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Hidalgo County Historical Commission (Tex.)

 Organization

Biography

The Hidalgo County Historical Commission is generally responsible for identifying, researching or coordinating research, and reviewing all applications for state historical markers before they are sent to the Texas Historical Commission (Austin). Also, they generally coordinate the actual marker dedication as well as marker maintenance. They also serve as advisors to their county commissioners court on matters of historic preservation. The HCHC is a responsible for the preservation of countless historic buildings, artifacts, documents and other pieces of Texas history in Hidalgo County.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Cemetery census, 1974-1980

 Digital Record
Identifier: ELIBR-0079-Box14-F01
Dates: 1974
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus

Frances Isbell Collection

 Collection — 53
Identifier: ELIBR-0053
Scope and Contents Series I, Reference/Research Files, 1832-2014, consists of reference and research files pertaining to a variety of subjects from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Series II, Hidalgo County Historical Commission, 1852-2014, consists of files pertaining to the Historical Markers, Archives Alert, and Confederate graves projects as well as general and office files. Series III, Newspaper clippings, 1849-2011, consists of a variety of newspaper clippings that were saved by...
Dates: 1832-2014
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus

Hidalgo County Historical Commission Collection

 Collection — 79
Identifier: ELIBR-0079
Scope and Contents The collection consists of applications for historical markers and historical cemeteries, research, notes, correspondence, organizational files, and maps. Historical marker applications were submitted by the Hidalgo County Historical Commission to the Texas Historical Commission Research Department. Marker applications typically include research describing the importance of the location. Files may also include photographs and dedication pamphlets. Collection also contains organizational...
Dates: 1884-2016
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus

Jackson Ranch Church 35, 1982

 Digital Record
Identifier: ELIBR0079-Box01-Folder36
Dates: 182 - 1984
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus

Rio Grande Valley Oral Histories

 Collection
Identifier: ELIBR-0027
Dates: 1981 - 2018
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus

Series II: Hidalgo County Historical Commission, 1852-2014

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Series I, Reference/Research Files, 1832-2014, consists of reference and research files pertaining to a variety of subjects from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Series II, Hidalgo County Historical Commission, 1852-2014, consists of files pertaining to the Historical Markers, Archives Alert, and Confederate graves projects as well as general and office files. Series III, Newspaper clippings, 1849-2011, consists of a variety of newspaper clippings that were saved by...
Dates: 1852-2014
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus / Frances Isbell Collection

Subject Markers: 2010 Official Texas Historical Marker Sponsorship Application Form, 2010

 Item
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of application submitted to Texas Historical Commission for subject marker at Temple Beth Israel. Also includes supporting documentation, email correspondence and copies of photographs.

Dates: 2010
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus / Reference Files / Religion [B] / Judaism / Temple Beth Israel (Harlingen & Mercedes)

Temple Beth Israel, Mercedes, 2010

 Item
Scope and Contents

Research on the history of Temple Beth Israel and the Jewish community of Mercedes compiled by Hidalgo County Historical Commission. Includes bibliography and addendum.

Dates: 2010
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Edinburg Campus / Reference Files / Religion [B] / Judaism / Temple Beth Israel (Harlingen & Mercedes)

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