Nueces County Historical Society
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Papers
Gigi Starnes Historical Corpus Christi Research Papers
Gigi Starnes is a writer, artist, small business owner, and historian that has dedicated much of her life to researching and documenting South Texas history. This collection is centered on her research into Corpus Christi’s Dragon Grill and downtown Irishtown development.
Lee Govatos Family Papers
The Lee Govatos Family Papers focus on the life and work of his father, John Govatos and the family restaurant business from 1925 though 1960 in Corpus Christi. The business fostered friendships between the Govatos and many local and state politicans and prominent people. The papers reflect those friendships and the growth of Corpus Christi.
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Special Collections and Archives
Mary and Jeff Bell Library
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, TX 78412
361-825-4500
specialcollections@tamucc.edu