urn:taro:utpanam:Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection An Inventory of His Certificates, Pictures, Plaques and Realia at The University of Texas - Pan American Library Archives Inventory prepared by Janette Garcia The University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives
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2007 Finding aid encoded by Janette Garcia 2007 Finding aid written inEnglish. Collection Summary The University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives ;
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Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection 1965-1997 18 linear feet Kika The Certificates Subcollection is part of the larger Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection.Files are currently being processed Preferred Citation

Item, folder title, box number, Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection, Library Archives, The University of Texas – Pan American.

 Detailed Description Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza Collection Textiles U.S. Dept of Agriculture Flag U.S. Dept of Agriculture undated Flag (color textile) 70 x 53 good condition, 100% nylon bunting, screen print sewn on A Ribbon cutting of the Naval Station's Waterfront Naval Station Ingleside undated 09/29 Photo and certificate (color)

photo and invitation attached to mat stamped with Naval Station Ingleside seal

 A National Arbor Day, 1990 … Kika - Keep on planting, your friend, George Bush George [Herbert Walker] Bush 1990 04/27 Certificate, 10 x 15 A Certificate of appreciation … whose talents and determination helped to create the body of legislation representing our people's gratitude to those who have paid the price of peace in the twentieth century American Legion 1994 02/14 Certificate, (black and white) 9 x 11 Framed Dear Kika: On Dec. 23, I signed into law H.R. 2100, the Food Security Act of 1985…Sincerely, Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan 198 01/13 Certificate, (black and white) 9 x 11 ; framed (wood) to keep ertificate and pen together

Ronald Reagan pen

 A Order of the Chi Rho Phi Kappa Theta 1986 01/20 Certificate, with seal, (color) 8 x 10 A Membre D'Honneur Association Alsace Etats-Unis ? President; Jane Chandler, Vice President 1986 04/01 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 C Student on book Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Robert Laureano 1989 nd Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Poster 17 x 25

Signed by the artist

Reproduction of a water color

 C Taste of Aransas Pass "Saltwater Heaven" Aransas Pass 1989 nd Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 19 x 22

248/1000, signed by artist

 Framed Native American woman holding pottery Isabel 1992 Unique picture (color) Canvas Paint: oil 15 x 30 Framed to protect canvas Frame: Wood Framed Lower Rio Grande Valley Agricultural Marketing Service 1989 03/nd Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper and brass plates Printed and Engraved Framed to keep reports and brass plates together

First vegetable market News Report Jan. 5, 1928

First Citrus Market News Report Oct. 15, 1931

Reports framed together with brass plates, indicating titles and presented to

 Frame: Wood E 50th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show undated Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 17 x 27 C General Don Bernardo De Galvez-1781 Jose Cisneros 1986 Unique picture (color) Paper Pencil (Color&Graphite) & Pen 16 x 20

For the Hon. Kika De La Garza with respect and admiration Jose Cisneros

 C Kika De La Garza Road Photo (color) Photo Photo 14 x 11 water spots on photo Frame: Metal C Best wishes Blue Angels 1978 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Photo Photo and print and ink 20 x 16 2 copies: 1 from frame light damaged ; 1 torn on top

Signatures reproduced

 Frame: Plastic C Resolution …the 6th day of March, 1992 is hereby declared E. "Kika de la Garza Day in Hidalgo County County of Hidalgo J. Edgar Ruiz…[et al.] 1992 03/03 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 18 x 16 2 sheets glued to mat board

Gold Seal and Red Ribbon

 C Honorary president of the Republic of the Rio Gande Republic of the Rio Grande ? Regent - Republic of the Rio Grande 1988 02/18 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 17 C Two Huntsmen Unique picture (color) Paper screen print? 18 x 15

25/125, signed by artist

 Frame: Metal C Cattle roundup with cowboys James C. Hellen Unique picture black and white Paper Ink 18 x 12

1/1, signed by artist ; torn from drawing pad, drawn in ball point pen (?)

 Framed King Ranch facsimile copy of the original land grant Santa Gertrudes issued by the Crown of Spain to the De La Garza family, 1808 King Ranch Archives undated Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Facsmile 0 x 0 Framed to keep two sheets together ; archival quality framing

Courtesy of King Ranch Archives

Complete facsimile copies in back pocket.

 Frame: Wood C Border Texan of the Year 1992 State of Texas House of Representatives Roberto Gutierrez 1992 Certificate - other printed paper Paper Seal and Ink and Print 70 x 16

Gold Seal and red, white, and blue ribbon

 E Hill Country Texans for Wildlife conservation Ken Carlson 1985 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 28 x 19 Water damage along top (~5 inches)

215/1000, signed by artist

 Frame: No frame E Educate the Barrio, End Barrio War, Time To See The Light: [3 penciled drawings] Luis Jr. Escobar undated Unique picture black and white Paper Pencil (Color&Graphite) 17 x 27 Frame: No frame C Coca-Cola salutes the Hispanic Congressional Leaders Coca-Cola 1993 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 24 x 16

Coca Cola Poster with photo of Kika De La Garza

"09 June 94 hand delivered by Mr. Robert Bennett branch manager Coca Cola McAllen."

 Framed Committee on Agriculture -Second Session 90 Congress 1968 Photo (color) Photo Photo and Print 23 x 9

Label pasted on glass

Name-order list (top row left…) (11x14)

 Frame: Wood Plaques: Long 1 Grand Opening Martin Cavazos Center, Sebastian Texas Martin Cavazos Center 1997 04/19 Hammer black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 6 x 13 Frame: No frame A Certificate of appreciation … continuing service and support Delta Area Chamber of Commerce - Elsa, Edcouch, LaVilla, Monte Alto, La Blanca, San Carlos, and Hargill Lucio Duque, President 1993 10/02 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 10 x 8 C Visitante distinguido de esta ciudad, en atencion a sus grande meritos Ciudad de Monterrey Benjamin Clariond Reyes - Retana; Gilberto Trevion Montemayor 1993 12/11 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 15 Frame: Metal Plaques: 1 For distinguished service that lives out the vision of William H. Hatch, … and author of the Hatch Act of 1887 College of Agriculture, U. of Missouri Roger L. Mitchell 1989 05/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 14 x 17 chipped and metal needs cleaning Frame: No frame Plaques: 3 National Security Leadership Award … outstanding service as a member of the Congressional Caucus on National Security United States Congressional Advisory Board of the Am. Security Council John M. Fisher, Chairman 1987 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 14 x 16 metal scratched and wood chipped A Lone star Airplane Southwest Airlines 1990 11/07 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 7

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, "Southwest Airlines unveils Lone Star One, an aircraft that pays tribute to the state of Texas. The plane was introduced on November 7, 1990." --

Quote from Southwestern Airlines website on 10/14/2004: http://www.swamedia.com/swamedia/photo_gallery/photos_aircrafts.html

Photo presumably taken during dedication ceremony

 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 8th, A.D. 1966 E "Kika" de la Garza was duly elected United States Congressman, fifteenth Congressional district. State of Texas John connally, Governor of Texas 1966 11/25 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Certificate of appreciation…Grateful recognition of your dedicated support …and able assistance in the resolution of international problems. International Boundary and Water Commission 1989 07/04 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 C Appointed a member of the Commission on Security and Economic Assistance Secretary of State of the United States of America George P. Shultz, Secretary of State 1983 05/13 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 14 x 11 C Elected a supporting founding member of this organization, and a participant in its program United States Capital Historical Society 1963 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 16 x 12

to encourage a better understanding of American history through the spread of information of the founding, growth, and significance of the United States Capitol as a symbol of free representative government.

 C Citation of honor Jewish National Fund 1994 10/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 15 x 12 Laminated to mat board, bottom left corner is bent Frame: No frame C Ambassador Gavin, Vice President George [Herbert Walker] Bush, and Kika undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 15 x 11

Duplicate of ID: 475; see also 494 from different angle

 C Proclamation … officially appointed to the office of Alcalde (Mayor) Ciudada de la Villita (The original San Antonio) Henry Cisneros, Mayor of the City of San Antonio, Texas; Norma S. Rodriguez, City Clerk 1981 11/02 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 10 x 17 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 5th, A.D. 1968 E (Kika)" de la Garza was duly elected United States Representative, fifteenth Congressional district. State of Texas John Connally, Governor of Texas 1968 11/27 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Photo Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 18 A To Kika De la Garza - with best wishes and regards, Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10

Signed by Ronald Reagan

 A National Security Leadership Award … recognition of his support for America's continued strong international leadership American Security Council Dr. Harvey Sicherman, President; John M. Fisher, Chairman 1992 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 11 x 9 Frame: No frame A Commendation Award…Exceptionally meritorious achievements while serving in the Congress of the United States of America simultaneous with service as an honorary member of the CAF Confederate Air force 1988 07/27 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 Confederate Air Force, Harlingen, TX Corporate Seal - Detached Frame: No frame A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 7th, A.D. 1978 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected United States Representative, 15th Congressional district. State of Texas 1978 11/24 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 13 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 6, A.D. 1990 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected U. S. Representative, district 15 State of Texas W. P. Clements, Governor of Texas 1990 11/27 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 14 Map case American Meat Institute - Play Ball! undated Laminated card (color) Wood Laminated card 15 x 9 Laminated to board

Signed by members of team

 Textiles Mission High School graduation cap and gown 1996 Nylon cap and gown (color) Textile Textile 12 x 14

Gown, 2 caps, tassels

Mr. de la Garza finished high school, but left for the Korean War before the graduation ceremony. He was finally able to attend a graduation ceremony in 1996 - statement from Mrs. De la Garza 8/2/2007

 Frame: No frame File Cabinet Inter Parliamentarian Mexico - Estados Unidos undated Silver Dish Metal Engraved 12 x 12 needs cleaning

round silver dish with card: con un atento salido Humberto Roque Villanueva…

61st legislatura

Zac-Mex

 File Cabinet Silver reconociminto…30 anos…amistad…Mexico y los Estados Unidos 1996 05/04 Silver Dish black and white Metal Engraved 14 x 10 needs cleaning

rectangular platter

 A Friend of Texas A&M Agriculture Agriculture Program of Texas A&M University System Edward A. Hiler, Vice Chancellor and Dean, Agriculture and Life Sciences 1997 01/nd Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 14 Glued to mat board C Resolution … Sincere appreciation and gratitude to Eligio "Kika" de la Garza for his long and continuous service to the children of Mission Mission Consolidated Independent School District Connie Garza, President … [et al.] 1996 05/31 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 14

same as #412?

 A Hot Stuff Award…for his exemplary efforts to feed and empower the underprivileged people of this nation. Sustainable Food Center 1996 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 11 Frame: No frame A Homenaje a Lucille de la Garza Kika de la Garza Elementary, La Joya ISD Declamacion: Jessica Martinez; Escrito por: Maria Louisa Garcia 1996 05/08 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 11

From Jessica Martinez 2nd grade- Kika de la Garza Elementary

 Plaques: 13 Diploma…having completed his high school requirements in January 24, 1947. Mission Consolidated Independent School District Connie Garza, President…[et al.] 1996 05/31 Certificate - other printed paper black and white vinyl plastic? Has clear plasitic material over certificate Ink and Print 10 x 8 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 Outstanding years of service as United States Congressman City of Elsa 1996 06/04 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 11 Frame: No frame A Mother of the Year Award presented to Lucille de la Garza Avance Family Support and Education Program, Rio Grande Valley 1996 05/08 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A La Lomita Mission McAllen International Museum 1978 11/23 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 color has faded Framed Rice field Texas Rice Festival 1985 Photo (color) Photo Photo

Framed to keep plaque with photograph

 Frame: Wood A To Kika de la Garza, with high regards and with warm friendship - George Bush George [Herbert Walker] Bush 1981 04/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10 photo scratched when glass in frame broke

Photo printed directly on mat board

The Vice President of the United States card taped to the back

 Plaques: 8 Grand Marshall of People's Parade Grand Marshall of People's Parade 1984 09/03 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 9 Frame: No frame A Dan Quayle 1989 06/07 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10 scratched photo, glass broken?

