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[Rio Grande Flood of 1954, Laredo, Texas]

Description: Postcard of flood water completely covering the International Bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Laredo, Texas. At the skyline is the Mexican Customs and Immigration building. The explanation on the back of the postcard states: "A new four-lane bride is replacing the completely inundated and partially destroyed bridge at Laredo, Texas, by the Rio Grande Flood of 1954. The Mexican Immigration and Customs building is shown in the background."
Date: July 1954
Creator: Yates, Frank
Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Photograph of Group by Building]

Description: Photograph of a group of people walking next to a building identified as a Laredo outpost or branch. The group consists of women, children, and one man. All are wearing coats. The building on the right is white with wood siding.
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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