Brownsville (Tex.)--History
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
After a storm - 74th camp (Post card)
Fade black and white photographic post card. Uniformed man mounted on horseback standing in water. Tents and trees in background.
Antonio Villegas Sr. Oral History - 1978-09-10
Boca Chica at Aldridge (Glen's Super Market)
Black and white photograph of building with sign "Foodcraft GLEN'S SUPER MARKET Glen Herman". Cars driving on street and parked.
Brownsville from bridge guards' tents
Black and white photograph from brige guards' tents of Rio Grande River and levees.
Brownsville Newsletters Collection
The collection consists of ten newsletters from organizations located in Brownsville, Texas. The newsletters chronicle the history and development of Brownsville and topics include art, architecture, businesses, higher education, historical accounts, events, notable people, preservation, transportation, and industry.
Bruce Underwood Collection
The collection consists of nine boxes of newspapers, newspaper clippings, typescripts, correspondence, college notebooks, course syllabuses, grade books, awards, and other material. The papers document Underwood’s career in journalism and academia.
Carthage Court Clearing
The collection includes historical photographs of people, places, and events from locations across the Lower Rio Grande Valley, including but not limited to Brownsville, San Benito, Harlingen, Mercedes, Mission, and Rio Grande City. Photographs are in a variety of formats, including aerial, postcards, silver gelatin, etc.
Clearing the land for Carthage Court
The collection includes historical photographs of people, places, and events from locations across the Lower Rio Grande Valley, including but not limited to Brownsville, San Benito, Harlingen, Mercedes, Mission, and Rio Grande City. Photographs are in a variety of formats, including aerial, postcards, silver gelatin, etc.
Historic Stegman Building Documents
International bridge custom's house
Black and white photograph. View on International Bridge of Mexican Custom House.
International Bridge Mexicans heading herd of Cattle
Black and white photograph from one end of old International bridge. Three men mounted on horseback leading herd of cattle. Structure of railroad bridge visible.
John Randall Peavey Oral History, 1981
Major Jacob Brown Research Files
This collection of one document case contains research files on Major Jacob Brown whom Brownsville is named after.
Only Trolley in Brownsville
Black and white photograph of Trolley car at corner of Washington and 11th Streets. Luna Bar pictured in background with people walking and standing on corner. Photo likely ~1915.
Palo Alto/Mexican War Research Collection
This collection of three document cases consists of research material pertaining to the Battle of Resaca de la Palma and the Battle of Palo Alto, as well as the overall Mexican-American War. Included are primary sources and reproductions of battle maps, books, reports, and surveys as well as published booklets, invitation, flyers, and newsletters published by the Palo Alto National Historic Site; the only National Park in South Texas.
Playing football at Fort Brown parade grounds
Black and white photograph of players lined up for football at Fort Brown parade grounds. Buildings visible in background. (Photo damaged by cutting)
Prison house in Brownsville
Black and white photograph of Cameron Co. Jail with wall surronding building. Men gathered and peering through door or window outside. One man walking down sidewalk.
Rotary Club of Darwen Correspondence
Sheriff Arthur Goolsby and company
The collection includes historical photographs of people, places, and events from locations across the Lower Rio Grande Valley, including but not limited to Brownsville, San Benito, Harlingen, Mercedes, Mission, and Rio Grande City. Photographs are in a variety of formats, including aerial, postcards, silver gelatin, etc.
TSC Celebration of New Beginnings, November 16,1991
Texas Southmost College New Beginnings Program, November 16, 1991. Includes dedication program, celebration and viewing, historical information on "serving the community for 65 years", Gorgas Hall Complex, North and South Hall, Gymnasium Addition, Art Building, Camille Lightner Student Center, Tandy Hall, Arnulfo L. Oliveira Memorial Library Addition, and other projects.