Manuscripts

Scope and Contents

The Clifford C. Edge papers contain his type-written manuscripts, notes, and some correspondence containing related information on Robstown, surrounding towns, and Texas history.

Scope and Contents The E.E. Mireles and Jovita Gonzalez Mireles papers contain a range of materials including incoming and outgoing correspondence, early literary works, reports, calendars, photographs, maps, magazines, pamphlets, booklets, flyers, guidebooks, programs, Spanish comic books, bulletins, newspapers and clippings. Many of these documents and other items reflect the lives and careers of both Edmundo and Jovita as a married couple, educators and members of the local community. The papers contain...

Abstract

Mary Packwood was an art Professor and writer that for a time lived in Corpus Christi. She dedicated her life to the arts, and this collection contains the manuscript for Art and Industry in American Life, a book she wrote for primary school aged children explaining art in American life before it was mass produced.

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This collection is comprised of Vernon G. Smylie Jr.’s papers including much of his writing materials. Smylie was particularly interested in Padre Island and his public relations company frequently took part in local elections.