Opening Celebrations for Mexico, the Revolution and Beyond: The Casasola Archives, 1900-1940 Thursday, December 3rd 6:30-9:00 p.m. Free Arizona State Museum (University Ave. and Main Gate) The opening program consists of a panel discussion with Mexican history and culture experts (at CESL auditorium) followed by an exhibit viewing, book signings and a reception with live music (back at ASM).
Meet special guest Consul of Mexico Juan Manuel Calderón. Panelists: Dr. William Beezley, UA professor of Mexican history, will examine the photojournalism of Agustín Víctor Casasola and his effect on Mexican history. Dr. Roberto Rodríguez, research associate in Mexican American Studies, will compare the Mexican revolution of 1810 with that of 1910 and modern-day revolutionary politics. Dr. Celestino Fernández, UA professor of sociology, will comment on the role and meaning of Mexican corridos (ballads) and share examples from the early 1900s played by Guillermo Saenz. Cass Fey, curator of education at the Center for Creative Photography, will explain how to read photographs as visual documents.
Enjoy delicious food from El Charro Café and sweet treats from Le Cave’s Bakery. Guillermo Saenz’s musical performances at the panel discussion and at the reception are sponsored by La Costeña.
Arizona State Museum is located just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd on the University of Arizona campus.
