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The Mexicans' And Mexican-Americans' Contribution To The Development Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley Of Texas And Its Citrus Industry, Camilo A. Martinez Jr.
The Mexicans' And Mexican-Americans' Contribution To The Development Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley Of Texas And Its Citrus Industry, Camilo A. Martinez Jr.
Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
The little-discussed Mexican and Mexican-American contribution to the development of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas into the great citrus producing area that it is today is exposed in general terms in this thesis. Due credit has been given to the Burgos, Tamaulipas, residents who came to the Valley during and after the Mexican Revolution in search of stability and better wages. In spite of the abuses they suffered, some of them decided to stay. Their children (now Mexican-Americans), are still contributing to the citrus industry today, although not in the strenuous way their parents did.
The Valley owes …
Gulf Coast Country, William Doherty
Gulf Coast Country, William Doherty
Gulf Coast Line Magazine
Discusses crop productions in several areas of The Gulf Coast. Includes several images of lands where mass production of crops were produced.
South Texas Garden At Old Fort Brown, William Doherty, E. C. Green
South Texas Garden At Old Fort Brown, William Doherty, E. C. Green
Gulf Coast Line Magazine
Discusses the establishment of the South Texas Garden at Fort Brown, as well as the first telegraph in America. Includes images of the South Texas Garden before and after plowing it.
Egyptian Long-Staple Cotton, William Doherty
Egyptian Long-Staple Cotton, William Doherty
Gulf Coast Line Magazine
Discusses how Egyptian long-staple cotton as well as oranges and figs grow to perfection in the town of Raymondville. Includes images of oranges and long-staple cotton in Raymondville and Kingsville.