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The California Grape Boycott
A booklet answering the ten most frequently asked questions concerning the organization of California grape workers into a union.
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jack Angell writes to Charlie Rankin telling him what could happen to the agricultural industry if the grape strike continues.
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.
Portrait of Beulah
A map of where hurricane Beulah struck in south Texas.
Damage Caused by Hurricane Beulah
Two pictures of the damage that was caused after hurricane Beulah.
Tell the story of BEULAH!
Newspaper front cover about hurricane Beulah. The author uses a narrative approach to tell a story about the hurricane.
Farm Crop Damage is Estimated $1 Billion
Newspaper article regarding the estimated crop damage caused by hurricane Beulah. They estimated a $1 billion crop damage.
Hurricane Beulah across the border in Reynosa, Mexico
A photograph of Reynosa Tamaulipas after hurricane Beulah in 1967. The streets can be seen flooded and water was knee-high.
Shelters during Hurricane Beulah
Photograph of women and children in an emergency shelter during the flooding and rain of hurricane Beulah in 1967.
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.
Business Flooded
A photograph of a business flooded during hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Children During Hurricane Beulah
An image of two children playing in flooded streets caused by Hurricane Beulah in 1967.
"Pan Am Under Water"
A picture from the newspaper The Daily Review showing a flooded area around the Pan American College campus caused by hurricane Beulah.
Lloyd Bentsen Home in Mission, Texas
A picture of a flooded home in Mission, Texas caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Hurricane Beulah: Balboa Acres - McAllen
A photograph of Balboa Acres in McAllen flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
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.
Vazquez Home in Mercedes
Image of a the Vazquez family home in Mercedes, Texas flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Hurricane Beulah: City of Harlingen
An image of the flooding caused by hurricane Beulah in the City of Harlingen in 1967.
Our First Residents: The Karankawa Indians
A page from the book, Our First Residents: The Karankawa Indians, by Harriett Johnson, explaining the origin and lands of the Karankawa peoples.
The Karankawa Indians
Two pages of The Karankawa Indians book regarding the location and language of the group. It includes map where they resided and a short description of the language they used.
Costumes and Dances Provided Charro Days Color
An article talking about the history of Charro Days, and how it came together after World War II.
Costumes for Charro Days
Three articles describing typical costumes for Charro Days. The 'Peon,' 'La Michoacana,' and the 'Oaxacan' dress are some of the examples shown. The articles describe the typical colors and fabrics used for the costumes.
Merienda: A Charro Days Tradition for 50 Years
An article explaining a tradition from Charro Days called 'La Merienda.' The article talks about the costumes that are typically modeled during this event.
59th Annual Charro Days Fiesta
An article created from different newspapers regarding the 59th Annual Charro Days celebration. The articles include tips to make your Charro Days costume and what you can find in this celebration.
The Struggle of Texas Farm Workers' Union
A newspaper article dedicated to the Onion Strike participants the tactics that some corporations may perform against them.