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[photocopy] List of Demands for Edcouch-Elsa Walkout (p. 1)
List of demands given by students who walked out of Edcouch-Elsa High School. These were focused on bringing equality to Hispanic students.

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[newspaper] "Remembering loved ones: Day of the Dead ceremony reflects traditional Mexican culture," by Fernando del Valle for The Valley Morning Star (1995-11-03)
An article about the celebrations and traditions for Day of the Dead. The article describes how people participate and celebrate the traditional holiday.

[newspaper] Honoring the Dead, "El Dia de los Muertos" celebrated throughout the Hispanic World, by Jessica de Leon for The Monitor (1996-10-27)
A newspaper article about how different objects have many memories and help people remember their loved ones during Day of the Dead.

[newspaper photo] Crowd of Students Pictured in the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
Students during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout. They can be seen holding posters with different slogans. The original caption for this image published on Nov. 14, 1968 in The Monitor read "EXPELLED – Students boycotting classes at Edcouch Elsa…

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[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout
From left, Mirtala Villarreal, Martina Gonzales, and Patsy Jacinto, Edcouch-Elsa High School students holding a poster with the slogan "We want better education."

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[newspaper clipping] "Let Freedom Ring, Community celebrates Juneteenth," by Iris Villalon for The Monitor (1999-06-20)
A newspaper article regarding a Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg, Texas.

[Alfonso Laredo Flores] Victim of Pharr Demonstration Will Be Buried this Afternoon, by Max Sisk for Valley Morning Star (1971)
A news release over the buried victim, Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, that was killed during the Pharr Riots.

[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots, 1971-02-11 (Valley Morning Star)
A news release over a funeral of Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, who was killed during the Pharr Riots.

[map] The Ancient Domain of the Karankawa Indians in Southern Texas
Map of Karankawa territory including a settlement on Padre Island (most of the territory is north of present-day Corpus).

[manuscript] Republic of Texas "slave" deed for the sale of nine enslaved people (1839)
This slave deed transfers the ownership of nine enslaved people, ranging from 2 to 30 years in age, who are described as "slaves for life." These people were bought for 11,000 dollars by Ann H. P. Noble. The deed is signed by several witnesses.

[etching from a book] Storming of the Alamo
A black‑and‑white engraving depicts a chaotic battle scene during the storming of the Alamo. The foreground shows a large cannon positioned on the left, angled toward the fighting. Numerous figures are engaged in close combat with rifles, bayonets,…

[etching from a book] Sam Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley
Caption: Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley

[brochure] The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial, 1981-1986, p. 1
A brochure detailing a fundraising campaign for the Texas Iwo Jima Memorial. The Marine Military Academy (Harlingen, TX) was collecting funds to receive the Iwo Jima Memorial Sculpture. The brochure outlines the project scope as well as the cost, to…

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A picture from the newspaper The Daily Review showing a flooded area around the Pan American College campus caused by hurricane Beulah.

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"Facts On Working And Living Conditions of Texas Farm Workers," from El Cuhamil newsletter, 1977-02-28
The article reports that Texas farm workers—especially in the Rio Grande Valley—face extremely low wages, poor housing, limited education, and no job security. Most earn below poverty levels, live in substandard homes without basic utilities, often…

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The Monitor article about the basketball program at McAllen High School, and new coach, Teresa Casso.
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