Mexican America - Resources and Credits
This section contains educational materials to supplement your journey through Mexican America as illustrated by the collections of the National Museum of American History.
The glossary explains some of the terms used to talk about the history and peoples of Mexico and the American West and Southwest.
The national borders of Mexico have changed radically between the start of the Aztec Empire in the 14th century and the present. See Mexican maps from the collections of the University of Texas Libraries.
Scenes and figures from postcards commemorating the American West and Southwest from the Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
- Colonia outside of El Paso (circa 1920)
- David Crockett
- Greetings from San Antonio, Texas (The Alamo)
- Mexican Home, New Mexico (circa 1925)
- Old Spanish Days (circa 1925)
Historical scenes and figures from Mexico from the Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
- Avenida A Tijuana (circa 1910)
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (circa 1925)
- Calle del Comercio Ciudad Juárez (circa 1925)
- Mexican Market Scene (undated photograph)
- Quetzalcoatl
- Taxco, Guerrero (circa 1910)
- Temple of Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacan (circa 1910)
Other Smithsonian Institution projects about the peoples of Mexico and their descendants, culture, and environment.
For additional information on the history of Mexico, Mexican Americans, and the diverse peoples of the American West and Southwest, please see the bibliography.
Esta sección contiene materiales educativos a fin de complementar el recorrido a través de la América Mexicana ilustrado por objetos provenientes de las colecciones del Museo Nacional de Historia Americana.
Pulsando sobre el enlace que se observa a continuación se puede acceder a un glosario donde se explican algunos de los términos usados para referirse a la historia y a los pueblos de México, tanto como del oeste y sudoeste de América.
Los límites nacionales de México han cambiado radicalmente entre los comienzos del Imperio Azteca en el siglo XIV y el presente. Pulse el siguiente enlace para ver mapas de México de las colecciones de las Bibliotecas de la Universidad .de Texas.
Pulsar los siguientes enlaces para ver tarjetas con escenas y figuras, y fotos conmemorativas del oeste y sudoeste americano de la Colección de Postales Victor A. Blenkle, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
- Colonia en las afueras de El Paso (ca. 1920)
- David Crockett
- Saludos desde San Antonio, Texas
- Hogar Mexicano, Nuevo México (ca. 1925)
- Viejos Tiempos Españoles (ca. 1925)
Pulsar los siguientes enlaces para ver escenas y figuras históricas de México.
- Avenida A Tijuana (ca. 1910)
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (ca. 1925)
- Calle del Comercio Ciudad Juárez (ca. 1925)
- Escena de un Mercado Mexicano (foto sin fecha)
- Quetzalcoatl
- Taxco, Guerrero (circa 1910)
- Templo de Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacan (ca. 1910)
Pulsar los siguientes enlaces para ver otros proyectos de la Institución Smithsonian acerca de los pueblos de México y sus descendientes, su cultura y su entorno.
Para mayor información sobre la historia de México, los mexicoamericanos y los diversos pueblos del oeste y sudoeste americano, por favor pulsar sobre el enlace de bibliografía a continuación.
The Mexican America object group is a collective effort of the staff of the National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center: Division of Home and Community Life; Division of Information Technology and Communications; Division of Music, Sports and Entertainment; Division of Politics and Reform; New Media Program; Program in Latino History and Culture; Office and Museum Management and Services; and Registration Services.
Special thanks to Diana Taggart and Michelle Sánchez.
El grupo de objetos América Mexicana es un esfuerzo conjunto del personal del Museo Nacional de Historia Americana, del Centro Kenneth E. Behring: División de Vida en el Hogar y la Comunidad; División de Tecnología Informativa y Comunicaciones; División de Música, Deportes y Entretenimiento; División de Política y Reforma; Programa de Nuevos Medios de Comunicación; Programa de Historia y Cultura Latinas; La Oficina de Gestión y Servicios de Museo; y la Oficina de Servicios de Adquisiciones.
Un agradecimiento especial a Diana Taggart y Michelle Sánchez.
