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.
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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.
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size: 8x10
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Americo Gomez Americo Gomez y Su Conjunto
Catalog Number: afia228.jpg
Subjects: Americo Gomez Americo Gomez y Su Conjunto
Notes: 45 and LP song titles listed on reverse.
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size: 3x5
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Andres Berlanga Manuel Arrellano
Catalog Number: afia40.jpg
Subjects: Andres Berlanga Manuel Arrellano
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size: 5x7
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Antonio Aguilar
Catalog Number: afia9.jpg
Subjects: Antonio Aguilar
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size: 3.6 x 5.4
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Antonio Avitia Florencio Estrada Frumencio Estrada
Catalog Number: afia4.jpg
Subjects: Antonio Avitia Florencio Estrada Frumencio Estrada
Notes: Date of Photo ca. 1918. Florencio Estrada - Guitar, Frumencio Estrada - Accordion both became Cornels of the Cristero Army and both killed in 1936 by Federales during the 2nd Cristero Rebellion 1934-41.
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size: 5 x 7
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Arturo Vasquez
Catalog Number: afia1066.jpg
Subjects: Arturo Vasquez
Notes: Headshot with playlistMala MujerRecuerdoTriste CondenadaDespues de AquelloSe Que Es ImposiblePeligrosaQue Me Puede Ya Importar
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size: 8x10
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Augustin Gallardo y Conjunto
Catalog Number: afia232.jpg
Subjects: Augustin Gallardo y Conjunto
Notes: Bego Recording artist Mcallen, Texas.
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size: 3x5
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Augustine Ramirez and His Group
Catalog Number: afia866.jpg
Subjects: Augustine Ramirez and His Group
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size: 8x10
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Augustine Ramirez Y Su Orquesta
Catalog Number: afia867.jpg
Subjects: Augustine Ramirez Y Su Orquesta
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size: 8x10
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Aurelia Maria
Catalog Number: afia835.jpg
Subjects: Aurelia Maria
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size: 8x10
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Balde Gonzalez
Catalog Number: afia234.jpg
Subjects: Balde Gonzalez
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size: 3x4
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Banda
Catalog Number: afia48.jpg
Subjects: Banda
Notes: El C. Gobernador del Edo __ Elpidio G. Velazquez con la Banda del Poblado donó los instrumentos.Durango 1941 (actual date of photo unknown)
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Date 1/1/1941
size: 5x7
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Beto Villa
Catalog Number: afia1078.jpg
Subjects: Beto Villa
Notes: Studio portrait of Beto with sax.
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size: 8x10
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Beto Garza
Catalog Number: afia215.jpg
Subjects: Beto Garza
Notes: Bego Recording ArtistBeto Garza Manager122 Daniel StreetSan Antonio, Texas
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size: 8x10
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Beto Villa Y Su Orquesta
Catalog Number: afia1077.jpg
Subjects: Beto Villa Y Su Orquesta
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size: 8x10
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Cancionero Chelo Silva Falcon
Catalog Number: afia942.jpg
Subjects: Cancionero Chelo Silva Falcon
Notes: "El Fronterizo" Cancionero (song book) num. 6 ano I,1955.