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Corpus Christi (Tex.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Alma L. Peña collection on Eulalio H. Marin

 File — Box 1
Identifier: Coll-127
Abstract

Relatives and friends of Eulalio Marin donated to TAMU-CC Special Collections and Archives items pertaining to Eulalio Marin, a journalist, labor organizer, and civil rights leader. A founder and editor of newspapers he is remembered for calling a stop to infighting of Mexican American activists. This initiative led to the founding of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Newspaper articles and LULAC documents describe the historical and political events of Marin’s life.

Dates: 1879-2010

Anna M. Canales Photograph Collection of the Creation of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Statue and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Garcia Plaza at TAMU-CC

 Collection
Identifier: Coll-244
Abstract

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1995-1996

Charles F. H. von Blucher Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll.-4
Abstract

This collection contains over a century of material from one of the first Prussian families to permanently settle in Corpus Christi. The family arrived in Corpus Christi in 1849, and Felix Hans Hellmuth von Blucher became the first Nueces County Surveyor. Three generations of the Blucher family served Nueces County as surveyors across a span of a hundred years.

Dates: 1720-2006

Corpus Christi Urban Development Records

 Item
Identifier: Coll-63
Abstract

A collection of reports, books, and other documents related to city planning and development, mostly pertaining to Corpus Christi.

Dates: 1952 - 2004

Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll-293
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...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1974-2018

Dr. Kenneth Maroney Papers

 File
Identifier: Coll-135
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1929-2016

Eligio R. Escobar Papers

 File — Box 1
Identifier: Coll-113
Abstract

Eligio Escobar is remembered for being a conjunto composer and musician. This small collection contains a personal book, newspaper articles and a program for a 1987 concert at the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum to honor Eligio Escobar.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1926-1994

Federally Employed Women Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter Scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1 FEW Corpus Christi Chapter
Identifier: Coll-262
Abstract

Scrapbook of events and documents from 1977 to 1978 for the Federally Employed Women Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter.

Dates: 1977-1978

Freddie Martinez "Freddie Records" Collection

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll -266
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1969-2020

Guy I. Warren Papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-231
Abstract

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

Dates: 1903-1974