Scope and Content of Materials

The first addition of materials to the J. T. Canales Estate Collection is arranged into five Series; Correspondence, Photographs, Printed Materials, Sound Recordings, Books. None of these Series are subdivided.

Note: Series I through VI should be cited with the Accession Number: A1990-034.

Access Restrictions

Unrestricted use for scholarly research with proper citation.

Accession Information

Note: The form for citation describes the source material(s) from smallest to largest component.

Descriptive Identification

SERIES I

Box 430 -----------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - Elementary School 1949-57,

Resolution and acceptance of the dedication and naming of a Brownsville Elementary school in honor of J. T. Canales, includes photographs and newspaper clippings. (8 leaves, 20 items), Alonso S. Perales, James Pace.

.2         Correspondence - Southmost College of Texas Citizens Committee 1951-60,

Involvement with the Endowments and Grants Committee, includes newspaper clippings and campus paper "Collegian". (71 leaves, 3 items), Dr. J. G. Flowers.

.3         Institute of International Education 1952-53,

Operation and support of the organization, including monthly reports. (82 leaves), Senator Price Daniel.

.4         Correspondence - Optimistade Matamoros 1952-53,

Discussion of establishing a joint Pan American University between Brownsville and Matamoros.

.5         Correspondence - Kiyosato Educational Experiment Program (KEEP) 1955-68,

Discussion of the operation, support and progress of the program, including newspaper clippings, reports, flyers and a poster.

.6         St. Mary's University and School of Law (n.d.)

Profile.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 430

Sub Series #2

Unit Title: History

Box 430 --------------------------------------------------------------

.7         Correspondence - Texas History, War between U.S. and Mexico 1932-57,

Historical articles by Harbert Davenport; "Angel of Goliad" (Panchita Alavez), "Santa Anna", "Prisoner of Matamoros - The Ladies' Lojero", "Conference on the Revolution of Mexico 1810-1943", "Analysis of Porciones 80 and 81", and an article by Eugene C. Baker "Native Latin American Contribution to the Colonization and Independence of Texas".

.8         Correspondence - Brownsville Historical Association 1948-51,

Constitution of the association, Gorgas Hall of Fame Committee, biographical sketch of Dr. William G. Gorgas and Senate concurrent resolution #18 honoring Dr. Gorgas.

.9         Correspondence - Brownsville Historical Association 1953-55,

Includes articles by J. T. Canales; "A Neighbor's Recollections of Mrs. Henrietta King", "Brownsville During the Civil War", and an issue of the newspaper La Verdad (vol. XIV, #25).

.10       Correspondence - Sabas Cavazos Cemetery 1954,

Statement of the genealogy of Esteban Balli by self, photographs of unidentified male and of General Juan Cortina dressed in civilian attire.

.11       Correspondence - The Tragic Quadrangle 1956-57,

Discussion and dissemination of the article, includes a copy of the article and a map.

.12       Correspondence - Battle of San Jacinto 1960,

Article "La Guerra De Texas", notes on the Crusades, biographical sketch of biblical Abraham, names of the Rio Grande.

.13       Photographic reproductions of paintings; Capture of Santa Anna by Houston and Battle of the Alamo.

.14       Bound article "The Tragic Quadrangle" by J.T. Canales 1955 (PS3539 .H835 A6 1953)(removed).

.15       Bound speech of Andrew Dillworth at Goliad, TX 3/27/58 with correspondence.

.16       The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, vol. XLVI, 4/43, #4, includes article by Eugene C. Baker "Native Latin American Contribution to the Colonization and Independence of Texas" (F381 .T45)(removed).

.17       Viva Tejas, Ruben Rendon Lozano, San Antonio, Southern Literary Institute 1936, signed by author, (F390 .L68 1936)(removed)

.18       Mexican Labor in the U.S., Paul S. Taylor, signed by author, (HD8081 .M4 T378 and HD8081 .M4 T38)(removed).

.19       Newspaper clipping - Story of Germany's Rise and Fall, The Brownsville Herald 5/7/45.

.20       Book in Spanish no title or date, Corpus Christi Caller Times 6/3/71.

.21       Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review, vol. LXI, no. 14, 2/26/55 (LH1 .M5)(removed).

Descriptive Identification

Container: 431

Unit Title: Personal

Box 431 ---------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence 1937-57,

Various subjects and respondents, Lease map - North sections of Porciones 67 to 71 inclusive.

.2         Correspondence 1939-59,

Various subjects and respondents, four (4) photographs of Alice Ice Station at 2602 N. Flores St. San Antonio, Texas, Last Will and Testament of Luisa G. De Vera, notary public commission of J. T. Canales and a print of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices in 1941.

.3         Correspondence - Gonzales, Enrique G. 1943-52.

.4         Correspondence - Michigan University Law School Reunion,

Discussion about attending and donations, Photographs of a water well, pump and irrigation from a letter by Margarita Villarreal.

.5         Correspondence - Park Commission of Brownsville,

Operation of overseeing the city parks, Ringold Park, All Valley Mercury Press 2-23-50.

.6         Correspondence - de la Rosa, Manuel,

Crop rent and payment for water pump and land.

.7         Correspondence - Investors Diversified Sevices,

news letters and annual reports.

.8         Institute for Bigraphies Research,

Solicitations.

.9         Correspondence - Genser, Jack S.,

Investors Diversified Sevices Manager, solicitations and notification of change to Bradschange and Co.

.10       Correspondence - La Roche, Clarence, Discussion of lawyers ethics and divorce, Christmas photograph postcard.

.11       Correspondence - Blythe, Stanson (University of Michigan Law School Dean),

Concerning legal ethics, lawsuit of J.T. Canales vs. Judges Salinas and Laughlin, J.T. Canales' recent mental illness, Memo on "Banco Mineral Rights".

.12       Correspondence - Davenport, Harbert (former law partner),

Two photographs and biographical sketch for obituary in Texas Bar Journal and Civil Action #575.

.13       Correspondence - Hill, Vernon B.

.14       Correspondence - Andres Canales Auditorium,

Includes Photographs and newspaper clippings about ceremony, memorial address delivered by J. T. Canales and list of books (211 volumes) donated by J. T. Canales to the Brownsville Elementary School bearing his name.

.15       Correspondence - Perales, Alonso S.,

Includes La Verdad 10-21-60 vol.# XXI, no# 37, Last Will and Testament of Gertrudis Viuda de Canales.

.16       Correspondence - Gonzalez, Henry (Senator)

.17       Correspondence - Clayton, Forrest J.

.18       Correspondence - Gonzalez, Dr. H. N.

.19       Book Clubs, Membership cards and correspondence.

.20       Shipley, Miss F. R., Holy Hill, correspondence.

.21       Correspondence - Chamber of Commerce,

Includes newsletters, ballots, annual reports, membership placards and Board of Directors' Meeting minutes.

.22       Family Tree Chart (Map Case/Coulson Room).

.23       Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings,

Alice Daily Echo vol.# 60, no. 38, 9-15-53

La Verdad vol# 11, no. 6, 5-9-52

La Verdad vol# 11, no. 31, 10-31-52

Houston Chronicle vol# 52, no. 103, 12-4-53

San Antonio Express-News, 4-27-74

San Antonio Light, 4-27-74

Includes broadside; "Viva Yturria",(Eduardo Suess)

.24       Address Book.

.25       Expandable Folder - Correspondence,

Includes a biographical sketch for Andres and Tomasa Canales.

Descriptive Identification

SERIES II

Unit Title: Land

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432A, 432B

Sub Series #1

Unit Title: Border Water Rights

Box 432A -----------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - Water Well Data, Irrigation Wells 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, sc7,

Drillers records, analysis of water sample, standards for irrigation and drinking water, effect of gypsum applied to water with high sodium ratio, blueprint showing elevations in Canales Tract - share 1of El Espirito Santo Grant, "Occurrence and development of Ground Water in the Linn - Faysville Area, Hidalgo County, Texas" (GB1025 T4 A5 1949a)(removed).