Kika with best regard Dan Quayle

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 8 Universidad Politecnica Valencia Universidad Politecnica Valencia undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 7 x 10 Frame: No frame C Be it known … entitles to license as an attorney and counselor at law Supreme Court of the State of Texas Geo. A. Templin, clerk of the Supreme Court of Texas 1951 12/12 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 12 x 11

Signed "Eligio de la Garza II" on the back

 A Orca whale (Shamu?) and Kika undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

Orca "kissing" Kika

 Frame: No frame A Proclamation…Friday, November 4th, 1994, shall be known as "Kika de la Garza Day" on the campus of Texas A & M University - Kingsville Texas A&M - Kingsville Manuel L. Ibanez, President 1994 11/04 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 11

The University has benefited immeasurably from funding efforts initiated and guided through Congress…research studies in prickly pear and mesquite by the Center for Semi-Arid Forest Resources of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

 A Carlos Salinas de Gotari and Kika undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 9 x 6 Matting is acid-free Frame: Wood A Swearing in ceremony U.S. House of Representatives.1st session 102nd congress 1991 01/03 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 6 C The citizens of Oklahoma have pride and affection toward the name of Okie … official right and privilege to designate himself as bearer of the proud and historic title of Okie State Of Oklahoma Dewey F. Bartlett, United States Senator 1973 04/13 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 14 A Ceremony in front of "Al Benemerito Benito Juarez, La Patria" monument in Mexico City undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 8 glued to mat board A Know ye all by these present that: Mrs. Lucy De La Garza was flown by a special air missions aircraft from Elmendorf to Tokyo when 8 October instantly became 9 October International Date Line Club Parker W. Rosenquist, Aircraft Commander, SAM I.D.L.C. undated 10/08 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Flight certificate … flown in a Presidential Helicopter as an invited guest of the President of the United States of America U.S. Army Executive Detachment Flight / U.S. Marine Corps. Executive Detachment Flight 1967 09/28 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed and Photo 12 x 9 Frame: No frame A Honorary citizen of the City of Charleston in Coles County, Illinois City of Charleston, Ill. Walter H. Reasor Jr., Mayor; William O. Browning, City Greeter - Charleston Chamber of Commerce 1967 09/06 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 10 x 13 C Certificate of Honor … distinguished former member Texas House of Representatives Bill Clayton, Speaker; Betty Murray, Chief Clerk 1981 05/18 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 14 x 11 A Lech Walesa and Kika undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 6 x 8 Matting is acid-free Frame: Wood C Facilities master plan SARL Weslaco, Texas Marmon Barclay Souter Foster Hays, San Antonio, Texas undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 14 x 9

Architectural rendering printed on photo-quality paper

 C Resolution…proclaims Friday, July 20, 1973 as Inter Cambio Day honoring Kika de la Garza City of Brownsville Dr. Ramiro Barron, J. W. Sloss 1973 06/12 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 17 x 11 2 sheets glued to mat board C 17 Mexican American mayors & mayor pro-tem will honor … on Kika de la Garza day in La Joya 1978 11/05 Photo black and white Photo Photo 13 x 10

Portraits of 17 Mexican-American mayors from the Rio Grande Valley area

Printed on regular paper in year-book style

2 copies

 Frame: Wood Plaques: Long 1 Outstanding efforts and leadership in securing the sugar section in both the 1981 and 1985 Farm Bills Florida Sugar Industry 1987 11/24 Machete (color) Wood and Metal Mounted knife 24 x 7 Frame: No frame Framed U.S…Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act…H. J. Res 600, Public Law 98-412… 98th Congress of the United States of America at the 2nd session Thomas ? Speaker of the House of Representatives; Strom Thrumond, President of the Senate Pro Tempare; Ronald Reagan 1984 08/30 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 14 Framed to keep two sheets together

Ronald Regan Signature, signed by Ronald Reagan

 Frame: Wood E 34 Aniversario de ELA (Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico Lyzette Rogado 1986 06/25 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 22 x 31

29/200, signed by artist

 C Port of Brownsville (aerial view) undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 15 x 22 Glued to mat board, light faded Frame: Wood Framed Dear Kika: On August 13, at Rancho del Cielo, I signed into law H.R. 4242, the Economic Recovery Tax Act … Sincerely, Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan 1981 09/09 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 Framed to keep letter and pen together Frame: Wood C Congress of the United States…[ Bill of rights ] Philip Morris Co. in cooperation with the National Archives 1989 03/04 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Facsmile 14 x 16

In commemoration of the 200th Anniverary of the Bill of Rights

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 8 Games of the 24th Olympiad 1988 Plaque black and white Metal Engraved 10 x 6 Frame: No frame Plaques: 10 Address by Jim Wright upon his election as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Jim Wright 1987 01/06 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 14 x 11

In blue velvet box

 Plaques: 11 United States Congress (in the shape of Texas) 1992 Plaque black and white Wood Engraved 12 x 11

In the shape of Texas

 Plaques: 11 Temple Chamber of Commerce [knife] Temple Chamber of Commerce 1991 06/11 Plaque black and white Metal mounted knife 15 x 7

Handcrafted by Lance Crews, DVM

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Outstanding effort on the behalf of the State of Texas and the superconducting super collider Texas National Research Labatory Commission 1988 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 15 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 5 Presented in remembrance of your visit to ROKFV Republic of Korea forces, Vietnam Lt. Gen. Chae, Myung Shin, Cmdr. ROK Forces, Vietnam 1968 01/nd Plaque (color) Plastic Engraved 11 x 9

Black wood, pearl flowers and seals

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 4 Work in having made our trip to Vietnam possible, 1-2-68 to 1-18-68. Mariachi Las Rancheritas, Alamo, TX 1968 01/18 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 12 Small Dent below right star

Gold eagle with two stars

 Plaques: 6 International Women's Friendship Conference for World Peace, Washington, D.C. … for your support of a new era of friendship between America and Japan Women's Federation for World Peace 1995 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Frame: No frame Plaques: 4 Outstanding service and leadership on behalf of U.S. Agriculture and the Nation's Farmer Cooperatives National Council of Farmer Cooperatives undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 10 Service and dedication to the citizens of Texas during your tenure as U.S. Representative, District 15. Texas Health Care Association 1996 06/nd Plaque black and white Wood Engraved 11 x 10

shape of Texas

 Plaques: 9 Lifetime achievement award … your work and devotion to the Mexican American Community University of Texas at San Antonio Hispanic Research Center 1996 09/16 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 6 x 8 Frame: No frame Plaques: 5 NOPHNRCSE Leadership … for being a forerunner and pacesetter whose dedication and leadership resulted in the founding of the organization NOPHNRCSE 1996 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 8 We twenty Valley students and SER appreciate your efforts in giving us the opportunity in higher education Incarnate Word College undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 13 Frame: No frame Plaques: 8 NEDA tenth anniversary Hispanic Leadership Award, Washington D.C. National Economic Development Association (NEDA) Jose Carlos Gomez, President ; Margarette R. Dupont, Chairman 1980 06/05 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 14 Plastic frame around metal plaque falling off Frame: No frame Plaques: 3 Mission's Man of the Year, 1971-72 for his example, interest, and dedication to his home town Mission Times 1971 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 13 Frame: No frame Plaques: 3 Leadership Award … outstanding national security leadership American Security Council on behalf of Coalition for Peace through Strength John M. Fisher, President Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 15 Frame: No frame E TexaSweet (globe) Photo (color) Photo Photo 20 x 24 Right middle crease South Texas Military Facilities Task Force 1995 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 17 Frame: No frame Framed H.R. No. 416 … Texan of the Year State of Texas House of Representatives 1991 03/20 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 31 x 15 Framed to keep sheets together Frame: No frame C Recognition of his years of stearling leadership as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and for his tireless commitment to protect and promote the nursery industry and all of American agriculture American Association of Nurserymen 1988 05/19 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 14 Signatures fading Framed Clown face Ilona Unique picture (color) Canvas Paint: oil 12 x 16 Framed to protect canvas Frame: Wood Framed "…One small step for man one giant leap for mankind" Photo of Neil Armstrong and the Moon Richard Nixon, President ; Winton M. Blount, Postmaster General 1969 07/20 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Ink and Print 13 x 17 Framed to protect stamp

Actual Stamp of First Man on Moon … "This stamp made from the die carried to and from the moon. Post date stamp from Moon landing June 20, 1969 and Washington DC September 9, 1969.

Signed by Richard Nixon and Winton M Blount

 Frame: Metal A Greetings … it is my distinct pleasure to congratulate you for being named "Texan of the Year" Office of the Govenor, State of Texas Ann W. Richards, Governor 1991 03/21 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 11

Congratulations, and best wishes for continued success in the future!

 Frame: No frame Framed First commercial cotton grown with biological insect control products only - Rio Grande Valley, Texas 1992 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 Framed to keep photograph and brass plate together

Engraved Brass Plate 5 x 2

 Frame: Plastic A To Congressman Kika de la Garza - with best wishes, George Bush George [Herbert Walker] Bush undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 9 x 8

Signed by George Bush

 A Mr. Chairman, good luck, Bob Dole 1985 10/24 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10

U.S. Senate photograph, Oct. 24, 1985

 Frame: Wood C Ignacio Zaragoza 1829-1862 1980 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 18 x 15 Framed With sincere best wishes USAF Thunderbirds Photo (color) Photo Photo and print and ink 13 x 9 Framed - signed by flight crew on mat board. Some signatures faded Frame: Plastic Framed Congressional Hispanic Caucus from NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Don Williams, Commander STS-34 … [et al.] 1995 Photo (color) Paper Photo and Certificate and Flag and Crew Patch 17 x 21 Framed to keep all items together

Signed by the crew members of the Atlantis STS-34

"This U.S. flag and crew patch were flown aboard the orbiter Atlantis STS-34 October 18-23, 989, from which the Galileo spacecraft was successfully deployed to explore the planet Jupiter in 1995

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 11 Outstanding services, 1965-1966 League of United Latin American Citizens 1996 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 12 Frame: No frame Framed Leadership Award … for your outstanding leadership in promoting Hispanic higher education, 104th Congress, 10th annual meeting Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 1996 10/nd Plaque (color) Velvet Medal and ribbon and brass plaque 11 x 14 Framed to keep all items together Frame: Metal E 1987 Hispanic calendar Miller High Life 1987 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 18 x 26 Previously stored Folded. Metal binding removed 10-14-2004

Kika de la Garza is "Mr. August"

Portraits painted by Juan Maldonado

 Frame: No frame E Carter- Mondale re-election poster mock-up (2 Posters taped together) Carter-Mondale Re-election Campaign 1980 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) black and white Paper Printed 20 x 23

