The university began as South Texas State Teachers College in 1925. That same year, the South Texas Archives were established to preserve and make available university and documentary materials regarding the cultural, geographical, political, and natural history of South Texas. Its collections include rare books, along with oil and gas engineering, music, ranching, railroad, and Hispanic materials.
This article is part of the following collection of related materials.
Rescuing Texas History, 2016
This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.
Graham, Joe Stanley, 1940-1999.Changes in Ranching Culture in South Texas, 1750 to the Present,
article,
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(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1010900/:
accessed May 23, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Texas A&M University Kingsville.