.2         Water Code Commission,

Discussion of revisions, corrections, motions, committee assignments, expense accounts and report from the Irrigation Task Force, includes Texas Water Conservation Association Bulletins, Three(3) photographs; Don Jose Escandon, State Monument = The Settlement in Cameron County, State Monument = Rancho Viejo and booklets "Whose Water"(KFC791 .I7)(removed), "Texas Water", "Your New Church of the Good Samaritan and House of the Good Samaritan" .

.3         Water Code - Law Suit,

U.S. Supreme Court Mandate No. 5296 referencing the Lanning-Dority-Wiley Case.

.4         Revision of Chapter 1 of Title 128 - Water Code.

Lists (by section) of statutes needing no revision, needing rewriting, inclusion or omission.

.5         Texas Water Code Committee,

Recommendations of the committee relating to cited legal opinions of water codes.

.6         Final Report of the Texas Water Code Committee 1-22-51,

Recommendations, revisions, amendments to Title128, includes attached bill.

.7         Water Code Commission,

History of Water Resource Development in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas 1939-49.

Box 432B -----------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Reports on Water Code,

Minutes, memorandum, reports and supplementary materials for the initial meeting of the Committee on the Law of Water Rights.

.2         Water Code Commission,

Preliminary report of the Texas Water Code Committee, Water Quality in Texas ---Past-Present-Future by TX-Department of Health, "Proceedings of Legal Institute of the Thirteenth Congressional District - Wichita Falls, TX (KFT1342 .A75 L4)(removed).

.3         Water Code Commission,

Analysis, recommendations, suggestions, articles, and memorandums about the preliminary report of the Texas Water Code Committee by various concerned parties, includes discussion about artificial recharge.

.4         Water Code Commission,

Final Report of Texas Water Code Committee 1-22-51.

.5         Correspondence - International Boundary Water Commission,

Copy of approved license authorizing installation, operation, and maintenance of a portable pump and canals on United States land at Rancho Viejo Inlet, Cameron, County, Texas, designated LSF/G-279.

.6         Correspondence - Weather Bureau Statistics, Brownsville, TX,

Monthly Climatological Summary 2-46 thru 11-46, 1-48 thru 12/48, Surface Observations 1-49 thru 11-49, copy of Public Law 312 of the 81st Texas State Congress allowing for the construction of Falcon Dam, "The Texas Law of Flowing Waters with Special Reference to Irrigation from the Lower Rio Grande" by Harbert Davenport and J.T. Canales (KFT1323 .W2 D3)(removed).

.7         "The Law of Water Rights in Texas" by Victor W. Bouldin(removed).

"Civil Action No. 663, Dimas Ygnacio Ybarra Amaya et al Plaintiffs vs. Hewit and Dougherty et al Defendants, Defendents' Brief.

.8         "Progress Report, December 1948,

Texas Board of Water Engineers for the Period 9/1/46 - 8/31/48 (TD224 .T4 A327)(removed).

.9         "Progress Report, December 1948,

Texas Board of Water Engineers for the Period 9/1/46 - 8/31/48, copy 2(TD224 .T4 A327) (removed).

.10       "National Water Policy,

A Statement of Desirable Policy with Respect to Conservation, Development and the Use of the National Water Resources" prepared under the Auspices of the Water Policy Panel of Engineers Joint Council (HD1694 .A5 N54)(removed).

.11       "Civil Action No. 902,

Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7 et al Plaintiffs vs. Wyatt C. Hendricks et al Defendants."

.12       "Report to the legislature 1949 Regular Session on Water Problems of the state of California"

by the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Problems (HD1694 .C2 J6 1949)(removed).

.13       "Preliminary Report to the Legislature 1948 Regular Session on Water Problems of the state of California"

by the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Problems (HD1694 .C2 J6 1948)(removed).

.14       "Manual de Conservacion De Suelos"

Oficina Central de Traducciones Secretaria de Estado de Los Estados Unidos Washington, D.C. Publication TC-243 (S623 .U518 1947)(removed).

.15       "Proceedings, Fifth Annual Meeting Texas Water Conservation Association"

Austin, Texas 10/17-18/49 (TD388 .A1 T49)(removed).

.16       "Treaty Series 994 Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande"

Treaty and Protocol between the United States and Mexico signed 2/3/44. (removed).

.17       Circular of Information,

reprint of portions of the revised General Irrigation Act of 1925 and amendments together with requirements for maps and drawings, fee list and rules and regulations of the Board of Water Engineer for the state of Texas 4/2/45 (removed).

.18       "Comision Internacional de Limites Entre Mexico y Los Estados Unidos Seccion Mexicana Eliminacion de Bancos, Tratado de 1905 Tercera Serie, Rio Colorado #501, 502, Rio Bravo #90a, 131 (F786 .I6872)(removed).

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432B

Sub Series #2

Unit Title: Brownsville, City of

Box 432B --------------------------------------------------------

.19       Abstract covering lot 12 in block 114-A in the city of Brownsville. 1846

.20       Abstract of title covering lot 5 out of Block 104 in the city of Brownsville, Cameron County. 1781.

.21       Abstract of title lot 11-12 block 114A. Tio Ezequel. Brownsville, Cameron County. 1859.

.22       Abstract covering lot 12 out of block 3 of the Villa Maria Gardens in the city of Brownsville, Cameron County.

.23       Lot no. 6 and the north half of lot 5 adjoining no. 6, out of block no. 15 in the city of Brownsville in the office of the County Clerk of Cameron County. 1930

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432B

Sub Series #3

Unit Title: Conception de Carricitos

Box 432B -----------------------------------------------------------

.24       Supplemental abstract showing title to 10 acres of land known as farm lot no. 21 in block no. 1360 of the subdivision of the lands of the San Benito Land & Water Co. in Conceptcion De Carricitos Grant, Cameron County. 1911.

.25       Deed of Trust for Angelica and Augustine Garza to A.Wayne Wood, Trustee, Land in Conception de Carricitos. 1915. Cameron County, Texas.

.26       Supplemental abstract showing title to 20 ac. of land part of frac. block or fractional quarter section no. 80n of the subdivision of share nos. 3-4, awarded to Frances E. Landrum and Mrs. Annette P. Hicks, out of the E & F Fernandez Grant. Cameron County, Texas. 1909

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432B

Sub Series #4

Unit Title: Corpus Christi, San Diego & Rio Grande Railroad Company

Box 432B ----------------------------------------------------------

.27       No. 3669. Abstract of Title from the Land Title Office of Lot 5 H.S.P. 1919 in Cameron County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432B

Sub Series #5

Unit Title: Duval County

Box 432B -----------------------------------------------------------

.28       General warranty for sale of land from J.A. & T.J. Baker to Marcial and Manuela Rodriguez in Duval County. 1924

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #6

Unit Title: El Espirito Sante

Box 432C ------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Abstract of title No. 2678, 15 ac. of land out of Original Grant Espiritu Santo Grant, share No. 22, Cameron County. 9/26/1781

.2         Deed of Trust transaction for Oscar Dancy by J.T. Canales in Cameron County. 1917

.3         Abstract of Title to 2,000 acres of land, part of partition share No. 1. Espiritu Santo Grant in Cameron County. 8/18/1911.

.4         Abstract of title to 2705. 48 acres of land, part of partition share no. 29, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County. 1781

.5         Supplemental abstract covering lots 8, 9. Block 210. El Jardin Re-subdivision, share no. 29, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County.

.6         No. 23,030, Supplemental abstract covering the North half of block no. 30 of the Media Luna Survey in share no. 22 of Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County. 1924.

.7         No. 19,880, Supplemental abstract covering blocks no. 30-31 of Media Luna subdivision of share no. 22. Espiritu Santo. Cameron County, Texas 1924

.8         No. 19,845. Abstract of title covering blocks no. 30-31 of the Media Luna subdivision in share no. 22 of the Espiritu Santo Grant. Cameron County. 1852

.9         No. 15512, Abstract of Title, Lot 6 and half of Lot 5. Block 15. Original town site of Brownsville. 1780. Cameron County.

