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Charro Days: Girl In Carriage
A photograph of a girl in a carriage during the 1939 Charro Days celebration in Brownsville, Texas. The carriage is attached to a goat.
Citrus Farming Industry in the Rio Grande Valley Lesson Plan
The Texas citrus industry first took off in the Rio Grande Valley in the late 1800s. John H. Shary was a land developer and colonizer from Nebraska who became involved in the development and growth of the region after he took a tour of an orchard in…
Commercial Spokesman Films Documentary
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.
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.
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.
Court Holds Up Sentences
A newspaper article regarding sentences from a previous case of peonage. The accused included Sheriff Raymond teller and other four Willacy county officers and citizens.
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…
Damage Caused by Hurricane Beulah
Two pictures of the damage that was caused after hurricane Beulah.
Deep in the Heart of Texas, Ann Sees 'Red'-and Learns How Sweet It Is!
An article about the citrus industry in the Rio Grande Valley. The author explains her agenda coming to the valley and learning about the citrus industry.
Defendants Request Proceedings Be Continued Regardless of Grand Jury Action
A newspaper article regarding the Willacy County case, where 5 Mexican Citizens were assassinated by police officers including Sheriff Raymond Teller. In the article, the judge postponed the hearing because he was feeling ill and did not set a date…
Deputy Arrested in Peonage Case
A newspaper article about officers being arrested due to peonage cases.
Economic Development Administration - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Logo of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Edinburg Juneeteenth Observation
A newspaper clip for the Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg at the Restlawn Cemetery. The author explains directions on where the place is located.
Fallen Victim From the Pharr Riots
A news release over a funeral of Alfonso Laredo Flores, a 20-year-old, construction worker, who was killed during the Pharr Riots.
Farm Crop Damage is Estimated $1 Billion
Newspaper article regarding the estimated crop damage caused by hurricane Beulah. They estimated a $1 billion crop damage.
Farmworkers-Students Unite!
Six organizations sponsored a picket demonstration. The speakers talked about the economy and corporations.
Fiesta San Antonio Lesson Plans
The objectives of this lesson are to have the student be able to identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of Fiesta San Antonio. The student will also be able to use detail and imagination throughout their writing. Some essential questions…
Ford Lee and Perry Steele on Hayes Street in Brownsville, Texas.
Two children dressed up for Charro Days.
Ford Lee Locket and his Mother dressed for Charro Days
A photograph of Ford Lee Locket and his mother.
Four Defense Witnesses On Stand Today
A newspaper article about a case where cotton pickers were sent to jail. In the case, the workers argued that it was a peonage case, but in the article the jail time was justified and not peonage. Sheriff Raymond teller and other officials were…
God's Garden
A poem about the Rio Grande Valley. The text describes the Valley's agriculture.
Grape Strike Lesson Plans
The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce students’ understandings of reasons for nonviolent strikes, while also promoting the peaceful collaboration of different racial and ethnic groups, as expressed by the Filipino and Mexican farm workers…
Harlon Block & The Battle of Iwo Jima Lesson Plan
The purpose of the lesson is to teach students the importance of freedom and courage that US Marines or any other military services offer to us. In our lessons we talk about World War II (WWII), the Battle of Iwo Jima and monuments especially the…
Hearing on Habeas Corpus Application Being Held At Raymondville Today
Newspaper article regarding Sheriff Raymond Teller and seven other officers involved in the murder of a family of 5 Mexicans.
Hurricane Beulah across the border in Reynosa, Mexico
A photograph of Reynosa Tamaulipas after hurricane Beulah in 1967. The streets can be seen flooded and water was knee-high.