(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Went to  the Artis Class in the Museum today. On the way down we went up into the towers of the cathedral. Saw the intricacies of the drainage from the roof of the church, and the elaborate carvings on the outside of the cathedral.  Each bell has a name.  We saw Santa Maria and San Julian bells – The class at the Museum was disappointing but we saw the newly opened rooms of Carlotta’s dresses, shawls, etc. some elaborate suits and jewelry of her period.  Ate lunch at the Mitla and were late for the school program.  Heard it was only fair – At the social hour at 3 saw Dignomitty. After the dance was  over we went to town for coffee and then to see a writer by the name of Chamberton whom Dignomitty knows.  Rather interesting, nice looking, who teased Dignomitty about his Communism – I hear he is to lecture at the Summer School.  Should like very much to hear him. Expected Bob to come to the social hour but if he ever came we did not see him.  The orchestra played “Jlausita de Chihuahua” and “Adelita” and of course “Marimba”  The letter is as popular as “Los Ganiotos” was las summer.  I like it muchly

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Letter from Dit telling of Harold’s accident.  Carsey,  Bob Tucker, Betty and I saw two plays given by a school dramatic club.  One Singe’s “Rider’s of the Sea” in English and Moliere’s “Precious Ridiculas”(?) in Spanish.   We got in late for the first one and could not understand all of it but the last one was well done and thoroughly enjoyable.

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The second attempt to launch a a manned U.S. high-altitude balloon, Explorer II   proved a failure with the balloon rupturing at liftoff.

The price of gas is up and its very very hot.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Met Bob Tucker the fellow from Mass. New Bedford in fact.  He is nice.  We had a “coca cola” (tasted different from those in U.S.A.) at the Olimpia and started, all of us,  to go to the show but there was nothing we wanted to see –

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Regular school day.  Hailed during dancing class. Carsey and I had planned to go to Xochimilco and invited Charles and Betty.  Charles preferred not to double date so we two went by ourselves.  We were late starting and got into the boat about 8:30! Had bought mangos, tacos, bananas  and peanuts for supper.  It was a pretty  night but so late that all the eating and dancing places were closed.  When we left the boat the last car had gone to town! No trenes (trains) nor  camiones (trucks)- There was one car but the driver had been drinking.  Tried to call Charles to come after us but couldn’t get him – We took a chance with the taxi and for 5 pesos were brought to the Tacubaya Alameda. Some experience – about one thirty when I got home.  Carsey asked me if I ever would go there with him again but as that is my favorite spot, he needs only to suggest it.

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It’s New York’s turn to flood and pirates take a gambling ship.

Joseph A. Lyons is on the cover of Time.

The American League wins the Allstar baseball game.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Harriet visited me yesterday suggesting something to do this morning.  I can not yet get her to on the phone.   I know I had the right number but I tried twice.  We were planning to go to the Museum and perhaps the Palace – Maybe next week!

We went to the National Palace. The guide made me pay 3 pesos! I was furious!  I know Carsey might have been able to get out of it someway but he really hounded  us until I was forced to pay.  From there to the Museum where we saw Harriet- She seemed to dislike most everything she had seen – We went to Chalputepec Park and listened to the music but could not see  the band for the crowd – Am rather disappointed in Harriet’s attitude toward Mexico.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

After nearly 12 hours of sleep since yesterday morning I am “fit as a fiddle” – Visited San Carlos Academy and the Museum but the latter was not open except the Monte Alban for 50 centavos. Mailed a letter home. Hope Carsey calls me about tonight – He planned to get Dignomitty for Betty and go somewhere to dance !Ojala! Carsey and I went to the Regis. Unable to find Dignomitty! Saw the Austrian who sat with us on the balcony for a  few minutes.  They started late and the floor never was crowded.  They played the new Agustin Lara number.  “La Marimba” which was suave!  Alas Farolito, Las Gaujotas and many other pretty ones.  Their music is always good. Got home at 2:45!!

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An infant named Tenzin Gyatso, future leader of Tibet and bestselling author, is born to a peasant family in Takster, Tibet. At age two, he will be declared the Dalai Lama.

A patriotic Saturday Evening Post.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

At 11:20 thinking the teacher wasn’t coming, Carsey and I went to the museum to look over the “headdress” for my paper in Art Class. tried to find Abelardo Rodriguez Market but merely found where it was not!  Carsey came to lunch at Ruiz’s. Later he and I went to Chaplultepec castle and I think saw every room.  Saw the roof garden and inner rooms upstairs.  Even sat in some of the chairs!  The guide knew English and as usual was eager to talk – It was too cloudy to see Popo!  He left me at Chapultepec to see about getting at ticket to the dinner – dance tonight.  Left at 9 for the Swiss Club with Betty and James.  Very nice time – Stayed till four and then rode to Xochimilco and back to see the sunrise. Ate tacos and fruit in Tacubaya for “breakfast”.  Carsey was lucky about not having to pay for the dinner.  He keeps talking about Vera Cruz (a beautiful dream!) and his maroon colored Chevrolet Coupe that he is going to buy –

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President Roosevelt signs the National Labor Relations Act into law.  It’s hot in Europe and the holiday takes a toll.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Holiday – 4th of July.  Went to Parque Espana, the three of us in the morning.  It is out a little past Gen. Calles’ home.  Had a hot dog, watched a boxing match, almost rode on a  Merry go Round (los caballitos) and watched Americans  milling back and forth.  From there to town (toston in open libre) to Regis. Ate lunch with Carsey at his place around the corner from the Regis.  Bought Betty an umbrella.  went to Carsey’s house for my hat that he had and met Felipe and Enrique.  Decided to get our hair fixed while Carsey hunted Dignomitty. He was not successful in seeing him –

We two went to the show at night – saw “Vivamos esta noche” with Lillian Harvey and Julio Carminati.  We were both so tired that we could hardly appreciate.

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The 29th Tour-de-France begins.

The RMS Mauretania sets  sail.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

Saw National Theatre and went to Sanborn’s.

At the Regis I ordered a Coca-Cola that tasted like syrup of pepper.  No more there for me – Went to the Olympia then for something good.  Saw “Cinelandia” with Carsey. Just a succession of comedies and newsreels, no features.  More of a children’s theatre.

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The Cuban government deports Americans and efforts to put American’s back to work are underway.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. )

School – first day.  Am dropping Spanish  Epic.

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The  Flying Key  brother’s land safely after 27 days in the air in Ole Miss.

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