.10       No. 15995. Abstract of Title, Lots 8 and 9. Block 210. El Jardin. Resubdivision of share 29. Espiritu Santo Grant Cameron County. 1931

.11       Supplemental abstract covering lots 17-18, block no. 18. Barreda Gardens subdivision. Share No. 1. Espiritu Santo. Cameron County. 11/25/30.

.12       Abstract of title to 2544.8. acres of land, part of partition share No. 1, Espiritu Santo Grant in Cameron County, Texas. 9/26/1781

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432B

Sub Series #7

Unit Title: Jim Wells County

Box 432B ----------------------------------------------------------

.29       Title of abstract. Re.: 11645. Canales lease 95.40 ac. Land of 81.85 ac. out of R.M. Johnson survey No. 4, 13.55 ac. out of R.M. Johnson Survey No. 1. 1935. Jim Wells County.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #8

Unit Title: Llano Grande

Box 432C ------------------------------------------------------------

.13       Supplemental Abstract of Title to the south 20 acres, more or less, of farm tract no. 2293 of the North Capisallo District Subdivision, in the Llano Grande Grant in Hidalgo County. 1928.

.14       Supplemental Abstract of Title to the north 10 acres, more or less of farm tract no. 2293 of the North Capisallo District Subdivision, in the Llano Grande Grant in Hidalgo County. 1920

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #9

Unit Title: El Longoreno Banco No. 3

Box 432C ---------------------------------------------

.15       No. 122575 Abstract of Title to El Longoreno Banco No. 3 in Cameron County, Tex., Except those two tracts of land out of said Banco No. 3 described on pages 71-78. 1939.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C, 432D, 432E

Sub Series #10

Unit Title: Las Mestenas Y Petitas del Abra, Ojo de Agua Porcion

Box 432C -----------------------------------------------------

.16       Supplemental Abstract covering Four Thousand Ninety- Four and Fifty, One Hundredths (4094.5) acres of land out of and being a part of the Ojo de Agua Porcion, or tract of that certain larger tract or grant of land.

.17       No. 14775, Abstract of Title to all of the Ojo de Agua Portion of the Las Mestenas Grant in the County of Hidalgo.1915

.18       1806 supplemental abstract of title. 1196.62 acres of the Barr subdivicion out of a tract known as the Ojo de Agua part of Las Mestenas Grant in Hidalgo county.

.19       No. 13796, Abstract of Title to Ojo de Agua Porcion of the Mestenias Petitas de La Abra situated in Hidalgo County. 1927.

.20       No. 14776. supplemental abstract of title to Ojo de Agua Porcion of The Mestenias Petitas de la Abra Grant in Hidalgo County. 1927

.21       No. 20100. Abstract of Title to that part of the Ojo de Agua Grant in Hidalgo County, Texas. 1832.

.22       No. 20590. Abstract of Title to that part of the Ojo de Agua Grant in Hidalgo County, Texas. 1832.

.23       No. 22349. Abstract of Title to all Ojo de Agua Grant that lies in Hidalgo County.1934

.24       Warranty Deed a part of the Ojo de Agua portion of Las Mestenas y Las Petitas y La Abra Grant in Cameron County Texas.

Box 432D--------------------------------------------------

.1         No. 2016 Abstract embracing that portion of the Mestenas Grant known as the Ojo de Agua, situated in the counties of Cameron and Hidalgo, Texas.

Box 432E--------------------------------------------------

.1         Abstract of title to the Ojo del Agua portion of the Las Mestenas de la Abra Grant situated in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, Texas

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #11

Unit Title: Padre Island

Box 432C ----------------------------------------------------------------

.25       Skeleton abstract of Title of the island (Padre Island) formerly known as "Isla de Corpus Christi" and also as "Isla de Santiago" as appears from the records of Cameron County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #12

Unit Title: Porcion No. 57

Box 432F --------------------------------------------------------------

.6         No. 81, Abstract of title to Porcion No. 57, original Grantee Lazaro Vela, of the former jurisdiction of Mier Mexico, but now lying and being situated in the county of Starr, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #13

Unit Title: Porciones No. 61, 62, 63, 64, 65

Box 432F ----------------------------------------------------------------

.7         Abstract of Title to two tracts of land, One owned by C. E. Hammond, C. S. Morton, Jonh L. Bruce, H. P. Farrington and Paul Jones, the other by C. E. Hammond in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #14

Unit Title: Porciones No. 79, 80, 81

Box 432F -------------------------------------------------------------

.8         John J. Young, et al vs. C. Solis, et al, Suit for partition of Porciones 80 and 81, Pending in the District Court of Starr County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #15

Unit Title: Porcion No. 84

Box 432F ---------------------------------------------------------------

.9         Field notes to Porcion No. 84, The State of Texas , District of Starr.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #16

Unit Title: Porcion No. 85

Box 432F ----------------------------------------------------------------

.10       No. 148, Abstract of Title, Porcion No. 85, Original Grantee Antonio de la Rosa, Starr County, Texas.

.11       Partition of Porcion No. 85, Domingo Garza.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #17

Unit Title: Portion No. 93

Box 432F ---------------------------------------------------------

.12       Partition of Porcion No. 93

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #18

Unit Title: Porciones No. 93, 94, 95

Box 432F ------------------------------------------------------------

.13       Partition of Porciones No. 93, 94, 95.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #19

Unit Title: Rio Grande City

Box 432C ------------------------------------------------------------

.26       Abstract of Title to lots nos. one(1) and two(2) in block no. six (6) of the city of Rio Grande, Starr County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432C

Sub Series #20

Unit Title: San Benito, City of

Box 432C --------------------------------------------------------------

.27       Supplemental Abstract of Title to lot no. 7 in block no. 32 of the town of San Benito, Cameron County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #21

Unit Title: San Juan de Carricitos

Box 432F ------------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Abstract of Title to 763.4 acres of land out of San Juan de Carricitos Grant, in Cameron County, Texas.

.2         Special Warrenty Deed, P. S. Champion to Gregg Saunders, 31.5 acres of land out of the San Juan de Carricitos Grant, in Cameron County, Texas.

.3         Warrenty Deed from Cristobal Longoria et al to John H. Sullivan

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #22

Unit Title: San Pedro de Carricitos

Box 432F -----------------------------------------------------------------

.4         No. 125, 275, Abstract of Title to Private Surveys No. 420 and No. 424 in the San Pedro de Carricitos Grant, in Cameron County, Texas.

.5         No. 125, 275, Abstract of Title to Private Surveys No. 420 and No. 424 in the San Pedro de Carricitos Grant, in Cameron County, Texas.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 432F

Sub Series #23

Unit Title: Yzaguirre Banco No. 58

Box 432F -----------------------------------------------------------------

.14       No. 902, Abstract of Title to Yzaguirre Banco No. 58, lying And being situated immediately south of and adjoining Porciones No. 78 and No. 79, Camargo Jurisdiction, Starr County, Texas.