Top Poster; Photo of Carter and Mondale

Bottom Poster; "Re-elect Carter Mondale a tested and trust worthy team"

Written note with posters; "Call Mike Lopez re-photo print and 1 poster large of offer"

 Map case Texas County Subdivisions Map (Blue Print ex.) black and white Paper Pencil (Color&Graphite) & Print 36 x 48 Rolled and Folded

Counties outlined in red, and annotated: "July 75 ; 14,362 est. miles ; 13 counties plus parts of 2 others ; 528,000 constituents"

 Frame: No frame E Floor plan office? on tracing paper undated Unique picture black and white Paper Pencil (Color&Graphite) 29 x 18 Rolled and Torn waiting to flatten

5 sheets of different plans on tracing paper

 Wall Great Seal of The United States Of America M.C. Jacob, Mission Texas 1975 09/nd Plastic circular seal black and white Plastic Engraved 15 x 15 Fragile but in good condition Frame: No frame Plaques: 8 Dedicated contribution as keynote speaker at the National Symposium on Dairy Goat Production and Marketing E. (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston U., Langston Oklahoma 1992 08/15 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 13 x 11 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 25 years of dedicated service to his country and community Rio Grande City Public Schools Dr. Leobardo Cano, Superintendent of Schools 1989 12/08 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 11 Frame: No frame Framed "Forever peace = Paz para siempre" The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - Sprint 1848 … presented … for exemplary service. Palo Alto National Park Committee Conceived by Walter Pitt with artist Zito Kare 1993 05/08 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Paint and pencil and print 10 x 12 Framed to keep brass plaque and picture together

3/50, signed by artist

 Frame: Wood Framed Ketchum Ranch winter scene; Duncan, Oklahoma Ed Ketchum, Pres. SWAHRF 1988 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 Framed to keep identifying brass plate and photo together Frame: Wood E Celebrating 150 yrs of Texas Statehood undated Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 17 x 26 Frame: No frame Plaques: 11 U.S. House of Representatives (ashtray) undated Ashtray black and white Glass Engraved 8 x 8 Needs to be cleaned

Packed in brown box

 Plaques: 6 Hispanic Man of the Year Valley Morning Star 1996 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 8 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 Friend of rural water Texas Rural Water Association 1990 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 11

Packed in Gold box

 Plaques: 4 Generous contribution Literacy Center of Harlingen 1997 01/16 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 13

Packed with program and speech in white continental line box. Program and speech filed separately

 Plaques ? Literacy Center of Harlingen -Program and Speech 1997 01/16 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 9 x 11

Packed with plaque

Includes program 6 x 9

Speech written by Juanita Brodecky

 Plaques: 3 Keynote speaker, 14th Annual Goat Field Day and Conference College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A & M University 1997 05/02 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal and Paper Ink and Print 13 x 11

Packed in White box with see through window

 Plaques: 4 32 years of dedicated service to the Team USDA Rural Development Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas Agricultural Extension Service undated Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 13 x 9 Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Supporting our athletes and special olympians, Pharr International Convention Center High School Sports Magazine 1997 02/11 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 11 x 13 Frame: No frame A Happy Birthday Wishes Pan American Round Table of Mission…Mission's Membership Loretta Michelena; Judith Femat 1996 09/22 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 C Sons of America … presented as a token of friendship …Cordially, the Author, ? ? Guerrerro 1982 08/08 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 16 Folded and Faded

Copyright Musical Rainbow Co. Pharr, TX.

 Plaques: 6 You made it happen … Thanks Border Fest Hidalgo, Tx. 1989 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal and Ceramic Tile Printed and Engraved 8 x 10 Ceramic Tile cracked

Ceramic tile, printed; Brass plaque engraved

 Plaques: 4 Mission Touchdown Club Sponsor, 1988-1989 -- Kika de la Garza Elementary Celebrates Public School Week. March5-9, 1990 Mission Touchdown Club 1989 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 12

Public School Week ribbon taped to plaque

 C Garza [coat of arms] Spanish History Museum (copyright) Roberto Garza 1990 11/06 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 9 x 11

"To Congressman Kika de la Garza ; From Roberto Garza ; McAllen, Texas ; 6 Nov. 1990" written on back of frame board

"Spanish History Museum ; Future Cultural Center ; 2221-2223 Lead S.E. ; Alburquerque, NM 87106" - label taped to back of frame board

 Frame: Plastic A Award…for outstanding support Muscular Dystrophy Association Jerry Lewis Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 11 x 9

Kika's name printed on clear label and adhered to certificate

Jerry Lewis signature pre-printed

 A For active involvement and continued support in the development of the Youth Crisis Center Youth Crisis Center, Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Project Abuse, Inc Marion G. Shirah, D. V. Guerra Jr., Celia Scoggins Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Lifetime honorary membership in S.T.A.R.S South Texas Amateur Repeater Society Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV, President, STARS 1989 02/20 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Resolution honoring…our friend and ambassador for Texas Citrus Texas Citrus Industry Richard Hensz, Ray Prewett, Thelma Drake 1987 10/03 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11

Presented at the Texas Citrus Mutual's 28th Annual meeting in McAllen, Texas

 A Certificate of appreciation in grateful recognition of your continuing service and support … career day Mission Ninth Grade Campus Omar De La Rosa, Principal; Ruben Lopez, Counselor 1996 11/13 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 9 Plaques: 13 Member McAllen Chamber of Commerce McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1988 Plaque (color) Vinyl Board and Ceramic Tile Printed 10 x 10

Ceramic Tile 7 x7

 A In grateful appreciation for dedicated service to mankind and helping people to help themselves Salvation Army 1989 04/07 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 A Special award … speaker - National Hay Association National Hay Association 1989 09/29 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 Plaques: 6 Leadership in the formulation of agricultural and trade policy Center for North American Studies 1996 11/02 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10

Presented at the Tri-National Research Symposium: NAFTA and agriculture is the experiment working? Nov. 1-2, 1996

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 Dedication to our school Robert E. Lee Elementary Arnoldo F. Benavides, Principal 1996 11/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 8 x 11 Frame: No frame Plaques: 11 Borderfest King Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce 1990 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 9

plastic Statuette attached

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 9 Your support High School Equivalency Program, Pan American University 1977 12/15 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 11 Scratches on plaque Plaques: 8 Grand Opening … Special thanks Mission Expressway Business Park 1996 08/26 Plaque black and white Wood Engraved 8 x 9 Chip on top A Happy birthday and lots of love La Joya ISD - Special Olympics Armando Olivarez, 1st place gold, Ms. Maria Ester (Pena) Salinas, Teacher/Coach ; Filomena Leo, Director of Special Education undated 09/22 Photo (color) Photo Photo 5 x 4 Frame: No frame U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland. Midshipman 3rd Class Michael L. Walsh. McAllen, TX U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland Michael L. Walsh.Midshipman 3rd Class 1989 03/04 Photo (color) Photo Photo 4 x 5 Frame: No frame A Kika's day in La Joya 1978 11/05 Photo (color) Photo Photo and Ink 10 x 13

Information taken from mat board

 Frame: Plastic C In sincere appreciation for your invaluable participation, it is my honor to gift you the very first two original postcard printed. In my opinion and all those who know you, W.B.C also represents "World's Best Congressman" World's Best Card (W.B.C) Edward Bazan 1986 Postcards (color) Paper Photo and Printed 14 x 11 3 post cards glued on to cardboard matte 2 post cards laminated Frame glued on to card board matte A Resolution - meeting in convention at San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 1982,... Recognized...honorary member Texas Shrimp Association Walter W. Zimmerman, President…[et al.] 1982 04/24 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 14 A Jose Greco, Flamenco dancer of Spain, and Kika at the Texano Ranch, Hidalgo, Texas 1973 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10 Color fading

Information written on back of board

 Frame: Wood A Outstanding service as an ACTION sponsor of a project in the Senior Companion Program Action, The Agency for Volunteer Service Francisco Briones, Executive Director; Jose Perez, Project Director undated Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Paid up for life certificate American Legion undated Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 12 A Kika holding bass [fish] and Roland Martin Roland Martin's Marina undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10

Photo by Tony

Roland Martin's Marina located in Florida's Lake Okeechobee.

 A Commissioned Admiral in the Port Aransas Navy City of Port Aransas 1990 03/29 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Para Kika, buena suerte amigo! Super Mex Lee Trevino 1981 09/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo and Ink 8 x 10 Signed in black ink on the front A Certificate of appreciation … in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding service and assistance which contributed to the advancement of The American Legion programs and activities dedicated to God and Country. American Legion. Vermund G. Hansen Post 101, Pharr, Texas undated Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 Plaques: 5 Eagle copper relief … " I love America rally" San Juan, TX Amigos del Valle 1981 05/22 Copper relief black and white Metal Relief 8 x 6

"Presented to..." label on back

 Frame: Plastic Plaques: 6 Hidalgo County Young Democrats Hidalgo County Young Democrats 1992 05/08 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 8 Frame: No frame A 1986 Wallet calendar 1986 Photo (color) Photo Photo 3 x 4

Photo on one side, calendar on the other

Sent to correspondents

 Framed George Washington's Birthday Parade, Laredo, TX 1988 02/20 Photo (color) Photo Photo 7 x 5

Label on frame glass

 Frame: Wood A Miembro Honorario Organizacion Mayores de Edad de Weslaco, Texas Eligio Garza, Presidente Administrativo ; Rosendo Almaraz, Presidente de Vigilancia 1977 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 5 x 6 Frame: No frame Plaques: 11 American Bicentennial [brass coins] Sinton, Texas, San Patricio County 1976 Metal black and white Metal Engraved 6 x 8 Coins out of place in velvet - knocked back into place, but other impression remains (09/2004)

2 brass coins: 1) American Bicentennial Celebration - Sinton, Texas and 2) San Patricio County in the Bicentennial Year

 Frame: Wood A Certificate of award … Career day speaker Grulla Junior High School 1988 03/25 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Best regards - Ed King ; Con el afecto de siempre - Jose Ed King, Jose Amador undated Photo (color) Photo Photo and Ink 10 x 8 Signed by Ed King and Jose Amador in white ink in front

Ed King, USDA and Jose Amador - Texas Agriculture. Research and Extension Center

 A VI Congreso International de Medicina Tradicional y Folklorica, efectuado en la Texas A & I University otorgo el premio Martin de la Cruz … por su destacada participacion en beneficio de la medicina tradicional a nivel mundial, Kingsville, Texas Academia Mexicana de Mediciana Tradicional, A.C Manual Ibanez, Presidente de la Texas A&I University ; Dr. Oscar Hutterer Ariza, Presidente y director de la Academia… 1992 12/nd Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 13 x 10 C Photograph of four men: "For Congressman Kika de la Garza" Richard Flores, Jim Everitt, Fernando Martinez 1980 02/16 Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 Pictures on back fading

Photocopy of photo on back with names written to identify people. Photocopy fading. Also includes photocopy of another photograph with identifying names written

 Frame: Wood C Queen Isabella Causeway joining South Padre Island with Port Isabel, Texas. undated Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Placemat Photo 18 x 12

Photo courtesy of Texas State Highways and Public Transportation, distributed by James Hanshaw Postcards, McAllen, Texas

