if any of you all are Texas residents this looks like it might be
something to consider.



joseph

Schedule of Events Friday, September 17, 2004
>Conference Registration ~  7:30a.m.  - 8:00 p.m.
>Foyer area of the Brazos and Colorado Meeting Rooms
>
>Cultural Bus Tour of Victoria and Goliad  ~  8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.
>  Includes: a Tour of Historic Downtown Victoria, Presidio La Bahia in
>Goliad - See the site that played a major role in six revolutions/wars
>for independence, Tour the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, See
>the Zaragoza and Fannin monuments, Tour the Mission Espiritu Santo de
>Zuniga, Lunch break on the Mission Espiritu Santo grounds, See the "El
>Calle de Los Diez Amigos" and finish at the Museum of the Coastal Bend,
>home of LaSalle's Fort Saint Louis.  Transportation, lunch and
>admittance to all scheduled attractions included.
>
>Book Sales ~ Shop the Vendors!  ~ 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
>Rio Grande Ball Room
>
>  Hispanic Genealogy on the Internet  ~ 3:00p.m. , 4:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.
>Get on the INFORMATION SUPER HIGHWAY!
>Michael A. Salinas will present this exciting hands-on computer
>genealogy class.  Come prepared with a specific area or topic that you
>are interested in.   NOTE:  These internet classes are held at the
>University of Houston-Victoria Media Library located at 3007 N Ben
>Wilson.  Transportation is not provided.  Maps provided at registration.
>Cost:  Free! Reservations Required.
>Check with Registration Desk for Tickets and Time Availabilities
>
>Research Round Table Discussions  ~  3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
>San Jacinto Ball Room
>Visit with experts in a variety of specialized areas of Hispanic
>Genealogy research or learn about new products available to researchers
>in one-on-one roundtable discussions from 3:00 - 5:30p.m..  Take this
>opportunity to discuss your genealogy problem or the services,
>activities, and opportunities that may benefit you and your research.
>Some of the roundtable discussions will include, "A Destiny Foretold" by
>Neo Franco Cantu,   "With All Arms"  by Alan Duaine, "Dig for Gold -
>Discover Texas Records" by Martha Everman Jones, PHD, Eileen Trevino
>Villarreal and  "The Texas Connection to the American Revolution" by
>Jack Cowan and Robert H. Thonhoff.
>Other discussions are being added! Cost:  Free!
>
>Research Rest Stop Hospitality Reception  ~  6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
>  Museum of the Coastal Bend, The Victoria College, 2200 E Red River
>Come celebrate 25 years of the Texas State Hispanic Genealogy
>Conference with a special presentation entitled, "Genealogica Hispanica
>de Tejas" tracing the origins of our conference.  Celebrate history,
>connect with "primos" and old friends, enjoy food, drink, entertainment
>and the hospitality of our area.   Welcoming you as you arrive will be
>the Ballet Folklorico de Victoria from 5:45p.m. - 6:00p.m. Map provided
>at registration.  Transportation not provided.
>
>Meeting of Genealogy Association Presidents ~ 8:30p.m.
>  San Jacinto Ball Room
>
>
>Page 3
>
>Schedule of Events Saturday, September 18, 2004
>Conference Registration ~  7:30a.m.  - Noon
>Foyer area of the Brazos and Colorado Meeting Rooms
>
>Book Sales ~ Shop the Vendors!  ~ 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
>Rio Grande Ball Room
>
>Conference Opening  ~  8:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.
>Saturday Silent Auction Unveiling - Michael Salinas
>Welcome by Sophia Postel Wilson, President
>  Victoria Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Society of Texas
>(VHGHoST)
>Welcome by Bonnee Riggs, Cultural Council of Victoria
>
>Saturday Silent Auction ~ 8:45a.m. - 4:30p.m.
>San Jacinto Room
>Listings on pages
>
>Speaker Presentations  ~  9:00a.m. - Noon
>All speaker presentations will be held in the San Jacinto Room
>
>Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm  ~ 9:00a.m. - 9:45a.m.
>"Land Dispossession in Victoria 1836-1880"
>
>Yolanda Z. Gonzalez- Gomez  ~  10:10a.m. -10:55a.m.
>"Going Deep into Family Relation - Limpia de Sangre"
>
>Dr. Andres Tijerina ~ 11:15a.m. - Noon
>"Tejano Families on the Frontier"
>
>Racing Through History Luncheon ~ Noon - 1:30p.m.
>
>Speaker Presentations 1:45p.m. - 5:15p.m.
>
>Armando C. Alonzo ~ 1:45p.m. - 2:30p.m.
>  "Ties that Bind Texas and Nuevo Santander"
>
>Maestro Israel Cavazos Garza ~ 2:40p.m. - 3:25p.m.
