This exhibition, exploring the rise of organized tourism from the U.S. to Mexico, features vintage brochures, posters, photographs, post cards, and scrapbooks from DeGolyer Library, as well as items on loan from private collectors. The exhibit is divided into sections that tell the story of border crossings, the curio trade, professional photographers, the rise of automobile travel, and the many ways Mexico and U.S. tour companies have promoted tourism from the United States. Dr. David J. Weber and Dr. Hal Williams of SMU, and Dr. William Taylor of UC-Berkeley have consulted on the project. Ruth Sharp Altshuler is honorary chairperson and will serve as one of the table hosts. There will be approximately twelve tables hosted by notable Dallas and SMU leaders facilitating the dinner discussions at each.
Guests indicate at whose table they wish to sit when they make their reservations.
Annual Dinner Meeting Steve Blow , columnist for the Dallas Morning News is the featured speaker. Members will be notified of any program changes.