by Pamela Morales | Apr 29, 2022 | Exhibition, News
Several letters written by Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” González will be on display at the Museum of South Texas History for the first time. “Letters Home – Part of the Sgt. Freddy González Letters Collection” spotlight exhibit will feature a portion...
by Pamela Morales | Apr 22, 2022 | News, Programs & Special Events
The Museum of South Texas History invites the community to enjoy a weekend of activities and performances. On May 7, “From Baroque to the 21st Century, Viola & Guitar Recital,” a musical performance featuring Joel Págan and Hector Javier Rodriguez Santos, will...
by Pamela Morales | Apr 22, 2022 | Archives
Additional Preservation Resources Throughout the week we have shared information about how we care for the items here at the museum. Our hope is that you can use this information to preserve your own family history at home. In case you are looking for even more tips,...
by Pamela Morales | Apr 22, 2022 | Archives
Writing a Provenance By Melissa Peña, Collections & Exhibits Coordinator One of the most important ways to preserve history is to write down the provenance of an object. Provenance is the origin of something’s existence. When a new donation comes in, I make sure...
by Pamela Morales | Apr 22, 2022 | Archives
How to Preserve Books The archives at the Museum of South Texas History hold several rare, hard to find, and out of print books. While the information contained in books is timeless, the books themselves are not. Books are subject to normal wear and tear and can be...
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