 A Person of the week KIII-TV 3 1996 10/25 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 Frame: Vinyl A Kika and Lucille in a parade riding in a Buick Continental [3 photos] Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8

3 photos with the car coming, passing, and passed

Kika in front of Sharyland Cub Scouts

 Frame: Metal Plaques ? Reconocimeiento…Obras de infraestructura del fideicomico… 1993 12/11 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Plaque scratched Frame: No frame Plaques ? North Grammer Elementry, Rio Grande City CISD 1996 03/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques ? Border Patrol 1988 03/14 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques ? Peanut Producers of the South West 1985 07/26 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Frame: No frame A Honorary member…having met all the qualifications for membership in the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse, Inc., is hereby acknowledged to be an ACTIVE member in good standing Hidalgo County Sheriffs Posse, Inc. 1995 01/11 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … achievement and service to the nation and our community City of Donna 1996 07/03 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Proclamation … Friday, May 7, 1993 as Agriculture Day in the City of Temple, Texas City of Temple J. W. Perry, Mayor 1993 05/07 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 15 tied with blue ribbon C Elected state representative from district 38-3 and served the State of Texas with honor and distinction in the 53rd -57th sessions of the Texas Legislature State of Texas House of Representatives 1961 05/29 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 18 x 12 Folded A Resolution ... for his very effective representation and untiring efforts on behalf of the entire citizenry of Cameron county Cameron County Commissioners' Court R.A.(Ray) Ramon, County Jugde…[et al.] 1976 04/12 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 12 A Resolution # 67 ... by proclamation of the new municipal building (City Hall) dedicated in honor of the late, Mr. Delbert (D. Ward) Ward, who served as the first mayor of the town of Primera, Cameron, Texas City of Primera Alex Trejo, Mayor of Primera; Mrs. Lupita Garcia, City Secretary 1975 12/05 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 11

Dedication attended by Kika de la Garza

 A Resolution # 88 … voted in favor of naming a street in the Buenos Aires Subdivision, a street within the corporate city limits of Primera, as "Kika de la Garza Drive" City of Primera Alex Trejo, Mayor; Mrs. Lupita Garcia, City Secretary 1976 08/12 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 10 A Certificate of achievement … for superior achievement and excellence of performance in the United States House of Representatives McHigh (McAllen High) School civics class summer session J. F. Gibson II, professor 1980 07/10 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 10 x 9 A "Dear "Kika": I would like to join the soil and water conservation districts of Texas and their friends in expressing appreciation for your personal and innovative leadership…. Department of Agriculture Bob Bergland, Secretary Dept. of Agriculture 1978 02/23 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11

Also have unsigned carbon copy

 Plaques: 6 Promoting free enterprise Students in Free Enterprise, UTPA 1993 10/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 10 Top label had already fallen off A 16 Mexican American Mayors join Mayor Leo J. Leo and Kika on Kika de la Garza day in La Joya 1978 11/05 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 Fair condition

Booklet

 Realia Rubber stamps undated Rubber stamps black and white Rubber Engraved 0 x 0

Sealed envelope, 1st class mail kika de la garza signature, with my compliment, address, from Kika de la Garza member of congress 15ht district of TX

 C Flowering cactus Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 15 Frame: Wood C Dilley Train Depot Water Color Sid Williams III Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Paint: watercolor 22 x 17

25/700, signed by artist ; reproduction of water color

 C "If you love your freedom thank a vet", the official cellular phone for the Texas Veterans day chili cook-off Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems 1989 11/11 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 18 x 24 Framed Shrimp [painting] ? Bowman Unique picture (color) Paper Paint: watercolor 13 x 17 Framed to protect painting and paper

1/1

painted on rice paper

 Frame: Wood A Extends sincere congratulations and happy birthday wishes El Valle del Sol Inc and Manlorsons' Estates Loretta Michelena and son, Robert 1996 09/22 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 Plaques: 6 Continuous support of Desert Storm veterans in the Rio Grande Valley RGV Desert Storm Association 1994 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Frame: No frame A Wiliam Dutcher award for outstanding service to the Audubon Cause at the regional level National Audubon Society Maurie Haas, Chapter President; Dede Armentrout, Regional Vice-President 1989 03/18 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8

Biography of William Dutcher printed on back

 Plaques: 1 52nd Annual Meeting, Pleasanton, Tx … Nation's top agricultural leader Southwestern Peanut Growers Association 1989 07/ 28 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 13 x 15 Frame: No frame Plaques: 2 33 years of leadership and support American Commodity Distribution Association 1996 04/26 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 13 x 16 Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Dedicates this building to … for unselfish service rendered to residents of the military highway area Military Highway Water Supply Corporation 1980 04/27 Plaque black and white Plastic Engraved 11 x 15 bottom right hand corner faded and chipped Frame: No frame Plaques: 10 32 years of public service… City of Falfurrias Ernesto "Pepe" Wiliams, Mayor 1996 10/10 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 16 x 15

shape of Texas

 A Resolution … many years of service… beneficial to agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley, resulting in greatly improved institutions, and numerous jobs for area citizens … presented at McAllen, Texas Rio Grande Valley Partnership / Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce Jack Nelson, Chairman of the Board 1996 10/15 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11

Opportunity to thank…long and faithful service and to welcome him back to the Rio Grande Valley

 A Jerry Lewis Telethon 25th Anniversary … Honorary telethon chairman, Rio Grande Valley Muscular Dytrophy Association (MDA) 1990 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 12

Honorary chairman label attached to card

 C Favorite son … his unique contributions to international goodwill which has brought honor to himself and his hometown City of Mission, Texas Arnaldo Ramirez, Mayor 1980 01/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 14

Arnaldo Ramirez signature is fading

 Framed Sauer-Beckmann farm, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park Texas Farm Bureau AgFund Charles Beckendorf 1989 Unique picture (color) Paper Paint & Pencil 0 x 0 Framed to keep brass plaque on frame

5/10 signed by artist

 Frame: Wood Realia Thermometer / Borometer / Hygrometer 1986 03/nd Instruments black and white Wood and Metal metal and glass 9 x 19 Frame: Wood C Kika campaign poster Carlos Mendoza 4th grade Kika de la Garza Elementary school undated Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Ink and Print 22 x 14

White Kika letters colored in red marker, and signed in blue ink

 C Model Duck H. Harnett undated Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 16 x 12 C Granted the grade of 1st dan black belt by the Reviewing Board of the Chin Mu Kwan Federation Chin Mu Kwan Tae Kwon Do Federation 1992 10/28 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 16 x 11

Certificate No. 4041

 Framed Large Kika portrait (photo) undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 16 x 21 Bubbles between photo and glass Frame: Metal C Resolution…proclaim Tuesday, September 22, 1987 "Congressman Eligio "Kika de la Garza day" City of Pharr Fidencio R. Barrera, Mayor…[et. al. ] 1987 09/15 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 17 x 11 2 sheets glued to mat board Greetings…It is a pleasure for me to congratulate you on being named "Border Texan of the Year." Office of the Governor, State of Texas Ann W. Richards, Govenor 1992 02/26 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 8 x 11

You are a valued member of our state's congressional delegation, and I am glad your achievements are being honored.

 Framed "Two of my favorite things… McDonalds and Special Olympics"/ Rio Grande State Center TDMHMR Marshall age 41 1989 05/nd Unique picture (color) Paper Paint: oil 18 x 12 Framed to keep paint from flaking off more Frame: Wood Map case Harvest Agriculture Council of America Education Foundation Inc. Bart Forbes 1989 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 22 x 28

A/P 12/50 Signed by Artist

 C Colorful Mexican town (red,yellow, blue, green) / Ferderico Virgl 1985 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 17 x 18 Frame: Wood Map case Continuing the Legacy Agriculture Council of America Education Foundation Inc. Bart Forbes 1988 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 24 x 29

1/1000 signed by artist

 E Youngman and Lehy with Kika [Kika shaking hands with a young man holding a plaque, another gentleman standing next to them, Future Farmers of America (FFA) Youngman and Lehy Photo (color) Photo Photo 20 x 20 photo scratched on bottom left

Mounted on mat board

Names from packaging - verify!

 C Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee 1980 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 7 Pictures glued to board

2 Pictures 1st pic. 24 people 2nd pic. 47 people

 Map case Sharing Our Finest Agriculture Council of America Education Foundation Inc. Bart Forbes 1992 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 30 x 32

270/1000 signed by artist

 Plaques: 11 Tripero Distinguido award McAllen Tripa Club 1984 08/28 Plaque black and white Wood Engraved 7 x 8 Frame: No frame Plaques: 11 South Central Distict Firemens Association 4th Quarterly Meeting Alice Vol. Fire Dept. 1985 10/27 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 9

shape of Texas

 Plaques: 9 For efforts and accomplishments on behalf of landowners… South Texas Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts 1978 03/17 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 7 x 5 Plaque dented/chipped, and scratched on the p of accomplishments Frame: No frame Plaques: 9 1st Magic Valley Martial Arts championship undated Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 7 x 5 Scratches and discolorartiion on Mando's scl of self defense

Kuk Sool Won, Mando's scl of self defense

 Plaques: 9 Por su sobresaliente y dedicado servicio Biblioteca de San Benito Chelo Gonzalez 1978 10/28 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 7 x 9 Frame: No frame Plaques: 9 National Bicentennial Medal American Revolution Bicentennial Administration 1976 Metal black and white Metal Engraved 10 x 8

2 Brass coins -

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 5 Contributions to the District XVI Student Council Leadership Fall Convention District XVI Student Council Leadership 1988 11/12 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 11 Frame: No frame Plaques: 5 Your great efforts … by presenting our public school with … the Flag of the United States Hidalgo Elementary school Leo Pena, Principal undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 12 Plaques: 5 Brooks County Educator's Day Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce 1987 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 10 Commencement La Gloria School 1980 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 14 x 14

shape of Texas

 Plaques: 7 His outstanding service to the Citrus Industry and agricultural interests in the Rio Grande Valley Union Carbide Agricultural Products Co. 1981 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 15 Metal chipped on bottom left hand corner Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Unequivocally American : the politics of two powerful hispanics Washington Post Michael Barone 1985 07/23 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 12 x 15 Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Senor Internacional por su brilliante carrera politico logrando con ello estrechar los lazos de amistad de Nuestro Mexico con los Estados Unidos Republicano ayuntamiento de Nuevo Laredo, Tam. C.P. Herberto Villareal Garcia, Presidente Municipal 1988 02/19 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Printed 11 x 15 Frame: No frame Plaques: 2 Key to the City of Laredo, Texas … 91st annual Washington's Birthday celebration Laredo, TX, City Council Aldo Tatangelo, mayor 1988 02/18 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 15 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 3 Distinguished service award … outstanding service to American agriculture American Society of Agricultural Consultants 1984 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 15 Frame: No frame A Certificate of recognition … Reading at the library on children's book week Kaye Sanders, Edna Rosales 1992 11/16 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … for many years of service, hard work, and diligence to duty which have made a significant contribution to the development, operations, and growth of the Port of Brownsville Port Brownsville James R. Batsell, Commissioner … [et al.] 1986 05/18 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A In recognition of the service…gratefully appreciate your leadership and invaluable contribution to the strength and growth of agriculture. American Agri-Women, Inc. undated Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 11 x 9 Frame: No frame A Certificate of award … for outstanding participation in career day Mission Ninth Grade Campus Omar De La Rosa, Principal; Ruben Lopez, Counselor 1995 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … Valuable contribution given to Kika de la Garza Elem. on Veteran's Day Kika de la Garza Elementary 1995 11/13 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Saluda…consideracion mas distinguida por su labor y trayectoria en pro de las gentes de habla hispana desde su representacion Alcalde del Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Reinosa Daniel Mediavilla de la Hera 1994 02/03 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 7 x 9 Discoloration from masking tape used to attach certificate to mat board on symbol of upper top, and bottom on Daniel A To Kika, Love Amy (3 yrs old) at the 41st Donna Lamb Show Amy 1992 Photo (color) Photo Photo 5 x 7 Information written on back of photo in blue ink

