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Miscellaneous photograph collection - Edinburg

The Miscellaneous Photograph Collection in Edinburg is comprised of photographic prints and negatives on a variety of topics. Photographs have been acquired over many years mainly from community donors. Dates include 1850s—2000s.

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[Mission] Photograph of Downtown Mission

Photograph showing downtown Mission.
[Mission] Photograph of Downtown Mission

Photograph showing downtown Mission, Texas and its history.
[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.
[Mission] Postcard of Cabins at Mission Tourist Camp

Postcard showing the cabins in the Mission Tourist Camp.
[Mission] Postcard of Mission Hotel

Postcard showing the Mission Hotel. On the back is a letter addressed to Mr. Ernest Givens.
[Mission] Postcard of Mission Tourist Camp

Postcard showing a trailer camp and papaya trees in Mission.
[Mission] Postcard of Recreation Hall and Flower Garden in Camp

Postcard showing the recreation hall and flower garden located in the Mission Tourist Camp.
[Mission] Postcard of Recreation Hall in Mission Camp

Postcard showing the recreation hall and a flower garden located at the tourist camp in Mission, Texas.
[Mission] Postcard of the Butlers at Tourist Camp in Mission

Postcard showing Mr. and Mrs. Butler at the Mission Tourist Camp.
[Mission] Postcard of Trailer Camp and Papaya Trees

Postcard depicting a trailer camp and papaya trees located in Mission, Texas.
[Mission] Postcard of Trailer Park

Postcard showing a trailer park in the Mission tourist camp.
[Mission] Postcard of Trailer Park in Mission

Postcard depicting a trailer park located at the Mission Tourist Camp.
[Mission] Postcard of Trailer Park in Tourist Camp

Postcard showing a trailer park located in the Mission Tourist Camp.
[Monclova] Photograph of Carranza Army near Railroad

Photograph showing the Carranza Army near the railroads in Monclova, Mexico.
[Monclova] Photograph of Carranza Fort

Photograph showing the Carranza Fort located in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico.
[Monclova] Photograph of Carranza Troop Trains

Photograph showing troop trains in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico.
[Monclova] Photograph of Cruz Roja Base Hospital

Photograph showing individuals in front of the Cruz Roja base hospital.
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals in Vehicle

Photograph showing three individuals in a vehicle.
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals on Railroad

Photograph showing groups of individuals by the railroad tracks.
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals Outside Hospital

Photograph depicting groups of individuals outside the Base Hospital.
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals Outside Hospital

Photograph depicting individuals outside of hospital with the words "Cruz Roja."
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals Outside Vehicle

Photograph showing five individuals, 3 females and 2 males, posing outside the vehicle.
[Monclova] Photograph of Individuals Posing Outside

Photograph showing two individuals, a man and a woman, posing and smiling for a picture.
[Monclova] Photograph of Man and Woman

Photograph showing a man and a woman smiling and posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Man and Woman on Porch

Photograph showing a man and a woman outside on a porch posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Men in Train

Photograph showing three men on the Carranza Troop Train. The front states "Gen. Salvador Gonzalez - Toluca Mexico."
[Monclova] Photograph of Nurse

Photograph showing a female nurse posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Nurse in Hospital

Photograph showing a nurse in a hospital room.
[Monclova] Photograph of Soldier With Woman

Photograph showing two individuals, a soldier and a woman, sitting next to each other.
[Monclova] Photograph of Three Men on Train

Photograph of three men on a train. Written on the front is "Gonzales - Carranza Army."
[Monclova] Photograph of Three Women

Photograph showing three women holding firearms.
[Monclova] Photograph of Train on Railroad

Photograph showing train carts on a railroad. Stated on front is "Mexico: Red Cross "Special." Carranza."
[Monclova] Photograph of Two Women Posing

Photograph depicting two women posing next to each other.
[Monclova] Photograph of Woman

Photograph showing a woman over a soldier.
[Monclova] Photograph of Woman and Two U.S. Army Soldiers

Photograph showing a woman posing with two U.S. Army soldiers.
[Monclova] Photograph of Woman in Field

Photograph showing a woman in a field posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Woman Posing

