- A2018-052.0301
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Debris washed up on creek.
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- A2018-052.0302
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Was standing by bridge facing north. Note absence of porch.
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- A2018-052.0303
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Cover over pool. Note patch job on fence around pool area.
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- A2018-052.0304
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Barn remnants - Check the amount of water in background.
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- A2018-052.0305
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Remains of our pier.
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- A2018-052.0306
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Remains of pier in Baffin Bay.
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- A2018-052.0307
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Corrugated tin wrapped around trees.
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- A2018-052.0308
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Remains of patio above check that sheet iron - three plywood,lowered windows, screen, across room.
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- A2018-052.0309
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Down trees.
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- A2018-052.0310
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Down trees against house.
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- A2018-052.0311
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Down trees .
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- A2018-052.0312
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Down trees .
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- A2018-052.0313
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Roof missing.
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- A2018-052.0314
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Corrugated tin on ground from barn.
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- A2018-052.0315
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: STA Photo File / A2018-052
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Melba Gafford Photos - People in KIngsville.
Hurricane Allen
Corrugated tin on ground from barn. Some were still on barn roof.
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- A2018-052.0316
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Trussell, Jake. "Hurricane Beulah Hits With High Winds, Heavy Rains: Kleberg County-Bishop Are Hit Hard With Wide Damage Seen." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, September 20, 1976.
"Rescue, Repair Under Way: Aftermath of Beulah." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, September 24, 1967.
"County by County Look at Hurricane and Flood Damages." Corpus Christi Caller Times, October 1, 1967.
"Beulah: A Report in Retrospect On the Third-Largest Hurricane of Record." Coprus Christi Caller-Time, September 27, 1967. |
- A2018-052.0317
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Phillips Marcus. "Senior Citizen Recalls Historic Events Leading To County's Formation." The Kingsville (Texas) Record, October 16, 1963.
The Kingsville Walkout (1969) Comic
"Proposed Kingsville Sewer Treatment Program." The Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, February 10, 1971.
Darkis, Dee Dee. "Robin Spindle Fight Against Leukemia not in vain.", Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, March 10, 1976.
"Town Meeting '76 to provide citizens opportunity for expressing opinions." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, April 4, 1976.
"Kingsville, the name tells story: City born for, grew with ranching empire." Corpus Christi Times, May 22, 1978.
Branning Charles, "County hospital contracts are signed." Kingsville Record and Bishop News, August 20, 1978.
Tewes, David. "$179,000 taken in city's first bank robbery." Kingsville Record and Bishop News, November 1, 1981.
Branning, Charles. "Police escort is questioned: Kingsville Help to banks criticized." Corpus Christi Caller, January 19, 1982
"City population predicted at 37 000 by 1970." Kingsville Record, November 15, 1987.
"Chief of security: David A. Bowers." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, October 25, 1987.
"Ed C. Durham's Death" Kingsville Record, October 30, 1988.
Gigasgow Kathy. "Kleberg County's new sheriff enters high-profile post.", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, January 15, 1989. |
- A2018-052.0318
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Lewis, Kathy. "Anne Armstrong: from her ranch party to party politics." The Houston Post, August 21, 1972.
Lewis, Kathy. "Anne Armstrong: Her final days at the Court of St. James." The Houston Post, November 14, 1976.
Person, Spencer. "Armstrong Ranch is rich in tradition, history." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, February 24, 1985.
Person, Spencer. "Thanks Tobin Armstrong for no more screwworms." Corpus Christi Caller, February 25, 1985.
Harte, Edward H. "Armstrong ends suit against Mrs. Clement"
"Armstrong Ranching"
Hager, Hoyt. "John Armstrong's influence ranges far and wide." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, March 15, 1987.
"Tobin Armstrong v. Ida Louise Clement, Et Al." The Texas Lawyer, February 23, 1987. |
- A2018-052.0319
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Carrico, Linda. " Stock purchase plan is disputed in King lawsuit." Corpus Christi Caller, June 1, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Witnesses say King officials hid claim." Corpus Christi Caller, June 2, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Johnson: Family was to buy back portion of ranch." Corpus Christi Caller, June 3, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Ranch heir denies knowing of claim." Corpus Christi Caller, June 4, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "King Ranch heir says family members concealed claim." Corpus Christi Caller, June 5, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "King Ranch trail resume in San Antonio court today." Corpus Christi Caller, June 7, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Banker sets estimate on damages." Corpus Christi Caller, June 8, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Ranch officials deny knowledge of claims before stock purchase." Corpus Christi Caller, June 9, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "King Ranch stock redemptions reviewed." Corpus Christi Caller, June 10, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "King Ranch suit testimony center on disputed claim." Corpus Christi Caller, June 11, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Jury to get King Ranch case today." Corpus Christi Caller, June 18, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Jurors are to resume deliberations in King Ranch case." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, June 19, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Johnson awarded $2 million." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, June 20, 1982.
