John H. Shary Collection

The John H. Shary Collection contains the papers from John H. Shary (1872-1945), the founder of Sharyland and Father of the Texas Citrus Industry. Shary was a prominent land developer and was president of the United Irrigation Company in the Mission / Sharyland area. The digital images from the Shary Collection include letters, speeches, and photographs. For more materials of the John H. Shary Collection, view the Finding Aid on ArchivesSpace.

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RE 1265A C.J. Torno

John H. Shary, C J. Torno, Robert T. McCall, and The International Land and Investment Co.

Series 4.2, Box 30, Folder 329

Sale No. 339, File No. 1265a, C.J. Torno, Lexington, Texas
RE 2341 W. H. Symons

W H. Symons, John H. Shary, Emmanuel H. Shary, and The International Land and Investment Co.

Real estate documents relating to WH Symons and purchase of 20 acres, Lot 274, John H. Shary Subdivision.
Recording - John H. Shary Plan for Social Stabilization - Part 01

John H. Shary

Audio recording in four (4) parts of John H. Shary speaking about his "Shary Plan for Social Stabilization" relating to economic recovery through reinvestment in agriculture.
Recording - John H. Shary Plan for Social Stabilization - Part 02

John H. Shary

Audio recording in four (4) parts of John H. Shary speaking about his "Shary Plan for Social Stabilization" relating to economic recovery through reinvestment in agriculture.
Recording - John H. Shary Plan for Social Stabilization - Part 03

John H. Shary

Audio recording in four (4) parts of John H. Shary speaking about his "Shary Plan for Social Stabilization" relating to economic recovery through reinvestment in agriculture.
Recording - John H. Shary Plan for Social Stabilization - Part 04

John H. Shary

Audio recording in four (4) parts of John H. Shary speaking about his "Shary Plan for Social Stabilization" relating to economic recovery through reinvestment in agriculture.
Registered pharmacist certificate issued by Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy

Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy

John Shary's certification as a registered pharmacist issued by the Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy. The certification was issued February 8, 1908.
Rio Rey Texas Grapefruit Juice advertisement

Tracy-Locke-Dawson Advertising and John H. Shary

The advertisement of a new beverage. A new grapefruit juice called "Rio Rey". 1930-06ca
Sharyland High School's enrollment from 1926-1939

A. D. Smith

Memo from A.D. Smith to Mr. John H. Shary regarding school enrollments, showing growth within the Sharyland Independent School.
Sharyland Independent School District cash flow report

John H. Shary

Cash report written by John Shary in response to "propaganda started by certain people unfriendly to me, such caused strictly through personal business dealings in which we evidently disagreed."
Sharyland (view book)

John H. Shary

From the inside cover "The following views are faithful reproductions of genuine photographs of some of the many objects of interest to be seen on the John H. Shary Subdivision and other points of in the Lower Rio Grande Valley."

View book contains 40 pages printed in black and white with brief captions (left) and photographs (right).
Statement letter regarding Mission Canal Company, Shary land and organization dealings, and Granjeno Development Company

D. W. Glasscock and E. A. McDaniel

A letter issued to Herbert Ellis by Glasscock and McDaniel Lawyers on behalf of John H. Shary. The content of the letter includes discussions of the Mission Canal Company, Shary land and organization dealings, and Granjeno Development Company
Taff's Teacher Agency list of teachers

Taff's Teacher Agency

List of teachers searching for teaching positions. Double-sided sheet with men on one side, and women on the other side.
The beautiful valley of the lower Rio Grande

Gulf Coast Lines, Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

Hand-colored promotional "booklet produced by the Gulf Coast Lines, a part of the Missouri Pacific System, has for its purpose an effort to acquaint those who have never seen the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Figuratively, this booklet will take the visitor on a trip through the Valley between dawn and sunset, with fleeting glimpses at all sections of the Valley."
The centennial celebration of the organization of Hidalgo County in Texas, December 7-13, 1952 Official Program

Hidalgo County Centennial Corp. and Times Pub. Co.

Black and white booklet promoting the centennial of Hidalgo County.
The citrus industry of the Rio Grande Valley essay

John H. Shary

Typed essay written by John H. Shary. He talks about the growing industry of the citrus on the Rio Grande Valley, the irrigation business, among other businesses.
The Grapefruit Special vol.1 no.3

Julia Cameron Montgomery

A short booklet dedicated to the Golden Grapefruit of the Rio Grande Valley. The booklet describes how the Valley is a great place for agriculture. It also addresses other areas such as fishing and hunting, and women's activities.
The Gulf Coast Country

S. Dean Wasson; Gulf Coast Lines (Houston, TX); and Rein Printing Company (Houston, TX)

Promotional literature for the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, featuring information about agriculture, crops, livestock farming, homes, irrigation, schools, recreation, health, and other community amenities.
The Shary Organization : 35 years of progress, 1913-1948

Shary Organization

Black and white pamphlet. Includes biography of John Shary, history of the Shary Organization and businesses, as well as information about employees and Shary's immediate family members.
The treasure land of the lower Rio Grande

Baker Bros. Engravers

Black and white promotional booklet describing the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It covers everything that the Lower Rio Grande Valley has to offer, and how it was growing in all sectors.
United Irrigation Company office memorandum

United Irrigation Company

An office memorandum sent to John H. Shary about a client complaining, and detailing the client's problem.
United Irrigation Company receipts from 1948-1950

H. K. Straw

Receipt letters of various payments to the United Irrigation Company.
Western Union Telegram from Governor Pat M. Neff to John H. Shary

Pat M. Neff

Telegram from Governor Patt M. Neff sent to inform John H. Shary that the Sharyland Independent School District bill was now a law.
Yacht Club Hotel and Restaurant souvenir menu

In 1927, the Yacht Club Hotel was built by a corporation to be used as a private club. The original membership consisted of the most prominent Rio Grande Valley families with members from Laredo, Rio Grande City and San Antonio. It had a marina at that time, and was a very active club for the social and weekend gatherings of South Texas society. When the crash of 1929 came, Mr. Shary of Sharyland in the Lower Rio Grande Valley bought out the original members and opened the doors to the public. For many years it retained its reputation as being "the" place to eat while at the beach, and was visited by such important personages as Charles A. Lindberg and ex-Governor Shivers. 1989ca