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- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Conrad cruise 11 : plankton master sheets, December 26, 1966-November 13, 1967
- Abstract
- This unbound logbook records plankton sample data for Conrad cruise 11 from December 27, 1966 to November 11, 1967. Summary of route: Starting point 10°s 33°w off the coast of Brazil. They sail south into the Southern Ocean, then slightly north and east across the South Atlantic Ocean into the southern most regions of the Indian Ocean. They sail north along the coast of Australia and into the Java Sea, through the Makassar (Makasar) Strait, through the Celebes Sea, and into the Philippine Sea. Then they sail north near the Gulf of Alaska, south along the west coast of North America, into the South Pacific Ocean, then northeast into the Caribbean Sea and then northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, ending off the coast of the mid-Atlantic United States. Plankton sample data sheets have the following information: ship-cruise, ship station, sample and number of samples, coordinates, date, local start and finish time, duration, wire angle, TDR no., corrected depth range, type tow, opening-closing, sampler type, ship speed, TSK flowmeter no. and reading, temperature, salinity. Logs also include the following environmental data: surface water temp., air temp., sky conditions, cloud cover, sea conditions, wave height, wind speed, water transparency, BT slide info, BS slide info, Hydro station no. and type, surface salinity sample no., core no., depth to bottom, other sample information, comments (successful tow? If not, why?), observer name. The back (verso) of some these forms records wire angle and hydro station data. Some sheets include time-depth recorders, (made by Benthos, Inc), which are approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Date Range
- 1966-1967
- Start Date
- 19661227
- End Date
- 19671111
- Accession #
- SIA Acc. 09-008
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Conrad cruise 12 : isaacs-kidd and jet net data sheets, January 1968-June 1969
- Abstract
- This unbound logbook records isaacs-kidd or jet net data for Conrad cruise 11 from February 10 to November 9, 1967 (although the title of the item indicates different dates). Summary of route: Starting in the Gulf of Mexico, south into Caribbean Sea, west into North Pacific Ocean, continuing west near Hawai'i, south into South Pacific near coral and Bismark Sea, north and west into the Philippine Sea near Japan. Isaacs-kidd data forms record the following data: ship/cruise, shop sta., sample, no. of sample, date, quantity of containers this sample, type tow, vol. H20 filtered, flowmeter information, displacement vol., start and finish data for (pit log, coordinates, time, depth range, surface temp.), ship speed, temp. for air and surface water, sky conditions, cloud cover, moonlight, BT, hydro sta. no., salinity, depth to bottom, jet net, mesh aperture, TDR, mouth opening, flowmeter type, depth telemeter, rustrak recorder, opening-closing device, comments, and observer name. Wire angle and hydro station data is recorded on the back (verso) of these sheets. Some sheets include time-depth recorders, (made by Benthos, Inc), which are approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Date Range
- 1968-1969
- Start Date
- 19680116
- End Date
- 19690623
- Accession #
- SIA Acc. 09-008
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
CGC Yakutat, cruises 1-10
- Abstract
- This item contains cruise data from Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat cruises 1-10 from March 7, 1963. Cruises take samples from various points in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the area near Bermuda, the South, mid-Altantic, and New England areas of the U.S., Canada near the Labrador Sea, the North Sea near Ireland, the Bay of Biscay, the region near Moracco, and near the Canary Islands. Yakutat cruise 7 has the largest number of data sheets and has supporting materials including narrative log notes. The bulk of the collection consists of data sheets recording the following information: "opening and closing plankton tows", "Nansen bottles", ship and cruise no., station no., sample number, total no. samples, coordinates, date, local time, tow type, net in, net out, length of tow, wire angle at max depth, flowmeter reading, corrected depth range, flowmeter no., displacement vol., flowmeter calibration factor, corrected displ. vol., vol. H20 filtered, wire angle information, sky condition, sea condition, surface water temperature, BT slide data, BT temperatures, surface salinity, core no., comments (successful? If not why?), observer name.
- Date Range
- 1960-1963
- Start Date
- 19600125
- End Date
- 19630307
- Alternate Title
- Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, cruises 1-10
- Accession #
- SIA Acc. 09-008
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Wetmore-Perrygo Expeditions to Panama, 1950-1953
- Abstract
- This item consists of a documentary film created from motion picture footage shot by Perrygo during the Wetmore-Perrygo Expedition to Panama from 1950-1953. Wetmore and Perrygo traveled to Panama to collect ornithological specimens as part of Wetmore's research for his book entitled Birds of Panama. The film includes footage from the Canal Zone Biological Area (also known as Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute), Chimán, Maje mountain, Cerro Campana, Río Indio, and Soná. Narration explains the purpose of the trip, localities visited, and the people and animals encountered by Wetmore and Perrygo. The items also includes shot logs for the documentary with transcripts of the narrator's voice over. Bird specimens observed or taken from the field include: trogan, toucan, currasow, brown pelican, guan, macaw, manakin, ground cuckoo, motmot, nunbird, grebe, comorant, tinamou, and scale-crested pygmy tyrant (Lophotricus pileatus). The film also includes footage of howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, tapirs, two-toed silky anteaters, and other mammals. The item includes a VHS access copy of the documentary.
