When Hilda G. Tagle was confirmed as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division, she became the first Hispanic woman in Texas to hold the position of federal district judge.
Judge Tagle was the first child and only daughter born to Manuel and Dolores Tagle, and she was raised in the South Texas town of Robstown. Although her mother encouraged her love of reading, she still insisted that Judge Tagle enroll in beauty school at the age of 15, so Judge Tagle could "have something to fall back on." Being a dutiful daughter, Judge Tagle became a licensed beautician at the age of 16.
However, Judge Tagle knew she wanted a college education so bad she could taste it. After graduating from high school in 1965, she enrolled at Del Mar College, where she received an associate's degree. She continued her studies at East Texas State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in library science. She went on to obtain her master's degree in library science from North Texas State University in 1971 and worked as a librarian at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston for four years.
In 1975, Judge Tagle decided it was time for a career change, and entered the University of Texas School of Law in 1975, and graduated in August, 1977. Judge Tagle returned to South Texas where she worked as an assistant city attorney for the City of Corpus Christi for a year. She was then recruited as a Nueces County assistant county attorney where she was one of very few women trying criminal jury cases. In 1980, she was recruited by the Nueces County District Attorney to prosecute felonies. After leaving the DA's office, Judge Tagle practiced law and taught at Del Mar College for four years.
Her work in the courtroom and her reputation as a lawyer opened the door to her appointment as judge of Nueces County Court at Law in 1985, becoming the first Hispanic female judge in Nueces County, the first Hispanic female county court at law judge in Texas, and only the second Hispanic woman judge of a court of record in Texas.
On January 1, 1995, she took her oath as judge of the 148th District Court in Corpus Christi. In August, 1995, she was nominated by President Bill Clinton as U.S. district judge for the Southern District of Texas. Her nomination lapsed in August, 1996. She was nominated a second time by President Clinton in February, 1997, and was confirmed by the Senate in March, 1998.
Judge Tagle's state and local bar and civic activities include co-chairing the 1992 State Bar of Texas annual meeting, the Resolutions and By-laws Revision committees of the Judicial Section, the Women and the Law Section Council, Opportunities for Minorities Committee. She also served on the Continuing Legal Education Committee
Judge Tagle was appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to the Judicial Education Executive Committee, and the Board of Law Examiners Character and Fitness Division, District 11 Committee on Admissions and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. In 1991, she was appointed by Governor Ann Richards to the Governor's Commission for Women.
Judge Tagle was a charter member and founding chair of the Women Lawyers of the Coastal Bend. She was a charter member of the Mexican American Bar of the Coastal Bend. She was also a member of the Corpus Christi Bar Association and proposed and chaired its Lawyers for Literacy committee. She was a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Class X and chaired the Class XX selection committee. She was a charter member of the Hispanic Women's Network.
When she became a judge in 1985, Judge Tagle also became the parent of her 10 year old nephew Santiago. She soon learned that being a parent was a whole lot harder than she thought it was going to be, and that being a judge was much easier than being a parent. She also has concluded that the importance of her work as a judge pales in comparison to the importance of her work as a parent.
In 2001, Judge Tagle married her best friend of 30 years, Eddie Knebel, who was her roommate when she was a student at UT Law and he was a student at St. Edward's University. Judge Tagle's mentor was Irma Rangel.
The papers of Hilda Tagle consist of correspondence, individual subject and organization files, printed and audio/visual material. documenting the civic and professional activity of Judge Tagle. Papers primarily cover the years she spent in Corpus Christi leading up to her federal appointment in Brownsville, 1977-1998.
The bulk of the collection consists of the series on Organizations. Active in a number of civic and professional groups, records include organizational records, correspondence, and printed material regarding her involvement. Also included in this series are files on clubs and civic associations that Tagle did not join but had requested her to speak. These groups vary from elementary schools to universities, churches, Hispanic, women's, and professional organizations. Texts of her speeches from a separate series and support her main themes emphasizing literacy, encouraging women to assume leadership positions, and the importance of her Hispanic heritage.
The Personal Series includes brief biographical sketches, resumes, as well as a copy of an oral history conducted in 1997-1998 and documents from trips and family gatherings. Educational and professional records consist of degrees and certifications conferred on Tagle beginning with her 6th grade report card, continuing through her college years, and encompassing her judicial career.
Personal notes and letters received by Tagle are included in the Correspondence series, 1973-1999. Correspondence between Tagle and individuals significant to her are included in the Individual Subject Files and arranged by name of the person. Some of these files also contain biographical information.
The Judgeships Series includes campaign records, correspondence, lists of contacts, as well as briefing material for Tagle's Senate confirmation. Campaign commercials are included in the Audio Visual Material.
Articles about Judge Tagle are included in the Printed Material Series. Many of these concern her work with literacy and the judicial system.
Open for research.
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Coordinator for Special Collections. Where copyright is unclear, all responsibility must be assumed by the user.
The Hilda Tagle Collection was established by a gift from Hilda Tagle in 1993. Additional material has been added since that time.
Ann Barton, 2007
Brief sketches of Judge Tagle including "What A Little Love of Learning Can Do" by Patricia Hold of Port Aransas (1992) and a very short profile by her young niece, Christina Tagle.
