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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.
Onion Strike Must Continue
A newspaper article explaining why the Onion Strike against the corporations should continue.
The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial
A brochure with information about the "Texas Iwo Jima Memorial." The Marine Military Academy was collecting funds to receive the Iwo Jima Memorial Sculpture. The brochure explains the procedures that needed to be done, as well as the cost, to bring…
Traditional items to place on an altar
A guide on different kinds of offerings for a Day of the Dead altar.
Making Your Own Altar
A guide on how to make your own altar for the Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Celebration
A summary of how the Day of Dead originated.
The Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame
A pamphlet for the 2013 Hidalgo Texas Border Fest.
Economic Development Administration - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Logo of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Grant - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Project description for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. The proposal is mainly for the phase two of this project.
Mercedes: Home of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
An article about the Mercedes Livestock show. There were competitions, such as "Cover Girl" and "World's Champion Rodeo."
Letters From the March
Letters from different people participating on a march for the rights of farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley
Briscoe To Meet With TFW/ Legislation Introduced
A newspaper clip announcing that late Texas governor, Dolph Briscoe, was meeting with the Texas Farm Workers Union.
Farmworkers-Students Unite!
Six organizations sponsored a picket demonstration. The speakers talked about the economy and corporations.
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.
Join the Strike
A newspaper clip convincing farmers from the Rio Grande Valley to join the strikes to fight for farmer's rights.
40 Days of Struggle
A newspaper clip from the Texas Farm Workers Union urging to support the strikes by donating clothes, food, and any other kind of help.
TFW Heads March-Pilgrimage To Austin
The Texas Farm Workers' Union organized a 40 day pilgrimage to Austin, Texas. The participants took a demand to the state legislature for collective bargain and secret ballot elections.
Strike Pressure Hits Growers
A newspaper clip by the Texas Farm Workers' Union urges the farmers to keep the citrus strike despite the threats they receive. Some of the threats mentioned are "threats of death, shooting and flimsy complaints."
Melon Strike Begins
A newspaper clipping from El Cuhamil, announcing the beginning of a melon strike. The Texas Farm Worker's Union started the strike in a rally May 16, 1976.
Facts On Working And Living Conditions of Texas Farm Workers
A newspaper clipping discussing all the cons of being a farmer and the lack of rights.
Inset of 1835 Texas Map
Inset of 1835 Texas Map detailing Native American Tribes in Texas
Statue of Stephen F. Austin
Statue of Stephen F. Austin Erected in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building at Washington
High School Girls Basketball Team, 1916-1917
Signatures besides each player's face.