THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES AT SAN ANTONIO TEXANS* • A Story of Texan Cultures for Young People.
Barbara Evans Stanush
hXANS: A Story of Texan Cultures for Young in print! This popular book, written by Barbara offers informative comparative glimpses of 15 settled Texas-their customs, lifestyles,
fully illustrated by maps, historical and COIltelUVIJrarv LOOKING AHEAD THROUGH FINANCIAL PLANNING Last issue, I introduced briefly the con attorney/estate planner would calculate for the student. The student would pre cept of a Charitable Remainder Trust how much stock could be put into the CRT sumably pay income taxes at a lower rate (CRT). Since my daughter just started col and keep it under the $20,000 joint gift than the grandparents, giving some addi lege this fall, I thought that it would be exemption. The grandchild would receive tional benefit. Finally, the grandparents appropriate to introduce the idea of an Ed the income for a term of years, say the five would realize a sizeable tax deduction be ucation Charitable Remainder Trust. years they anticipate the child will be at cause the remainder value was going to Let's put some hypotheticals in place tending college. At the end of the term, the charity. first. A couple owns some highly appreci charity or charities designated in the trust As always, you would want to talk this ated stock. They also have charitable in would receive the corpus of the trust. ' over with your attorney, but the concept is terests and a grandchild for whom they What are the good results of this tech an interesting one when you are making wish to help pay college expenses. If they nique? For one thing, the charitable inter your fmancial plans. sold the stock, they could make a joint gift ests of the couple are fulfllied. Moreover, of $20,000 without any gift tax conse since the trust is a charitable one, the stock Rex H. Ball quences, but they would have to pay a size could be sold by the trust without incur able capital gains tax. ring capital gains taxes. Thus the whole A Charitable Remainder Trust would be value of the stock could be invested at a one way to address this set of facts. Their higher rate of return to provide the income Rex Ball and Jo Ann Andera celebrate the cutting of the ribbon, officially William Thurman, with his Wife, Jeanette Thurman, and son, Brian, be opening the 1994 Texas Folklife Festival. came the 2,000, OOOth visitor to the Texas Folklife Festival on August 7. 2 THE TEXICAN ______ELRANCHO IN SOUTH TEXAS INSTITUTE PRODUCES RANCHING EXHIBIT FOR CONNER MUSEUM "'-' ; ). .; "'--. ----- ~ "",\ , '#"~~ > O::e2;· f.~: Pro· duction Department has produced a vari ety of permanent and traveling exhibits, both for the Institute itself and for outside clients. The latest endeavor, a touring ex hibition entitled El Rancho in South Texas: Continuity and Change from 1750, was a project of considerable mag nitude contracted by the John E. Conner Museum at Texas A&M University III Kingsville. El Rancho offers a sweeping view of South Texas ranch history and culture. It was researched by Dr. Joe Graham, a former researcher who is now a sociology, and anthropology professor at was then designed 's Pro duction 1988, til the ,rOT - -- - ' >',' fromthe~$[~anlli h ' ~~J1VI~ru 1750:s to The design, fabrication, and installation team: Oeft to right) Arthur Ruiz, transition froin the open~iange Lorenzo Galvan, Emilio Mora, Dave Garrison, Bob Fitts, Juan Contreras, na(:let)Oa to the modern ranch. · They will Sam Baird, and Garry Rayos. also trace the evolution of the American mythic hero, the cowboy, from his historic beginnings as a Spanish vaquero and learn about the roles ranch women played as homemakers and healers. Principal funding for the exhibit was provided by grants from the National En dowment for the Humanities and the Meadows Foundation. The exhibit will be on display in the Henrietta Center until November 12, when it goes on tour to various locations in South Texas. Hours for the King Ranch Museum and the El Rancho exhibit are being synchronized: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The exhibit is free. For more information , interested pa trons may call (512) 595-2810. THE TEXICAN 3 The Changing Face of HA §T Although harvest is traditionally associated with the autumn of the year, harvesting in Texas occurs year round. On exhibit through December 12 in the Photo Gallery is a selec tion of harvest photos from the Institute col lections that date from the late 19th century to the contemporary era. "Lifetimes" Stations on the Air "Lifetimes: The Texas Experience, " produced by the Institute of Texan Cultures, is a series of short anecdotes and stories from Texas history narrated by Bill Cody and broadcast daily on the following stations: in Abilene, KNTS-AM; Alice, KQNN-FM; Alpine, KSRC-FM; Amarillo, KAKS-FM; Austin, KFON-AM, KWTR-AM; Ballinger, KRUN-AM/KRUN-FM; Beeville, KIBL AM; Big