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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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[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of palm trees.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of a house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of Shary lake. The same woman is at both ends.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland Citrus Nursery

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in young citrus orchard.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland Tex.

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of Shary house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party at Sharyland, Tex.

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of Shary house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in Sharyland

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of the Shary house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in Sharyland

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of trees wearing coats, some excursionists holding large citrus fruits.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of a house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of a house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of a house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion Party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Tex.

Eskildsen (Photographer)

Excursion party posing in front of Shary lake.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas cotton field

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in a cotton field.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Rio Grande Valley, Tex.

Eskildsen (Photographer)

Excursion party posing in front of Shary house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. excursion Sharyland, Tex.

Excursion party posing in front of house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in front of Casa De Palmas Hotel

Ziebel Studio

Panoramic photograph of an excursion party posing in front of the Casa de Palmas hotel in McAllen, Texas
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in front of the Shary House

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of the Shary house.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in Sharyland

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing to the left of Charles Volz's brick home.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's home.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of house in McAllen, Texas.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley at Sharyland

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's home.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley at Sharyland

Ziebel Studio

Excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's home
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land Co. of Sharyland Texas excursion party... one million people in the Lower Rio Grande Valley by 1934

J. W. Gardner

Excursion party posing in front of palm trees, roof top in center background.
[Shary] Photograph of Southwestern Land excursion party in the Rio Grande Valley

Excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's home.
[Shary] Photograph of Standard Land Co's party at Rio Grande River and Main Pump

Novelty Studio

Excursion party posing between the Rio Grande and the pump house near Hidalgo, Texas.
[Shary] Photograph of Unidentified Church

Unidentified Church Brick building with a tower to the side of building. Potentially Episcopal church.
[Shary] Photograph of Valley wide Citrus Growers Exchange meeting at Mercedes

J. W. Gardner and Farquhar

Meeting participants posing in front of palm trees.
[Shary] Photograph of valley wide Citrus Growers Exchange meeting at Mercedes

J. W. Gardner & Farquhar

Meeting participants posing in front of palm trees.
[Shary] Photograph of Watermelon feast at Sharyland. Convention of the Texas Press Association at McAllen

Eskildsen (Photographer)

People posing in front of Shary house on the occasion of a watermelon feast for the Texas Press Association.

Part of Shary Collection.
[Shary] Photograph of Wedding at William Jennings Bryan home

Eskildsen (Photographer)

Panoramic photo of wedding at William Jennings Bryan home.
[Shary] Portrait of John H. Shary

Copy negative of a portrait of John H. Shary, visible from the chest up. He is wearing a dark-colored suit and light shirt.
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.