Gold in the Magic Valley
Dublin Core
Title
Gold in the Magic Valley
Subject
grapefruit, citrus, development, Rio Grande Valley
Description
This exhibition is presented by Special Collections & Archives to highlight the John H. Shary Collection. It focuses on how one man’s dream of building a citrus empire helped stimulate the rapid growth of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy and develop the “Magic Valley” into a reality.
The digital exhibit features photographs and documents relating to the Shary family and the development of the Valley's citrus industry.
The digital exhibit features photographs and documents relating to the Shary family and the development of the Valley's citrus industry.
Language
English
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.51734/DC0003
References
John H. Shary Collection. ELIBR-0002. University Library, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX. https://archives.lib.utrgv.edu/repositories/2/resources/225
Collection Items
John H. Shary and the Citrus Industry of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Original poster for physical exhibit
Marketing Gold in the Magic Valley: Promotional Materials
Promotional materials related to marketing the "Magic Valley"
John H. Shary and Family
Brief biographical information and photos of John H. and Mary Shary and their children.
