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Viewing Island wildlife
An article about the different types of animals that can be found in the Laguna Madre Bay. This bay is close to South Padre Island.
Telegram 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.
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…
Newspaper Clip of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
Newspaper Clip on the readmission of students that participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout.
Roster of Students from Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
Roster of the students who participated on the Edcouch-Elsa High school Walkout walkout. The students who were expelled, and the ones who were allowed to remain in school are divided.
Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.
Propaganda Poster for the Pharr Riots
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.
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."
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.
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.
Inset of 1835 Texas Map
Inset of 1835 Texas Map detailing Native American Tribes in Texas
Melon Strike Begins
A newspaper clipping from El Cuhamil, announcing the beginning of a melon strike. The Texas Farm Worker's Union started the strike in a rally May 16, 1976.
Strike Pressure Hits Growers
A newspaper clip by the Texas Farm Workers' Union urges the farmers to keep the citrus strike despite the threats they receive. Some of the threats mentioned are "threats of death, shooting and flimsy complaints."
TFW Heads March-Pilgrimage To Austin
The Texas Farm Workers' Union organized a 40 day pilgrimage to Austin, Texas. The participants took a demand to the state legislature for collective bargain and secret ballot elections.
40 Days of Struggle
A newspaper clip from the Texas Farm Workers Union urging to support the strikes by donating clothes, food, and any other kind of help.
Join the Strike
A newspaper clip convincing farmers from the Rio Grande Valley to join the strikes to fight for farmer's rights.
Workers vs. Sharyland
Workers from Sharyland Enterprises decided to walkout from work when a salary raise was not given. The article implies that the company could afford the raise.
Farmworkers-Students Unite!
Six organizations sponsored a picket demonstration. The speakers talked about the economy and corporations.
Briscoe To Meet With TFW/ Legislation Introduced
A newspaper clip announcing that late Texas governor, Dolph Briscoe, was meeting with the Texas Farm Workers Union.
Letters From the March
Letters from different people participating on a march for the rights of farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley
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."
Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Grant - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Project description for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. The proposal is mainly for the phase two of this project.
Economic Development Administration - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Logo of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial
A brochure with information about the "Texas Iwo Jima Memorial." The Marine Military Academy was collecting funds to receive the Iwo Jima Memorial Sculpture. The brochure explains the procedures that needed to be done, as well as the cost, to bring…
Onion Strike Must Continue
A newspaper article explaining why the Onion Strike against the corporations should continue.