.15 Porciones 93, 94, 95 Starr County, Texas

.16 Porciones 78, 79 Starr County, Texas

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SERIES III

Unit Title: Philanthropic

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A

Sub Series #1

Unit Title: Scholarships

Box 433A ---------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - Scholarships, 1952-54,

correspondence on the Albino T. Canales Scholarship, Andres C. Canales Scholarship and the Angel of Goliad Scholarship, applications and supporting materials, thank you letters, and nominations to the Canales Foundation, LULAC Scholarship and TMI Scholarship, postcards, photos and newspaper clippings, Hon. Alonso S. Perales, J. C. Machuca. (142 leaves, 3 items)

.2         Correspondence - Scholarships Given, 1960,

Thank you letter. (1 leaf)

.3a       Correspondence - Angel of Goliad Scholarship, 1951-52,

Applications and supporting materials, letters of recommendations, Albino T. Canales Scholarship, receipts and postcards, pamphlet "The Angel of Goliad" by Mabel Clare Thomas (PS3539 .H835 A6 1953)(removed). J. C. Machuca, Albert Armendariz, George C. Garza, Carlos E. Castenada. (125 leaves, 1 item)

.3b       Correspondence - Angel of Goliad Scholarship, 1952-53,

Applications and supporting materials, letters of recommendations. (70 leaves)

.4         Correspondence - Angel of Goliad, 1954-57,

Laminated newspaper clipping, Senate Concurrent Resolution #2. (2 leaves, 2 items)

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A

Sub Series #2

Unit Title: Boy Scouts of America

Box 433A -------------------------------------------------------------

.5         Correspondence - Boy Scouts of America, 1954-57,

Agenda of the Meeting of the Executive Board Rio Grande Council Boy Scouts of America January and July1952, Report of Region Nine, 25th Annual Dinner of the Rio Grande Council and the 42nd Annual Meeting of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

.6         Correspondence - Boy Scouts of America,

Correspondence about donations to send under-privileged boys to camp and monthly minutes of the Rio Grande Council Boy Scouts of America.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A

Sub Series #3

Unit Title: Brownsville Community Center

Box 433A ---------------------------------------------------------------

.7         Correspondence - Brownsville Community Center,

Charter, Constitution and minutes of the board of directors, resolutions, membership list, advertising pamphlet and membership pledge form, and minutes of the Park commission Pres. Robert Runyon.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A, 433B

Sub Series #4

Unit Title: Canales Foundation

Box 433A ---------------------------------------------------------------

.8         Correspondence - Canales Foundation,

Sale of U.S. "K" bonds and scholarship applications, Mary C. Dennett Scholarship, Scholarships for Vocational Nurses Training in Mercy Hospital, Angel of Goliad Scholarship and the Jose David Borja Scholarship.

Box 433B ---------------------------------------------------------------

.9         Correspondence - Canales Foundation,

Organizations (also Chapter), Dissolution of Canales Foundation and Treasurer's Report of 3/15/58.

.10       Correspondence - Canales Foundation,

Plan to surrender Charter and liquidate assets, and to keep the information of the foundation in the file of "Foundation Library Center".

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A

Sub Series #5

Unit Title: Crippled Children

Box 433A -----------------------------------------------------------

.11       Society for Crippled Children of Texas,

Reports of the Executive Director and Treasurer for 1951, Report of the Executive Director for 1952, Constitution adopted 11/21/39, Proposed changes to Constitution, financial statement of general accounts 1952, and standing committees.

.12       Correspondence - Society for Crippled Children of Texas,

Nominees for director 1954, minutes of Executive committee meeting 1951, minutes of Board of Directors meeting 1950 and 1953, Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children and rep0ort of the work of the Easter Seal Society.

.13       Correspondence - Brownsville Society for Crippled Children,

financial statement, Easter Seal supplies and standing committees for the Texas Society for Crippled Children.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 433A, 433C

Sub Series #6

Unit Title: Donations

Box 433A --------------------------------------------------------------

.14       Correspondence - Donations 1951,

requests for funding and the funding given to various organizations.

.15       Correspondence - Donations 1953,

requests for funding and the funding given to various organizations.

.16       Correspondence - Library,

Sale of Starr County Library, closing of Canales Law Office, law library offered for sale, list of all the books, inventory of library and office furniture.

.17       Correspondence - Donations 1957-58,

requests for funding and the funding given to various organizations.

Box 433C -------------------------------------------------------------

.18       Correspondence - Donations 1959-63,

requests for funding, and the funding given to various organizations.

.19       Correspondence - Montegro, Rosita

correspondence about gifts, list of Canales' New Years gifts, biographical sketch of the prophet Samuel, thank you notes.

.20       Correspondence - Law Library,

donation to Starr County by J. T. Canales, complete list of the 1298 volumes of the private Law Library of J. T. Canales donated to Starr County and housed in the J. T. Canales memorial library in the courthouse.

.21 Correspondence - Donations,

Don Fernando Romo Gutierrez.

.22       Correspondence - Donations,

yearly list 1961-64.

.23       Correspondence - Donations,

yearly list 1965-67.

Descriptive Identification

SERIES IV

Unit Title: Political/Legal

Descriptive Identification

Container: 434A 

Sub Series #1

Unit Title: Bar Associations

Box 434A ----------------------------------------------------------------

.1a       Correspondence - Latin American Law Committee 1941 (State Bar of Texas),

suggested program for the regional meeting, reaction of members to article by J. T. Canales published in the Texas Bar Journal: "New Mexican Civil Code", refresher handbook for lawyers returning from military service. Photograph of Judge J. T. Canales.

.1b       Correspondence - Latin American Law Committee 1941 (State Bar of Texas),

reaction of members to article by J. T. Canales published in the Texas Bar Journal: "Some Important Difference in Our Jurisprudence and the Roman or Civil Law", suggestion Lic. Rabasa as speaker on subject "The Present Status of the Law of Trusts in Mexico", minutes of Board of Directors of State Bar of Texas.

.2         Correspondence - Latin American Law Committee 1950-51 (State Bar of Texas),

Canales' views of the organization, State Bar Committee, book review; "Civil Code of Mexico" by Otto Schoenrich.

.3a       Correspondence - Latin American Law Committee 1952 (State Bar of Texas),

Board of Director and Committee meetings, appointment of J. T. Canales as Chair of the State Bar Committee on Latin-American Law, contributions to build the State Bar Headquarters honoring James B. Wells.

.3b       Correspondence - Latin American Law Committee 1953 (State Bar of Texas),

Professional Conduct and Ethics, Unauthorized Practice and Grievance Committee matters.

.4         Latin American Committee,

Articles by J. T. Canales, Remarks on the Mexican Civil Code 4/26/47, "Grand Jury Devised to Suppress Crimes" and "Our Outrageous Divorce Laws" both articles in San Antonio Express.

.5         Correspondence - Texas Law Review,

Minutes, notices and memorandum of annual meeting of stockholders.

.6         Correspondence - Law Library,

Complete list of Law books offered for sale from the office and homes of J. T. Canales.

.7         Correspondence - Bar Associations,

American Bar Association (ABA) membership certificates 1962-68, membership certificate in Texas State Bar 1961-62 and Cameron County.

.8         Correspondence - Bar Associations, Texas,

Commemoration of the signing of the Magna Carta at Runnymeade and comments, article by Thomas Black "Ownership of the Minerals Underlying the Bancos Along the Rio Grande".

.9         Correspondence - Bar Associations - Cameron County,

Administrative and operational records for 1961-62.

.10       Correspondence - Bar Associations - America,

Membership, administrative and operational records for 1968-69 membership with the American Bar Association.

.11       Correspondence - Texas Bar Meetings 1953,

Grievance Committee, Insurance Law Section, Judicial Selection and Tenure, notes and reports.

.12       Correspondence - Barrister's Club, St. Mary's University,

The Hobart Huston Law Library of the St. Mary's School of Law - Alcaldes Club announced a Briefing Service for members of the legal profession in the South Texas areas.

.13       Correspondence - Southwest Legal Foundation,

Monthly report Feb. 1953, land, oil and gas, and taxes, cases addresses and articles.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 434A, 434B, 434C, 435

Sub Series #2

Unit Title: Case Files

Box 434A -----------------------------------------------------------

.14       Correspondence - Carrizales, Miguel Sr., Hargill, Texas,

Last Will and Testament of Sara Austin de Carrizales, Sr.

.15       Correspondence - Garza, Gonzalo,

verification of land title, includes map.

.16       Correspondence - Pena, Jorge,

Memorandum of agreement of land ownership.

Box 434B -------------------------------------------------------------

.17       Correspondence - Hubberd, William M.,

Controversy over land ownership of property in McMullen county.

.18       Correspondence - Voight, H. G.,

Securing an abstract of title on property in Cameron County.

.19       Correspondence - Ramirez, Alonzo vs. First State Bank of Rio Grande City,

error to re-tax costs.