Photograph showing a woman standing on tree trunk and posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Woman Smiling

Photograph showing a woman standing on a tree trunk and smiling while posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Women Posing

Photograph showing two women sitting side by side and smiling.
[Monclova] Photograph of Women Posing by Stairs

Photograph showing a woman leaning on stairs and posing.
[Monclova] Photograph of Women Posing with Firearms

Photograph showing two women standing next to each other and posing with firearms in hand.
[Oklahoma City] Photograph of Robinson Street in Oklahoma

Photograph depicting Robinson Street in Oklahoma City.
[Oklahoma City] Postcard of Robinson Street

Postcard depicting Robinson Street located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
[People] Photograph of Elisa

Photograph showing Elisa, daughter of Mariana Gutierrez. "Un recuerdo de mi querida hija Elisa, a mi estimada tia Guadalupe G. de Morales como prueba del verdadero cariño y amistad."
[People] Photograph of Elouise Campbell

Photograph showing Elouise Campbell holding a indigenous Mexican statue.
[People] Photograph of Individuals as Knights

Photograph showing individuals dressed as knights. The front is labeled Dick Reynolds.
[People] Photograph of Individuals Digging

Photograph showing three individuals digging in a woodland.
[People] Photograph of Individuals Holding Baby

Photograph showing Antonia Lopez, Lupita Trejo, and Marty Ramos.
[People] Photograph of Individuals Holding U.S Flags

Photograph showing individuals holding United States flags.
[People] Photograph of Individuals In Front Of Train

Photograph depicting two individuals posing in front of train labeled 214.
[People] Photograph of Kids Dressed As Knights

Photograph showing five kids dressed as knights. The front is labeled George Reynolds.
[People] Photograph of Man and Woman

Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a light-colored blouse, skirt, and hat standing next to a man wearing a suit, dark tie, and a hat. They appear to be standing on a dock in front of a large body of water.
[People] Photograph of Man in a Tuxedo and Bowtie

Guy N. Reid

Photograph of man wearing a tuxedo and bow tie. There is handwritten text on the photograph that is dedicated to Capt. L. Loyd.
[People] Photograph of Man Inside Catholic Church

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a dark suit standing in front of a large altar in a church. In the foreground a row of pews is visible in the left and behind him there is a row of columns. Above them there is an image of a woman with two circular windows on either side of it.
[People] Photograph of Man With Piano

Photograph showing a man sitting by a piano and smiling.
[People] Photograph of Musician By Piano

Photograph showing a musician posing by a piano.
[People] Photograph of Three Boys

Photograph showing three young boys posing together.
[People] Photograph of Three Young Boys

Photograph showing three young boys smiling and posing.
[People] Photograph of Two Men and a Woman by Church

Photograph of two unidentified men wearing dark suits and hats and a woman wearing a dark coat and hat standing in front of a monument with a church, trees, and another building visible in the background. The two men are standing in front of the monument and the woman is standing on the steps with a large palm tree behind her.
[People] Photograph of Two Women Posing

Photograph of two unidentified women wearing light-colored dresses posing together in front of what appears to be a shed. The woman on the left is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and her dress has a sailor collar.
[People] Photograph of Woman Holding a Firearm

Photograph depicting a woman holding and aiming a firearm.
[People] Photograph of Young Boy Saluting

Photograph showing a young boy dressed in an Army uniform and saluting.
[People] Photograph of Young Boys Playing Foosball

Photograph depicting four young boys playing foosball.
[People] Photograph of Young Girl Holding A Baby

"To: Mama Grande Elisa. With all my love, Aldita Carty. Happy Easter"
[People] Photograph of Young Woman Sitting

Photograph of an unidentified young woman wearing a dark-colored dress and hat sitting in front of a sign that reads "Methodist Episcopal Church South A.D. 1912." Behind her a streetlamp and telephone pole can be seen and on the other side of the street a large building and a row of trees are visible.
[People] Photograph of Zelda L. Corty

Photograph showing a young girl during school days. Written on the back is "Love, Zelda Leala Corty."
[Pharr] Postcard of Historical Locations in Pharr, Texas

