(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

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

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