Hidalgo County (Tex.)--History.

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Contains two newspaper clippings relating to cemeteries in Hidalgo County as well as Brewster Bravo Ranch and Jackson Ranch.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

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Folder contains 1) envelope and 2) handwritten document detailing the Warranty Deed from Eli and Martin Jackson to John Closner, including official recording with Hidalgo County Court signature and embossed seal.

Scope and Contents Folder contains handwritten notes and official warranty deed documentation between the Jackson family and John Closner, including: 1) two notes in pencil on small pieces of paper (1891, 1892); 2) a real estate document transferring land to John Closner signed by members of the Jackson family and recorded in Hidalgo County (1899); 3) a real estate document transferring land to Bloomber and Raphael signed by Eli Jackson and recorded in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties (1892); 4) a letter...

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...

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Gillespie Parish Baker, born 1900 and died 23 September, 1976, discusses the life of his father, A.Y. Baker, an influential citizen of Edinburg. He gives a detailed description of his own life in Hidalgo County and Edinburg including observations on the Hidalgo-Reynosa bridge, life, and changes in Edinburg.

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...

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Contains drafts and excerpts from publication: Isbell, F. (1994). Hidalgo County ranch histories . published by the Hidalgo County Historical Society and Hidalgo County Historical Commission.

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Compiled for Pharr Press by Lee Stambaugh, Austin, Texas. Booklet lists Hidalgo County Elected Officials by year, office, and name. Also includes supplement listing officials representing Hidalgo County at the state level.

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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John W. Ewing was elected as an Hidalgo County Judge. Enclosed are materials regarding real estate property that he bought and sold, 1927 income tax, Hidalgo County election results for 1936, and correspondence.

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Folder contains a title abstract prepared by J.C. Sullivan for John Closer for Porcion 71, Narcisco Cavazos Original Grantee (signed 3 January 1905).

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Files include abstracts, correspondence, document packets and other legal documents, newspaper clippings, publications, and photographs.

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Folder contains two typed documents: 1) Affidavit of Francisco Tagle, Sr. as to possession of Porciones No. 71 and 72 (12 March 1906); 2) affidavit describing property purchase options among John Closner, J. P. Withers, James B. Wells (2 May 1902).

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Folder contains meeting minutes of the Precinct Convention, Precinct No. 13, Hidalgo County, Texas, held at Edinburg, Texas on the 3rd day of May, 1952.

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Contains drafts and excerpts from publication: Isbell, F. (1994). Hidalgo County ranch histories . published by the Hidalgo County Historical Society and Hidalgo County Historical Commission.