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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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Address by John H. Shary given at 1930 Sharyland High School commencement

John H. Shary

Speech given by John H. Shary to the graduating class of Sharyland High School of 1930.
Address by John H. Shary given at a banquet in honor of the Sharyland High School senior class of 1933

John H. Shary

Speech given by John H. Shary to the graduating class of Sharyland High School 1933.
Article in Successful Attitudes - "A Romance With the Valley" The citrus industry and John H. Shary

Allan Shivers Jr.

"There is romance in the Valley. It's been said that the citrus and the palms give it that romance. It also comes from the natural hospitality of its people. An article in 1924 noted; "the openhanded hospitality with which newcomers are greeted, the ever willingness to aid them in getting established and advising them ... are phases of the older settlers activities that vie in generosity with those of any community in the world". These older settlers certainly found romance in the orange trees growing to "magnificent height" along the river."
Biography of John H. Shary, incomplete

Incomplete typed biography of John H. Shary. 1939ca
Correspondence and payment collections between United Irrigation Company and G. C. Jensen from 1919 to 1933

United Irrigation Company and John H. Shary

Correspondence between the United Irrigation Company and the client G. C. Jensen as well as payment receipts. At one point, the client owed to the company, and a receipt can be seen. The client was also complaining that the irrigation company did not water his crops, and they issued a response.
Correspondence and payment collections between United Irrigation Company and S.E. Seim

United Irrigation Company and John H. Shary

Correspondence between the Irrigation United Company and the client S.E. Seim. The client owed to the company, and a receipt can be seen. The client was also complaining that the irrigation company did not water his crops, and they issued a response.
Correspondence between John H. Shary and Frank Walker regarding taxes

John H. Shary and Frank Walker

Correspondence between John H. Shary and Frank Walker. They discussed Mr. Walker's land and taxes.
Correspondence between John H. Shary, W. S. Dougherty, and E. V. Sprowl

John H. Shary, E. V. Sprowl, and W. S. Dougherty

Correspondence between John H. Shary, W. S. Dougherty, and E. V. Sprowl regarding net sales of fruits.
Correspondence between T. Melden, George C. Stokes, and John Shary

John H. Shary, George C. Stokes, Pearl Perry Stokes, Tim Melden, Leon H. Brown, J. F. Ewers, and Hollis Rankin

Correspondence regarding lot 282, Shary Subdivision between November 1, 1930 and October 15, 1942 between T. Melden, George C. Stokes, John Shary, Pearl Stokes, and attorneys for the United Irrigation Company.
Correspondence from Blaine Holcomb to R.D. Martinez showing buildings in Mission, Texas

Blaine H. Holcomb

One letter accompanied by a page with photographs and sketches of the various buildings in Mission, Texas. Shown are the First Christian Church, the Methodist Church, Sharyland High School and Grade School, the Catholic Church, and the Presbyterian Church.
Correspondence from Buckingham Palace to Lady Edward Spencer Churchill and Mr. John H. Shary.

Buckingham Palace (London, England) and John H. Shary

John H. Shary sent a shipment of grapefruit on two separate occasions in 1929 and 1931 to King George V and Queen Mary of England.
Correspondence from D. W. Glasscock to R. L. Lewis regarding construction of school building in Sharyland

D. W. Glasscock

Correspondence from D. W. Glasscock to R. L. Lewis, McAllen school board president concerning promised construction of a school building in Sharyland.
Correspondence from Earnhardt Deming Inc. to United Irrigation Company

Earnhardt Deming Inc. (McAllen, Tex.)

Letter printed on stationary with images of buildings belonging to Earnhardt Deming Inc. and a home owned by Mr. Earnhardt. The company is inquiring on taxes owed on Lot 32-11.
Correspondence from John H. Shary to Dr. S. Sprecher

John H. Shary

Correspondence discussing condition of crops, amount of water used, United Irrigation Company hardships, and livelihood of the renter.
Correspondence from the Pres. Junior Class to Mr. John H. Shary

Deona Alexander

Correspondence from the President of the Junior Class inviting Mr. John H. Shary to make the principal address at the Junior-Senior Banquet.
Correspondence from Water Users' Association

E. G. Overmiller

Correspondence from Water Users' Association to a user who wishes to join. The purpose and fees of the association are described in the letter.
Correspondence regarding access to flumes by United Irrigation Company employee

Tim Melden

Correspondence addresses an issue regarding a flumes watchman being unable to cross the flume in an area due to a fence being erected by Mr. Price.
Correspondence regarding finances

John H. Shary

A handwritten letter to John H. Shary about finances. John H. Shary replies to the client in another letter.
Correspondence regarding Morelos Fruit Fly Plague of 1932

John H. Shary

A letter regarding the Morelos Fruit Fly plague written by the Texas Citrus Growers Exchange. The letter urges the employees to collect the fruit left on the trees.
Dedication speech for the opening of the new Sharyland school

John H. Shary

Typed dedication speech delivered by Mr. John H. Shary. One of many speeches delivered during the dedication.
Deed of land for the Grangeno School site sold by John Shary to the Trustees of Common School District 15 for $1.00

John H. Shary and Hidalgo Common School District No. 15 (Hidalgo County, Tex.)

Land sold to build the Grangeno school on 1.86 acres of land north of Grangeno Banco between the old and the new Military roads.
Documents pertaining to the purchase of two Victrolas for the Sharyland schools

The children of each school were given the option of serving as their own school janitors in exchange for a Victrola for each school. Victrola 90 was eventually purchased, and John Shary donated records to the schools.
Edinburg educational center

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

A pamphlet promoting the growth of the city of Edinburg. Includes pictures of a school, roads, hospital, among others, and talks about the citrus industry.
[Edinburg] Photograph of Hidalgo County Courthouse, Edinburg, Texas

Men standing in front of the Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas. Part of Shary Collection.
E. H. Shary - Milton Glen Torno (All E. H. Shary Surgaen sold) (Tract 25, 5 acres; Tracts 11 and 12, 20 acres, all in Section 58 of the Geo. H. Paul Subdivision), 1945-1955

E H. Shary; Milton Glen Torno; Edward H. Vogel Sr; Blaine H. Holcomb; C R. Latham; Southtex Land Sales, Inc.; John H. Shary Estate; and Christine K. Torno

2.4 Real Estate, Box 117, Folder 26
Grangeno site memo

John H. Shary and H. H. Ewing

Typed office memorandum concerning finding a site in Grangeno for the Mexican school.
[haryS] Photograph of dirt road past corn field

Dirt road with a corn field on the left, and an uncleared field on the right. Part of Shary Collection.
Information about Harlingen and the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Harlingen Chamber of Commerce

Pamphlet highlighting the growth of the city of Harlingen and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Different services and utilities there are also described.
In Rio Grande Valley Paradise : Sharyland : where nature produces the world's sweetest citrus fruits

Southwestern Land Company (Mission, Tex.)

Hand-colored promotional booklet highlighting the Southwestern Land Company in Mission, Texas.
Invitation to opening ceremony of the new Sharyland building and photographs of the first turn of the dirt at the site

Shary Organization

Invitation to opening ceremony of the new Sharyland building and photographs of the first turn of the dirt at the site. Companies housed in building are: Shary-Maddox Company, Texas Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange, Shary Products Company, The Brogdex Company of Texas, United Irrigation Company, Sharyland Orchards and Nurseries, Southtex Mortgage Loan Company, Granjeno Development Company.
John H. Shary Collection processing notes

William Flores

John H. Shary Collection processing notes

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Lloyd's magazine - The story of the Rio Grande Valley and other big features

Everett Lloyd

Black and white magazine. Story pertaining to the Rio Grande Valley: "The truth about the Rio Grande Valley and its builders".
Map of Flood Control Project in John H. Shary Subdivision and West Addition to Sharyland

John H. Shary

Enginnering map prepared for a flood control project showing proposed and existing levee, drainage, and irrigation structures within the John H. Shary Subdivision and the West Addition to Sharyland. The map identifies lots, roads, canals, rights-of-way, and modifications to irrigation structures along the floodway alignment.
Map of Floodway and Levee Easement Across Lot 127 in the John H. Shary Subdivision

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting floodway and levee easements across Lot 127 of the John H. Shary Subdivision in Porcion 60, Hidalgo County. The map identifies acreage dedicated to flood control improvements, existing levee alignments, adjacent properties, irrigation company holdings, and right-of-way boundaries required for the Lower Rio Grande flood control project.
Map of Floodway and Levee Right-of-Way Across Lots 134-136 and 145 in the John H. Shary Subdivision

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting floodway and levee right-of-way acquisitions across Lots 134, 135, 136, and 145 of the John H. Shary Subdivision in Porcion 59, Hidalgo County. The map shows acreage dedicated to flood control improvements, existing levees, irrigation company property, adjacent landowners, and right-of-way boundaries established for the Lower Rio Grande flood control project.
Map of Floodway and Levee Right-of-Way in the West Addition to Sharyland

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting floodway and levee right-of-way acquisitions within Lots 12-11, 12-12, 13-11, and 13-12 of the West Addition to Sharyland. The map identifies acreage obtained for flood control improvements, existing levees, adjacent property ownership, subdivision boundaries, and right-of-way alignments associated with the Lower Rio Grande flood control system.
Map of Floodway and Levee Right-of-Way on the Dorothea Hoit Solenberger Property

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting floodway and levee right-of-way acquisitions across property owned by Dorothea Hoit Solenberger in Porcion 57, Hidalgo County. The map illustrates acreage affected by levee and floodway construction, adjacent property ownership, drainage canals, boundary measurements, and related land records.
Map of Floodway and Levee Right-of-Way Through Lots 126-147 in the John H. Shary Subdivision

John H. Shary

Survey map showing floodway and levee right-of-way alignments extending through Lots 126-147 of the John H. Shary Subdivision. The map documents acreage affected by flood control improvements, canal rights-of-way, adjacent landowners, drainage district infrastructure, and property boundaries associated with the Lower Rio Grande flood control system.
Map of John H. Shary Subdivision and Sharyland Land Tract Map on Linen

John H. Shary

Survey map of the John H. Shary Subdivision and West Addition to Sharyland in Hidalgo County, Texas, showing numbered tracts and lots, property boundaries, roads, and the street grid of Mission. The map identifies the West Addition to Sharyland and Sharyland subdivisions and extends south to the Rio Grande and the international boundary with Mexico. Granjeno Banco No. 49 is identified near the southern end of the mapped area, and a north arrow appears near the lower left. This copy is printed on a light-colored linen or cloth support with blue linework.
Map of John H. Shary Subdivision and Sharyland Tract Map with West Addition

John H. Shary

Survey map of the John H. Shary Subdivision and West Addition to Sharyland in Hidalgo County, Texas, showing numbered tracts and lots, property boundaries, roads, and the street grid of Mission. The map identifies the West Addition to Sharyland and Sharyland subdivisions and extends south to the Rio Grande and the international boundary with Mexico. Granjeno Banco No. 49 is identified near the southern end of the mapped area. A north arrow appears near the lower left portion of the map. This copy is reproduced in a white-line blueprint format on a dark blue background.
Map of John H. Shary Subdivision Map Showing Mission and Paved Roads

John H. Shary

Survey map of the John H. Shary Subdivision and West Addition to Sharyland in Hidalgo County, Texas, showing numbered tracts and lots, property boundaries, roads, and the street grid of Mission. The map extends south to the Rio Grande and the international boundary with Mexico and includes the area identified as Granjeno Banco No. 49. A legend near the upper portion of the blueprint distinguishes paving finished from paving designated. The map is reproduced as a white-line blueprint on a dark blue background.
Map of Levee and Floodway Acreage Calculations for Lot 128

John H. Shary

Hand-drawn survey sketch showing acreage calculations and boundary measurements for Lot 128 associated with proposed levee and floodway construction. The sketch includes plotted dimensions, geometric calculations, acreage estimates, and survey notes used in the planning of flood control improvements.
Map of Levee Right-of-Way Acquisition in Lots 121-123 of the John H. Shary Subdivision

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting levee right-of-way acquisition for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 flood control project within Lots 121, 122, and 123 of the John H. Shary Subdivision. The map shows property boundaries, acreage conveyed for levee construction, adjacent landowners, irrigation infrastructure, and right-of-way measurements associated with the Lower Rio Grande flood control system.
Map of Main Floodway Channel Right-of-Way Across Lots 136, 137, 146, and 147 in the John H. Shary Subdivision

John H. Shary

Survey map depicting main floodway channel right-of-way acquisitions across Lots 136, 137, 146, and 147 of the John H. Shary Subdivision in Porciones 59 and 60, Hidalgo County. The map shows floodway acreage, canal rights-of-way, property boundaries, adjacent landowners, and land conveyances required for construction of the Lower Rio Grande flood control system.
Map of Pecan Heights Subdivision Plat, West Addition to Sharyland

John H. Shary

Subdivision map of Pecan Heights, a resubdivision of Lot 21-10 and the south thirty feet of the west 660 feet of Lot 22-10 in the West Addition to Sharyland, Hidalgo County, Texas. The plat depicts eight numbered blocks with individual residential lots, East Twelfth, East Eleventh, and East Tenth Streets, Highland Park, Bryan Road, State Highway U.S. 83, a park, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Survey dimensions and boundary measurements appear throughout the plat, along with a north arrow. Printed dedication, certification, notarization, and municipal approval sections occupy the right side of the map and identify John H. Shary Inc. in connection with the subdivision.
Map of Pecan Heights, West Addition to Sharyland with Pencil Survey Annotations

John H. Shary

Subdivision map of Pecan Heights, a resubdivision of Lot 21-10 and the south thirty feet of the west 660 feet of Lot 22-10 in the West Addition to Sharyland, Hidalgo County, Texas. The plat depicts numbered blocks and residential lots, East Twelfth, East Eleventh, and East Tenth Streets, Highland Park, Bryan Road, State Highway U.S. 83, a park, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The map also contains extensive handwritten pencil measurements, calculations, and sketches along the upper and left margins and near portions of the subdivision. The printed certification and dedication text identifies John H. Shary Inc. and describes the dedication of streets and alleys and provisions for utilities, canals, and drainage ditches.
Map of Pecan Heights, West Addition to Sharyland with Red Pencil Lot Annotations

John H. Shary

Subdivision map of Pecan Heights, a resubdivision of Lot 21-10 and the south thirty feet of the west 660 feet of Lot 22-10 in the West Addition to Sharyland, Hidalgo County, Texas. The plat depicts numbered blocks and residential lots, East Twelfth, East Eleventh, and East Tenth Streets, Highland Park, Bryan Road, State Highway U.S. 83, a park, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Red and graphite pencil annotations mark several lots and include measurements, calculations, crossed lines, and notes along the subdivision and surrounding margins. The printed certification and dedication text identifies John H. Shary Inc. and describes the dedication of streets and alleys and provisions for utilities, canals, and drainage ditches.
Marriage certificate of John H. Shary and Mary E. O'Brien

Marriage certificate of John H. Shary and Mary E. O'Brien.
McAllen, Texas, the city of palms

McAllen Chamber of Commerce (Tex.) and Johnston Printing & Advertising Company

Hand-colored promotional booklet highlighting McAllen, Texas.
[Mercedes] Photograph of Concrete canal

Photograph of a large concrete canal with two men standing on the middle section. Appears to be canal in Mercedes, Texas. Part of Shary Collection.
[Mercedes] Photograph of German Lutheran Church, Mercedes, Texas

Wooden church with bell tower. Part of Shary Collection.
[Mission] Photograph of a Homestead

Possibly the old Shary house. Part of Shary Collection
[Mission] Photograph of St. Paul's Cathedral in Mission, Texas

St. Paul's Cathedral in Mission, Texas before its destruction in 1919 storm. Part of Shary Collection.
[Mission] Photograph of St. Peter's Novitiate, La Lomita, Mission, Texas

St. Peter's Novitiate was built on the ranchlands willed to the Oblate Order of Mary Immaculate in 1912 by architect Frederick B. Gaenslen. The ruins of the seminary which was nearly destroyed by fire in 2009 are located on the hilltop near La Lomita Chapel.

Part of Shary Collection.
Newspaper article describing dedication of new Sharyland school

Newspaper clipping describing the events of the dedication of the new Sharyland school located on the corner of Business 83 and Shary Road.
Newspaper article on Sharyland: the right place

The Mission Times

Full page advertisement for Sharyland by the Southwestern Land Company.
Newspaper article on Sharyland to build latest design school building

San Antonio Express

Newspaper clipping describing the new Sharyland school building designed by Harvey P. Smith.
Newspaper articles pertaining to John H. Shary from Pittsburgh Press and Progress Times

Newspaper clippings on John H. Shary and his work in the Rio Grande Valley.
O'Brien, M. (Torno - 5 acres tract No. 25, Section 58; Ware - Tract No. 25 in Section 58, 5 acres), 1944-1951

E H. Shary; J B. Torno; Allan Shivers; Blaine H. Holcomb; Southtex Land Sales, Inc.; and M O'Brien

2.4 Real estate, Box 119, Folder 58
Petition to the Board of Trustees, McAllen Independent School District

Petition from the residents of Sharyland requesting that a grade school building and a teacher be located in Sharyland
Photograph of a multitude of people entering the Shary Chapel

Black and white photograph. A multitude of people entering the Shary Chapel.
Photograph of Arnold Shary's homestead, panoramic view

Black and white photograph. Arnold Shary was one of John H. Shary's two nephews.
Photograph of arrival of the Standard Land Co. Party San Juan, Tex., panoramic view

Novelty Studio

Black and white photograph. 39 x 7 in. Excursion party and drivers posing in front of automobiles and railroad cars at San Juan, Texas. Shary would pay local drivers $35.00 per day to drive the excursionists around Sharyland.
Photograph of Bishop Mariano Garriaga greeting people at entrance of the Shary Chapel

Black and white photograph. Close-up of Bishop Mariano Garriaga greeting people at entrance to the chapel.
Photograph of dedication of the Sharyland ISD Administration Building - 01

Color photograph. Dedication of the Sharyland ISD Administration Building.
Photograph of dedication of the Sharyland ISD Administration Building - 02

Color Photograph. Mrs. Marialice Shary Shivers in front of cake.
Photograph of dedication of the Sharyland ISD Administration Building - 03

Color Photograph. Mrs. Marialice Shary Shivers and friends cutting the ribbon.
Photograph of excursion party of the Southwestern Land Co. in Sharyland

Ziebell Studio (McAllen, Tex.)

Black and white photograph. 34 x 6 in. Excursion party posing in front of the Charles Voltz's home.
Photograph of interior of Shary home - 01

Black and white photograph. Interior of Shary home. Intricate furniture is displayed.
Photograph of interior of Shary home - 02

Black and white photograph. Interior of Shary home livingroom. Intricate furniture is displayed.
Photograph of interior of Sharyland Packing Plant

Black and white photograph. Interior of Sharyland Packing Plant. John Shary is pictured on right. Five other men are also pictured. A crate of grapefruit is pictured in center.
Photograph of John H. Shary and grandson John S. Shivers

Black and white photograph. John H. Shary and grandson John S. Shivers
Photograph of John H. Shary and Mary O'Brien in living room

Colorized photograph. Mr. and Mrs. Shary in living room.
Photograph of John H. Shary and Mrs. A. Y. Baker (Emogene Baker) as King and Queen Citrus

Black and white photograph. John H. Shary and Mrs. A. Y. Baker as King and Queen Citrus.
Photograph of John H. Shary, Bill Potter and Ralph G. Bray standing next to strung tarpon

Black and white photograph. John H. Shary, Bill Potter and Ralph G. Bray standing next to strung tarpon at Port Isabel, Texas.
Photograph of John H. Shary excursion, panoramic

Black and white photograph with some colorization. 22 x 6 in. Excursion party posing on dirt road in front of palm and citrus trees. Second from left: John Shary
Photograph of John H. Shary in office

Black and white photograph. Young John H. Shary sitting at his office.
Photograph of John H. Shary in uniform with Mary O'Brien

Black and white photograph. John H. Shary in uniform and Mary O'brien beside him.
Photograph of John H. Shary on cart pulled by ostrich

Black and white photograph. John H. Shary on cart pulled by an ostrich.
Photograph of John H. Shary with large tarpon

Gardner

Black and white photograph. "He's a good sport, and a good scout with it. 6ft 3in - caught July 12th 1931. Photo by Gardner."
Photograph of Mary O'Brien and John H. Shary in Carthage, MO

Black and white photograph. Mary O'Brien and John H. Shary in Carthage, MO on November 14, 1922. Leaving via auto for Joplin, MO.
Photograph of Mary O'Brien handing out diplomas to two students

Black and white photograph. Photograph of Mary O'Brien handing out diplomas to two students. [may be recipients of scholarships]
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattison

Black and white photograph of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattison.
Photograph of oldest 40 acre orchard in the Rio Grande Valley

J. W. Gardner

Black and white photograph. Closeup of citrus tree bearing fruit. "Oldest 40 acre orchard in the Valley. Owner John H. Shary, Crop-1930-1931, Photo by Gardner - Feb. 31."
Photograph of post convention tour N.A.D.C. 23rd annual convention, Dallas, Texas, panoramic view

J. W. Gardner

Black and white photograph. 46 x 11 in. Conventioners standing in front of Shary House and Clubhouse by Shary Lake. Cars lined up in the background. Shary Boulevard is paved.
Photograph of pure unadulterated juice from Lower Rio Grande Valley grapefruit

J. W. Gardner

Black and white photograph. "Pure unadulterated juice from Lower Rio Grande Valley grapefruit. Photo by Gardner"
Photograph of Shary Chapel

Black and white photograph. Artistic photograph of the Shary Chapel. "Valley shrine".
Photograph of Shary Chapel during President Eisenhower visit

Color Photograph. Shary Chapel during Eisenhower's visit.
Photograph of Shary Excursion, panoramic view

J. C. Murff

Black and white photograph. Excursion party posing in front of Shary lake and the Shary house in the background was under construction.
Photograph of Shary excursion party, panoramic view

Black and white photograph. 37 x 7 in. Excursion party posing in front of Charles Voltz's home. Thirteenth from left: John Conway
Photograph of Shary house and Shary Lake

Black and white photograph of Shary house and Shary Lake. Water tower is seen behind the house.
Photograph of Shary house and Shary Lake

J. W. Gardner

Black and white photograph of Shary house and Shary Lake. Water tower is seen behind the house.
Photograph of Shary Lake, panoramic view

J. C. Murff

Black and white photograph. Excursion party posing in front of Shary Lake. This photograph was taken a month before the picture of the building of the Shary house was taken. By then, the lake had already drained away. The current "lake" is to the left, and the depression where Shary wanted the lake is to the right. They planted citrus trees on the failed lake bed.
Photograph of Sharyland party at Shary Yacht Club at Port Isabel

J. W. Gardner

Black and white photograph. 38 x 9 in. Excursion party posing in front of the Shary Yacht club.
Photograph of Sharyland School and packing plant, aerial view

Black and white photograph. Aerial photo of Sharyland School (top center) and Packing Plant (bottom center) on the corner of Business 83 (east to west) and Shary Road (north to south).
Photograph of Shary residence at Sharyland

Black and white photograph. Original Shary residence at Sharyland. Rear text: "This is a first view of our house I have my windows marked with a __. There are two windows in the front and one in the side. The small window is in the __ room. The window is in the ___ room and where you all see the white trims in the __."
Photograph of side of the Sharylake clubhouse

Eskildsen (Photographer);

Black and white photograph. "Photograph of Sharylake Clubhouse, Take June 8th 19th. By Eskildsen, McAllen, Tex."
Photograph of the Big Melch Canal, panoramic view

Black and white photograph. Shary's largest canal. Image shows canal with rip-rap, used to prevent erosion. Horses and farmer are visible the in background.
Photograph of the McAllen Ranch

Black and white photograph. Camp grounds used for hunting and game at McAllen Ranch.
Photograph of the Shary home, aerial view

Black and white photograph. Aerial photo of the Shary home, right center. Surrounding the home are the various citrus orchards owned by Mr. John H. Shary.