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Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped transport supplies to the front line. He returned home and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date:
March 14, 2003
Creator:
Alviar, Abelino
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped transport supplies to the front line. He returned home and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date:
March 14, 2003
Creator:
Alviar, Abelino
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Padre Island National Seashore, Texas: Special Report
Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soil-survey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of Padre Island National Seashore, Texas.
Date:
May 2007
Creator:
Brezina, Dennis N.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gone with the Wind: Windsurfing at Padre Island National Seashore's Bird Island Basin
Text for an article about windsurfing that was published in the August 2002 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date:
2002-08~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[South Padre Island: A Windsurfer's Paradise]
Explore the exhilarating world of windsurfing on South Padre Island, where the perfect blend of fantastic winds and breathtaking coastal beauty creates an ideal setting for this exhilarating water sport. In the photograph, witness the grace and thrill of a skilled windsurfer as she glides effortlessly across the water, embraced by the optimal winds that make this Texas destination a haven for windsurfing enthusiasts.
Date:
2002-08~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Windsurfing Adventure and Beachside Fun at Padre Island]
Capture the spirit of windsurfing enthusiasts as they prepare for an exciting day on the water at Padre Island. The shore comes alive with activity as people unload their gear from parked trucks, setting up for an unforgettable windsurfing experience. Alongside the windsurfing equipment, a delightful scene unfolds with friends and family enjoying a beachside barbeque, adding an extra layer of joy to this sun-kissed adventure destination.
Date:
August 2002
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Windsurfing resources]
Resource list for an article about windsurfing that was published in the August 2002 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date:
2002-08~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: The Coastal Bend Region
Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Coastal Bend Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date:
June 2002
Creator:
Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Beach & Bay Access Guide
Guide from the Texas General Land Office providing information about public access sites along the Texas coastline. It contains general information for each county including population, area, kinds of recreation a brief history, and a chart of public sites and services, as well as maps highlighting beaches, parks, recreation facilities, and wildlife areas.
Date:
2001~
Creator:
Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3374, Chapter 1152
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.
Date:
2003-05/2003-06
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Brooks County, Block 3
Parent map for Brooks County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Brooks County, Block 6
Parent map for Brooks County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Brooks County, Block 9
Parent map for Brooks County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Brooks County, Index
Index map for Brooks County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:90,140.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Hidalgo County, Block 6
Parent map for Hidalgo County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:10,000.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Hidalgo County, Block 12
Parent map for Hidalgo County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:10,000.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Hidalgo County, Block 19
Parent map for Hidalgo County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:10,000.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Hidalgo County, Block 26
Parent map for Hidalgo County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:10,000.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Hidalgo County, Index
Index map for Hidalgo County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:121,324.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Jim Wells County, Index
Index map for Jim Wells County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:121,270.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Kenedy County, Block 1
Parent map for Kenedy County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Kenedy County, Block 2
Parent map for Kenedy County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Kenedy County, Block 3
Parent map for Kenedy County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 Census County Block Map: Kenedy County, Block 4
Parent map for Kenedy County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:27,500.
Date:
2000
Creator:
United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History