.20       Correspondence - Law Papers;

No. 9664 Ramirez vs. First State Bank and Trust Co. of Rio Grande City, Texas, No. 1754-7110 Appeal, First State Bank and Trust Co. of Rio Grande City, Texas vs. Ramirez, No. 22019 Texas Supreme Court, First State Bank and Trust Co. of Rio Grande City, Texas vs. Ramirez.

.21       Correspondence - Law Papers,

No. 9664 Appeal, Ramirez vs. First State Bank and Trust Co. of Rio Grande City, Texas.

.22       Correspondence - Law Suit,

No. 1410 State of Texas vs. J. M. Longoria, Cruz Tijerina, Domingo L. Garza.

.23       Correspondence - Law Papers,

No. 1751 First State Bank and Trust Co. of Rio Grande City vs. Eva Marks Laborde, No. 9890 Appeal, No. 22591 Texas Supreme Court.

.24 Law Papers

.25       Correspondence - Law Suit

No. 2444 W. L. Hart vs. A. J. J. Austin, Porciones Nos. 38,39,40 and Banco No, 90.

.26       Correspondence - Davenport, H.,

transfer of vendors lien.

.27       Correspondence - Application for School Employment,

Mrs. Alvarez, Dismissal of Guadalupe L. Alvarez from position of teacher due to close family relation to school board member.

Box 434C --------------------------------------------------------------------

.28       Correspondence - Law Suit,

No. 2526 Howard Bass vs. Enrique Bazan, and No. 7610 F. Davenport vs. A. M. Kelsey Bass.

.29       Correspondence - Law Suit,

No. 10430 Appeal, Refugio E. Zamora vs. Cristel Gonzalez, and No.24322 Texas Supreme Court Cristel Gonzalez vs. Refugio E. Zamora, and No. 2113 A. L. Brooks vs. J. L. Gavito, and No. 7192 Appeal J. L. Gavito vs. A. L. Brooks.

.30       Correspondence - Law Papers,

No. 10430 Appeal, Refugio E. Zamora vs. Cristel Gonzalez, and No. 4343 Cristal Gonzalez vs. Refugio E. Zamora.

Box 435 ------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - Law Suit,

No.2027 M. M. Garcia vs. Eugene C. Bowman, and No. 2054 M. M. Garcia vs. Domingo L. Garza, and No. 2056 M. M. Garcia vs. Domingo L. Garza, and No. 2083 M. M. Garcia vs. C. F. Urschel and No. 11080 Appeal, M. M. Garcia vs. Domingo L. Garza.

.2         Correspondence - Law Papers,

No. 2056 M. M. Garcia vs. Domingo L. Garza, and No. 11080 Appeal M. M. Garcia vs. Domingo L. Garza, includes Map of resurvey of survey no. 337, 338, 339 and 340 in Starr County, Texas.

.3         Correspondence - Law Papers,

Articles, "Native Latin   American Contribution to the Colonialization and Independence of Texas" by Eugene C. Barker. Commentary on "An American-Mexican Frontier" by Paul S. Taylor. "The Angel of Goliad" by Harbert Davenport.

.4         Correspondence - Newman, Shannon and Company,

Right-of-Way Easement, Quit-Claim Deed and supporting documents.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 435, 436A

SubSeries #3

Unit Title: Correspondence

Box 435 -------------------------------------------------------------

.5         Correspondence - Congressman Joe M. Kilgore,

Topics covering Diablo Dam, benefits for alien children and appointment of judge for the Southern District of Texas.

.6         Correspondence - Governor Price Daniels, Texas,

Topics covering National Democratic Convention, Governor's position against federal aid to education, Senator Kennedy's Roman Catholicism and the Angel of Goliad Committee.

.7         Correspondence - Senator Martin Dies,

Topics covering Pro-Dies election materials.

.8         Correspondence - Election of President Eisenhower 1952,

Topics covering absentee votes for Eisenhower and Nixon and an article about the ownership of the tidelands of Texas.

.9         Correspondence - Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson,

Topics covering appointment of judges, meeting Jack Kennedy, church affiliation, LBJ day celebration in Abilene and foreign spending proposals of the President.

.10       Correspondence - Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson,

Topics covering Johnson's proposal to adopt "open curtain" policy with communists, aid for drought stricken farmers, federal and state long range water policy, cost of living, strengthening, supporting LBJ due to indebtedness to his father, small business and the national budget.

Box 436A -----------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - U. S. Senator William Blakley,

Topics covering campaign support and possibility of a Latin-American named to the federal bench.

.2         Correspondence - House of Representatives, Lloyd M. Bentsen,

Topics covering support for candidacy for governor, immigration case, qualification exam for West Point, speech on the tidelands and comments on the matter.

.3         Correspondence - Bancroft-Whitney, Texas,

Topics covered ordering of "Texas Jurisprudence" and a complete listing of Law books for sale from the Library of J. T. Canales 10/5/54.

.4         Correspondence - Henggeler, Frank

- Office Rent, Renting of additional office space.

.5         Correspondence - Bancroft-Whitney Co. Law Books,

Ordering of publications from this company.

.6         Correspondence - United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare,

Representative Payee report.

.7         Correspondence - United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare,

Social Security Card.

.8         Correspondence - United States Department of Agriculture,

1968 Upland Cotton Program and Ballot.

.9         Correspondence - - United States Department of Agriculture,

1968 Upland Cotton Program intention to participate and application payment.

.10       Correspondence - Vernon Law Book Co.,

Ordering new editions.

.11       Correspondence - Beardsley, Charles,

Topics covering 59th Reunion of Law School Class at University of Michigan, reminiscences of school years 1896-99, Emeritus Club and Alumni Association.

.12       Correspondence - Baylor University, Mr. Dunham Director of Promotions,

Topics covering Founder's Day Program, literacy studies and bilingual literacy.

.13       Correspondence - Miscellaneous Politics, ect.

Topics covering professional ethics in the field of Law and investigation of Texas Courts for malfeasance or misconduct by officials.

.14       Correspondence - Personal and Professional,

Topics covering Brownsville city administration, Bible class curriculum at the Church of the Advent in Brownsville, Pan-American committee, case information of Mr. Kennedy Smith, Volunteer State Life Insurance and an article "The New World in the Americas" by J.T. Canales and a book "Codigo Civil del Estado de Coahuila de Zaragoza".

.15       Correspondence - Brief to Locate New State Normal Schools,

a brief supporting Kingsville as the location.

.16       Correspondence,

Topics covering, resignation of Judge Calnan over segregation issue, ethics issues, Dies for U.S. Senator, support of Judge Norvell to the Supreme Court, discussion of analogy of Israel to "The Tragic Quadrangle", comments on pamphlet "Great Prayers of Great Men" and typescript "Unsettled Law" by K.K. Woodley.

.17       Pamphlets - West Texas Diocese,

Latin American Projects, Santa Fe Episcopal Mission, Good Samaritan Community Center, Good Samaritan Episcopal Mission and the Church of the Advent in Brownsville.

.18       Pamphlet - Gov. Preston Smith,

Covers Texas leaders, Governor John Connally, Lt. Governor Preston Smith, Attorney General Waggoner Carr, by Ron Tunnell.

.19       Correspondence - Ralph T. Yarbrough,

Topics covering, support for senator, taxes and exemptions and an article about Padre Island by J. T. Canales

Descriptive Identification

Container: 436A, 436B, 437

Sub Series #4

Unit Title: Interest Groups

Box 436A --------------------------------------------------------------

.20       Correspondence - Anglo-Latin Good Relations Committee,

(Robstown Convention), Alpha Club of University of Texas honors Alonso S. Perales, Minutes, Ceremony of Investiture of Carlos Eduardo Castaneda, Ph.D. as Knight Commander in the American Order of Isabella the Catholic conferred by the Spanish Academy, and establishment of the rules of order for the organization.

.21       Correspondence - LULAC,

Topics covering, city taxes, newly elected officers, programs for regional conventions and J.T. Canales while president.