>"El General Alonso de Leon y sur Expediciones a Texas"
>
>Homero S. Vera ~  3:35p.m. - 4:20p.m.
>  "Tracing Genealogy through Livestock Brands"
>
>Joel Rene Escobar  ~ 4:30 - 5:15p.m.
>"Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (El Cid) and his Descendants"
>
>Page 4
>Schedule of Events Saturday, September 18, 2004 Continued.
>
>Racing Through History Pit Stop Dinner Party!
>All of our engines have been started during workshops on Saturday, its
>time to pull into the pits!  Join the racing crew as we head to the
>finish line with food, drinks, games, entertainment, and 25 door prizes
>celebrating 25 years on the Research Race Track!  Also, plan to spend
>all of your CONFERENCE CASH at the live auction.
>This event will be held at the Victoria American Legion Hall.  Map
>provided at registration.  Transportation not provided.
>
>Scheduled for Sunday, September 19, 2004
>
>Danny Cano ~ 8:35a.m. - 8:50a.m.
>  "Los Canos de Reynosa"
>Sheron Barnes ~ 9:00a.m. - 9:20a.m.
>  "Genealogy Resources at the Victoria Regional History Center"
>Alonzo A. Salazar ~ 9:35a.m. - 10:20a.m.
>  "Goliad Native Son Don Carlos de la Garza.  Captain de la Garza's La
>Guardia Victorianos and Goliad's Tejano campaign against the Texas
>Revolution of 1835-1836."
>Michael A. Salinas, Genealogist and Houston Chair ~ 10:35a.m. -
>11:20a.m.
>  "Colonial Spanish Documents" and "Hispanic Genealogy on the Internet"
>Sophia Wilson and Bonnee Riggs ~ 11:20a.m. - 11:30a.m.
>Closing Remarks
>
>Saturday Silent Auction
>
>Proceeds to benefit the Tejano Monument Statue at the Capitol
>Grounds-Austin
>
>A Five Volume Complete Set of the Society of Hispanic Historical and
>Ancestral Research, annual Journal, Nuestra Herencia.  The set includes
>a host of genealogy information along with maps, charts, and trees.
>Donated by The Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research-
>Mimi Lozano Holtzman
>Fair Market Value
>130.00
>
>
>"Introduction to Genealogy on the Internet" A two book package that
>includes Cindy Howells, Netting your Ancestors" and Virtual Roots. The
>books are useful information for moving thru the internet superhighway.
>Donated by The Galvez Society for Hispanic Genealogy
>Fair Market Value
>45.00
>
>
>"Italian Rosary Beads", A sterling rosary designed with each bead as a
>rose to honor the Virgin, featured as the centerpiece of the design.
>Donated in memory of Don Jose Miguel Salinas
>Fair Market Value
>25.00
>
>
>
>Los Bexarenos Genealogy Society Journals, "The Complete Collection 1984-
>2004" A Hispanic Genealogy Goldmine packed with 20 years worth of
>Articles, Databases, Census, Historical, Archeological, Databases, and
>much, much more. Collectors set which will be a great resource to any
>society, library or history and heritage museum.
>Donated by Los Bexarenos Genealogy Society
>Fair Market Value
>650.00
>
>
>"Musica Mexicana" a two CD Collection of music featuring Alexandro
>Fernandez 100 Years of the Music of Mexico performed at the Palacio de
>Bellas Artistas el Canto de Mexico. The second CD is Don't Mess with La
>Musica de Tejas, modern interpretations of the classics with a Tejano
>twist, the CD benefits Music education in Texas Schools. This package
>presents a great selection of ballads and standards sure to ignite your
>passion for music.
>Donated by The Victoria Hispanic Genealogy and Historical Society of
>Texas
>Fair Market Value
>45.00
>
>
>El Mesteno Magazine, The History and Heritage Magazine for South Texas.
>The collection includes the first 4 years a total of 48 issues plus 2
>paperback editions. This great selection is sure to be included in any
>researchers or societies collection.
>Donated by El Mesteno Magazine- Homero S. Vera
>Fair Market Value
>100.00
>Page 6
>
>'Recollections Set", A Keepsake Memory book o create your own family
>history keepsake. Includes a detail book with ideas, a memory book, and
>gift box. Also included is a copy of "Legacy" magazine with great
>articles and ideas to enhance your scrapbook and advise on ideas to
>create memory pages.
>Donated in memory of Benita Dominguez Zepeda
>Fair Market Value
>60.00
>
>
>"Spanish Cross pendant", designed by New York Jewelry designer David
>Boaz. The cross is inspired by the Spanish crosses used from the time of
>the Crusades to the Discovery of America. Sterling Silver, one of a kind
>original.
