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South Texas & Rio Grande Valley


10,000 Turks Protest Axes

A look at Texas Turkey Trot parades in Cuero celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

A. M. Harper, Pescando en Mexico

Donor: Melissa Mellard

America Welcomes President Ayub

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
This film, produced by the Untied States Information Service, recounts the events of President Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan’s 1961 state visit.

Alien Enemy Detention Facility, Crystal City, Texas

An overview of daily life at the Crystal City internment ‘camp’ during World War II-- from the perspective of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

At the Cuero Turkey Trot

Donor: Cuero Chamber of Commerce

Angry Waters - Worst Flood in Texas History

Newsreel footage from Rio Grande river flood caused by Hurricane Beulah.

Better Housing News Flashes No. 9 aka Low Price Homes

Produced by the Federal Housing Administration (1934-1939), this film illustrates the possibility of an average American citizen to own his/her own home -- even in the midst of the Depression Era.

Floods - Hurricane Aftermath Kills 11 in Texas

Newsreel footage from Hurricane Beulah.

Japanese War Bride II

The Japanese wife of a U.S. serviceman speaks about her experiences in her new country.

Japanese War Bride I

The Japanese wife of a U.S. serviceman speaks about her experiences in her new country.

Lone Star State Marks Centennial of Alamo’s Fall

Donor: N/A
Public festivities surrounding the Alamo’s centennial.

Japanese War Bride III

The Japanese wife of a U.S. serviceman speaks about her experiences in her new country.

Mrs. LBJ at Fiesta, Starts Texas Tour at San Antonio Fete

Lady Bird Johnson at San Antonio “Light Fiesta”.

Mexican Refugees Return Home

Newsreel footage regarding Hurricane Beulah refugees.

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