The Frontera Image Archive contains historical vintage photos and images associated with the Arhoolie Foundation’s Strachwitz Collection of Mexican American and Mexican Recordings. This collection was originally started by Chris Strachwitz. More images will be added after they are processed.
Note: To view the image notes when viewing on phones and tablets, click the “+ symbol on the left and the data will appear below the photo.
When searching for band names use as few words as possible. For instance do not search for Los Alegres de Teran, just use Alegres de Teran.
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Abrego y Picazo Abrego Picazo
Catalog Number: afia8.jpg
Subjects: Abrego y Picazo Abrego Picazo
Notes: This Duo recorded for Columbia, and Victor.
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size: 3.8 x 4.8
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Agapito Zuniga
Catalog Number: afia1083.jpg
Subjects: Agapito Zuniga
Notes: Headshot of Agapito with accordion.
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size: 5x7
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Agapito Zuniga
Catalog Number: afia1084.jpg
Subjects: Agapito Zuniga
Notes: Headshot of Agapito with accordion
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size: 8x10
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Alberto Vasquez
Catalog Number: afia1063.jpg
Subjects: Alberto Vasquez
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size: 4x6
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Alejandro Montenegro
Catalog Number: afia825.jpg
Subjects: Alejandro Montenegro
Notes: Autographed headshot.
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size: 8x10
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Alfonso Ramos y Su Orquesta
Catalog Number: afia853.jpg
Subjects: Alfonso Ramos y Su Orquesta
Notes: Promo image for El Zarape Records.
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size: 8x10
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Alfonzo Villagomez
Catalog Number: afia908.jpg
Subjects: Alfonzo Villagomez
Notes: Photo of Villagomez en su primer talacho de su compania Discos del Bravo. May 8, 1968
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size: 5x7
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Amadeo Flores - Conjunto Ideal
Catalog Number: afia177.jpg
Subjects: Amadeo Flores - Conjunto Ideal
Notes: Amadeo Flores, Rodolfo Leal, Jose Garcia, Lalo Salinas
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size: 8x10
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Amadeo Flores - Conjunto Ideal
Catalog Number: afia178.jpg
Subjects: Amadeo Flores - Conjunto Ideal
Notes: Headshot for Ideal.
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size: 8x10
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Amadeo Flores y Su Conjunto Ideal
Catalog Number: afia176.jpg
Subjects: Amadeo Flores y Su Conjunto Ideal
Notes: on the poster- Amadeo Flores y Su Conjunto Ideal presentan en su primer album de larga duracion, polkas, rancheras, bolero que le han dado gran popularidad y personalidad a este conjunto. Musica que hace, que siente y que interpreta la gente alegre y sencilla del Norte.
