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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."
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…
Economic Development Administration - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Cover of pre-application for federal assistance featuring the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. logo
Borderfest Brochures, The Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame
A pamphlet for the 2013 Hidalgo Texas Borderfest.
Borderfest '99
A newspaper dedicated to the 1999 Hidalgo Texas Border Fest.
Day of the Dead Photograph Brochure
A brochure of Day of the Dead photographs, including altars and offerings. The brochure was created for the Day of the Dead celebration by a university.
Day of the Dead Celebration
A summary of how the Day of Dead originated.
Making Your Own Altar
A guide on how to make your own altar for the Day of the Dead.
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.
Celebrating Death
![[newspaper] "The Day of the Dead, Celebrating Death: The living remember their dead with merriment, music, food," by Pamela Coleman for The Monitor (1992-10-30)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/6138b417c7076741f4697d9d68f4a651.jpg "[newspaper] \"The Day of the Dead, Celebrating Death: The living remember their dead with merriment, music, food,\" by Pamela Coleman for The Monitor (1992-10-30)")
[newspaper] "The Day of the Dead, Celebrating Death: The living remember their dead with merriment, music, food," by Pamela Coleman for The Monitor (1992-10-30). The article features the variety of ways people honor, celebrate the dead and includes…
[newspaper] Remembering loved ones: Day of the Dead ceremony reflects traditional Mexican culture
![[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)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/60c2a1c6c71d212ea711dbd812325264.jpg "[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
![[newspaper] Honoring the Dead, "El Dia de los Muertos" celebrated throughout the Hispanic World, by Jessica de Leon for The Monitor (1996-10-27)](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/e5fdd51119341e0aa0d5b69b9f68ae18.jpg "[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.
[brochure] The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial
![[brochure] The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial, 1981-1986, p. 1](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/0ee5787f7ce60586b72056669dc01e2d.jpg "[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…
Commercial Spokesman [Ed McMahon] Films Documentary
![[photocopy], Commercial Spokesman [Ed McMahon] Films Documentary, article by Brad Farb for the Valley Morning Star newspaper.](https://omeka.utrgv.edu/files/square_thumbnails/76dd147dcdda366d0e80c9401a25b4fe.jpg "[photocopy], Commercial Spokesman [Ed McMahon] Films Documentary, article by Brad Farb for the Valley Morning Star newspaper.")
An article about Ed McMahon, a commercial spokesman, filming a documentary called "Return to Iwo Jima." The documentary is a tribute to the fallen during World War's 2 Iwo Jima battle.
News Release from the Marine Military Academy
A news release from Marine Military Academy about a change of date for the dedication of the Texas Iwo Jima Memorial. The news release included more information about the Iwo Jima Statue and why it was brought to Texas.
Onion Strike Must Continue
A newspaper article explaining why the Onion Strike against the corporations should continue.
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.
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.
Merienda: A Charro Days Tradition for 50 Years
An article explaining a tradition from Charro Days called 'La Merienda.' The article talks about the costumes that are typically modeled during this event.
Costumes for Charro Days
Three articles describing typical costumes for Charro Days. The 'Peon,' 'La Michoacana,' and the 'Oaxacan' dress are some of the examples shown. The articles describe the typical colors and fabrics used for the costumes.
Costumes and Dances Provided Charro Days Color
An article talking about the history of Charro Days, and how it came together after World War II.
The Karankawa Indians
Two pages of The Karankawa Indians book regarding the location and language of the group. It includes map where they resided and a short description of the language they used.
Our First Residents: The Karankawa Indians
A page from the book, Our First Residents: The Karankawa Indians, by Harriett Johnson, explaining the origin and lands of the Karankawa peoples.
Hurricane Beulah: City of Harlingen
An image of the flooding caused by hurricane Beulah in the City of Harlingen in 1967.
Vazquez Home in Mercedes
Image of a the Vazquez family home in Mercedes, Texas flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.