Spring, KBYG-AM; Bridgeport, KOBC-FM; Brownwood, KOXE-FM; Bryan, WTAW-AM; Center, KDET-AMI KDET-FM; Childress, KSRW-FM; Clarksville, KCAR-AM ; Commerce, KETR-FM; Dimmitt, KDHN-AM; Eagle Pass, KINL-FM; Floresville, KWCB-FM; Galveston, KGBC-AM; Gatesville, KRYL-FM; Gonzales, KCTI-AM/KPJN-FM; Huntsville, KSHU-FM; Kerrville, KERV-AM; Lampasas, KCYL AM; Livingston, KETX-AM/KETX-FM; Lufkin, KRBA-AM ; Marshall, KCUL-FM; Mesquite, KEOM-FM; Monahans, KLBD- AM; Nacogdoches, KSAU-FM; Odessa, KRIL-AM/KMRK-FM; Pleasanton, KBOP-AM; San Angelo, KQXZ-AM; San Antonio, KKYX-AM; San Augustine, KCOT-FM; San Luis Obispo, Calif., KCPR-FM; Seguin, KWED-AM; Sweetwater, KXOX-AM; Taylor, KTAE-AM; Uvalde, KVOU-AM ; Victoria, KLUB-FM; Waco, KWBU-FM; and in Waxahachie, KBEC-AM. Other interested radio station managers should call (210) 558-2253 for information. Wants YOU to know about our statewide multicultural programs, exhibits, and publications. The Texas Legislature, however, requires that on an annual ba sis, all state-i~sued pl:lblications receive a request in writing from those receiving them. If you wish to remain on our mailing list (and we hope you do'l), YOU MUST FILL OUT AND REIURN THE FORM BELOW, NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1,, 1994. Please note any change in information. CONGRATULATIONS! lIody Wright, Dawn ColemaN f~om Baby Times Parenting News, and Lonnie and Betty Icke were each winners of two Texas Folk1ife Festival tickets, following a drawing held of Texican renewal notices. Sincerest thanks to all who responded, thereby assisting us in making necessary address corrections and deletions. Rleas~ keep those notices coming 1 c::7'" r~------· Yes! I want to continue receiving The Texican! 0 No, please remove me from your list.O Name Organization Address City, State, Zip o Note if information has changed. Mail to: Institute of Texan Cultures, Communications & Marketing Dept. 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205-3296 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • ••••••• Institute Traveling Exhibits on Display in Lower Gallery •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MANY YEARS AGO the Institute developed the Traveling Exhibits and Trunks program in an effort to provide people across the Lone Star State with the opportunity to view our exhibits without having to travel to San Antonio. Schools and colleges, community organizations, and businesses are able to bring these exhibits and trunks to their own hometowns by simply paying a rental fee plus shipping charges. Beginning in October, however, our free standing and wall-hanging traveling exhibits will be displayed on a rotating schedule in the Institute's Lower Gallery free of charge. All interested persons are cordially invited to view these exhibits and perhaps consider renting one of them as a service to their various constituencies. Mexican Folk Toys Texas Images Scholars, Scoundrels and Schoolteachers: Reach for the Sky: Aviation in Texas Education in Texas October 6-November 6, 1994 To Stand Alone: A Gallery of Texas Originals EI Vaquero : Genesis del Cowboy Texano Texas Images (Gallery B) Texas Women: A Celebration of History The Texas Rangers (Gallery B) April 6-May 7, 1995 Mexican Folk Toys November 10-December 4, 1994 A Festival of Pinatas Treasure, People, Ships and Dreams Archeology in Texas May 11-June 11, 1995 Reach for the Sky: Aviation in Texas The Greeks in Texas: A Proud Heritage Lone Star and Eagle: German Immigration to Texas December 8, 1994-January 8, 1995 Origins of the 18th Century Tejano Community in Scholars, Scoundrels and Schoolteachers: Education San Antonio in Texas Children of Many Lands Came to Texas June 15-July 30, 1995 Ranch Women: Roles, Images, Possibilities January 12-February 26, 1995 Texas Women: A Celebration of History "Like a Double-Edged Sword" : The Black Civil Rights Movement in Texas NEW! August 10-September 10, 1995 Saints Preserve Us The Impact of World War II on Texans at Home March 2-April 2, 1995 What They Say about Texas: Being a Mind's-Eye Tour of Texas with Some Notable Travelers 6 T HE T EX ICAN ______The Texas Folklife Festival is a magical celebration, thanks to the generous spirit of our sponsors and volunteers. If you have the opportunity, help us thank our spon sors and encourage them and others to continue their support of the Festival. If you know of individuals or corporations interested in supporting the Festival, please write to me, in care of the Institute's Development Office. The Texas Folklife Festival is a dy namic, lively celebration of our mission. It frames the energetic exchange of culture and tradition among the people of Texas. The Festival constantly strives to main tain the high standards for which it is known. We believe community involve ment is of major importance, and we are committed to raising the level of business and civic partnerships in future years. This initiative is not only a goal that will enhance the quality of the Festival, it is also a necessity of economics. The