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Pan American Center; The newly installed chapel area, seen through the griled door, houses eighteenth century religious statues in a dimly-lit atmosphere.

Typical turbaned female figurine in "bow-legged" stance with arms straight down. Wears elaborate breechcloth, necklace, bracelets, ear-plugs, and head-dress. Stained natural clay.

Tiny female figure. Headdress and lower half of body painted. Half of headdress broken off.

A variety of Christian objects gathered to show main characteristics of Spanish Colonialism

Closeup, Lighted case with three statues on pedestals.

Construction of exterior of building from St. George Street looking Northeast (toward Vilano)

Pan American center and garden under construction facing south (from north of building on St. George street) 1965

Earle Newton was the first director/ curator of the Pan American Center and oversaw its construction. He played a key role in acquiring a large number of items for the exhibits during his time as curator from 1965 to around 1970.

In the second phase of the Pan American Center, this portion showcased Colonial art from Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru which was on exhibit in the east gallery. Entrance to the balcony affording a view of the Hispanic Garden was from this room on the…

St. Augustine, Fla. -- Bread as a base for sculpture? It is used now in Ecuador and such items may be seen in the current exhibit at the Pan American Center in the restored area of "Historic St. Augustine." The figures illustrated were just a few of…