Bookmark this page or copy and paste URL to Email message Alexander V. Mendoza and G. H. Gonzales. Carnaval (Guaymas, Mexico) Photograph Album, 1890MS 245
Historical NoteAn annual carnival was held in Guaymas beginning in 1888. Introduced by European residents, participation in the carnival was originally limited to the upper classes. In 1890, Guaymas, an industrial port city, had a population of about 10,000 residents. It continues to host one of Mexico's oldest carnival celebrations. Scope and Content NotePhotograph album with 26 albumen photographs, 8" x 10", of parade floats and activities related to the carnival celebration in Guaymas, Mexico in 1890. Images show elaborate flower-covered, horse-drawn floats with young women seated on them as well as buildings, crowds of spectators, and street scenes. Photographs are labeled and often include the names of the float's sponsors. Photographers identified on the card mounts are Alexander V. Mendoza and G. H. Gonzalez. ArrangementThis collection is organized into one series.RestrictionsRestrictionsThere are no restrictions on this collection. CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright. Access TermsPersonal Name(s) Gonzales, G. H. Mendoza, Alexander V. Geographic Name(s) Guaymas (Mexico)--Celebrations and festivals Guaymas (Mexico)--Social life and customs Mexico--Social life and customs Subject(s) Carnavals--Mexico--Guaymas (Sonora : State) Festivals--Mexico--Guaymas (Sonora : State) Parades--Mexico--Guaymas (Sonora : State) Popular culture--Mexico Genre Form(s) Photograph albums Administrative InformationCredit LineCarnaval (Guaymas, Mexico) photograph album (MS 245). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries. Container List
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