Dugger, Ronnie. " Texans rank high among the richest." San Antonio Express, September 16, 1982.
Rosser, Jay. "State probing King Ranch lease: as much as $111 million at stake." Corpus Christi Caller, October 12, 1983.
Carrico, Linda. "Johnson present at discussion of Exxon matter, witness says." Corpus Christi Caller, June 12, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "King Ranch consultant says Johnson overpaid by $40 million in '76." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, June 13, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. "Love justified overpayment, King Ranch official testifies." Corpus Christi Caller, June 15, 1982.
Carrico, Linda. " Ranch officials knew of Exxon matter before share sale." |
- A2018-052.0320
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Cochran, Mike. " The Brother Cavazos." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, March 14, 1982.
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- A2018-052.0321
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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"Attendance Record Set." The Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, November 24, 1971.
"A&I offers new program" Corpus Christi Caller, June 1, 1974.
"A&I Problems on campus." Corpus Christi Caller, May 23, 1978.
Bigger, Gloria. "Texas A&I science program is recognized for excellence." Corpus Christi Caller, November 22, 1987.
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- A2018-052.0322
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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"Women's News and Features." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
"Women's News and Features." The Corpus Christi Times, November 26, 1963.
"Women's News and Features." The Corpus Christi Times, July 21, 1969.
"Women in the news." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, May 5, 1974. |
- A2018-052.0323
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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"Military Fights on Drug Front Too." The Corpus Christi Times, March 29, 1972.
"Crime 'Necessary' for Addicts." The Corpus Christi Times, March 31, 1972. |
- A2018-052.0324
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-13-3
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Bell, Jack. "TFX Plane Gets Kennedy Prasie." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
"City Council Calls Special Session To Mourn Kennedy." Corpus Christi Caller, November 23, 1963.
Lewine, Frances. "Mrs. Kennedy's Farewell Borne With Bravery." The Corpus Christi Times, November 23, 1963.
"Pro-Cuban Held in Kennedy Slaying; Johnson Is Sworn In as Jackie Watches." Corpus Christi Caller, November 23, 1963.
"President's Death Closes Wall Street." Corpus Christi Caller, November 23, 1963.
"Kennedy Contributed Much to Athletics." Corpus Christi Caller, November 23, 1963.
Hunt, George P. John F. Kennedy Memorial Edition. LIFE Magazine, 1963.
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- A2018-052.0325
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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"Sports World Halts Nearly All Activities: Kennedy's Tragedy Causes Cancellations." The Associated Press, November 24, 1963.
"A Nation Mourns Its Dead Leader." The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, November 24, 1963.
"Only in Texas Says German Press Of Kennedy Death." Corpus Christi Caller, November 26, 1963.
"John F. Kennedy, 35th President, Is Buried." Corpus Christi Caller, November 26, 1963.
Lopez, David. "Cathedral Crowded For Kennedy Mass." Corpus Christi Caller, November 26, 1963.
Becker, Jim. "Army, Navy Awaits Word From Pentagon." The Corpus Christi Times, November 26, 1963.
Trussell, Jake. "Assassination News Leaves Local People In State Of Shock." The Kingsville Record, November 27, 1963.
Meisler, Stanley. "Kennedy Friend Gives History Footnote." The Corpus Christi Times, December 5, 1963.
Hunt, George P. President Kennedy is laid to rest. LIFE Magazine, December 6, 1963.
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- A2018-052.0326
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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"Johnson Takes Helm of Nation." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
Chadwick, John. "President Johnson Runs Own Show--With Results." The Corpus Christi Times, November 23, 1963.
Meisler, Stanley. "Johnson Must Decide Whether To Keep Cabinet." The Corpus Christi Times, November 23, 1963.
"Johnson Moves Efficiently Into Control." The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, November 24, 1963.
"Johnson Moves Into Oval Office." The Corpus Christi Times, November 26, 1963.
Ziff, Howard M. "LBJ and Congress: His Hand Will Be Sure." The Corpus Christi Times, November 26, 1963.