cost of operating the Festival has increased dra matically during its 23-year history, so And the Winner Is . . . ! Earl Guillot of there is a need to increase community in San Antonio made his two kids very happy vestment in the realm of sponsorship. when he won the go-cart donated by The Festival has been very selective in Wendy's to the Texas Folklife Festival. In the partnerships forged for sponsorship in the driver's seat is Joseph, 8, with his dad the past. The staff and volunteers associ and sister, Audrey, 13 , at his side. ated with the event work hard to ensure Congratulations! that associations do not compromise the tradition and spirit of the Festival with commercialism. The Festival's strength is its people, and we do not want to detract from that strength. KLcV Ligia Otapopienacua Garza with her summer house model for the exhibit floor. THE TEXICAN 7 SEPTElVIBER. NOVEl.VIBER. Through December 12 November 10-December 4 The Changing Face of Harvest. Photo Gallery. Featur Treasure, People, Ships and Dreams. Lower Gallery. ing photographs taken from the Institute's collection, This traveling exhibit chronicles the spring of 1554 when this exhibit captures the ways in which Texans have har three Spanish ships were driven ashore by a storm on the vested their crops from the late 19th century to modern southern Texas coast. Items later recovered composed a re times. Free and open to the public. vealing time capsule of Spain and the New World of the 16th century. Free and open to the public. OCTOBER. October 2, 1-4 p.m. November 10-December 4 Pioneer Sunday. On the Institute's Back 40. Families Archeology in Texas. Lower Gallery. Drawings, photo can sample the spirit of frontier Texas life through graphs, artifacts, and text that illustrate the study of ancient hands-on experiences, including crafts, games, and mu inhabitants of Texas are included in this traveling exhibit. sic. Activities will take place in the interpretive areas of Free and open to the public. the Back 40: the one-room schoolhouse, frontier fort, Hill Country barn, adobe house, and log house. Free November 10-December 4 and open to the public. Reach for the Sky: Aviation in Texas . Lower Gallery. The story of aviation in Texas is the story of aviation in October 6-November 6 America. This traveling exhibit takes us on a flight through El Vaquero: Genesis del Cowboy Texano. Lower Gal history as we explore myths, inventions, and realities of lery. This bilingual traveling exhibit presents an intimate early aviation. Free and open to the public. look at Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) and their everyday work on a large ranch in northern Mexico. Free and I>ECElVIBER. open to the public. December 8-January 8 Scholars, Scoundrels and Schoolteachers: Education in October 6-November 6 Texas. Lower Gallery. Texas education began with the Indi Texas Women: A Celebration of History. Lower Gal ans ' instruction of their offspring. Today it has grown into a lery. Marking the first statewide effort to tell the story of school system encompassing several million multicultural half of Texas 's people-its women, this traveling exhibit children. The story of education in Texas is uniquely told is a condensation of a research project established by the by this book-shaped exhibit. Free and open to the public. Foundation for Women's Resources. Illustrated are women's roles as builders, workers, politicians, enrich December 8-January 8 ers, and survivors. Free and open to the public. Children of Many Lands Came to Texas. Lower Gallery. This traveling exhibit uses historical and contemporary October 6-November 6 photographs to show children of all ethnic, racial , and na The Texas Rangers. Gallery B. The Texas Rangers rode tional groups playing, working, and learning. It illustrates into history in 1823 as a small, disorganized band of the diversity of Texas children and emphasizes the cultural volunteers who fought Indians, pursued outlaws, and elements common to all children-toys, play, family, home, suppressed riots during the violent days of early Texas. and celebrations. Free and open to the public. This traveling exhibit traces the history of this special breed of lawman. Free and open to the public. The Texican is a quarterly publication focusing on the October 18-21 people and programs of The University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio. Texas: A Diversity of Cultures. This program for Elderhostel members investigates the past and present For further information, contact the Director of Commu status of Texas's ethnic and cultural groups. For more nications and Marketing, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, information, call (617) 426-7788. TX 78205-3296. Telephone (210) 558-2257 Editor: Lynn Catalina Assistant Editor: Patty Burrus Production: ITC Art Department VOL. SINO. 1 801 S. Bowie St. , San Antonio, TX 78205-3296 FORWARDING AND RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED