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Miscellaneous photograph collection - UTRGV Library Brownsville

The collection includes historical photographs of people, places, and events from locations across the Lower Rio Grande Valley, including but not limited to Brownsville, San Benito, Harlingen, Mercedes, Mission, and Rio Grande City. Photographs are in a variety of formats, including aerial, postcards, silver gelatin, etc. Dates vary, bulk 1930s to 1970s.

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[People] Photograph of Maizie Stebbins impersonating Mae Wess - 02
[People] Photograph of Malvina Garibay

Photograph of Malvina Garibay, who later married Jacob Fitzgerald Collins in June 1931. She was employed by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerces as an information clerk.
[People] Photograph of Manuel Garcia Gomez

Black and white photograph of Manuel Garcia Gomez in front of prosperous papaya tree in Brownsville, Texas.
[People] Photograph of Margaret Flowers

Photograph for Society Page in The Brownsville Herald, "Jewel Duchess who Shone in the Court at the Coronation of the Queen of Diamonds"
[People] Photograph of Mildred Young
[People] Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. B F Robbins - 01
[People] Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. B F Robbins - 02
[People] Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters - 01

A. Rogers Studio

Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Singer, published in The Brownsville Herald "Son of 'Lost City's' Founder Tells History of Island Settlement" on 1930 Sept 6.
[People] Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters - 02

Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Singer, published in The Brownsville Herald "Son of 'Lost City's' Founder Tells History of Island Settlement" on 1931 Sept 6.
[People] Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters - 03

Photograph of Mrs. Fred Peters, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Singer, published in The Brownsville Herald "Son of 'Lost City's' Founder Tells History of Island Settlement" on 1931 Sept 6.
[People] Photograph of Porter A. Whaley - 01

Black and white photograph of Porter A. Whaley who served as the general manager of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
[People] Photograph of Porter A. Whaley - 02
[People] Photograph of Porter A. Whaley - 03
[People] Photograph of Singer family member, older
[People] Photograph of Singer family member, young - 01
[People] Photograph of Singer family member, young - 02
[People] Photograph of two unidentified individuals

Black and white photograph of potentially John Shary with unidentified man.
[People] Photograph of two unidentified young men, arm over shoulder
[People] Photograph of unidentified individuals in a business group

Black and white photograph of a business group, 7 men and 1 woman.
[People] Photograph of unidentified man in dark suit in front of brick wall
[People] Photograph of unidentified man in dark suit in front of citrus tree
[People] Photograph of unidentified man in dark suit in front of papaya tree
[People] Photograph of unidentified man in light suit
[People] Photograph of unidentified man in white shirt
[People] Photograph of unidentified man seated at office desk
[People] Photograph of unidentified young man painting
[People] Photograph of Victor Reynoso, priest
[People] Photograph of W. E. McDavitt
[People] Photograph of XEW Radio Station personnel

1950ca
[People] Photograph of young boy eating out of a coconut
[Plants] Photograph of Cardus altissiums, Thistle

Robert Runyon

Black and white photograph close up of five thistle plants. Typed text on back of photo reads "Cardus altissimus, Thistle. 'Cardo' Texas." Back of photograph also features oval stamp, "Robert Runyon, Photographer, Brownsville, Texas."
[Port of Brownsville] Aerial view of port area

Purnell Commercial Photos

Photograph stamped on back "Brownsville Navigation District - Port of Brownsville" "Aug 1, 1950" "Purnell Photos, Harlingen, Texas" "4900#25"
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of four ships in Port of Brownsvile Channel, Monbaldo and Anubis

Brownsville Herald Publishing Co.

Handwriting on back of photo: "3 x 7 in", "The Brownsville Herald, Port of Brownsville"
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of oil tanker

Holms Studio

Back of photo stamped "Holms Studio, Kodak Finishing, Brownsville, Texas"
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of Reaper oil tanker at Port of Brownsville

G. C. Wagener Jr.

Photo affixed to scrapbook page, linen backing. Page stamped "The Texas Company, Marine Dept., G. C. Wagener, Jr." Handwriting on back "REAPER" "Oil tanker 9" long".
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of ships in Port of Brownsville Channel

H. Holm
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of ships in Port of Brownsville Channel, Anubis, Hamburg
[Port of Brownsville] Photograph of ships in Port of Brownsville Channel, Monbaldo and Anubis
[Port of Brownsville] Post card of aerial view of the Port of Brownsville

W.M. Cline Company

Back stamped "POST CARD", "A photograph Card by W.M. Cline Co. Chattanooga Tenn"
[Rancho Viejo] Aerial photograph of Rancho Viejo - 01

1979ca
[Rancho Viejo] Aerial photograph of Rancho Viejo - 02

1979ca
[Rio Grande City] Postcard of Starr County Courthouse

Postcard depicting the original Starr County Courthouse. Building is similar to the one found in Hidalgo, Texas. Designed by Samuel W. Brooks. "Courthouse Rio Grande City Texas"
[Rio Grande City] Postcard of the First State Bank Trust Co. building

Black and white photographic postcard of First State Bank & Trust Co., Rio Grande City, Texas.
[Rio Hondo] Photograph of operating machinery for dredging the Arroyo Colorado - a

Black and white photograph (n.d.). Photograph depicts a man operating a crane along a rocky embankment. The photograph is faded and slightly discolored.
[Rio Hondo] Photograph of operating machinery for dredging the Arroyo Colorado - b

Black and white photograph (n.d.). Photograph depicts a man operating a crane along a rocky embankment. The photograph is faded and slightly discolored.
[Roads] Photograph of road easement under construction through mountains - 01

Black and white photograph of gravel road in foreground, foothills in background. Location unknown. "Garcia Fot"
[Roads] Photograph of road easement under construction through mountains - 02

Black and white photograph of gravel road in foreground, foothills in background. Location unknown. Possibly Northeastern Mexico near Sierra Madre Oriental.
[Roads] Photograph of road easement under construction through mountains - 03

Black and white photograph of gravel road across scrubland, foothills and mountains in background. Location unknown.
[Roads] Photograph of road easement under construction through mountains - 04

Black and white photograph of gravel road extending from foreground to horizon, foothills rising from road. Handwriting (pencil) on reverse reads, "11".
[Roads] Photograph of road easement under construction through mountains - 05

Black and white photograph of gravel road winding from foreground to horizon, foothills rising from road with mountains in background. Man on roadside appears with white shirt, dark pants, and hat in hand.