Box 436B ---------------------------------------------------------

.22       Correspondence - Hudson, Hubert R.,

Joint session of Legislature 2/11/59, articles about "Impressions of the Soviet Union", Angel of Goliad Committee, overpumping Artesian wells, federal program waste and commentary on article "Character Builders and Leaders of Men".

.23       Correspondence - American Council of Spanish Speaking People,

topics covering minutes of state convention in Mission, TX, creation of the Texas Pro Human Relations Fund, accusation of Dr. George I. Sanchez being a communist sympathizer and LULAC membership.

.24       Correspondence - G.I. Forum,

topics concerning the article "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas" by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard, minutes of meeting 1/20/52, speech by Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin about problem of wetback and bracero labor and procedures and resolutions of the organization.

.25       Correspondence - Texas Good Relations Association,

Minutes of the State Convention of Latin American Leaders, commentary about Alonso S. Perales and his view of the wetback problem study and discussion of the book "Bits of Texas History" and pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas".

.26       Correspondence - LULAC 1953-1954,

Brief history of J. T. Canales' past in LULAC, brief history of the "Angel of Goliad" Scholarship, aims and purposes of LULAC when first started at Corpus Christi in February 1929, Constitution of LULAC, Rules of Order, rules governing the trial of members, charter fees and dues of new councils and a LULAC manual.

.27       Correspondence - LULAC (General),

LULAC News featuring Charro Days in Brownsville, open letter to the president general of LULAC by Jacob I. Rodriguez, minutes of the Mission Council No. 93 meeting, and article "Intelligent Citizenship and Civic Pride".

.28       Correspondence, Articles

"Our Responsibility for the Education of Our Children", "Believe in God" and "Our Civil Liberties" by J. T. Canales, discussion of organizing junior councils, resolutions and recommendations by and for various councils and sidelights of the 1938 LULAC Convention.

.29       Correspondence - LULAC,

Report of accomplishments of the Del Rio Annual Convention, sample identification card, program of LULAC sponsored concert and minutes of the executive session of the supreme council at Premont, TX.

Box 437 --------------------------------------------------------------

.1         Correspondence - United States Latin American,

LULAC News vol.1-1932, vol.13-1941, manual for LULAC use, rules of order for conventions and local councils covering duties of positions, decorum and debate, minutes of executive session of supreme council, local councils and new officers, information about charges against and retirement of former Director of Publicity F. Valencia.

.2         Correspondence - Flyers,

Aims and Purposes of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

.3         Correspondence, Report to the LULAC Supreme Council by the Texas Centennial Committee, program of 7th Annual Convention in Harlingen,TX,

article "Matamoros, the Heroic City", dispute between J. C. Machuca and J. T. Canales and introducing Brownsville as the site for the 1941 Annual LULAC Convention.

.4         Correspondence - Pamphlets,

"New State of Manchoukuo" by the Japanese Student Association of the South and "El Mexico Americano y La Politica del Sur de Texas" by Comentarios Por el Lic. Alonso S. Perales.

.5         Latin American Corpus Christi Convention,

Texas Pro-Human Relations Fund Committee call for contributions, questions about Polio and quarantining Corpus Christi, letter to Dr. Hector P. Garcia about a banquet, contributors list, Angel of Goliad Scholarship, Texas Pro-Human Relations Fund Committee attendance, newspaper clipping contrary of the Good Neighbor Commission, minutes of the Latin American State Convention at Corpus Christi 1951, program of convention and a list of the State Executive Committee: H. N. Gonzalez, Hector P. Garcia, Raul Tijerina, Andres Rivera Jr. and George J. Garza.

Descriptive Identification

SERIES V

Unit Title: Religious

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438A

Sub Series #1

Unit Title: General

Box 438A -------------------------------------------------------

.1         Addresses & Religious Articles,

"Some Parables of Christ and the Moral Lesson Taught", "For Morning Meditation" Lord's Prayer and prayer to St. Frances of Assisi in English and Spanish, correspondence with various ministers and discussion of the creation story.

.2         Correspondence - Fellowship in Prayer, Inc.,

Brochures and letters to supporters, correspondence with other members on the topic of "Moral Re-Armament".

.3         Correspondence - Lord's Prayer,

copies of the Lord's Prayer, commentary and notes in English, Latin, Spanish and French, notes on translation and discussion of translation inaccuracies, Canticle and prayer of St. Frances of Assisi and Spanish translation, "Prayer for Our Country" or "George Washington's Prayer", "the Atomic Prayer", "Prayer for the President", "Prayer for Guidance of All Peoples and Nations" (atomic theme), The Hail Mary as I would like to say it, correspondence with various religious officials about the prayers and translations.

.4         Correspondence - Addresses and Religious Articles Written and Delivered by J. T. Canales,

"Prayer for Guidance of all People and Nations, four copies of the nine page discussion "Was Thomas Beckett a True Saint or a False One".

.5         Correspondence - American Committee for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Japan,

Articles of Incorporation, Revised By-Laws, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, Committee Minutes, Financial Reports, yearly budgets, Liaison Representative's Report, membership list and discussion and commentary with Paul Rusch about fundraising and support of the organization.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438A

Sub Series #2

Unit Title: Catholic Church

Box 438A -------------------------------------------------------

.6         Correspondence - Bishop Garriga,

About fund raising, reconciliation, communion, church re-building, committee formation and Canales' trip to Rome, get well card from Sister Estefanita and a Golden Jubilee for Father Esteban de Anita, OMI.

.7         Correspondence - Bible,

Spanish Translation of 1954, with Rev. I. Blazquez about the translation, The Academy Library Guild for an order of ten Sagrada Biblia and invoice specifying the color of the leather binding and price in Spanish currency.

.8         St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church,

investigation, discussion and subsequent purchase of property across the street form the church, improving living conditions in Brownsville, photos of priest and nuns, and correspondence with the president of St. Mary's University, Walter J. Buehler, S.M. about attending the commencement ceremony, the graduation of great-nephew Marc Anthony Cisneros, and future donations.

.9         Book of Revelations,

Program commemorating "A Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication Held Upon the Completion of the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible", notes and discussion of the Book of Revelations with Rev. Fathers Casey and Lopez.

.10       Correspondence - Pope John XXIII,

Drafts and final version of letter to Pope John XXIII about re-joining the Roman Catholic Church and suggestions about Holy Communion, letters to Bishop M.S. Garriga about letter to the pope and communion issues, and reply from Secretariat of State of His Holiness.

.11       Correspondence - Catholic Churches,

Red Mass for Catholic Lawyers and wives, donations, future of the Sacred Heart School and Centenary Souvenir 1849-1949.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438A, 438B 

Sub Series #3

Unit Title: Episcopal Church

Box 438A --------------------------------------------------------

.12       Correspondence - Episcopal Church,

Discussion of fundraising related to establishment and construction of the "Canales Clinic" at the Santa Fe Mission in San Antonio, dissertation study of Juan Cortina, financial reports, brief history of the Church of the Advent in Brownsville prepared for the centennial celebration, 20 pictures of church improvements and one of Fr. Alfonso Gomez Camberos.

.13       Correspondence - Episcopal Church,

Minutes, financial reports and program of the Good Samaratin Center, donations, General Cortina biographical sketch, preparations for the centennial celebration in 1951, history of the Church of the Advent, needs of the Santa Fe Mission and Canales' book on Church Progress.

Box 438B ----------------------------------------------------------

.14       Correspondence - Church of the Advent,

Affidavit of the Rev. R.O. Mackintosh, Notarized statement on the status of the Church title and "Our First Centennial 1851-1951, A Brief History of the Church of the Advent in Brownsville, Texas.

.15       Correspondence - Episcopal Church 1952-1953,

Fundraising, Angle of Goliad and other scholarships, Santa Fe Clinic, Good Samaritan Center minutes of board meeting, financial reports, mission statement, policies and by-laws, committee work and personal health.

