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Topographical Sketch

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A topographical sketch of Matamoros showing the army of occupation during the Palo Alto Battle.

Sketch of General Zachary Taylor

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A sketch of General Zachary Taylor. He later became the 12th President of the United States, and was recognized for his victories against the Mexican-American wars.

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Battle of Palo Alto: Battlefield Purpose and Significance

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An article about a national historic site dedicated to the battle in Palo Alto. It emphasizes the importance, and purpose of the battlefield in the battle and its preservation.

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Sketch of General Mariano Arista

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A sketch of General Mariano Arista, former president of Mexico and war veteran. He was a general for the Palo Alto battle, as well as other battles from the Mexican-American War.

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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site

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A map about the territory ceded to the United States in 1848-1853. The portion of territory ceded is highlighted in black, and it also includes the location of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site.

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Palo Alto Battle: Army Site Considerations

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A map showing the location of the Mexican and American armies during the Palo Alto Battle.

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God's Garden

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A poem about the Rio Grande Valley. The text describes the Valley's agriculture.

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The Valley Miracle

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A short Christmas poem for the citrus industry in the Rio Grande Valley. The poem is to celebrate the 1930s Christmas celebrations.

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Donna High School Football Team, RGV Champs, 1924

Photograph of 1924 football team

Donna High School State Champs (AA), 1961

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Caption: The Donna High School Redskins State AA Champions 1961

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Oral History with Manuel Hinojosa

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Manuel Hinojosa talks about his role with the RGV Hall of Fame and his own experiences as a high school football player.

Brownsville High School's Girls Tennis, 1921

Caption: Doris Faulk and Elma Lind assumed the supreme dignity of comprimising B. H. S.'s girls tennis representatives. Unfortunately these young ladies were defeated in doubles (county meet) but Elna showed them what we could do when they really…