2nd place dog show

 Frame: Wood A To Kika - Bubba with "Bud"at the 41st Donna Lamb Show Wayne "Bubba" Sojak 1992 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10 Information written on back of photo in blue ink

Reserve Champion, 1992 ; 2nd place Showmanship ; 3rd place - Record keeping

 A Wayne "Bubba" Sojak, 10 yrs old, "Miss" Marie La Vous Suffold/Hamp. Ewe at the 40th Donna Lamb Show Wayne "Bubba" Sojak 1991 01/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 Information written on back of photo in blue ink

1st place Junior Showmanship (Champion) ; 3rd place class I ; 6th place overall ; 9th place Record Book 90-100% ; 2nd place best blocked group of four

 Plaques: 2 Friend of the Farm Bureau for outstanding service during the 104th Congress Farm Bureau undated Plaque (color) Wood, Plastic and Paper Ink and Print 14 x 12 Frame: No frame Plaques: 7 Scott Toothaker Commerative Award … unselfish support and dedication to the citrus and vegetable industry Texas Citrus & Vegetable Association 1991 11/12 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 6 x 10 plaque bent mishapen and scratched Frame: Wood Plaques ? USS Wisconsin BB-64, commissioned April 16, 1944. This teak removed from original deck during 1987-88 reactivation 1987 Wood black and white Wood Engraved 9 x 4 Frame: No frame A Resolution … Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System express its deepest gratitude to Congressman de la Garza for his service to his state and nation Texas A&M Mary Nan West, Chairman, Board of Regents 1997 01/06 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 14 Plaques: 9 For outstanding support, 1964-1995 National Guard Association of Texas and the Texas National Guard 1995 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 8 x 10 Frame: No frame Plaques: 11 For your participation at Southern Careers Institute Graduations Southern Careers Institute 1995 11/03 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 6 x 8 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 Decade of hispanic excellence … Outstanding contributions to Hispanic students Kenneth White Junior High School, Misssion, Texas 1990 01/26 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 10 Frame: No frame Plaques: 4 Token of appreciation for outstanding representation to all our citizens, 1965-1966 Brooks County- Falfurrias, Tx. Joe B. Garcia, County Judge, Commissioners: … 1996 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 12 Sticky tape on plaque and scratched on bottom before Elma Huerta A Kika de la Garza Loop at Conway Ave. Mission, Texas 1985 Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10

Photograph taken by Sol Marroquin, staff member.

2 copies and 1 internal memo stating acquisition of photo

 A The Loretta Michelena Adult College Education Scholarship Fund appreciation award Pan American Roundtable of Mission, Texas 1996 01/10 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 C La Lomita Monastery 1996 05/nd Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 7 Glued to mat board in front and back Realia Plant Basket Other: Craft wicker 9 x 7 pieces of wicker missing, food can bottom, interwoven basket File cabinet Dear Kika: enclosed is a one-dollar bill, no K 00000316. This bill is from the first printing of the dollar bills with my signature as Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury John A. Connally 1971 06/25 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11

Both letter and dollar bill have original signatures from John Connally

 A Certificate of recognition … for his outstanding leadership and ground breaking Legislative work during his thirty-two years of service as a member of Congress and six years as a member of the Texas Legislature City of Houston John E. Castillo, Council Member for District I 1996 10/19 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 12 x 16 Framed Dear Kika: I am very pleased to sign into law today S. 509, a bill which would give the Secretary of Agriculture authority to forego the scheduled increase in price supports this April 1 … Sincerely, Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan 1981 03/31 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 Framed to keep pen and letter together Frame: Wood Framed Dear Kika: On December 22, 1981, I signed into law the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (S.884) … Sincerely, Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan 1982 01/08 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 Framed to keep pen and letter together ; pen holder broken Frame: Wood C Certificate of promotion … honorable 1st black belt World Kuk Sool Association 1986 07/12 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 16 x 11 Plaques: 2 Expanded Nutrition Program, Cameron and Hidalgo Counties … 20 years of dedicated service and loyal support Texas Agricutural Extension Service 1989 01/27 Metal (ex. plaque) black and white Metal Engraved 8 x 10

on red velvet board

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 3 Outstanding service and contributions to the Hispanic community Tejano Democrats 1996 08/19 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 16

Came in white box with packing foam

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 2 Oustanding development to the economic eevelopment of South Texas L.R.G.V.D.C. 1981 02/26 Plaque black and white Metal Engraved 13 x 16

Framed without glass and velvet board not matt

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 2 For his service to the people of the Rio Grande Valley, 1965-1996 Kika de la Garza Volunteer Training and Work Center of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. 1996 02/29 Plaque black and white Metal Printed 8 x 10 on left side and upper right hand the velvet is scratced

Framed without glass and velvet board not matt

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 1 Knapp Porter Award for distinguished service to Texas agriculture… Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&M University 1976 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 15 x 18 tape of left hook on back

Caution : Very Heavy

 Plaques: 2 Outstanding representation and support of agriculture conservation needs Willacy County 1981 05/02 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 13 x 16 upper right corner chipped Plaques: 1 Kika de la Garza Plant Materials Center …( in recognition of your continued support we hereby dedicate this facility as the Kika…) South Texas Plant Materals Center Advisory Board 1994 11/04 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 15 Frame: No frame Plaques: 10 Texas Rice Festival Parade Marshal Texas Rice Festival, Winnie,Texas 1985 10/05 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 15 x 15

Shape of Texas

 Plaques: 10 Border Texan of the Year 1992 03/06 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 16 x 15 scratches on the borders of plagues

Gold Seal and red, white, and blue ribbon

 Plaques: 10 Mr. South Texas for 1989 … Washington's Birthday Celebration Association 92nd Annual Celebration Laredo, Texas Citizens 1989 02/18 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 15 x 18 scratched on right side near torch, and on Washington Picture Plaques: 1 Proclamation … Sunday, April 25, 1982 as Congressman Elijio "Kika" de la Garza Day in Brownsville, Tx City of Brownsville Emilio A. Hernandez, Mayor 1982 04/25 Plaque Wood and Plastic and Paper Ink and Print 14 x 17 Chipped on right and left sides Plaques: 6 Friend of Extension Home Economics Texas Association of Extension Home Economists 1988 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 8 x 10 Frame: No frame Plaques: 6 With special appreciation for your participation in the Food Marketing Institute FoodPac program Foodpac - Food Marketing Institute Political Action Committee 1984 05/07 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 8 x 11 Frame: No frame Plaques: 1 Olin E. "Tiger" Teague Congressional Award … generous service rendered the disabled veterans of Texas and the United States Disabled American Veterans Department of Texas Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 14 x 18 scratched on picture Plaques: 10 The State of Texas Emblem undated wood (color) Wood Printed 13 x 13

circle emblem of he lone star

 Frame: No frame Plaques: 2 Resolution … Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 Farm Credit Banks of Texas 1988 01/20 Plaque black and white Wood and plastic and paper Ink and Print 11 x 14 Plaques: 1 Michigan says 'yes' to U.S. Rep… friend of agriculture and rural America Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) 1986 07/18 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 11 x 13 Frame: No frame Plaques: 7 Like the mighty river, the American Free Enterprise System is best left unfettered National Soybean Processor's Association undated Plaque (color) Wood Printed 11 x 14 Frame: No frame Plaques: 7 Efforts in support of Texas Rural Water Association Texas Rural Water Association undated Plaque black and white Metal Engraved 6 x 8 Plaque is chipped

framed medallion with plaque

 Frame: Wood Plaques: 5 Leadership Award- American Security Council on behalf of its Coalition for Peache through Strength 1983 08/03 Plaque black and white Metal Printed and Relief 9 x 11 Frame: Wood Plaques: 5 Praise be to God Rev. 14:13 n/a Plastic black and white Plastic Printed 9 x 11 Frame: Plastic Plaques: 7 Intercambio day award Intercambio U.S.A. / Mexico 1973 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 15 Frame: No frame A LBJ and a group of men at banquet table undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 Scan and send to LBJ library for identification

Kika is not included in the picture

 Frame: No frame Plaques: Long 1 [Key] Weslaco Joint Service Clubs 1971 05/25 Other: Key black and white Plaster Engraved 8 x 21 Previously broken in 3 places and glued

Ceramic (?) key painted to look like wood

 Plaques: 12 Your interest and dedication toward community disabled athletes in the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, TX Rio Grande Valley Wheelchair Athletic Association 1972 12/05 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 16 x 16 Wheelchair figure loose Plaques: 7 Cover story, 100 Influentials, E. "Kika" de la Garza, Chair, Agriculture Comm. Hispanic Business Magazine 1991 10/nd Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Printed and Engraved 11 x 19 Plaques: 5 Member in good standing, presented at the Third Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, Washington D.C. to Sacramento, California Congressional Fire Services Institute 1991 04/30 Plaque (color) Wood and Fabric badge Engraved and sewn 8 x 10 Plaques: 8 For his distinguished service in behalf of American Agriculture Alabama Wife 1992 01/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 7 x 9 Plaques: 5 For your support of our visit Command and General Staff Officers Course Escuela de las Americas, Fort Benning, Georgia 1990 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 10 x 9 Plaques: 6 Special friend of our port … for your continued support to the Port of Brownsville BND Board of Commissioners 1991 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 11 Plaques: 5 USS Pegasus, PHM - 1 USS Pegasus Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Plaques: 6 U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower … with our deepest appreciation USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Mr. & Mrs. Nunez undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 9 Plaques: 5 For your dedication and commitment to equal educational opportunity for all our children, Washington, D.C. National Association for Bilingual Education 1979 11/06 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 180 Plaques: 2 Honorary Member … Service to American Agriculture American Society of Agricultural Consultants 1996 03/21 Plaque (color) Wood and Paper Ink and Print 13 x 11 Plaques: 8 Presented with sincere thanks and appreciation National FFA Conference on Community Development 1985 09/17 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal & Velvet Engraved 11 x 12 Plaques: 2 Outstanding efforts to preserve and protect the Northwest Atlantic Fishing Industry Atlantic Offshore Fish and Lobster Association 1973 06/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 15 Plaques: 2 For your challenge … "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me" Matthew 25:40 Mid-Valley Cosmos 1988 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal and Photo photo and Engraved 15 x 12

