Rene Torres Collection - Publications

Identifier

BD0035-TorresRene-20190322

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Creation Date

1930

Description

This booklet contains advertisement for the Rio Grande Valley that highlights the various commercial, agricultural, and recreational prospects available. It chronicles the impact of the railroad's arrival and how it stimulated progress in areas such as irrigation, fishing, hunting, beaches, lodging, cities, residences, farming, and crops like cotton. Additionally, it touches on the importance of religion and high-quality education, and the expansion of the railroad network to enhance accessibility.

Physical Description

.PDF, 31 Pages, Illustrations, Photographs, Text, Sepia

The Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas

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