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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
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…
Borderfest Brochures, The Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame
A pamphlet for the 2013 Hidalgo Texas Borderfest.
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
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A guide on different kinds of offerings for a Day of the Dead altar.
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.
Water Problems?
Newspaper clipping depicting a sign with an "ironic touch of humor." The sign is nearly covered by the flooding caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Hurricane Beulah: Balboa Acres - McAllen
A photograph of Balboa Acres in McAllen flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Lloyd Bentsen Home in Mission, Texas
A picture of a flooded home in Mission, Texas caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
"Pan Am Under Water"
A picture from the newspaper The Daily Review showing a flooded area around the Pan American College campus caused by hurricane Beulah.
Children During Hurricane Beulah
An image of two children playing in flooded streets caused by Hurricane Beulah in 1967.
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.