Mexico-Cárdenas Museum |
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| The Mexico Cárdenas Museum honors a former president
of Mexico and his commitment to indigenous peoples. Early Bible
translation and cross-cultural work in Mexico are also highlighted
through colorful artifacts, folk art and pictures.
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, Mexico’s dynamic president from 1934-1940, championed the cause of the common man and did all he could to better their lives. It was he who encouraged SIL linguists to analyze, record and publish reading materials in Indian languages. In the museum you will see historical photographs of Cárdenas, books in many indigenous languages, outstanding folk art, ancient jewelry and embroidered native costumes that can still be seen in Mexican villages today.
The Chevy served some of the linguists investigating sound systems and grammars of complicated Indian languages. It also served as transport for sick people who were brought to a doctor or hospital, including a Totonac Indian baby who was born en route at a busy Mexico City intersection! President Cárdenas admired the Bible and encouraged the work of SIL—providing the Scriptures for Mexico’s languages. |
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LocationThe museum is located on Davis Road at the JAARS Center near Waxhaw, 30 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is funded by donations. Parking is free. Get “Door-To-Door” directions with a map to the JAARS Center.Tel: 704-843-6045 Museum hoursMonday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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The 1938 Chevrolet sedan on display was a symbol of international
friendship from President Cárdenas, presented to SIL co-founder
Cameron Townsend in 1938. At that time SIL comprised a small group
of young Americans studying Mexico’s tribal tongues.
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JAARS, Inc. PO Box 248 Waxhaw, NC 28173 |
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