.16       Correspondence - Church of the Advent 1953-1954,

Scholarship funds and specifications for Texas Military Institute, scholarship adjustments for Esteban Saucedo, Canales fund for Mr. Cespedes and financial report for the Latin American Congregation and the Bishop of Mexico.

.17       Correspondence - Bishop Fulton Sheen 1957,

The Society for Propagation of the Faith, requests for rosaries blessed by the Bishop, letters about the rosaries and novena by parishioners.

.18       Correspondence - Episcopal Church 1959-1961,

Discussion of reasons for changing membership to the Roman Catholic Church.

.19       Correspondence - Church of the Advent 1960,

Rector Abbott leaving for Cuernavaca and plans to acquire a new Rector.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438B

Unit Title: Presbyterian Church

Box 438B ---------------------------------------------------------

.20       Faith of Our Fathers,

pamphlet "Sobre La Fe de Nuestros Padres" by J. T. Canales translated into English by Rev. Sherwood H. Reisner "Concerning the Faith of Our Fathers", correspondence about translation suggestions, correction of proofs and where to send some of the copies, discussion answering the pamphlet "The Challenge" a Roman Catholic view that it is the church for the authority for Christian worship on Sundays.

.21       Correspondence - Address on Founder's Day, Presbyterian Pan-American 1957,

Outline of the address, English translation of the letter concerning the origin of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Mexico written by Don Joaquin Garcia Icazbalceta to the most illustrious archbishop Don Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Davalos in Mexico 1896, and a brief history of the Church of the Advent in Brownsville.

.22       Correspondence - Rev. Sherwood Reisner,

Thank you letters from student recipients of the J. T. Canales Scholarship, invitations to new chapel groundbreaking, Pan-American Day supper, to be speaker at Founder's Day dinner and annual Open House, Senate resolution honoring Angel of Goliad, "Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans" article and Mother's Day celebration at First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville.

.23       Correspondence - Professor C. K. Esten,

story of Joan of Arc to be in second part of "Character Builders and Leaders of Men", English translation of the letter concerning the origin of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Mexico written by Don Joaquin Garcia Icazbalceta to the most illustrious archbishop Don Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Davalos in Mexico 1896.

.24       Correspondence - Dr. C. E. Castaneda, Pan-American College at Edinburg,

Newspaper clipping of obituary in New York Times, History of the first Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, Texas, "A Story with a Moral " by Fernando de la Fuente, letter of recommendation for C. E. Castaneda to the position of distinguished Professor Pan-American College at Edinburg for $10,000 and his possible appointment to the staff, "Individual Freedom, Social Justice and Peace" by C. E. Castaneda, address by C. E. Castaneda "First Settlements on the Rio Grande", "A Neighbor's Recollection of Mrs. Henrietta M. King" by J. T. Canales and discussion about the essay "The Tragic Quadrangle".

Descriptive Identification

Container: 442A, 442B, 442C

SERIES VI

Unit Title: Maps & Architectural Drawings

.1 Map made for Dona Hilaria G. de Cavazos showing partitions made for Sabos Cavos & 3 children of Ezequiel Cavazos, Benito Ezequel Jr. & Gilberto J.J. Cocke, surveyor. 16 3/5 x 15 3/4

4/23/21, 200 varas:1

.2 Plan of part of the States of Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mex. 22 1/4 x 17 3/4

Nuevo Leon & Tamaulipas, Mexico, n.d., 1:500,000

.3 J.T. Canales subdivision No. 1. W.O. Washington, surveyor 35 x 14 (2 copies)

Cameron County, Texas, 4/12/47, 1":100'

.4 Plat showing 13.89 AC. Tract Marcos Ruiz in las Sierritas Banco No. 18 Cameron Count, Texas. 18 x 17 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 5/2/47, 1":200'

.5 Map of Barreda Gardens, Cameron County Section. No. 1. 20 x 19

Cameron County, Texas, 3/47

.6 Map No. 1 of Barredas Gardens containing 1989.75 acres. Cameron County, Texas. 17 x 13 1/2

Brownsville, 3/26/28, 1":1000'

.7 Segunda Edcion 1920A. 1942. 18 x 22 1/2

Estados Unidos Del Norte, 1919

.8 Map of Private survey Number 412. Surveyed by J.J. Cooke. 15 x 13

Tahachalito, 1921, 200vs.:1"

.9 Cameron County, Texas. Office of County Engineer. Brownsville, Texas 36 x 18

Resaca Rancho Viejo Floodway, n.d., 1":400'

.10 Map No. 5 of Bareda Garden. Contains 1,248.23. 20 x 24

Cameron County, Texas, 1929, 1":1000'

.11 Showing partitions as per decree of District Court. 30 x 18

El Benadito Grant, n.d., 1":2000'

.12 Palo Alto Groves Subdivision No. 1. 36 x 14

Cameron County, Texas, 1923, 1":500'

.13 Private survey 4321. San Pedro de Carricitos Grant. 35 x 12 3/4. County Engineers

Cameron County, Texas, 1949, 1":400'

.14 Plat of Partition Tract No. 3-4. Tahuachalito Banco No. 7. Cameron County, Texas. Ruff-settles. 34 x 17

Cameron County, Texas, 1950, 1":100'

.15 Plano de una parte de los Estados Nuevo Leon y Tamaulipas. 22 x 17

Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, n.d., 1:500,000

.16 San Juan Decarricitos Flood Control Project. 22 x 15

Willacy County, Texas, 1937, 1":400'

.17 Survey No. 565 & 528.68 Ac out of 5.884. J.H. May Starr County Surveyor. Includes notes. 20 x 15

Starr County, Texas, 1938, 1:100

.18 Original Blanco survey. 2 copies. 1 personal note from Crisanto Villarreal. No. 113. Las Moras Banco. 23 x 14.

Hidalgo County, Texas, 1940, 1":200'

.19 Estados Unidos de America. Banco de Don Juan Cross. No. 155. 30 x 23. Eng. Carlos Hernandes.

Mexico, 1911, 1:5000

.20 Field Notes of Share No. 8 of upper sixth of Espiritos Santo Grant. Martin Hanson, surveyor. 3 sheets. 19 x 12, 18 x 12, 14, 8 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 1895, 200

.21 Map of resurvey of partition share No. 62 showing the survey of shares No. 3, 6, 9 Nos. 4-5 containing 261.90 acres owned by J.T. Canales. 36x17 1/2. Surveyor: E.M. Ridley

Willacy County, Texas, 1940, 1":400'

.22 International Boundary Commission. United States & Mexico. United States section. Milton H. West. 15 x 10. Flood Control Project.

Willacy County, Texas, 1937, 1":400'

.23 Share 1. Espiritu Santo Grant. E.M. Ridley, surveyor. 23 x 17 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 1934, 1":300'

.24 Plano de una parte los Estados Nuevo Leon y Tamaulipas. 7 sheets. 22 x 18

Nuevo Leon, n.d., 1:500,000

.25 Plat of east line of San Pedro de Carricitos Grant. Washington and Ruff, Brownsville, Texas. 11 x 8 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 1945, 1":200'

.26 Map of Juan Gonzales of share 22. Espiritu Santo Grant. E.M. Ridley. 2 sheets. 22 x 18, 22 x 11 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 1938, 1":500'

.27 Map showing survey of shares No. 5 & Nos. 2A & 2B. Surveyed by Order of Court in Cause No. 950. Rio Grande City. 33 x 23

Starr County, Texas, 1921, 1":600'

.28 One story office building for J.T. Canales, Brownsville, Texas. 28 x 21

Brownsville, 1948, 4":1'

.29 One story office building for J.T. Canales, owner. A.H. Woolridge, arch. 3 sheets. No. 1, 2, 3. 36 x 18

Brownsville, 1948, 4":1'

.30 St. Joseph Parochial School. Alamo, Texas. 3 sheets 1,2,3. 32 x 20

Alamo, Texas, n.d., 1/4":1'

.31 Map of Cameron County irrigation district No. 1. W.C. Burke, consulting Eng. 42 x 28. 1 sheet.

