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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.
Traditional items to place on an altar
![text, [A list of] Traditional items to place on an altar](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/a80fbe7b6ea07b6ccd3c62dfac87cbd6.jpg "text, [A list of] 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.
Borderfest Brochures, The Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame
A pamphlet for the 2013 Hidalgo Texas Borderfest.
Excerpts from Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Grant - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. (LOS), 2004
Project description for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Excerpt: "The RGVLS, Inc. 10-year development facilities plan calls for the investment of over 4 million dollars in the next 5 years to bring the facilities and its management and…
Excerpt: "The RGVLS, Inc. 10-year development facilities plan calls for the investment of over 4 million dollars in the next 5 years to bring the facilities and its management and…
CPL News, 1982-08, "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"
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…
Edinburg Juneeteenth Observation
![[news clipping] Edinburg Juneteenth observation Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery, Valley Town Crier (1997-06-18)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d3e4835581b87649b6af49c83c36de13.jpg "[news clipping] Edinburg Juneteenth observation Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery, Valley Town Crier (1997-06-18)")
A newspaper clip for the Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg at the Restlawn Cemetery. The author explains directions on where the place is located.
Program Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.
Inset of 1835 Texas Map
![[map] Texas as it was in 1835 under Mexican rule](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/0ff0ef70619737c6081fcc9b21be7c37.jpg "[map] Texas as it was in 1835 under Mexican rule")
A historical map titled “Texas as it was in 1835 under Mexican Rule” shows the region of Texas and surrounding areas during the period before the Texas Revolution. The map is lightly tinted and bordered with an ornate decorative frame. It includes…
Statue of Stephen F. Austin
![[photograph] Statue of Stephen F. Austin](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d98c2b9d8e5b23f3a99a4c8e5c21c986.jpg "[photograph] Statue of Stephen F. Austin")
Statue of Stephen F. Austin Erected in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building at Washington
![[photograph] Engraving of Statue of Sam Houston](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d12973efb263166888d200cbeb716231.jpg "[photograph] Engraving of Statue of Sam Houston")
Telegram from Edgewood District Concerned Parents Supporting Javier Ramirez of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
A telegram sent to a student from "The Edgewood District Concerned Parents Association," congratulating Javier Ramirez for his organization of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout.