Anniversaries

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These 207 images document the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkouts, which took place in Novemeber 1968. The images primarily cover the march from the Edcouch-Elsa administrative buildings to the auditorium. The original students from 1968 led this anniversary march.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of images and recordings of the Jesus Bazán and Antonio Longoria marker dedication ceremony. This marker commemorates the double murder of Jesus Bazán and his son-in-law, Antonio Longoria, on September 27, 1915 along a dirt road near their ranch outside of Edinburg. In October 2017, the Refusing to Forget the team unveiled the first historical marker in Cameron County to recognize the unknown victims of La Matanza (The Massacre) in 1915. The Jesus Bazán...

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This collection contains images from the Juneteenth celebrations held in Edinburg, Texas in June 2018. The event took place at Restlawn Cemetary, a black (previously segregated) cemetary in Edinburg, Texas.

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Materials relating to a series of eventings marking the UTB's 10th and TSC's 75th Anniversary Celebration, including a book signing event with Carl Chilton, biomedical research symposium, dedication of the Life & Health Sciences Building, Anniversary Plaza Commemorative Pavers fundraising, and closing celebration

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Folder contains materials relating to the 70th anniversary celebration of UTB/TSC called "A Taste of '26", including invitations for "Dining Al Fresco" on Thursday, 9/19/1996, and "Birthday Celebration" on Friday, 9/20/1996. Also included is a schedule of events "Back at the Fort" on Saturday, 9/21/1996, and Breeden/McCumber/Gonzalez Broadcast Copy for UTB Mazz Radio.

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Contains (2) invitations to the President's Reception to help launch the 75th Anniversary of TSC and 10th Anniversary of UTB.