South Texas Historical Association facts for kids

The South Texas Historical Association is a group that works to keep the history of South Texas safe and remembered. It's like a special club for people who love learning about the past of this region.

What is the South Texas Historical Association?

This organization helps make sure that important stories, facts, and items from South Texas history are not lost. It's a "regional organization," which means it focuses on a specific area: South Texas. Their main goal is "preservation," which means protecting and saving historical things for future generations.

Why Was It Started?

The South Texas Historical Association was created in 1954. Its founders wanted to encourage people to form local "historical societies." These are smaller groups in towns or counties that also work to save their local history. The association also wanted to find, collect, save, and share historical information and records about South Texas.

They put a special focus on the "Tamaulipan background" and the "colony of Nuevo Santander."

• Tamaulipan background refers to the history and culture of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border with South Texas.
• Nuevo Santander was a large Spanish colony that included parts of what is now South Texas and northeastern Mexico. Understanding this history helps us learn about the roots of the region.

What Do They Do?

The association helps local groups get started and grow. They also gather old documents, photos, and other historical items. Then, they work to preserve these items so they don't get damaged or lost. Finally, they share this history with others through books, articles, and events.

Their Journal

The South Texas Historical Association publishes a special magazine called the Journal of South Texas. This journal comes out twice a year, which means it's a "biannual publication." All members of the association receive a copy of this journal. It's filled with articles and research about the history of South Texas.