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Texas Historical Commission Marker for the Pharr Riot
Inscription reads: On Feb. 6, 1971, a small group gathered outside the Pharr police department to protest incidents of discrimination and brutality. The crowd grew to hundreds and the day turned violent as tensions with law enforcement escalated.…
Edcouch-Elsa Walkout newspaper clippings
Newspaper clippings from The Monitor (McAllen) in November/December 1968 describing the protests and walkouts and subsequent actions taken by Edcouch Elsa administrators.
[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 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."
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.
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 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.
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.
[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.