Postcards showing various historical locations in Pharr, Texas including Pharr Hotel, Downtown Pharr, and Rio Grande River.
[Plants] Photograph of Blooming Yucca Plants

Photograph showing three blooming yucca plants in the Rio Grande Valley.
[Plants] Photograph of Cotton Tree

Dick Harman

Photograph showing a close up view of a cotton tree.
[Plants] Photograph of Native Trees in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Ken Snyder & Associates

Photograph showing a scenic view from the Rio Grande Valley.
[Port Isabel] Photograph of El Dobe Motel

Photograph showing El Dobe Motel located in Port Isabel, Texas.
[Port Isabel] Photograph of Lighthouse in Port Isabel

Photograph showcasing the lighthouse located in Port Isabel, Texas surrounded by crops and houses.
[Port Isabel] Photograph of Men Unloading Shrimp

Photograph demonstrating two men unloading shrimp catch.
[Port Isabel] Photograph of Post Isabel Lighthouse

Photograph depicting the Port Isabel Lighthouse surrounded by several houses and crops.
[Port Isabel] Photograph of the Port Isabel Lighthouse

Photograph showcasing the Port Isabel Lighthouse next to a house. Printed on back is "Port Isabel Lighthouse... Donated by Joyce Prock and Student Publications Department, 1991 or 1992".
[Railroads] Postcard of Individuals In Front of Train

Postcard showing two unidentified individuals in front of a train labeled 214.
[Raymondville] Photograph of Employees in Raymondville Station

Photograph showing two Golden Jersey Creamery workers standing next to a delivery truck at Raymondville Station.
[Raymondville] Photograph of Golden Jersey Creamery Staff in Raymondville

Photograph showing three staff members in operating room of Golden Jersey Creamery in Raymondville, Texas.
[Raymondville] Photograph of Golden Jersey Creamery Staff Leaning on Delivery Truck

Photograph depicting two Golden Jersey Creamery workers leaning against a delivery truck.
[Real De Catorce] Photograph of Man In Front of Hotel El Real

Photograph showing a man and a dog in front of Hotel El Real in Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi.
[Relampago] Photograph of Brick Factory in Relampago, Texas

Photograph showing the brick factory located in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Brick Making

Photograph showing the process of brick making in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Brick Making Process

Photographs showing the brick making process at Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Bricks

Photograph showing rows of bricks lined up in field.
[Relampago] Photograph of Bricks in Relampago, Texas

Photograph showing bricks lined up in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Lined Up Bricks

Photograph depicting rows of bricks in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Man Brick Making

Photograph showing a man in the process of making bricks in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Man in Brick Making Process

Photograph of a man raking dirt and making bricks in Relampago, Texas.
[Relampago] Photograph of Man Making Bricks

Photograph showing a man in the process of making bricks.
[Relampago] Photograph of Man Raking Dirt

Photograph showing a man raking dirt for making bricks at Relampago, Texas.
[Resaca] Photograph of Resaca

Photograph showing resaca [oxbow lake] in the lower Rio Grande Valley.
[Reynosa-Hidalgo] Photograph of Riverine Brickmaking Belt

Aerial photograph of The Riverine Brickmaking Belt of the Municipio of Reynosa and Hidalgo County.
[Reynosa-Hidalgo] Photograph of Riverine Brickmaking Belt of the Municipio

Aerial photograph of The Riverine Brickmaking Belt of the Municipio of Reynosa and Hidalgo County.
[Reynosa] Photograph of Brickmaker

Photograph showing a brickmaker working on site.
[Reynosa] Photograph of Brickmaker in Worksite

Photograph depicting a man in a brickyard in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Written on the back is "Ladrillera 'La Paloma' Col. Calabazas, Reynosa, 1990s"
[Reynosa] Photograph of Bricks in Brickyard

Photograph showing bricks laid out in a brickyard.
[Reynosa] Photograph of Man Making Bricks

Photograph showing a man during the brickmaking process.
[Reynosa] Photograph of Workers in Brickmaking Process

Photograph showing two individuals during the brickmaking process.
[Rio Grande City] Photograph of Downtown Historic District

Photograph showing the Rio Grande City Downtown Historic District.