Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Anna Mariá Canales was the first assistant artist employed at the Falcon Foundry Studio in Ricardo, Texas by Roberto Garcia Jr., the artist of the bronze Dr. Hector P. Garcia statue now standing in the Garcia Plaza at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her photographs document the step by step process of the creation of the sculpture and of the groundbreaking ceremony in 1995.

Abstract Dr. John “Wes” Tunnell, a Coastal Bend native, was a distinguished marine ecologist, writer teacher and early faculty member at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi whose work helped to shape the lives of countless students and colleagues as well as the campus he called home. A Professor of Biology his work focused primarily on coral reef ecosystems. He started the now distinguished marine biology program, founded the Center for Coastal Studies at TAMU-CC, the first dedicated research...

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Dr. Kenneth Maroney, an athlete, a veteran, a coach, a consultant for the US Office of Education and a university president accomplished many goals in his life. His papers focus on the time he played for the University of Corpus Christi’s basketball team and later became the Presdient of the University of Corpus Christi.

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Dr. Philip Rhoades was a Regents professor infuential in the field of Criminal Justice. He taught at Texas A&M University from 1982 until 2022.

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Freddie Martinez founded “Freddie Records” in November 1969. Over the years he won six Grammy Awards. In 2019 he celebrated his record label’s 50th anniversary. His collection contains documents, articles, photos, and his music which tells the story of his career as an artist and the history of Freddie Records and Tejano Music.

Abstract Regent Emerita Guadalupe L. Rangel was appointed to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents by Governor Ann Richards in 1993 for a six-year term. It was a highly transformative period for the Texas A & M University System during which the System was expanded, and all System rules and policies were changed. South Texas had not been represented on the Board of Regents for twenty years. Her appointment followed a legal case which required the South Texas Initiative to expand...

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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

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This collection contains oral histories recorded by students in HIST 5370: Oral History-Techniques and Practices taught by Dr. Laura Muñoz during fall semester 2017. The students interviewed people in the Corpus Christi area affected by Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast at Rockport in August 2017. Transcriptions are also available.

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Soundrecording and transcript 53 minute 37 seconds oral history interview of TAMU-CC Chief of Police Alan Gutierrez conducted by TAMU-CC student Isabella Trevino. Alan talks about the success and complications of implementing the university's Hurricane Defense Plan during Hurricane Harvey as well as the role of campus security and communications before, during, and after the hurricane.

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Soundrecording and transcript of 25 minute 51 second oral history interview of TAMU-CC Laboratory Coordinator I Philip Jose conducted by TAMU-CC student Anabel Roeder. Philip talks about how he and the other laboratory staff evacuated the laboratory animals ahead of Hurricane Harvey. Philip also talks about his experiences with Hurricane Ike.