Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

Gutzon Borglum was a world-renowned artist and sculptor, most famous for his creation of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This collection covers the time he worked on that project, and many other smaller scale projects that he worked on with varying degrees of success from his studio in San Antonio, Texas.

Guy I Warren and his wife Gazzie were long time benefactors of the University of Corpus Christi. Guy Warren served in both World Wars and was an oilman following his military career. The papers reflect his interest in Bee County ranches and his civic services in Corpus Christi

Former Nueces County Commissioner and Sheriff James Patrick (J.P.) Luby Jr., fought for the perseveration of Gulf beaches for years. The materials include newspapers, correspondence, photographs, and political memorabilia from 1976 to 1996.

Gabe Lozano was a business man and politician that spent his life working to improve Corpus Christi. He was active in a large spectrum of activities in the area and was the first Hispanic American Mayor of Corpus Christi. Son of pioneering local legend Vincente Lozano, Gabe was a pioneer himself; persistently pushing for causes he felt strongly about and helping transform Corpus Christi into the city it is today.