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Writers & Poets: Women of the Rio Grande Valley & Their Works
Each March UTRGV Special Collections & Archives recognizes the historical contributions and achievements of women to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This year we focus on women writers and poets and highlight their works.
Workers vs. Sharyland
Workers from Sharyland Enterprises decided to walkout from work when a salary raise was not given. The article implies that the company could afford the raise.
Women's Volleyball Team, 1991
Caption: Lady Scorpions
Women's Volleyball Team, 1990
Photograph of 1990 Women's Volleyball Team
Women's Volleyball Team Showing Off Their Trophy, 1988
Photograph of 1988 Women's Volleyball Team Showing Off Their Trophy
Women's Volleyball Team at Practice, 1962
Caption: Hit that ball!
Women's Tennis Team, 1953
Caption: Pat, Juanita, Helen, Ofira and Grace waiting for their rackets so they can play tennis.
Women's Swimming Team, 1956
Photograph of 1956 Women's Swimming Team
Willacy Court To Pick Sheriff
An article regarding the resignation of Sheriff Raymond Teller after being declared guilty of peonage.
Willacy Court Opened Today
An article about how the Willacy Court rendered their report about the killing of five Mexican prisoners in the hands of eight police officers including Sheriff Raymond Teller.
Willacy County Grand Jury Recesses Until Wednesday
A newspaper article about how police officers and the Sheriff Raymond Teller were not rendered before January 24 due to grand jury being recessed. The officers were involved in the killing of 5 Mexican prisoners.
Willacy Case May Continue Rest of Week
A newspaper article regarding the assassination of 5 Mexican citizens by 8 police officers including Sheriff Raymond Teller. The article talks about what happened during court and several witnesses who testified.
Why The Citrus Industry in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas is Commanding National Attention
A pamphlet regarding the citrus industry and its growth in the Rio Grande Valley.
Weslaco High School and Edinburg High School Football Game, 1983
Photograph of Weslaco High School and Edinburg High School Football Game, 1983
Water Problems?
Newspaper clipping depicting a sign with an "ironic touch of humor." The sign is nearly covered by the flooding caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Washington Witness on Stand Today
A newspaper article about a case of a violation of the anti-peonage law. The accused include eleven Willacy county residents, Sheriff Raymond Teller and five other officers.
Volleyball Player Gets Ready to Spike the Ball, 2008
Caption: Going up for the kill, Kassandra Larios, 12, gives her opponents Harlingen High no chance for recovery.
Volleyball Player Diana Gomez Is Awarded UTB-TSC Athlete Of The Year, 1996
Caption: In addition to being named an NJCAA All-American, Diana Gomez was also awarded the UTB-TSC Athlete of the Year.
Viewing Island wildlife
An article about the different types of animals that can be found in the Laguna Madre Bay. This bay is close to South Padre Island.
Victories of Brownsville High School, 1930
Photograph of 1930 Brownsville High School Article On Coaches
Veterans Day Lesson Plan
The purpose of this lesson is to educate the students about patriotic holidays in the United States such as, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day and incorporating historical events like 9/11. The lesson plans focus on a variety of material that will help…
Vehicles During Flooding
A picture of two trucks from an electric company driving to restore electric power. The picture was taken in McAllen Texas during the hurricane Beulah's flooding.
Vazquez Home in Mercedes
Image of a the Vazquez family home in Mercedes, Texas flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Valley Sports Year Was A Memorable One, 1977
Article in Valley Morning Star detailing the past year in sprots
Valley Realty Company of Texas
A book regarding the importance of Texas in the field of agriculture, The book states that "Texas produces about one-tenth of the agricultural wealth of the United States.