Group photograph

 Plaques: 3 For Service to American / World Agriculture … 77th Annual Meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas National Association of County Agricultural Agents 1992 08/13 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 15 Plaques: 3 Our sincere appreciation for being guest speaker at Progreso High School Commencement Exercises Progreso I.S.D. 1988 05/31 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 13 Plaques: 4 For your support U.S. Border Patrol, Immigration and Naturlization Service 1988 03/14 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Plaques: 5 Texas Public Schools Week … exemplary service to the children of North Grammar Elementary North Grammar Elementary Student Body and Staff, Rio Grande City, C.I.S.D. 1996 03/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Plaques: 5 Notable accomplishments in American agriculture and outstanding leadership in behalf of peanut producers Peanut Producers of the Southwest 1985 06/26 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 10 Plaques: 4 Spirit of America Award … Washington, D.C. National Grocers Association 1985 03/11 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 120 Plaques: 4 Outstanding contribution to the community, the state, and the nation to express our appreciation for being our commencement speaker at our graduation J.W. Nixon High Schoo Class of 1990 1990 05/30 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 13 Plaques: 4 Century Club, 1973 St. Mary's University 1973 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 11 Plaques: 4 K is for kindness ; I is for Inspiration ; K is for knowledge ; A is for the positivie attributes Lyford C.I.S.D Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 12 Plaques: 3 Distinguished Service Award … your leadership as a member of the U.S. Congress and for services rendered in the advancement of vocational agriculture Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 1982 Plaque (color) Wood and Paper Printed 12 x 11 Plaques: 4 32 years of dedicated service on behalf of America's fruit and vegetable farmers Western Growers Association 1996 03/28 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 4 Plaques: 5 Honorary Lifetime member of the USAEDC … USAEDC Annual Workshop, Baltimore, Maryland U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council 1996 11/20 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 12 Plaques: 10 By the men and women of Navsta Ingleside Naval Station Ingleside undated Plaque (color) Wood and Metal and Plastic Engraved and printed 11 x 11 Plaques: 10 Chamizal Settlement, CD Juarez Chih., El Paso, Texas 1967 10/28 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Relief 12 x 12 Brass cover chippin Plaques: 8 Presented by Capt. H.S. Matthews Jr., Commanding Officer, USS Independence CVA-62 USS Independence undated Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 13 Plaques: 9 Presented onboard USS Cincinnati, SSN-693 1982 02/nd Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 11 Plaques: 9 [Key] Rio Hondo 1973 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 6

Carved wooden key on plaque

 Plaques: 9 Honorary Chairman, Fifth National FFA Conference on Community Development FFA Plaque black and white Wood and Metal and Velvet Engraved 8 x 10 Plaques: 12 Groundbreaking, Children's Nutrition Research Center … Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, U.S. Department of Agriculture Children's Nutrition Research Center 1985 05/03 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 9

Shovel attached to plaque

 Plaques: 9 Groundbreaking Korean War Veterans Memorial 1992 06/14 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 7

Shovel attached to plaque

 Plaques: 9 D.S.A. Banquet Harlingen Jaycees 1974 02/02 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Plaques: 8 Participation at the 1987 National Hispanic Heritage Week Luncheon, Peterson AFB Co. 1003 Space Support Group 1987 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 9 x 7 Plaques: 9 Educating our students, 1986 Public Affairs - Agribusiness Trip College of Agriculture, Texas A&M H.C. Henkel, Dean undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 9 x 7

Vernon Schneider, Professor ; Howard Hosby, Professor ; Kerry Lilzenberg, Professor

 Plaques: 9 Best Wishes Consul General, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Mrs. Edward P. Dobyns Plaque (color) Wood and Ceramic Printed 8 x 8 Plaques: 9 Honorary Member Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce 1976 Stone&Metal Plaque (color) Stone and Metal Engraved 8 x 10 Middle piece missing

Marble stone

 Plaques: 9 USS Taylor, FFG 50 USS Taylor, FFG 50 Plaque Wood and Ceramic Printed 7 x 8 Plaques: 2 Congressman E. "Kika" de la Garza, 15th District Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 12 x 14 Plaques: 10 Participation in the world's largest youth convention, over 20,000 in attendance ; the 59th National FFA Convention, Kansas City, Missouri FFA 1986 11/14 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal and Velvet Engraved 14 x 17 Plaques: 7 Support of National Young Farmer Association National Young Farmer Association undated Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 11 x 14 Plaques: 7 His many years of service in the Congress of the United States and as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce 1994 01/20 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 13 x 16 Plaques: 7 Centennial Award … on the occasion of Tuskegee University's Farmers Conference Centennial Celebration Tuskegee University Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, President 1997 02/12 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Printed 13 x 16

Red velvet

 Plaques: 7 Presented to … Member of House of Representatives, United States of America National Defense, Republic of Korea Im Chunk Sik, Minister of National Defense 1969 03/04 Plaque (color) Wood and Metal and Plastic Engraved 13 x 13 Plaques: 9 H.M. Smith Fellows Foundation 2nd Annual Commemorative Observance Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, Texas 1989 02/24 Other-please list (color) Photo Photo 9 x 9 Plaques: 7 National Hispanic Heritage Week … for your major contributions … and as an exemplary model to hispanics and all Americans United States Department of Agriculture John R. Block, Secretary of Agriculture 1984 09/11 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 13 x 16

black velvet

 Plaques: 8 Oportunidades para la juventude … stands as a model of exemplary achievement for all hispanic youth, Washington D.C. National Coalition of Hospital Mental Health and Human Services Organizations 1982 09/17 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12 Dented Plaques: 8 Por su visita a las Obras de Infraestructura del Fideicomiso Valley Oriente y Ampliacion del Centro Comercial, N.L., Mexico Grupo Inmobiliario Monterrey, Valle Oriente, Plaza Fiesta San Agustin Garza Garcia 1993 12/11 Plaque black and white Wood and Metal Engraved 10 x 12

… por su notable labor en la aprobacion del tratado de libre comercio de beneficio para ambos paises

 A Mr. Jose Vallejo & wife & Mrs. Fox (Barbara) David Fox, Weslaco undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 0 x 0

"Sent by David Fox, Weslaco ; Mr. Jose Vallejo & wife & Mrs. Fox (Barbara)" - written on back of frame board

 A Ambassadors Club … elected to membership with full privileges in the International Ambassadors Club Trans World Airlines (TWA) 1965 05/20 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 A Texas welcome dinner Texas State Democratice Executive Committee 1963 11/22 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 14

Printed program with John F. Kennedy, President ; Lyndon B. Johnson, Vice President and John Connally, Texas Governor as speakers

 A Excellence as guest speaker at the 28th annual state conference, September 22, 23 & 24, 1976, Brownsville, Texas County Treasurers Association of Texas 1976 09/24 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … your address before the Zapata Optimist Club Optimist International 1970 09/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Hereby Commissions … Sheriff, Six-Shooter Junction, Texas Six Shooter Junction, Harlingen, Texas 1968 12/06 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Membership in the Chamber for the years of 1974-1975 Southwest Minority Chamber of Commerce (Su Camara de Comercio de Habla Espanol) 1975 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Declaro huesped distinguido … integrante de la XVII Reunion Interparlamentaria Mexico - E.U.A Ayuntamiento de Hermosillo Dr. Ramon Angel Amante Echevarria, Presidente Municipal 1977 05/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Initiated into Delta Psi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha 1967 10/23 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Served with honor. Profession of the finest. United States Army undated Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 11 x 8 A Promises to keep … your participation in the 1987 … Conference … acknowledge your skills and personal resolve towards progress on rural housing issues National Rural Housing Coalition 1987 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … devoted and cooperative support of Amigos del Valle, Inc., programs for older Americans and for continued leadership Amigos del Valle, Inc 1983 09/17 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Initiated by Texas Alpha Pi Chapter and is entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership, having assumed the obligations thereof Phi Kappa Theta 1976 03/27 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Outstanding service and leadership rendered to the Golden Eagle Band as guest conductor, Capitol Concert, Washington D.C. Brownsville Golden Eagle Band - Band Boosters Association, Inc. 1966 04/06 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 12 top left corner previously torn, taped together A Honorary Woolley Booger … be it known by these presents … is hereby inducted into The Ancient and Honorable Order of Woolley Boogers… Woolley Tool & Mfg Division, Chormalloy American Corporation 1980 03/03 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A The 32,500 employees of Pan American worldwide wish you the best of holidays and a great new year … yesterday, today, and tomorrow with your support Pan Am (Airlines) 1974 10/23 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed and postage stamp 11 x 9

10 cent Christmas postage stamp, first day of issue, mailed from New York, NY

 A Certificate of appreciation … for outstanding service … to the community and students of the Brownsville Independent School District Pace High School Band, Brownsville Independent School Distric 1977 05/12 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Has been selected to appear in the 1975-76 Bicentennial Memorial Edition Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans Vickers, J.T., Editor 1975 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Governor's certificate for performance gain award … honorary member, Buckner Elementary, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, Texas Texas Successful Schools Award System Ann Richards, Governor … [et al.] 1992 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Certificate of appreciation … outstanding service to the Valley Citrus Growers Association, Inc, and the Texas Citrus Industry, awarded at the annual meeting Valley Citrus Growers Association, Inc 1977 06/13 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Special award Boy's Club of America 1973 11/30 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 0 x 0 A Certificate of Membership … an honorary member of the McAllen Board of Realtors of this city for the year 1974 McAllen Board of Realtors 1974 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … your support of the students at Roma High School is recognized and deeply appreciated Roma High School Mr. Jesus O. Guerra, Principal ; Dania L. Cadena, RHS Student Council President undated Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Proclamation … proclaim June 12, 1992 as a Day of appreciation for the Honorable E. (Kika) de la Garza Texas Rice Producers 1992 06/12 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 9 x 11 A Certificate of appointment … appointed an honorary member by the National Board of Directors … for outstanding patriotic endeavors Noncommissioned Officers Association of the U.S.A. 1968 07/22 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Certificate of appreciation … in appreciation of your outstanding contribution which has furthered the programs of Region VI U.S. Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs 1969 04/30 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 8 x 10 water damage along the bottom, vertical marking on the page A Certificate of appreciation … guest speaker Rotary Club of San Benito, Texas 1965 12/02 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 A Reflections of the past / visions on the future: Hispanic astronauts National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ellen Ochoa, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, Sidney M. Gutierrez undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8

Signed by Ellen Ochoa

Biographies of astronauts printed on the back

 A Crew of Space Shuttle Mission STS-56 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kenneth Cameron, Stephen Oswald, Kenneth Cockrell, Michael Foale, Ellen Ochoa undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8

Signed by all the astronauts

 A Ground breaking ceremony, Falls City, Texas Falls City Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project 1992 03/09 Photo (color) Paper and Photo Photo and Printed 9 x 11

Ceremony program includes artist's conception of the completed remedial action, and construcion information and statistics

 A USS Macon -- CA 132 -- Port bow USS Macon 1960 10/26 Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 label attached to bottom of photo

Stamped on back: Official Navy photograph: USN 1051583 by c.H. Snell, taken 10-26-60; Not for publication unless officially released

 A NASA S-65-30433 [Photo of astronaut in space] National Aeronautics and Space Administration undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 A Sincere admiration to a real democrat Sam Fore Jr. 1965 01/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 0 x 0

Date taken from enlargement notice printed on the back

Possibly taken at Democraticic National Convention, "LBJ for USA" signs included in photograph

 A Kika at head of conference table with four other men undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 9 x 7 Need to identify other people A KRGV (microphone) outside ceremony on platform undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 Need to identify other people

See also #388

 A Outside group photo under the trees undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 0 x 0 Need to identify other people. Photo has started yellowing, uneven light damage

