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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.
Business Flooded
A photograph of a business flooded during hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Vehicles During Flooding
A picture of two trucks from an electric company driving to restore electric power. The picture was taken in McAllen Texas during the hurricane Beulah's flooding.
Shelters during Hurricane Beulah
Photograph of women and children in an emergency shelter during the flooding and rain of hurricane Beulah in 1967.
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.
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.
Tell the story of BEULAH!
Newspaper front cover about hurricane Beulah. The author uses a narrative approach to tell a story about the hurricane.
Damage Caused by Hurricane Beulah
Two pictures of the damage that was caused after hurricane Beulah.
Portrait of Beulah
A map of where hurricane Beulah struck in south Texas.
Beulah's Traces Linger in Valley
Newspaper article one year after the hurricane Beulah. The article estimates how much the affected counties had to pay in repairs for public facilities. The writer also explains that the areas have little to no traces from the hurricane.
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jack Angell writes to Charlie Rankin telling him what could happen to the agricultural industry if the grape strike continues.
The California Grape Boycott
A booklet answering the ten most frequently asked questions concerning the organization of California grape workers into a union.
Hurricane Beulah Lesson Plan
The Valley is an area of high risk since many hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico; most states along the coast can be impacted by the rain and heavy winds of the storm. Emergency groups notify people in the news and other media forms on how to get…
Karankawa Indians Lesson Plan
The goal of this lesson plan is to give background information on the Karankawa tribe. These background information ranges from knowing where their territory is located, their dietary supplements, their weapons and tools, and their language and…
Battle of Palo Alto Lesson Plan
The battle that took place in Palo Alto was the first of many that occurred during the Mexican-American War. It took place on May 8, 1846 in Brownsville, Texas. The battle initiated a series of events that would change the course of history for both…
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…
Charro Days: Couple Dancing
A picture of a couple dancing during the Charro Days celebrations.
Charro Days: Children Celebrating Charro Days
Lucy Duurantes with classmates photographed in a parade during a Charro Days celebration.