Cameron County, Texas, 1919, 1":2000'

.33 General Land Office, 7.12. H.F. McDonald, drafts man. 39 x 32

Jim Hogg & Brooks County, Texas, 1913, 4000va:1"

.34 Map of Partition of 5 leagues of land in La Encantada and Encino del Pozo Grants. 1 sheet. 37 x 30 1/2/ Brooks County.

Brooks county, Texas, 1927

.35 Map of Porcion 104 Joaquin de la Garza. Galcon, Grantee. Starr County, Texas. Demetrio Garcia, Surveyor. Demetrio Garcia. 1.68x23

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1":1000'

.36 Porcion 71 ancient jurisdiction of Camargo Starr County, Texas showing partitions in cause no. 1780. Total acreage 47.54.690. Surveyor Demetrio Garcia. 1.68 x 23

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1":5000'

.37 Map of porcion 106 ancient jurisdiction of Camargo Starr Co., Tex. Cause No. 1860. Total Ac. 585.3670. Surveyor Demetrio Garcia. 1.76x13 3/4

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1":5000'

.38 Map of Porciones 38, 39, 40. Jurisdiction of Reynosa, Hidalgo, Starr County, Texas. Surveyor E.M. Cards. 82 x 21. 1 sheet.

Hidalgo & Starr County, Texas, 1922, 1":1000'

.39 Map of village of Los E. Banos, situated in Porcion No. 40, Hidalgo-Starr County, Texas 1 sheet, Surveyor E.M. Cards. 42 1/2 x 19

Hidalgo County, Texas, 1922, 1":100'

.40 Porcion 84 Starr County. 1 sheet. 125 x 16 1/2

Starr County, Texas, 1937, 1":216yds.

.41 Map of west half of porcion 79, jurisdiction of Camargo. 1 sheet. Card-Parks Eng. 90 x 15

Starr county, Texas, 1929, 1":500'

.42 Cameron County map potrero del Espiritu Santo. 1 sheet. 50 x 30.

Cameron County, Texas, 1895

.43 Map of west half made by J.R. Beard. 95 x 42.

Hidalgo County, Texas, 1941, 1":3000'

.44 Porcion 70 ancient jurisdiction of Camargo Starr County. Demetrio Garcia, surveyor. 75 x 24

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1:500

.45 Plat showing resurvey of Starr. 4-A portion of share. 1 sheet. 48 1/2 x 6

Cameron County, Texas, 1928, 1:1000

.46 South half, north half of Starr County made by J.R. Beard. 72 1/2 x 54. 1 sheet.

Starr County, Texas, 1946, 1:4000

.47 Map of Porcion 72 Ancient Jurisdiction of Camargo Starr County. Surveyor, Demetrio Garcia. 65 x 20 1/2. Total ac. 4756.510

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1:1000 / 1:300

.48 Cavasos-Olmito Road. 1 sheet. 70 x 11. San Pedro C. grant.

Cameron County, Texas, n.d., 1:200

.49 Map of porcion 90. Salvador Vela, grantee. Surveyor Demetrio Garcia. 1 sheet. 54 x 38

Starr county, Texas, 1932, 1:1000

.50 Map of Porcion 66. Jurisdiction of Mier Mexico now situated in Starr County, Texas. Surveyor J.H. May. 1 sheet. 87 x 36

Starr County, Texas, 1939, 1:400

.51 Map of Willacy County. Part of Hidalgo County, Texas. 102 x 40

Willacy county, Texas, n.d., 1:3000

.52 Map of Jim Hogg County issued by Wright & Wright. San Diego, Texas. 57 x 42

Jim Hogg county, Texas, n.d., 1:200vg.

.53 Map of Jim Hogg County, Texas. J.R. Beard. 54 x 46

Jim Hogg county, 1913, 1:4000

.54 West half map Hidalgo County, Texas. J.R. Beard. 95 x 43

Hidalgo County, Texas, 1941, 1:3000

.55 East half map Hidalgo County, Texas. J.R. Beard. 97 x 42

Hidalgo County, Texas, 1946, 1:3000

.56 Map of Brooks County, Texas. J.R. Beard. 53 x 43

Brooks County, Texas, 1943, 1:4000

.57 Map of Cameron County, Texas. J.R. Beard. 63 x 52

Cameron County, Texas, 1945, 1:4000

.58 Rio Grande City, Texas. Surveyor J.S. Monroe Fort Ringgold. U.S. Reservation. 40 x 31

Starr county, Texas, n.d., 3:4000

.59 Starr County, Texas. Card & Parks. 54 x 38 1/2

Starr County, Texas, n.d., 1:200va.

.60 Official map, City of Brownsville. C.M. Rogers. 43 x 42 1/2

cameron county, Texas, 1930, 1:600

.61 Map of Brownsville. J.W. Davis, eng. 36 x 42 1/2

Cameron County, Texas, 1929, 1:200vg.

.62 Map of Jim Wells County. Wright-Wright. 67 x 29

Jim Wells County, Texas, n.d., 1:2000vg.

.63 Cameron County. Incomplete 75 x 54

Cameron County, Texas, n.d., 1 3/8:1

.64 Family tree of the original ones of Porcion #66 Mier in Starr County.

Starr County, Texas, n.d.

Note: Series VII through XI should be cited with the Accession Number: A1999-022.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438B

SERIES VII

Unit Title: Correspondence

A1999-022

Box 438B ------------------------------------------------------

.25 - Correspondence 1947, 1960-67, Between J.T. Canales and his granddaughter Anne Herlinda Goldfinch about the health and happenings of family members. Also with her aunt Maria Dennett residing in Mexico. (17 leaves)

Descriptive Identification

Container: Photograph File (A1999-022)

SERIES VIII

Unit Title: Photographs

.26 - 1 - Close-up of hand guard of sword, engraved J. N. Cortina.

      - 2 - Sword that belonged to Juan N. Cortina, given to the Brownsville Historical Society by J. T. Canales.

      - 3 - Photograph of documentation about engraving entitled "Fluvius Grandis".

      - 4 - Photograph of engraving entitled "Fluvius Grandis" London, 1671.

      - 5 - J. T. Canales made honorary chief in New Mexico, 1937.

      - 6 - J. T. Canales during time in legislature.

      - 7 - J. T. and Anne Canales 7-21-53.

      - 8 - Canales Family: Andres Sr., Tomasita, Jesus, Jose Tomas, Herlinda, Andres, Praxedes, Albino.

      - 9 - J. T. and Anne Canales.

      - 10 - 90th birthday banquet of J. T. Canales, 3-7-67.

      - 11 - 90th birthday banquet of J. T. Canales, 3-7-67.

      - 12 - Adopted Daughter, Elizabeth (McCaw) Canales.

      - 13 - Postcard, Mrs. J. T. (Anne Wheeler) Canales.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438C 

SERIES IX

Unit Title: Printed Materials

Box 438C ------------------------------------------------------

.27 - pamphlet, "A Bunch of Pansies as Easter Greetings from J. T. Canales 1953", A  pamphlet of "sayings" for speeches.

      - Eulogy for Elizabeth (McCaw) Canales Goldfinch, 11-15-98, by Lawerence Locascio, Jr.

      - Original and copy of graduation certificate of J. T. Canales, 1-28-1893, from Grammar School, Kansas City, Kansas.

      - One score of sheet music entitled "Granada" by A. Lara, hand copied by J. T. Canales.

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438C

SERIES X

Unit Title: Sound Recordings

Box 438C ------------------------------------------------------

.28 - 4" - The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, In Defense of La Raza Mexicana. (1/4" reel-to-reel)

       - 6" - Concerning the Faith of Our Fathers, play at 3.75. (1/4" reel-to-reel)

Descriptive Identification

Container: 438C

SERIES XI

Unit Title: Books

Box 438C -------------------------------------------------------

.29 - La Epopeya Biblica, Madrid, 1953

      - Unpublished Memoirs of Col. J. S. (Rip) Ford, Volumes 1 and 3, carbon copy typescript.