Corpus Christi Public Libraries Digital Archives
Corpus Christi Public Libraries Digital Archives
The General Photograph Collection contains over 7,000 photographs, covering the development of Corpus Christi beginning in the late nineteenth century and continuing well into the twentieth century. With over twenty subject categories the photographs range from street scenes to the destruction left behind by hurricanes such as the 1919 …
In 1929 Dr. John Frederick "Doc" McGregor (1893-1986) arrived in Corpus Christi with his family. Although a practicing chiropractor the need to supplement his income during the depression and his love of photography led him to open a small photography business in his home at 1015 N. Chaparral. As a photographer for the Caller and Times …
It is believed that photographer Louis De Planque, a native of Prussia, came to Mexico with Maximilian's army and eventually set up studios in Matamoros and Brownsville. He arrived in Corpus Christi in 1868 where he established his home and studio. Louis De Planque traveled throughout the South Texas region photographing the …
This collection consists of over 300 postcards documenting the history of Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
Murphy D. Givens is a native Texan, born in Gatesville, who grew up and attended public schools and college in Alabama. He worked as reporter and editor at newspapers in Alabama, Michigan and Mississippi before joining the Caller-Times in 1981. He is the Viewpoints Editor, sits on the Editorial Board, and has written more than 200 …
The Individual & Family collection contains maps, photographs, correspondence, diaries, invitations, and other documents donated to the library. These documents have proven an invaluable source for local genealogical research.
The Individual & Family Collection contains information on over forty families. Documents include, …
The Cities and Counties Collection contains over 3,000 records. Documents include correspondence, business letters, programs, legal records, newspaper clippings, minutes, photographs, and many other items of interest to the public.
The clubs and organizations collection contains photographs, newsletters, clippings, programs, scrapbooks, minutes as well as other historical documents.
This collection currently contains records pertaining to the following;
American Gold Star Mothers
The League of Women Voters
La Retama Club
Las Donas
Lion’s Club
Other collections …
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General Photograph Collection
The General Photograph Collection contains over 7,000 photographs, covering the development of Corpus Christi beginning in the late nineteenth century and continuing well into the twentieth century.
McGregor Collection
As a photographer for the Caller and Times newspapers he documented the daily news and events of the city. The collection consists of more than 3,000 photographs documenting the history of Corpus Christi during the 1930s and 1940s.
Louis De Planque
Louis De Planque traveled throughout the South Texas region photographing the families of the area.
Murphy D. Givens Audio Clips
These audio clips are from his radio commentary on local history which airs each Friday on KEDT-FM.
Post Cards
This collection consists of over 300 postcards documenting the history of Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
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