See also #387

 A Kika on a paver, sign on equipment says "DJT Const. Co. Harlingen 423-4343 - street paving, driveways undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 Need to identify other man

Kika is young

 A Kika and man on a horse and another man undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8 Need to identify other people ; phot is yellowing A Tex-Rio, Interstate Citrus Fruit packing area, 3 women filling bags, wearing winter coats undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 0 x 0 Need to identify other people - photo is yellowing Frame: No frame A To Kika - my compadre, a most worthy successor to all Amigo, ? - Jake Pickle, 1-6-65 Jake Pickle 1965 01/06 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

Press photo by Harris & Ewing

 A With all good wishes to Kika de la Garza from his friend - W R Poage, Congressman 11th Texas Dist. , 1-6-65 William Robert Poage 1965 01/06 Photo black and white Photo Photo 0 x 0 Frame: No frame A To Kika - with highest esteem and good wishes from your admiring friend - George Mahon - 1-10-1966 George Mahon 1966 01/10 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10 A To my good friend, Kika de la Garza, with warm personal regards - John Young John Young 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

Date estibmated

 A To my friend and colleague, Kika de la Garza, with warm personal regards - John Dowdy, 7th Texas John Dowdy 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

date estimated

 A To my friend & colleague, E. Kika de la Garza with best wishes - Walter Rogers Walter Rogers 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

date estimated

 A For Kika de la Garza from his friend - Wright Patman Wright Patman 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

date estimated

 A To Kika de la Garza, with every wish for continual success - from your friend Jack Brooks, M.C., 2nd Dist. Texas Jack Brooks 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

date estimated

 A To my friend Kika de la Garza, a truly outstanding public servant, with very best personal regards - ?? 1/7/65 1965 01/07 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

need to identify person

 A To my long time friend, Kika de la Garza, with sincere good wishes - Ray Roberts, 4th Dist Texas Ray Roberts 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10

date estimated

 A To Kika de la Garza, my friend of many years. Best wishes - Joe Pool, MC Joe Pool 1965 Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 10 photo punctured in bottom right

date estimated

 A To Kika de la Garza from his friend Clark W. Thompson, 9th District, Texas ; Washington D.C. Feb, 1965 Clark W. Thompson Photo black and white Photo Photo 0 x 0 Frame: No frame A To my distinguished friend, E. (Kika) de la Garza, with every good wish, Albert Thomas Albert Thomas 1965 01/08 Photo black and white Photo Photo 7 x 9 A With best wishes, Lera (Mrs. Albert) Thomas Lera (Mrs. Albert) Thomas undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 C Reconocimiento … por su destacada y valiosa participacion en la erradicacion del gusano barrenador del ganada en la Republica Mexicana Secretario de Agricultura y Recursos Hidraulicos de Mexico ; US Dept. of Agriculture Prof. Carlos Hank Gonzalez, SARH ; Clayton Yeuter, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 1991 02/25 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink 12 x 16 SARH and USDA clear plastic labels peeling off

Handprinted

 A Presidential citation … for devoted and untiring service as President, this citation is presented with the sincere appreciation of the members of the Texas State Society of Washington, D.C. Texas State Society 1972 03/19 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 9 x 11 Glued to mat board C With appreciation and best wishes to Congressman E. (Kika) de la Garza - ?? undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 8 x 10 glued to mat board, salutation wirtten on mat board

need to identify person

 A With warmest best wishes - Cy Vance Cy Vance Photo black and white Photo Photo 8 x 7 glued to mat board, salutation wirtten on mat board

Need to identify third man

 C To my distinguished friend, "Kika" de la Garza, with every good wish - Albert Thomas Albert Thomas undated Photo (color) Photo Photo 11 x 14

Painted portrait of Mr. Thomas reproduced on Kodak paper

 A Know ye all by these present that: Rep Kika De La Garza was flown by a special air missions aircraft from Elmendorf to Tokyo when 8 October instantly became 9 October International Date Line Club Parker W. Rosenquist, Aircraft Commander, SAM I.D.L.C. undated 10/08 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 C 1996 Friend of Education Resoultion … in recognition for his long and continuous service to the children of Mission and the entire community Mission Consolidated Independent School District Connie Garza, President…[et al.] 1997 01/14 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 15

same as #50?

 1988 Senor Internacional L.U.L.A.C. Council 12 Rosario Azios 1988 Unique picture (color) Paper Paint: spray 19 x 25 Framed to protect painting Frame: Wood Framed Cattle Round-up Rod Hinojosa 1989 09/nd Unique picture (color) Canvas Paint: oil 30 x 24 Framed to protect canvas Frame: Wood Framed "Happy Birthday Kika" painting of Valley scene with eagle in the foreground, fields and palm trees in the background Jose Luis Sanchez 1987 09/22 Unique picture (color) Canvas Paint: oil 32 x 26 Framed to protect canvas

"May you have a great day - Jose Luis Sanchez, (son of Eduardo 'Lefty' Sanchez of Mission 30-30 fame)

 Frame: Wood Framed …And there was light Texas Rural Electric Women's Association Dorothy D. Sowell Unique picture (color) Paper Printed 26 x 22

114/900 Affidavit of Limited Edition. Commissioned … in celebration of the 50th anniversary of rural electrification … limited to 900 signed and numbered reproductions of the original painting.

Affidavit in envelope taped to back of picture

 Frame: Wood Framed Tree of Life Award … outstanding commitment to the people of Texas, the nation and to the state of Israel Jewish National Fund Ruth W. Popkin, President, Dr. Samuel I. Cohen, Executive Vice President 1993 07/11 Unique picture (color) Felt Ribbon 16 x 21 Framed to protect materials

Ribbon sewn on felt in symbol of Tree of Life, brass plaque attached

 Frame: Wood Framed With the deepest appreciation for his interest in youth Rio Grande City High School Student Council Signed by all the students of the council undated Unique picture (color) Paper Paint: watercolor 12 x 16 Framed to protect document ; Ink is fading Frame: Wood Framed Circles Feliciano Bergar 1978 Unique picture (color) Paper Paper 16 x 16 Framed to protect artwork

Blue and red circles folded and pasted in dfferent shapes

 Frame: Wood Framed H.R. 4072 … Agricultural Programs Adjustment Act of 1984 Ronald Reagan, President ; Strom Thurmond, President of the Senate Pro Tempore ; Thomas P. O'Neill, Speaker of the House of Representatives 1984 01/23 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 20 x 14 Framed to keep sheets and pen together

Signed by Ronald Reagan, Strom Thurmond, and Thomas P. O'Neill

 A Certificate of appreciation…guest speaker San Benito Lions Club Don D. Cowan, President ; John W. Calvert, Jr., Secretary 1967 05/26 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 A Braving the perils of the seas while navigating Neptune's realm at the speed of the wind in the United States Navy's first Water Jet Propelled Hydrofoil Gunboat, USS Tucumcari (PGH-2) is hereby recognized to be a fully qualified hydrofoiler Tucumcari Patrol Gunboat Hydrofoil, U.S. Navy E. N. Bond, LT., Officer-in-Charge, U.S. Navy 1972 06/05 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 A Honorary member Kiwanis Club of Mission 1967 09/06 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 8 x 10 A 25th Silver Anniversary honorary certificate of Merit … Leadership and contributions to our people, and in gratitude for your sacrifices American GI Forum of the U.S. Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Founder 1974 04/02 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 12 x 9 A Ag. Service Award … for 6 years of continuous support and sponsorship Minn. - Wis. Spring Livestock Show Association Roger Thompson, Chairman … [et al.] 1986 11/29 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 9 seal is coming off

Minnesota - Wisconsin Spring Livestock Show Association

 A Ordinance No. 1246, an ordinance changing the name of Mayberry Loop to Kika De La Garza Loop in the City of Mission City of Mission Leonel Pena, Mayor Pro-Tem ; Mona Martinez, Co-City Secretary 1983 09/12 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 13 A Certificate of award Republic of Texas Post Office Department 1995 09/09 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11

Dated at Edinburg, Tx

 A 25th annual Texas Legislative Conference … Texan of the Year George Bush 1991 03/20 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 7 x 11 A For generously assisting The America the Beautiful Fund in helping to protect the beauty of our nation America the Beautiful Fund of the Natural Area Council, Inc. 1996 06/13 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 7 A Confederate Air Force [honorary Colonel] … his dedication and support to the preservation of the world's greatest combat aircraft Confederate Air Force Jethro E. Culpeper Col. CAF, Commander ; W. E. May, Colonel, CAF for The Commander 1969 07/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9

Presented at Harlingen, Texas

 A Participation at the TSSA 44th Annual Convention Texas State Student Association Dana L. Reynolds, 1992 President ; Bill Miller, 1992 Vice President 1992 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 9 C Flight certificate … has flown on Air Force One as a guest of George Bush, President of the United States of America Air Force One 1990 05/11 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 14 x 11 C Flight certificate … has flown in a Presidential Jet as an invited Guest of the President of the United States of America given this 14th day of April, 1966 at the White House Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States 1966 04/14 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 14 x 10 A Certificate of appreciation … sustained support of agricultural research to the betterment of American farmers and consumers everywhere United States Department of Agriculture 1993 07/nd Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 14 x 11 C For service to the disabled American veterans Disabled American Veterans 1984 11/26 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 16 x 12

"McAllen, texas 28 December 1984 James Bradley Commander - DAV" from back of frame

 C Proclamation…officially appointed as Alcalde, (Mayor) La Ciudad de San Felipe, Del Rio "Queen City of the Rio Grande" 1968 07/05 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 15 C Citation … in recognition and appreciation AMVETS bestow this special meritorious commendation Amercian Veterans of World War II Joseph V. Ferrino, National Commander Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 12 x 16 C Crossing the Trails of Texas Texas Trail Rider Stewart L. Udall, The Secretary of the Interior ; Lady Bird Johnson, The First Lady 1968 04/10 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 12 x 18 A Proclamation … November 5, 1978 as "Kika Day" in La Joya City of La Joya Leo J. Leo, Mayor ; … [et al.] 1978 10/14 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 14 C Commissioned a Kentucky Colonel Commonwealth of Kentucky John Y. Brown Jr., Governor ; Frances Jones Mills, Secretary of State 1980 11/05 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 10 x 15

Accompanied by letter "What makes Kentucky Colonel …" signed Dr. Cleo Dawson, 1 Dec. '80

