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HemisFair'68
A Guide to HemisFair '68 history and resources at UTSA Libraries
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Photograph Collections
The following is a list of archival collections held at UTSA Libraries Special Collections that contain photographs relevant to HemisFair. Each collection title is linked to an online guide that gives a detailed description and inventory of the contents of the collection. While some collection materials have been digitized and are available to view online, most of the collections must be viewed in person. Please make an appointment with Special Collections if you would like to do in-person research.
- Zintgraff Studio Photograph CollectionZintgraff Studio Photograph Collections includes images of HemisFair construction, copies of models and architectural renderings of various pavilions, views of individual pavilions, opening day ceremonies, and celebrities who visited the fair.
Image: Tower of the Americas during HemisFair, Z-1091-1403, Zintgraff Studio Photograph Collection - San Antonio Express-News Photograph CollectionSan Antonio Express-News Photograph Collections includes views of construction and the fair. Due to the size of the collection, the online guide has been broken into nine pages by date:
1938-1959
1960-1969
1970-1975
1977-1979
1980-1981
January-June 1982
July-December 1982
January-June 1983
July 1983-1984 - San Antonio Light Photograph Collection (no online guide)The San Antonio Light Photograph Collections includes views of construction and the fair after opening. No online guide is available, but images may be viewed in person at Special Collections by appointment.
Image: Man preparing food at HemisFair '68, San Antonio Light Photograph Collection - General Photograph CollectionThe link above navigates directly to digitized photos from The General Photograph Collection relating to HemisFair. Photos include images of homes and other structures that were in place prior to HemisFair construction, as well as photos taken by visitors at the fair.
- Ray Howell Photograph CollectionThe Ray Howell Photograph Collection includes images of HemisFair neighborhood prior to demolition, views of demolition and and initial HemisFair construction.
Image: Aerial photograph of the area that became HemisFair Park, Ray Howell Photograph Collection - Harvey Belgin Photograph CollectionThe Harvey Belgin Photograph Collection includes views of construction and the fair after opening.
Image: Tower of the Americas construction, Harvey Belgin Photograph Collection