- Date Range
- 1950-1953
- Start Date
- 1950
- End Date
- 1953
- Accession #
- SIA RU007306
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Madagascar (1962) and Mexico (1963) J. H. Shaw, Madagascar (1962 - 62) Mauritius Islands (1962) E. D. Cashatt journal
- Abstract
- The journals document the collecting of J. H. Shaw and E. D. Cashatt for the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1962 - 1963. The journal of J. D. Shaw covers work in Madagascar (October 22, 1962 - November 17, 1962) and Mexico (February 15 - 17, 1963). Entries are headed with date and locality (combination of country, region, town, distance from, sometimes elevation). Topics in entries are often broken out, including atmospheric conditions (temperatures, humidity, wet / dry bulb, weather), itinerary (with times of day), trap lines (bait, locations), collecting results, and remarks. Remarks include observations of habitat and collecting activities, observations of flora and fauna and specimens. Specimens include birds. There are lists of birds observed sometimes per day. There is a sketched maps of campsites, terrain / habitat, and collecting areas. Entries for Mexico are in similar format and content.|The field log of Everett D. Cashatt covers his collecting activities in Madagascar (August 30, 1962 - May 6, 1963) and Mauritius Islands (1962 - February 18, 1963). Entries are headed with Lot number (1 - 28) and topics: location (distance from, region, geological landmark), duration of stay, weather data (temperatures, relative humidity), miscellaneous. Miscellaneous includes notes on habitat, observed flora and fauna (including insects), and terrain.
- Date Range
- 1962-1963
- Start Date
- 19620830
- End Date
- 19630506
- Accession #
- SIA Acc. 12-444
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Wedge-tailed shearwater sightings, 1963-1964
- Abstract
- This volume is a log of observations of Wedge-tailed Shearwaters. Year information is not provided, but the folder title and finding aid information for this volume give the years as 1963 to 1964. Fields include date [day and month], time, lat. [empty field], long. [empty field], mi. fr. Joh. [miles from Johnston Atoll?][empty field], # birds, size of flock, other species, and remarks. Entries are dated from 5 September to 15 November [1963] and 3 January to 18 May [1964], with a line for each observation. Daily bird totals and statistics are given after each day in which at least one observation is recorded; statistics include number of birds per sighting, number of birds per flock, and number of birds per sighting not in flock. The remarks field gives direction [SW, NE, etc.], which may represent direction of flight. The remarks field also notes whether birds are feeding, number of dark phase individuals, and other observations. In the folder with the field book are two 1-page tables. The table titled "Tendency for Wedge-tailed Shearwaters to group together" has the following fields: category (no. of ~B), # sightings Sept-Nov. 1963, # sightings Jan.-May 1964, # sightings total, and % of total. The other table, "No of times Wedge-tailed Shearwaters have been seen in association with other birds," has the fields species, Sept-Nov. 1963, Jan.-May 1964, and total.