>Donated by Michael A. Salinas
>Fair Market Value
>100.00
>
>
>"Raices Hispanics e Indios", A tree depicting all the Hispanic Nations
>and the multi-cultural roots of there ancestors. Includes Spanish,
>Indian and Latin American nationalities. A great educational tool or a
>must for Hispanic Genealogy. (Image on Canvas)
>Donated and Designed by Hispanic Graphics, Joseph Cde Baca
>Fair Market Value
>75.00
>
>
>"Vatican Italian Renaissance Cross" Designed and inspired by the
>collections in the Vatican museums, cross with intricate designs and
>rope choker necklace. A great jewelry item perfect for any occasion.
>Donated by Michael A. Salinas
>Fair Market Value
>40.00
>
>
>Spanish American Genealogical Association, Corpus Christi, Texas
>Extracted and computerized church records or a total of 38 books
>(unbound - or bound with a plastic spiral binding)
>STATE OF TAMAULIPAS, MEXICO:
>CAMARGO, Tamaulipas:
>Marriage records 1764-1875 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 125 pages in
>each)
>Baptism records 1764-1864 ( 229 pages)
>Death records 1764-1881 (85 pages)
>GUERRERO, Tamaulipas:
>Marriage records 1753-1925 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 173 pages in
>each)
>Death records 1755-1881 (265 pages)
>Baptism records 1803-1876
>MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas:
>Marriage records 1801-1848 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 256 pages in
>each)
>Death records 1800-1828 (117 pages)
>
>
>Continued Next Page
>
>MIER, Tamaulipas:
>Marriage records 1767-1925 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 199 pages in
>each)
>Death Records 1767-1903 (445 pages)
>Baptism records 1767-1880
>        Book I - A to Garza (199 pages)
>        Book II - Garza to Perales (199 pages)
>        Book III - Perez to Zuniga (177 pages)
>        Book IV - 1854-1867 includes grandparents (194 pages)
>
>
>STATE OF NUEVO LEON, MEXICO:
>AGUALEGUAS, Nuevo Leon:
>Death records 1821-1880 (147 pages)
>Baptism records 1821-1870 (355 pages)
>CADEREYTA, Nuevo Leon:
>Marriage records 1710-1880 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 384 pgs in
>each)
>Baptisms 1763-1810 (382 pages - 6,863 records)
>Baptisms including grandparents 1825-1835 (311 pages - 4,002 records)
>CERRALVO, Nuevo Leon:
>Marriage records 1761-1880 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 219 pgs in
>each book)
>Death records 1761-1880 (331 pages)
>Baptism records 1761-1871
>        Book I - A to Gonzalez (199 pages)
>        Book II - Gonzalez to Ramos (199 pages)
>        Book III - Ramos to Zuniga (184 pages)
>        Book IV - 1806-1875 includes grandparents
>SABINAS HIDALGO, Nuevo Leon:
>Marriage Records 1761-1880 - (Brides and Grooms; two books; 103 pgs in
>each)
>Death Records 1761-1880 (282 pages)
>Baptisms 1770-1843 (266 pages)
>Baptisms 1843-1878 (175 pages)
>VALLECILLO, Nuevo Leon:
>Marriage Records 1768-1863 (Brides and Grooms; two books; 71 pages in
>each)
>Donated by Spanish American Genealogical Association, Corpus Christi,
>Texas
>Fair Market Value $1900.00
>
>Additional items will be available; this was a complete list at
>publication of this program.
>
>Silent begins and ends on Saturday.
>Shop our Vendors!
>
>El Mesteno / Homero Vera
>Premont, Texas
>
>Yolanda Z. Gonzalez-Gomez
>Brownsville, Texas
>
>Borderlands Book Store
>San Antonio, Texas
>
>Guillermo Garmendia Leal
>Monterrey, Mexico
>
>American Binding and Publishing Company
>Rockport, Texas
>
>HOGAR de Dallas
>Dallas, Texas
>
>Los Bexarenos Genealogical Society
>San Antonio, Texas
>
>East Texas Hispanic Genealogy Society
>
>Houston Hispanic Genealogical Society
>Houston, Texas
>
>Notable Names
>Houston, Texas
>
>Princess Jewelry
>Helotes, Texas
>
>ESCO Publications/Joel Rene Escobar
>Pharr, Texas
>
>Canary Island Descendants Association
>San Antonio, Texas
>
>A Destiny Foretold by Neo Franco Cantu
>Houston, Texas
>
>With All Arms by Alan Duaine
>Corpus Christi, Texas
>
>Maestro Israel Cavazos Garza
>Nuevo Leon, Mexico
>
>G. Roland Vela
>Denton, Texas
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