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[Carvings at the Uxmal Ruins]

Description: Photograph of a small stone fragment at the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, Mexico. The fragment may have previously been part of a larger structure. The fragment has carvings of various Maya symbols and figures.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Church of San José (Templo de San José)]

Description: Photograph of the Church of San José (Templo de San José) in Campeche, Mexico. The block-long façade of the church includes a baroque style and is covered with blue-and-yellow Talavera tiles. The top of the church's façade is crowned with seven narrow stone finials. The building was erected in 1716 by the Jesuits.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[East building of the Nunnery Quadrangle at the Uxmal Ruins]

Description: Photograph of the far left portion of the east building of the Nunnery Quadrangle at the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, Mexico. The building has lattice carvings and a rectangular entryway. In the background on the left, the north building of the Nunnery Quadrangle can be seen.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Government Palace of the State of Campeche (Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Campeche)]

Description: Photograph of the Government Palace of the State of Campeche (Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Campeche) in Campeche, Mexico. This building was built in 1963 in order to replace the old government palace. The building is also known as the "Edificio de los Poderes" which translates to "Powers Building." A mural by artist, José Chávez Morado, is part of the building's façade. The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción) is also visibl… more
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Republic Square (Plaza de La República)]

Description: Photograph of the Republic Square (Plaza de La República) in Campeche, Mexico. The Sea Gate (Puerta de Mar) is present on the right side of the plaza just across the street from the other buildings. The gate was one of four built in the 18th century along with a wall in order to defend the city from pirate attacks. The Eagle Monument (Monumento del Águila) can be seen in the background on the left. The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Co… more
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[San Francisco Bastion (Baluarte de San Francisco)]

Description: Photograph of the San Francisco Bastion (Baluarte de San Francisco) in Campeche, Mexico. The Land Gate (Puerta de Tierra) can be seen in the background which is the entrance gate of the fortress. The gate and bastion were built in the 18th century along with a wall in order to defend the city from pirate attacks.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Uxmal Maya Ruins in Mexico]

Description: Photograph of the Pyramid of the Magician (Pirámide del adivino), Nunnery Quadrangle, and the House of the Turtles (Casa de las Tortugas), and the Governor's Palace (Palacio del Gobernador) structures at the Maya ruins in Uxmal, Mexico. On the left, the House of Turtles is visible with the Nunnery Quadrangle behind it. On the right, the corner of the Governor's Palace structure is visible and the Pyramid of the Magician can be seen behind it.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Uxmal Nunnery Quadrangle East and South Buildings]

Description: Photograph of the Nunnery Quadrangle east and south buildings, part of the Maya ruins in Uxmal, Mexico. The Pyramid of the Magician (Pirámide del adivino) is visible in the background, just behind the east building. Both buildings have detailed carvings including lattice.
Date: December 1978
Creator: Parlee, Lorena M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Geothermal power plants of Mexico and Central America: a technical survey of existing and planned installations

Description: In this report, the fifth in a series describing the geothermal power plants of the world, the countries of Mexico and of Central America are studied. The geothermal plants are located in areas of recent and active volcanism; the resources are of the liquid-dominated type. Details are given about the plants located at Cerro Prieto in Mexico and at Ahuachapan in El Salvador. In both cases, attention is paid to the geologic nature of the fields, the well programs, geofluid characteristics, energy… more
Date: July 1, 1978
Creator: DiPippo, Ronald
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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