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Texas Observed: 1932-1942 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 33
Abstract

Russell Lee was a photographer who was frequently employed by the United States government. He documented many important moments in American history, including The Great Depression and the forced relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1932 - 1942

The Association of Desk & Derrick Club records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-134
Content Description The Desk and Derrick Club was created in 1959 by Inez Lord Awty of the Humble Oil & Refining Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the first organization for professional women in the oil industry. After 1951 many clubs joined to create the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs. The goal of this international association is to provide energy education and professional development in the energy industry through a scholarship program. TAMU-CC Special Collections and Archives...
Dates: 1950-2019

Thomas Lloyd Goad Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll-296
Abstract

Thomas Lloyd Goad was an active Corpus Christi luminary, businessman, academic, and man of many talents. He was a World War II veteran, the owner of Goad Cadillac, and helped create the Alumni Association for Corpus Christi State University before it was absorbed into the Texas A&M System. This collection covers much of his time in Texas before relocating to Virginia in the early 1990’s.

Dates: 1920 - 2000

Thursday Music Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll -253
Scope and Contents The Corpus Christi Thursday Music Club is in the 7th district of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The NFMC headquartered in Indiana is an American non-profit philanthropic music organization that promotes American music, performers, and composers. Their mission is to strengthen quality music education by supporting "high standards of music creativity and performance." These records date from 1939 to 2017 and include meeting minutes, correspondence, member rosters, programs for...
Dates: 1939-2017

Tina Villanueva Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll-103
Content Description

Ernestina Villanueva was the first woman and the first woman of Mexican descent to hold the office of Land Commissioner in Jim Wells County, Texas in the 1960s. Included in the collection are newspaper clippings, photos, invitations, and articles dealing with life and career of "Tina" Villanueva.

Dates: 1925-1982

Todd A. Hunter Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-124
Content Description

State Representative Todd A. Hunter's papers cover his first four terms of service from 1989 to 1997. They include legislative reading files, campaign materials, and constituent newsletters.

Dates: 1989-1997

Tony Bonilla Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-35
Abstract

Tony Bonilla is a Corpus Christi lawyer and longtime civic leader and was the first Hispanic State Representative elected from Nueces County.

Dates: 1960s-1980s

Trinity Towers Records

 Collection — Box: 1-4 Trinity
Identifier: Coll -203
Content Description

Records dealing with the origins and building of Trinity Towers, Corpus Christi's most recognizable retirement community. Records are from 1981 to 1984.

Dates: 1990-1995

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Longoria, Felix Z., Jr., 1920-1945 4
Rhoades, Philip, Dr. (1948 - ) 4
Tunnell, John W., Jr., 1945-2018 4
United States Air Force 4
University of Corpus Christi 4
Corpus Christi Catholic Diocese 3
Corpus Christi Independent School District (Tex.) 3
Dobie, Frank J. 3
Galvan, Rafael, Sr., 1887-1966 3
Garcia, Clotilde P., 1917-2003 3
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 3
McGloin, Brooke Sween 3
Nueces County Historical Society 3
Spanish American Genealogical Association 3
Texas A&M University. College Station 3
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives 3
Tunnell, John W., Sr., 1914-1999 3
Tunnell, Newell Summers, 1866-1924 3
Tunnell, Rosalie Newman, 1916-2002 3
American Red Cross 2
Bezdek, Bob, Dr. 2
Blucher family 2
Bonilla, Tony , 1936 2
Borglum, Gutzon (1867-1941) 2
Cisneros, Jose (1910-2009) 2
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 2
Corpus Christi State University. (now Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) 2
Daughters. of the Republic of Texas 2
De Pineda, Alonso Álvarez , 1494-1520 2
Del Mar College 2
Dodson, Ruth 2
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Plaza 2
Frantz, Joseph B., Dr. , 1917-1993 2
Garcia, Xico P. 2
Gonzalez, Genevieve B. 2
Hi-Fairnessee Girls Club 2
Hoeltzel, Virginia "Vicky" Galvan 2
Hunter, Todd 2
Johnson, Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Taylor, 1912-2007 2
Knights of Columbus 2
Landmark Commission . Corpus Christi 2
League of United Latin American Citizens -- Ladies Council #26 2
McKinney, Belitha ("Bea"), Co-Founder - Vice President - Press Contact, 1945- 2
Merriman, Eli T. (1852-1941) 2
Mexican American Democrats of Corpus Christi 2
Mireles, Edmundo Eduardo, 1905-1987 2
Mireles, Jovita, Gonzalez, 1904-1983 2
National Council of La Raza 2
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (Tex.) 2
Nueces County Community Action Program 2
Nueces County Historical Commission 2
Pape, Harold F., 1890-1952 2
Texas A&I University-Kingsville 2
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 2
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Vicente Lozano (1879–1949) 2
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16th Texas State Legislature 1
7 Till Late Food Store 1
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