 A Resolution … Border Texan of the Year City of McAllen Othal E. Brand, Sr., Mayor ; Leticia M. Vacek, City Secretary 1992 03/06 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Seal and Ink and Print 9 x 11 C Proclamation … month of August, 1991, as U.S. Congressman Kika De la Garza appreciation month City of San Diego, Tx. 1991 07/27 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Ink and Print 11 x 17 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 2nd, A.D. 1982 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected U. S. Representative, district 15 State of Texas W. P. Clements, Governor of Texas 1982 11/23 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 18 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 6th, A.D. 1984 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected U. S. Representative, district 15 State of Texas Mark White, Governor of Texas 1984 11/27 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 18 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 4th, A.D. 1986 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected U. S. Representative, district 15 State of Texas Mark White, Governor of Texas 1986 12/02 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 11 x 18 A This is to certify that at a general election held on Tuesday, November 3, A.D. 1992 E (Kika) de la Garza was duly elected U. S. Representative, district 15 State of Texas Ann Richards, Governor 1992 12/01 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 8 x 14 A National Security Leadership Award … outstanding leadership on behalf of the bipartisan Peace Through Strength Strategy as a member of the National Security Caucus as measured by the American Security Council's 1994 National Security Voting Index National Security Caucus Duncan Hunger, George (Buddy) Darden, Co-Chairmen 1994 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 11 x 9 Frame: No frame A In grateful appreciation for dedicated service to mankind and helping people to help themselves Salvation Army Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 Framed Port Isabel Lighthouse painting 1980 Unique picture (color) Canvas Paint 0 x 0 Framed to protect canvas Frame: Wood A "Strawberry Capital of the World" declares Kika de la Garza: Mayor for the Day City of Poteet, Texas Carmen L. Garcia, City Secretary 1983 04/09 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Outstanding service given on behalf of the Broncs Athletic Program Pan American Athletic Department n/d n/d Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 A Mr. and Mrs. De La Garza did visit Alaska and is a lifetime member in good standing of the: Order of the Alaska Walrus Order of the Alaska Walrus William A. Egon, Governor of Alaska and the Walrus' Domain ; James C. Sherrill, Lt Gen, USAF 1974 n/d Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 6 x 9 C Honey Bee Research Laboratory, SARL - Weslaco Texas Marmon Barclay Souter Foster Hays, San Antonio, Texas undated Unique picture (color) Photo Printed 14 x 11

architectural rendering printed on Ilford Cibachrome paper

 A Border Texan of the year [6 p. booklet] Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce 1992 03/06 booklet black and white Paper Printed 7 x 9

5 copies

Includes letters from Gusatvo Petricioli, Embajador de Mexico ; Wayne A. Showers, President of Griffin and Brand of McAllen ; Joe Kilgore, Law Offices of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore ; Jose M. Gonzalez, Gabinete de Politica Exterior Secretaria Tecnica ;

Includes notated program format and flyers with schedule of events

 A Celebrity roast honoring honorable Congressman E "Kika" de la Garza … Howard Tozzo, master of ceremonies ; welcome by Mayor H. William Card Jr. ; roaster: Juanita Brodecky, David Allex, Davis Rankin, Adrian Arriaga, Rollie Koppell 1997 01/16 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 6 x 9 2 copies - 1 copy stained when used as a coaster

Accompanied by 10 p. speech given by Juanita Brodecky. Speech printed on green, blue, yellow and purple sheets of paper

 Map case Faces of agriculture Agriculture Council of America Education Foundation Inc. Bart Forbes 1993 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 24 x 29

1/1000 signed by artist

 Map case Tradition and change Agriculture Council of America Education Foundation Inc. Bart Forbes 1990 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 26 x 29

1/1000 signed by artist

 Map case Mexico exports [presentation graphics] 1990 n/d Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Printed 41 x 31

5 sheets: [1] State-by-State Ranking of Mexico As An Export Market: 1989 & 1990, Sorted by 1990 Market Rank ; [2] State Exports to Mexico 1990 (Ranked by Dollar Value-Millions $) ; [3] Southwest Border Station Locations

[4] Texas: Exports to Mexico, 1987-90 Texas' Exports to Mexico Rose 106% from 1987 to 1990, 57 percent points faster than export growth to the rest of the world ; [5] Texas exports to Mexico, by industry sector (millions of dollars)

 E Committee on Agriculture 2nd Session, 90th Congress United States House of Representatives 1968 n/d Photo (color) Photo Photo 27 x 15 Glued to matboard

List of individuals in photo pasted on matboard

 E Committee on Agriculture 2nd Session, 93rd Congress U. S. House of Representatives 1973 n/d Photo (color) Photo Photo 24 x 16 Glued to matboard

List of individuals in photo pasted on matboard

 Map case 1845 Texas 32 cent stamp [poster] Bara-King Photographic, Inc. 1995 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Photo Printed 40 x 28 E Border Fest, a salute to Germany Hidalgo, Texas 1995 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 22 x 28 E Ocelot in the moss forest with green jays and chachalacas [poster] Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge F. P. Bennett 1993 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Photo Printed 23 x 32

"For the Hon. Kika de la Garza, with many thanks and appreciation - F. P. Bennett" - signed by the artist

50th anniversary ; 1943-1993

 C Unidos : celebrating hispanic heritage Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. 1994 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 18 x 24

"Original artwork © 1994 Daniel del Valle, La Unidad, oil, pastel on paper, 16x15 in."

 Map case The spanish heritage and contribution to the American independence 1512-1823 1981 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 38 x 23

66/300

1st ed. Created especially in 1976 for Bicentennial … 3rd rev. ed. Published in Madrid Spain, 1981

 C Al señor Eligio "Kika" de la Garza en prueba de admiración y respecto Escudo de Armas de Cd. Reynosa, Tam. Rafael Sierra de la Garza, Presidente Municipal 1971 n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Ink and Print 15 x 19

Trabajar pr la patria es forjar nuestro destino

 C Capilla del Cristo, San Juan, Puerto Rico n/d n/d Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) black and white Paper Printed 18 x 14 C House Concurrent Resolution 672 In the Congress of the United States of America 1976 07/01 Certificate - other printed paper black and white Paper Printed 14 x 25 C Monterrey, N. L., Mexico at night Instituto Mexicano Norteamericano de Relaciones Culturales de N. L., A. C. Peter James Karakitsos, Director Ejecutivo 1973 n/d Photo (color) Photo Photo 20 x 16 Light damage, greenish tint

Business card taped to back

 C Monterrey, N. L., Mexico at night Pedro Quintanilla 1980 11/26 Photo (color) Photo Photo 24 x 19

Con respecto admiracion a la senora de la Garza y al senor diputado don Eligio de la Garza. Su amigo Lic. Pedro ? Quintanilla ; Mission, Tex [Nov. 26/80]

glued on matboard with inscription

 E 14 point buck and doe deer R. Lopez 1986 09/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 25 x 21

signed by Jerry ? © 1980 - 36/36

Label taped to back: R. Lopez, Alice Tx - September 1986

 E H. M. Tower shrimp boat # 590772 Brownsville-Port Isabel Shrimp Porducers Association Margie Grunert, President 1988 n/d Photo (color) Photo Photo 25 x 21

Business card attached to top right of matboard

 C Ambassador Gavin, Vice President George [Herbert Walker] Bush, and Kika White House 1981 09/16 Photo (color) Photo Photo 24 x 16

# G 1430-26A (16 Sept. '81) ; for Kenneth M. Duberstein Office (David Wright) - label pasted on back

Duplicate of ID: 37; see also 494 from different angle

 E Painting of green mountains 1992 n/d Painting (color) Paper and Photo Paint 27 x 21 Glued to canvas mat

51/100 Sas?

 E NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia First Launch, April 12, 1981 John Young ; Bob Crippen ; Ginny Crippen 1981 04/12 Photo (color) Photo Photo 20 x 24 photo scratched in several places

"To Congressman de la Garza with thanks & best wishes" : John Young ; Bob Crippen ; Ginny Crippen

 A Certificate of initiation … Post 101, Dept. of Texas … has been accepted for membership into The American Legion American Legion 1985 01/07 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11 A Certificate of appreciation … acknowledges with sincere appreciation the exemplary service of Congressman Kika de la Garza for notable assistance in the Cancer Control Program, speaker for the McAllen fundraising dinner theatre even, Hilton Hotel. American Cancer Society. Texas Division Janet L. Taylor, ACS President 1985 03/22 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 10 x 8 E American wine - a great natural resource … American wine exposition - Feb. 8-9-10 1985 - Dallas American Wine Exposition 1985 02/08 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 14 x 31 Framed Texas : Congressional Districts - H.B. 1, 72nd Legislature, 2nd called session … proposed district boundaries Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts John Sharp 1991 11/01 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 32 x 37

Includes population breakdown by district, total numbers, total and percentage of hispanic and black

 Frame: Wood A Kika shaking hands with one man, two other men looking on. Outside of a hotel or apartment building undated Photo black and white Photo Photo 10 x 8 A Green jays and owl John R. O'Neill 1991 Mass-produced picture on paper (ex. poster) (color) Paper Printed 13 x 10

41/300 - signed by artist

 C Texas Democratic Delegation Texas Democratic Delegation 1984 06/20 Photo (color) Photo Photo 15 x 11

Signed by delegates underneath photo. Title and date written on back of photo

 A "King Juan Carlos of Spain at Blair House, Wash., D.C., Oct., 1981 with E (Kika) de la Garza, M.C." Juan Carlos, King of Spain 1981 10/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 14

Title printed on label pasted on back

 C 4 Wild turkeys in the woods 1986 12/nd Photo (color) Photo Photo 0 x 0

"Christmas 1986" on back

 C Men harvesting crop Billye 1998 Unique picture (color) Paper Paint: watercolor 16 x 13 C [Merchant Marines Committee photo, ca. 1973-74] Photo (color) Photo Photo 24 x 10

No label in photograph - title and date deduced by archivist

 A Admiral of Toledo Bend [and] H.R. 3150 Sabine River Authority John H. Butts, Texas ; Marty J. Chabert, Louisiana ; Sam F. Collins, Executive VP 1984 10/24 Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Seal and Ink and Print 0 x 0

Includes certificate, 2 letters, and copy of resolution

Enclosed in envelope stating "To be framed"

 E Falcon Reservoir with jurisdictional boundary … Rio Grande Storage Dams Project, El Paso, TX International Boundary and Water Commission - United States and Mexico 1958 02/20 Map (Blue Print ex.) black and white Paper Printed 37 x 25

rolled

 E 2 Blueprints for [1] study carrel and [2] table for Texas A&I project no. 1390 Johns & Hausmann, San Antonio, TX 1989 02/29 Map (Blue Print ex.) black and white 37 x 25 E 2 Maps indicating subdivisions located in [1] Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, Donna and [2] northern section of Mission, Alton, west McAllen © J. R. Beard undated Map (Blue Print ex.) black and white Paper Printed 0 x 0

1" = 2,000'

 A Ambassador Gavin, Vice President George [Herbert Walker] Bush, and Kika. "To Kika, my friend, with fond memories of a very special day, George Bush" White House George [Herbert Walker] Bush 1981 09/16 Photo (color) Photo Photo 10 x 8

"Official photograph The White House, Washington, 16 SE 81 G1429-17" - stamped on back

See also ID 37 and 475 - different angle

 Framed Kika portrait (pencil drawing) Donna Arriola 1992 Unique picture on paper black and white Paper Pencil 13 x 17 Frame: Wood A Kika de la Garza Congress '78 … A salute to Kika, Master of ceremonies - Joe M. Kilgore-former Congressman, Principal speaker - Robert S. Strauss-Ambassador ; Reception 6:30 p.m.-McAllen Country Club, Dinner 8:00 p.m.- McAllen … Robert de la Garza, Committee Chairman 1978 09/21 Certificate - other printed paper color Paper Ink and Print 6 x 4

Contribution $100 ; South Texas is stronger with Kika (continued from title)

"Call Mike Lopez re - photo print - and 1 poster lg. & offer." - handwritten on back

 A This is to certify that E. (Kika) de la Garza is a Ghost Rider and Life Member of The Posse Zapata County Sheriff's Mounted Posse undated Certificate - other printed paper (color) Paper Ink and Print 9 x 11