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Map of the Alamo
Caption: Plan of the Alamo By Capt. RM Potter, USA
![[photograph] Engraving of Statue of Sam Houston](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d12973efb263166888d200cbeb716231.jpg "[photograph] Engraving of Statue of Sam Houston")
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
Certificate from the Republic of Texas, County of Nacogdoches
Signed attestation of Jose Luis Chirino's citizenship
Reproduction of George C. Childress's Claim to Citizenship
![[book excerpt] Reproduction of George C. Childress's Claim to Citizenship](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2a4a933c600ab91efd858c9aeaa6ab63.jpg "[book excerpt] Reproduction of George C. Childress's Claim to Citizenship")
A historical printed form from the Republic of Texas, completed and signed by George C. Childress in 1838. The document is a sworn statement affirming his residency in Texas at the time of the 1836 Declaration of Independence and his eligibility for…
[manuscript] 1839 Slave Deed
![[manuscript] Republic of Texas "slave" deed for the sale of nine enslaved people (1839)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/de9633552162b92dc4e4cd240fc04e4e.jpg "[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.
[map] The Ancient Domain of the Karankawa Indians in Southern Texas
![[map] The Ancient Domain of the Karankawa Indians in Southern Texas](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/5ff7facde1e87d9a3d95e92a877ee41f.jpg "[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).
[etching from a book] Sam Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley
![[etching from a book] Sam Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/1f6cba906e2101953f0356405097cfe2.jpg "[etching from a book] Sam Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley")
Caption: Houston Dictating Orders to Adjutant Hockley
[etching from a book] Storming of the Alamo
![[etching from a book] Storming of the Alamo](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d10ab7d9be28fb2a27c8f89ad9c8118a.jpg "[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,…
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…
[photocopy] List of Demands for Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
![[photocopy] List of Demands for Edcouch-Elsa Walkout (p. 1)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/3602559f385583e7685fb4feea51e414.jpg "[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.
Readmission Letter for Student that Participated in the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
A readmission letter from Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. The letter includes a discussion of a possible expulsion, the violation of the student, and the day of a hearing.
Newspaper Clipping of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
![[newspaper clipping] 50 Expelled E-E Student Back in School](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/0801a0f95769f7510e9bf275e138a70f.jpg "[newspaper clipping] 50 Expelled E-E Student Back in School")
Newspaper clipping on the readmission of students who participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout.
Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout Participants Roster
Roster of the students who participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout protests. The roster is divided between students who were expelled and the ones who were allowed to remain in school.
[newspaper photo] Crowd of Students Pictured in the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
![[newspaper photo] Crowd of Students Pictured in the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/3b27640fa5ecd27b2b5912d7bef5f07b.jpg "[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…
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.
[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout
![[news photograph] Students with Protest Sign during the Edcouch-Elsa High School Walkout](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/06e0aa708ebf3301f276f64543526574.jpg "[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."
[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots
![[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots, 1971](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/1994781beea5a6fb9294b052dfc8438e.jpg "[photocopy] Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots, 1971")
A propaganda poster from women persuading people to not stop fighting segregation and racism. They also urge Mexicans to stop buying in American stores, such as H.E.B, Drefke's, among others.
[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots
![[news clipping] Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots, 1971-02-11 (Valley Morning Star)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d3451a80b54ffe01d26983544d0e0806.jpg "[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.
[news clipping] The Burying of a Victim From the Pharr Riots
![[Alfonso Laredo Flores] Victim of Pharr Demonstration Will Be Buried this Afternoon, by Max Sisk for Valley Morning Star (1971)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/893fa1493f00f67e48dfd7d75489a28c.jpg "[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.
Newspaper coverage, "Pharr Riots Remembered"
Students Engaged in Sociological Study, a club at The University of Texas Pan-American, pay tribute to Pharr Riots.
Celebration of the Juneteenth in Edinburg [Newspaper article, "Juneteenth marks belated end of slavery in Texas," by Brig Lopez III for The Monitor (1997-06-18)]
A newspaper clip about the importance of the Juneteenth celebrations, and the history behind it.
Program Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.
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.