Virtual Discussion | History Book Club “Mexican American Odyssey”
Look to the MFAH for good books and great conversations! The History Book Club presents free, in-depth discussions on literature and art, and you’re invited. These talks focus on books about life in Europe and America during the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by the collections of the two MFAH house museums: Bayou Bend and Rienzi.
The book selection for September salutes Latino Heritage Month. Mexican American Odyssey: Felix Tijerina, Entrepreneur and Civic Leader, 1905–1965 tells the story of Houston’s Felix Tijerina and how his life reflects trends in Mexican American development.
Live via Zoom / Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
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Questions? 713.639.7800 or 713.639.7759
rienzi@mfah.org or bayoubend@mfah.org
Education programs at Rienzi receive generous funding from the Sterling-Turner Foundation; Alkek and Williams Foundation; Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III Endowment; and the Caroline Wiess Law Endowment for Rienzi.
Education programs at Bayou Bend receive generous funding from Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Mary Lynn and Steve Marks; Mrs. Denise D. Monteleone; Bobbie Nau; William A. and Madeline Smith Charitable Trust; and additional generous donors.
The education programs also receive endowment income from funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ballard and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tate.