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Postcards from HemisFair '68

All postcards on this page are available in Folder 504:5, San Antonio Fair, Inc., Records, 1962-1995, MS 31, Archives and Special Collections, University of Texas at San Antonio Library. The captions are descriptions that have been transcribed from the backs of the postcards.

Tower of the Americas "HemisFair's 622-foot theme structure. Rendering shows the proximity of the 1968 Texas World's Fair to downtown San Antonio. "	Carlos Merida Mural "Abstract, impelling symbolism of Carlos Merida mural in San Antonio Convention Center captures the spirit of the HemisFair '68 theme: Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas."
Mini-Monorail "Mini-Monorail is one of the chief transportation means on the HemisFair '68 site. It is quick, colorful and provides a breathtaking view of the exposition's entire 92 acres. Here it passes by the Plaza of Flags representing the twenty-six ethnic groups which have contributed to the greatness of the Americas."	Institute of Texan Cultures "In a main display area the size of four football fields, visitors to the Texas State Pavilion will view an exciting dramatization of the cultural history and future of this incredibly diverse state."
United States Confluence Theater "United States Confluence Theater, part of the two-building Federal Exhibit at HemisFair '68, is a 70-foot high structure which houses a one-of-a-kind theater and the largest curvilinear motion picture screen in the world. In it, fairgoers will see the Francis Thompson film, Confluence, U.S.A."	U.S. Exhibit Pavilion "The United States Exhibit Pavilion is one of the two buildings which comprise the U.S. Exhibit at HemisFair '68. In this modern structure, fairgoers are introduced to the exhibit theme, 'Confluence, U.S.A.'"
Les Poupées de Paris "Les Poupées de Paris in the Lido Theater at HemisFair '68. A marionette show for adults only with much of the flavor of the famed Folies Bergère in Paris. Created by Sid and Marty Krofft, this show features over 200 wooden wonders."	Humble Pavilion "The old Schultze Store, restored to its Victorian charm, has become the Humble Pavilion. Within, at the Touring Center, fairgoers can find answers to all travel questions."
The Woman's Pavilion "Women from throughout the Americas will join hands with industry in the Woman's Pavilion for HemisFair 1968. The pavilion will invite every visitor to participate in celebrating Woman, her accomplishments and her contributions."	El Encanto de un Pueblo "'The Magic of a People,' one of HemisFair's theme exhibits, has received international acclaim for its display of the Alexander Girard Foundation collection of folk art. The 10,000 pieces show, in the words of Girard, the Latin American habit of producing beauty even in the most insignificant things of everyday life."
Lone Star Brewing Company Pavilion "The girls of the Mercury Outboard Water Ski Show pass in front of the Lone Star's lakeside Hall of Texas History. The pavilion features realistic life-size dioramas of scenes from Texas' rich history."	Calypso "Calypso, one of nearly 20 fantastic rides that dot the landscape of Fiesta Island and the areas about the Tower of the Americas. Many of these are imported; many to be shown here for the first time."

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