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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1906

Laborers

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Stupendous Irrigation Enterprise: Building The Biggest Irrigation System In The World, William Doherty, Wheelus Jan 1906

Stupendous Irrigation Enterprise: Building The Biggest Irrigation System In The World, William Doherty, Wheelus

Gulf Coast Line Magazine

Discusses the American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company and it's irrigation project, and building projects in Mercedes, Texas. Includes images of Mercedes, Texas, irrigation canal and construction, and a camp with a family of Mexican laborers. Some photos by Wheelus.