Rio Grande Valley Oral Histories

Identifier

ELIBR0027-Ballard, Everett B-1990

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Creation Date

8-2-1990

Disciplines

History

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The interview with E.B. Ballard on August 2, 1990, covers various historical and personal anecdotes, focusing on the development of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas during the early 20th century. Key themes include education and early life, agriculture and development, historical events and catastrophes, the Texas Rangers, National Guard camps in the area, land sales and settlements (Donna, Edcouch and Los Fresnos), and economic and social changes in the Valley.

Format

PDF, 17 pages

Notes

Everrette Bowen Ballard (1905-1992)

Interview with Everette B. Ballard

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