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RGV Women's History Resources

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Charro Days 1941 : Brownsville, Texas, February 20 - 23

Program invitation for Charro Days 1941

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President's Office

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Notable Alumni

Building on the legacy of two institutions, UTRGV’s mission is to transfer the Rio Grande Valley by fostering leaders and citizens who challenge the present, enrich the future, and contribute to a better world.

Legacy Institutions

Goodbye, UTPA. Goodbye, UTB. HELLO, UTRGV!

UTRGV has a history that is nearly 100 years old!
It all began when Edinburg College (1927–1933) was founded as part of the Edinburg School District.

Physical Exhibit Poster and Labels

Ada Lee (Richmond) Chisum

Pages from Chisum, Ada Lee 20June1987.pdf

Ada Lee Chisum relates family lore extending back to her grandparents moving to Texas in the late 1800's, moving to her father employment for the railroad in Yoakum, Texas and transition to the plumbing business. She tells of early McAllen’s…

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RGV Primary Source Guides Banner

Hometown Teams Banner

Shary Legacy

Sharyland to Build Latest Design School Building

Legacy of John H. Shary and the Shary Organization.

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John H. Shary and Family

Brief biographical information and photos of John H. and Mary Shary and their children.

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Marketing Gold in the Magic Valley: Photographic Materials

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Marketing Gold in the Magic Valley: Promotional Materials

Cover of A Camera Journey through the Lower Valley of the Rio Grande : The Garden of Golden Grapefruit

Promotional materials related to marketing the "Magic Valley"

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Development of the Magic Valley: Organization & Early Lessons

Shary Land Co's Excursion Party Near Sharyland, May 19th, 1917

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John H. Shary and the Citrus Industry of the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Original poster for physical exhibit

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Development of the Magic Valley: Work & Labor

Excursion Train HCHC Archives Alert 94-581.jpg

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John H. Shary

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Gold in the Magic Valley

Boy with Pomelo Tree in a Brownsville Yard

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