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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.
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.
Weslaco High School and Edinburg High School Football Game, 1983
Photograph of Weslaco High School and Edinburg High School Football Game, 1983
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.
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.
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 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 Court To Pick Sheriff
An article regarding the resignation of Sheriff Raymond Teller after being declared guilty of peonage.
Women's Swimming Team, 1956
Photograph of 1956 Women's Swimming Team
Women's Tennis Team, 1953
Caption: Pat, Juanita, Helen, Ofira and Grace waiting for their rackets so they can play tennis.
Women's Volleyball Team at Practice, 1962
Caption: Hit that ball!
Women's Volleyball Team Showing Off Their Trophy, 1988
Photograph of 1988 Women's Volleyball Team Showing Off Their Trophy
Women's Volleyball Team, 1990
Photograph of 1990 Women's Volleyball Team
Women's Volleyball Team, 1991
Caption: Lady Scorpions
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.
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.