Austin History Center

Emilio Zamora, interviewed by Cassie Smith. Full oral history interview for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Oral History Project.

Gloria Mata Pennington's full oral history for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Oral History Project.

Gus Garcia, Interviewed by Paul Saldaña. Full oral history for Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Oral History Project.

Perla Cavazos speaks on the holiday tradition of "La Pastorela" in the Mexican American community and their performances of the play at the 600 River Street site in the late 1990s.

On being hired as Austin Parks and Recreation Department's division manager that oversaw the MACC.

On dancing with Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas in the 1980s.

Former mayor on 600 River St. site ordinance for the MACC.

On working as former Mayor Gus Garcia's aid in the 1990s and on obtaining an NEA grant for LACA, allowing arts organizations to work together to pursue the MACC project.

Former City Council member on the City's relationship with CMACA and the renaming of the MACC to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

President of CMACA on relationship with the City of Austin after choosing the architect for the MACC.

Former CMACA board member on the 600 River Street site (City of Austin Street and Bridge Operations) prior to the building of the MACC.

Former MACC advisory board Chair on his initial role with CMACA and managing the non-profit.

On the grand opening of the MACC on September 15, 2007.

On the history of race and class in East Austin.

Former advisory board member on the future expansion of the ESB-MACC.

Former Task Force member on his role in the initial needs assessment survey conducted that determined the community's interest in having a Mexican American cultural center.

On the details of the "Los Elementos" mural he painted on the Juarez-Lincoln University building in 1977.

On early visions and concept of the MACC.

ESB-MACC Director and Manager on challenges she faces and on identifying community and cultural needs.

Community member and artist on using the Public Works facility for programming prior to the present day MACC was built.