sources and expanded historical
background information are included
with each filmstrip and slide show,
except for those dealing with The
Institute of Texan Cultures and the
Texas Folklife Festival.
Additional copies: $1 .00 plus 5
cents (51/z% sales tax) . See
AUDIOVISUALS for descriptions .
The library.
RESEARCH SERVICES
As time permits, reference questions
concerning Texas's heritage and folk
culture are handled by the Research
Department. However, time for
questions requiring substantial research
effort must be contracted for at regular
hourly rates depending on the
nature of the research required.
The Institute does not conduct
genealogical research.
BICENTENNIAL MATERIALS
As the successor agency to the
American Revolution Bicentennial
Commission of Texas, The Institute
has the archival material and
permanent records of the Texas
Bicentennial celebration. The records,
both original and microfilm copies, are
available for public use. Contact the
library for information .
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INDEX TO TEXAS PEOPLE
A six-year index to The Institute's
newsletter, TEXAS PEOPLE, covering
all issues from January/February,
1971, to May/ June, 1977.
Cost: $6.00 plus 33 cents (51/z%
sales tax).
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CJ'he
liLstitute
Store
The Institute's store carries a variety of
native and imported folk crafts at
reasonable prices in addition to a large
collection of books on Texas subjects .
It's a good place to find an
unusual gift.
As the successor agency to the
American Revolution Bicentennial
Commission of Texas, The Institute
offers the only remaining inventory of
official "American Bicentennial in
Texas" memorabilia. Jewelry, belt
buckles and decorative paperweights
are available at reduced prices as long
as the supply lasts. Call or write
for more information on these
collectors' items.
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Hand thrown pottery.
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Bicentennial memorabilia .
Projects
Pro~gra 111s
liLProgress
The following projects and programs
are in various stages of planning and
production . We welcome inquiries and
·comments and invite suggestions for
future projects . Prices and publication
dates will be announced by
supplementary mailing.
PUBLICATIONS
THE TEXIANS AND THE TEXANS
Three books in this series are
scheduled for publication in
1979-THE SCANDINAVIAN
TEXANS and THE CZECH TEXANS
and an expanded, revised edition of
THE GERMAN TEXANS. Titles now
in research include: THE MEXICAN
TEXANS (revision and expansion),
THE SPANISH TEXANS (revision
and expansion), THE IRISH
TEXANS, THE POLISH TEXANS
(revision and expansion) and THE
WENDS OF TEXAS.
HISTORY BOOKS FOR
ELEMENTARY READERS
A new series of books written for
elementary-level readers, suitable as
reading texts for 5th and 6th grade
students and for reading aloud to
younger children, will help children
understand history as the story of
peoples' lives. Scheduled
for publication:
WHO ARE THE
CHINESE TEXANS?
This volume will describe the history
and experiences of Chinese Texans.
A PERSONAL HISTORY BOOK:
THE AFRO-AMERICAN TEXANS
This book will use an oral-history
technique to acquaint children with the
lives of black Texans and promote an
understanding of their contributions to
Texas history and culture.
TRUE TALES: THE MEXICAN
TEXANS, VOLUMES I AND II
History will come to life through the
real drama and excitement of the lives
of the people themselves.
WITH DOMINGO LEAL IN SAN
ANTONIO, 1734
This charming story will tell of a day in
the life of a 10-year-old boy, a
member of one of the Canary Island
families who settled San Antonio.
MORE THAN SIX BITS
This history of the state is told through
the different types of money used over
the years.
REFLECTIONS ON TEXAS
Vignettes from Texas history will be
presented in this illustrated booklet.
Information was taken from San
Antonio-based KMOL-TV's popular
Bicentennial television feature. The
production will also be converted into
several videotape programs .
AUDIOVISUALS
TREASURE, PEOPLE, SHIPS
AND DREAMS
The social, political and economic
conditions of New Spain are presented
against the dramatic backdrop of a
Spanish shipwreck off the coast of
Texas in 1554. Slide show
and filmstrip.
GAIL BORDEN:
TEXAS ORIGINAL
The founder of the Borden Milk
Company is also one of Texas's most
fascinating characters. His life, times
and successes will be explored in this
videotaped production .
TRAVELING EXHIBITS
TEXAS WOMEN
Women played essential roles in the
development of Texas. Also planned
are a publication and poster series.
TO STAND ALONE: A GALLERY
OF TEXAS ORIGINALS
Many of Texas's most famous
characters were also her most
eccentric. Through. this exhibit, people
will meet some of the state's more
fascinating individuals.
MEXICAN TOYS AND
TOYMAKERS: THE LAZAR
TOY COLLECTION
A collection of toys and interviews
with the toymakers of Mexico will
show viewers not only fanciful crafts
but also give them the opportunity to
reflect, through a folk art, on the
culture of a people.
Treasure. People. Ships and Dreams .
24.
25.
FIRST ARRIVALS IN TEXAS
An expansion of the first arrivals
display case on The Institute's exhibit
floor, this exhibit will take the viewer
from prehistory through the
Spanish conquistadors.
TREASURE, PEOPLE, SHIPS
AND DREAMS
This will be a smaller version of the
popular Texas Antiquities Committee
exhibit now touring the state. Suitable
for schools, the exhibit will feature
reconstructed artifacts from the 1554
wreck of a Spanish ship off the coast
of Texas.
EXHIBITS AT
THE INSTITUTE
AFRO-AMERICAN TEXAN
The Institute's main floor exhibit on
black Texans will be revised to include
more aspects of black history and
folk culture .
Pottery exhibit in the Afro-American Texans
exhibit area.
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c:7J1oney
A Proble111?
Now that you've looked through The
Institute of Texan Cultures' catalogue,
you've probably found many useful
teaching tools. If a limited budget is
stopping you from using these tools or
from planning a personal visit or class
field trip to see The Institute , it
shouldn't. Many schools, libraries and
organizations have turned to outside
sponsors or fund raisers for aid.
When finding a sponsor, there are a
few things to remember. Match your
sponsor with your project. As an
example, a local parent/teacher
organization may fund a field trip.
Make personal contacts with your
potential sponsors and take them
descriptive materials, such as
photographs of the exhibit and press
releases of past showings. The Institute
can provide these on request. Try to
show what sponsorship will do for
your contact. such as community
service . And let the sponsor know all
the goals and objectives of your group
so he'll understand and share them.
Potential sponsors may be found in
the following:
1. Local businesses, unions , civic
associations , chambers
of commerce.
2. State arts and humanities councils,
county and local historical societies,
historical groups or organizations.
3. Special interest groups in your
community, such as service clubs.
4 . Parent/teacher organizations.
5. Fund raising events like bake sales
or auctions.
Workshop participants
enjoy the fruit of their pinata making labors .
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To borrow exhibits, please contact the Traveling
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orders.
Prices effective May 1, 1978, subject to change
without notice .
Please-fill out this order form , tear out and mail to:
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