Identity elements
Reference code
TxAM-CRS C000563-S2-12
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Box
Title
Miscellaneous Papers, Ortiz Divorce and Falcon Dam
Date(s)
Extent
5 folders
Name of creator
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
12/1: Mercurio Martinez's miscellaneous papers and correspondence, 1930-1951.
12/2: Mercurio Martinez, papers and correspondence about land problems between the Martinez and Vidaurri families, 1953-1954.
12/3: Papers concerning the Joe A. Ortiz divorce case, 1932-1933.
12/4: Papers and letters from Mercurio Martinez concerning his work with the U.S. Boundary Commission during the construction of Falcon dam. Zapata County residents' reactions to forced relocation are included, 1952-1954.
12/5: Papers, clippings, and petitions resulting in the salvation of San Ygnacio from condemnation by the Falcon dam project, 1949-1951.