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Why Brownsville Failed To Become ‘The Next Coral Gables’, Robin Robinson Oct 2008

Why Brownsville Failed To Become ‘The Next Coral Gables’, Robin Robinson

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During the early 1920s, Brownsville and the greater Lower Rio Grande Valley region had an opportunity to expand their economic base from one focused solely on agriculture to one that embraced both agriculture and tourism. Despite the efforts of non-Texas boosters and businessmen, most South Texas residents remained unenthusiastic about the prospect of becoming the next Coral Gables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]


Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 4, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Jan 2004

Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 4, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

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No abstract provided.


Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 3, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Jan 2004

Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 3, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

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No abstract provided.


Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 1, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Jan 2004

Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 1, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

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No abstract provided.


Brief History Of Brownsville And Matamoros, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Jan 2004

Brief History Of Brownsville And Matamoros, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

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A list of major historical events that have occured in Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas.


Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 2, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Jan 2004

Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 2, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

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No abstract provided.


Papers Of The Second Palo Alto Conference, Anthony K. Knopp, Harriett Denise Joseph, Douglas A. Murphy, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site (Agency : U.S.) Jan 1997

Papers Of The Second Palo Alto Conference, Anthony K. Knopp, Harriett Denise Joseph, Douglas A. Murphy, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site (Agency : U.S.)

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Introduction -- Conference Program -- Reconsideraciones sobre la guerra entre México y los Estados Unidos / Josefina Zoraida Vázquez -- La beligerencia mexicana durante la guerra con los Estados Unidos/ Jesús Velasco -Márquez -- James K. Polk and Presidential War Powers: An Unexplored Field of the Constitution / Kathleen O'Kray Peltier -- A Thread of Brittle Texture " : Ann Chase and Manifest Destiny / Shannon L. Baker -- We Shall Beat Them Wherever We Meet Them " : Civil War Officer Perceptions of Mexico; 1846-48 / Christopher S. Stowe -- Encountering the Other: American Soldiers in the Mexican - …