Brownsville (Tex.)
Subject Source: lcnaf
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Américo Paredes Papers
Correspondence, creative works, printed material, sound recordings, photographic material, and artifacts reflect the life and work of Américo Paredes (1915-1999). Paredes was a folklorist, teacher, novelist, poet, musician, academic administrator, and Mexican-American activist. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he spent his career at the University of Texas at Austin.
Blanca S. Vela Papers
Personal papers of Blanca Sánchez Vela include campaign materials, photographs, speeches, recognitions, and clippings. Blanca Sánchez Vela is a former mayor of Brownsville, Texas, and wife of Federal District Court Judge Filemon B. Vela, Sr.
Filemon and Rosemarie Vela Papers
Personal papers of Filemon and Rose Vela include campaign materials, photographs, speeches, recognitions/awards, school records, depositions, and clippings. Filemon and Rose Vela are a married couple. Filemon previously served as the congressman for Texas's 34th Congressional District, while Rose is a retired Texas State District Judge and former director of President Joe Biden’s Commission on White House Fellowships.