- Date Range
- 1963-1964
- Start Date
- 19630905
- End Date
- 19640518
- Accession #
- SIA RU000245
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Galapagos Islands field notes, 1970
- Abstract
- This folder includes the field notes of Robert E. Silberglied from entomological field work conducted on the Galapagos Islands in 1970. The folder includes 1 volume of field notes as well as loose typed and hand written field notes. The field notes are narrative, and describe travel, collecting and field activities, observations of local culture and customs, and photographs taken. Also included are copies of notes to colleagues, expenses, itinerary information, rain data charts, some small sketches. Some sketches show insect nests, and tunnels through logs and possibly other organic materials. A crushed eggshell of land iguana (?) is taped into the book on page 87. Several hand-drawn maps of the islands are included throughout. Also included is a black and white photograph of an island with direction and areas marked off in pen. Localities include Charles Darwin Research Station and several of the islands including: Baltra, Chavez, Espaniola, Fernandina, Floreana, Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Pinzon, Pinta, Rabida, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Maria, and Santiago
- Date Range
- 1970
- Start Date
- 19700215
- End Date
- 19700620
- Alternate Title
- Silberglied, field notes, Galapagos, undated
- Accession #
- SIA RU007316
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
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Field numbers or tin tag numbers of specimens taken on the Navy surveying expedition to the Phoenix Islands 1939 for the United States National Museum by Leonard P. Schultz, Curator of Fishes, acc. 151,472
- Abstract
- This volume is a log of specimens collected by Leonard P. Schultz and others for the Navy surveying expedition to the Phoenix Islands [Phoenix Group] in 1939. Specimens are primarily fish, but also include birds, invertebrates, and other taxa. Records are entered by field or tag number, which span from U-39-1 to U-39-992 and U-01000 to U-01104. Each record generally includes date, locality, and specimens collected. Capture method and color notes are also included for some records. A few hand-colored drawings of fish are included in the volume. Localities include Canton Island [Kanton], Enderbury Island [Enderbury Atoll], Hull Island [Orona], Swains Island, Tutuila Island [Tutuila], Rose Island, and other islands and at-sea localities in the Pacific Ocean.
- Date Range
- 1939
- Start Date
- 1939
- End Date
- 1939
- Alternate Title
- Schultz, Leonard Peter, accession 151472, Phoenix Islands, 1939
- Accession #
- SIA RU007220
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
- This record comes from another Smithsonian unit: Field Book RegistryNo Image Available
Diaries and field notes, 1915 - 1973
- Abstract
- The notebook documents H. S. Ladd's work in Fiji, 1925 - 1926. Also includes notes from work completed in State quarry [state no specified] beds during visits in March, April, and July 1924. Entries describe corral specimens found, including their color and other characteristics, geological layers (including sketch). Notes on expenses and entries are dispersed throughout the entirety of the notebook. There is a list of photographs taken (organized by roll) describing camera settings, location, elevation, subject matter and sometimes weather and date. Locations include across Oahu, Hawaii. There are lists of equipment, reading notes on corral reefs of Fiji. This is followed by journal entries for field work in Fiji in 1926. They are dated and describe routes followed, destinations, terrain observed including along rivers, sometimes elevations, weather, vegetation, types of stone observed, extended descriptions of interactions with local Fijians, specimens collected (with prov. no. #). |There is a daily log for 1925 trip to Hawaii (Oahu) where he worked with Dr. Palmer of the Bishop Museum specimen collecting and at one point investigating sand composition (presence of coral and shells found) at recently discovered sites of human remains (assumed to be traditional Hawaiian burial sites). He describes the trip to Hawaii, individuals met along way, interactions with colleagues, and personal and professional daily activities, and work completed. Notes leaving for Fiji from Hawaii for his honeymoon (some entries cover this portion of travel). At the end of his notes are a series of lists covering expenses, presents (wedding), work to complete, and to do list.
- Date Range
- 1924-1926
- Start Date
- 1924
- End Date
- 1926
- Alternate Title
- So. Pac. trip, 1925 - 26, expenses and equipment
- Accession #
- SIA RU007396
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
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ATF/SIC 6, Lipan, October-December 1964
- Abstract
- This item consists of a folder of data collected at sea by Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program staff, 1964, on Southern Island Cruise 6. Materials include: bird observation sheets, at sea observation summary sheets, fix data (at sea daily log C), and climatological data. Bird observation sheets include time, species, #, dir., hgt., remarks, and loc. Remarks include phase (light phase or dark phase), change or course direction, and other notes. At sea observation summaries include total abundance of birds per day, and abundance of birds by group (Shearwater-Petrel-Albatross group, Tropicbirds group, etc.). Fix data sheets include date, time and position data, distance data, time of fix, type of fix, longitude, and latitude. Climatological data sheets include: recorded time, lat., long., pres wea, vis, slp, dry b, wet b, dew pt, hum%, tl sky, opa sky, waves, sea temp, wind s, wind d, course, speed. Also included is a typed photocopied report draft. Localities include: WIlder Shoal Area, Howland Island, Baker Island, Winslow Island, Canton, McKean, Gardner, Sydney, Pago Pago (American Samoa), Birnie, Enderbury, Jarvis, Christmas, Washington, and Palmyra.
- Date Range
- 1964
- Start Date
- 19641001
- End Date
- 19641203
- Accession #
- SIA RU000245
- Data Source
- Field Book Registry
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