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The Onion Strike in Raymondville, Texas Lesson Plans
The Raymondville Onion Strike took place in 1979 on the count of their wages being cut because of onion prices. Being known as the “Onion Capital of the World” the strike started off as a wage problem then other problems arose with working conditions…
Karankawa Indians Lesson Plan
The goal of this lesson plan is to give background information on the Karankawa tribe. These background information ranges from knowing where their territory is located, their dietary supplements, their weapons and tools, and their language and…
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jack Angell writes to Charlie Rankin telling him what could happen to the agricultural industry if the grape strike continues.
Portrait of Beulah
A map of where hurricane Beulah struck in south Texas.
Juneteenth Community Celebration
A newspaper article regarding a Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg, Texas.
Pharr Riots of 1971 Lesson Plans
By teacher implemented strategies such as, direct instruction, inquiry and small groups, students will acquire knowledge on the riots that occured in Pharr, Texas in 1971. Teacher will engage students with essential questions, an article, and open…
Fiesta San Antonio Lesson Plans
The objectives of this lesson are to have the student be able to identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of Fiesta San Antonio. The student will also be able to use detail and imagination throughout their writing. Some essential questions…
Beulah's Traces Linger in Valley
Newspaper article one year after the hurricane Beulah. The article estimates how much the affected counties had to pay in repairs for public facilities. The writer also explains that the areas have little to no traces from the hurricane.
Ada Lee (Richmond) Chisum
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…
Boy's Basketball Team, 1919
Portrait of boy's basketball team with a trophy in the foreground
F.S. Lentz in Football Uniform, 1932
Portrait of Mercedes High School football player
Mission Baseball Team, 1921-1922
Undefeated baseball team
Mission High School Football Team, 1939
All district champions, 1939
Basketball team, 1927
Caption: 1927 Basketball Team Myrlin Johnson Captain
San Juan Lions Softball Team, 1950
Caption: San Juan Lions Softball Team 1950
Portrait of Soccer Team, 1916
Caption: Champion Soccer Team of Hidalgo Co. 1916
Donna High School Boy's Basketball Team, 1917
Signatures besides each player's face.
Donna High School Football Team, 1961
Caption: The Donna High Shool Red Skins State AA Champions 1961
Donna High School Football Team, 1924
Caption: Champs 1924