Inventory of the International Black and White Ball, Inc., Collection, 1938-2006
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | International Black and White Ball, Inc. | |
| Title: | International Black and White Ball, Inc., Collection | |
| Dates: | 1938-2006 | |
| Creator Abstract: | The International Black and White Ball is dedicated to the promotion of goodwill and understanding between the United States and Mexico. | |
| Content Abstract: | The bulk of the collection consists of scrapbooks and programs, also found within the collection is correspondence, clippings, invitations, VHS tapes, photographs and negatives, and notes that pertain to the Balls and the planning of the International Black and White Ball. | |
| Identification: | MS 233 | |
| Extent: | 9 linear feet (11 Boxes) | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections | |
Historical Note
Founded in 1933 by Maria R. Magnon, the International Black and White Ball is dedicated to the promotion of goodwill, friendship and understanding between the United States and Mexico.
Magnon, whose family moved to San Antonio in 1915 to escape the Mexican Revolution, hoped to bring the two countries closer while introducing young women to society. After her death, Bernard Magnon, her son, continued the tradition.
Each year, high school girl are named to the ball's royal court. They often attend local events and similar balls in Mexico during the year.
Source: Huddleston, Scott. "An International Ball." San Antonio Express-News 26 August 2001: 2B.
Scope and Content Note
The collection is divided into four series, Collected History, Correspondence, Printed Material, and Ephemera.
The Collected History series contains photographs, negatives, contact sheets, scrapbooks, VHS tapes, notes and laminated displays made up of clippings, photographs and invitations that cover the balls and their attendees over the years.
The Correspondence series contains correspondence to and from Mrs. Magnon, the founder of the International Black and White Ball, or her son, Mr. Bernard Magnon.
The Printed Material series consists of the International Black and White Ball programs, invitations and clippings.
A tiara that was worn by the queen from the years 1965-1975 makes up the Ephemera series.
Organization of Collection | ||
| 1. Collected History | ||
| 2. Correspondence | ||
| 3. Printed Material | ||
| 4. Ephemera | ||
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is housed at UTSA's Main Campus and must be accessed via the John Peace Library Special Collections reading room. To request access, please use the Collections Request Form.
Usage Restrictions
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Index Terms | ||
| Personal Names | ||
| Magnon, Maria R. | ||
| Magnon, Bernard A. | ||
| Organizations | ||
| International Black and White Ball, Inc. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Balls (Parties)--Texas--San Antonio. | ||
| Genres/Formats | ||
| Clippings. | ||
| Contact sheets. | ||
| Correspondence. | ||
| Invitations. | ||
| Negatives. | ||
| Photographs. | ||
| Programs. | ||
| Scrapbooks. | ||
| Videocassettes. | ||
| Local Subjects | ||
| Clubs and Organizations | ||
| Pan-Americanism | ||
Related Material
There are no known other archival collections created by International Black and White Ball, Inc. at the date of accessioning. |
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], International Black and White Ball, Inc., Collection, MS 233, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Information
Received from Maurine Magnon in March 2007 (Acc. 2007-034).
Processing Information
The collection is in one accession, 2007-034. More detailed processing is not anticipated at this time.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Correspondence | |||||||||||||
| Box | Folder | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 11 | 1958 and undated | |||||||||||
| 12 | 1970-1972 | ||||||||||||
Artifacts | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| OM7 | Tiara belonging to Ball queens between 1965-1975, 1965-1975 | ||||||||||||