"Johnson Gets Pledge Of Moscow Cooperation." Corpus Christi Caller, November 26, 1963.
MacCormack, John. "A South Texas tradition.", San Antonio Express News, April 4, 2004.
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- A2018-052.0327
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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"Lt. Cdr. Doyle Receives Vietnam Service Medal." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, July 18, 1965.
Tower, John G. "Vietnam Situation Report Is Given By Senator Tower." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, February 26, 1969.
Wheeler, John T. "Warfare by 'Copter.", The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, March 9, 1969.
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- A2018-052.0328
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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"U.S.-Soviet Outer Space Plan Due U.N. Unit Study." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
Hill, Arthur. "The Drama of Landing Man on the Moon." Houston Chronicle, July 13, 1969.
"Man on Moon: Armstrong's Step Small for Man, Leap for Mankind" Corpus Christi Caller, July 21, 1969.
Benedict, Howard. "Armstrong and Aldrin Fulfill Age-Old Goal." The Corpus Christi Times, July 21, 1969.
"Armstrong's Word go Down in History." The Corpus Christi Times, July 21, 1969.
"Moon Trio Splashes Down Safely." The Corpus Christi Times, July 24, 1969.
"Moon Rock Lacks Life Signs." The Houston Post, August 3, 1969.
"Astronauts Safe After Ordeal." The Corpus Christi Times, April 17, 1970.
"Shuttle tragedy stuns nation." Corpus Christi Caller, January 29, 1986.
"NASA employee vows he'll fight sting charges." Alice Echo-News, June 13, 1995.
NASA publication introducing Astronauts, Apollo and Project Gemini.
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- A2018-052.0329
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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Hyams, Joe. "Bracero Is Unlikely Political Football." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
Dodson, Anne. "A Chicano's fight for identity." The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, April 9, 1972.
Linne, Susan. "Mexican-American task force forms after rioting." Corpus Christi Times, May 25, 1978.
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- A2018-052.0330
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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Anderson, Louis. "Bucs, Brahmas Square Off in Title Game Tonight." The Corpus Christi Times, November 22, 1963.
"Riviera-Banquete Game Is Reset For Thursday." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, May 19, 1965.
Trussell, Jake. "Heaviest Snow In 27 Years Accompanied By Drought-Ending Rains." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, January 11, 1967.
Pholhemus, Marian. "Riviera Women Searches For Facts About Relay Station On Lake Boveda." Kingsville-Bishop Record-News, February 26, 1969.
"Local incumbents are starting to eye their political futures." Kingsville Record and Bishop News, December 30, 1979.
McKinney, Jerry. "Juvenile Court's Aim is Rehabilitation." The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, March 6, 1969.
"Boy Scouts gather at Camp Karankawa." Kingsville Record, June 23, 1982.
"Tech President Welcomes Growth." The Sunday Express-News, June 8, 1986.
"Half Century of Hunting & Fishing." August 13, 1986.
Kleeper, Dan. "A Farewell to a Friend: Roy Swann: Hunter, fisherman, teacher." The Express-News, December 8, 1991.
Brown, Eric. "Police boost evening patrols: Downtown, south, west areas targeted." Corpus Christi Caller-Times, June 7, 1995. |
- A2018-052.0331
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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Yena, Donald. "A Portfolio of Texas Battle Painting You'll Want to Frame." Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine, March 2, 1969.
The Battle of the Alamo --- March 6, 1836
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- A2018-052.0332
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 2 / H-13-3
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Photo of George and Barbara Bush
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- A2018-052.0333
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: Flat File 24/2
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The Genealogy of the King Ranch Family
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- A2018-052.0334
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: Flat File 24/2
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The King Ranch Family Tree
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- A2018-052.0335
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: Flat File 24/2
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Map of 110,117 Acres of Land
Text behind the map: "110,117 Acres Hidalgo County, owned by M. K."
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- A2018-056.0001
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-4-4
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Plaque from Silver Century Club awarded to Robert and Melba Gafford |
- A2018-056.0002
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-4-4
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Plaque from Century Club awarded to Robert and Melba Gafford |
- A2018-056.0003
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-4-4
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Cosmetic box donated by Robert and Melba Gafford |
- A2018-056.0004
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-4-4
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License plate donated by Robert and Melba Gafford |
- A2018-056.0005
- Collection: Robert and Melba Gafford Family Collection
- Location: 1 / H-4-4
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South Texas Oral History & Folklore Collection by Robert and Melba Gafford |