Tagle interviewed by Jose Angel Gutierrez and Dora Holder of the University of Texas at Arlington, 1997-1998.
Formal publicity portraits and casual snapshots of Tagle.
Memorabilia from Tagle's trip to Spain in 1991 and articles about Spring including "The Feminine Spirit" and "The Spanish Year."
Reunion invitation, 1993.
Invitation and documents relating to the elaborate party Tagle gave to celebrate her fiftieth birthday.
Arranged in chronological order by institution.
Hilda Tagle grade reports, 6th-11 grades. Also Jerry Tagle's 10th grade choir report card, 1969-70.
20th Reunion, list of alumni; diploma (diploma located in Box 24).
Associates in Arts degree.
Membership certificate in national scholarship society, East Texas State University.
Bachelor of Arts Degree, invitation to commencement.
Masters of Library Science degree, 1971.
N.T.S.U. Library Staff Association Newsletter, March, 1970.
Certificate authorizing: All- Level Librarian, High School English and Spanish.
Memorandum of Law, Honors paper.
Law school application and paperwork including application references to the state bar of Texas.
Notification of admission and license as an attorney and counselor of law.
Certificate of completion of NRA Basic Small arms Training Course and identification card.
Professional Development Program and General Paralegal Skills Course certificates.
Documents relating to Tangle's internship in Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz' legislative department. Certification upon completion of the intern Orientation Program at Congressional Research Service.
Application for admission to practice, 1984.
Copy of Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Supreme Judicial District of Texas, Clifford L. Zarsky, Petitioner, vs. The State of Texas, 1992.
Certification of completion of general Jurisdiction Course at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Application and certification.
Certificate of completion of continuing judicial education program at South Padre Island.
Application to Law school.
Arranged alphabetically by last name of individual.
2 folders
Attorney practicing in Madrid, Spain, specializing in family issues legislation. Keynote speaker at the Texas Bar Association Convention in Corpus Christi, 1992.
Correspondence, articles and news clippings regarding Alberdi's visit to the U.S. in 1992.
Personal Director/EEOC officer, Ector County, Odessa, Texas.
Resume, n.d.
Attorney practicing in Seville, Spain.
Correspondence in which Tagle reminds Aviles they had met at the G.I. Forum and asks him for the name of a Spanish women attorney, 1998-1989.
President/Owner, Aris International Business Consultants, Hebbronville, Texas. Active in the Republican Party of Texas.
Eulogy, 1990.
Corpus Christi attorney. Chair of the Corpus Christi Quincentenary Commission.
Tagle letter thanking him for submitting her name to the United Married Couples as a 1991 honoree and a copy of his letter resigning as a chair of the Quincentenary Commission, 1990, 1991.
Junior at Moody High School, Corpus Christi. Speaker at "Step Up To Success" conference.
Resume, news clipping, 1998.
Corpus Christi attorney.
Letter to Chaves regarding the census adjustment project, 1991.
Spanish Singer.
Publicity packet including signed photograph, n.d.
Directed Tagle's district judicial campaign in 1994. intern at the Governor's Commission for Women.
Recommendation from Tagle for Cummins' application with the U.S. Judicial Fellows Program and a letter from Cummins regarding the tax status of the Texas Women's Political Caucus Operating Fund, 1993, 1995, n.d.
Instructional Consultant for Region 18 Education Service center.
Resume and copy of Hispanic Women's Network of Texas newsletter
Community activist in Corpus Christi and South Texas.
Letter thanking Tagle for recommending her to Gov. Ann Richards appointments office. It also states she would like to serve on the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1993.
New York attorney .
Letter discussing Tagle's trip to New York. Also contain comments on various television shows as well as discussion on stage makeup and hair, 1993.
Law school colleague of Tagle.
Letter recommending Flores for appointment as district judge in Hidalgo County, 1994.
Corpus Christi attorney.
Fogleman's resume and letter from Tagle recommending her as a speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars, 1990.
Education Advisor to Delaware Governor Michael N. Castle.
Biographical sketch, n.d.
Executive Vise President, Laredo chamber of commerce.
Resume, n.d.
New York City Family Court Judge. Active in American Association initiative on literacy.
Correspondence and writing be Gallet including the 'The Judge Who Could Not Tell His Right From His Left and Other Tales of Learning Disabilities" and "Family Matters," 1988-1992.
Chicana artist originally from Kingsville, Texas, living in San Francisco, California.
News clipping of Garza's art exhibits, 1991.
Native of Spain. Organizer of Organizacion Internacional de Juventud Y Futuro 2000.
Letter concerning his niece and other young people coming to U.S. under the exchange program he founded.
Nationally acclaimed artist form San Antonio, Texas.
Articles on Gonzalez and her work, 1993.
Judge of 370th State District Court, Texas.
Letters and news clipping related to Guerra's swearing in, 1991.
Assistant Secretary, Territorial and International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Letter from Tagle to Guerra reminding her of their meetings at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce banquet and asks to be considered for the Hispanic Literacy Task Force, 1989.'
Attorney and professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, a founding member of Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO) in San Antonio in 1967 and a founding member Raza Unida Party. He was also a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
News clipping and letter from Gutierrez, requesting a contribution towards his campaign debt, 1993.
Mexican American physician. Member of Del Mar College Board of Regents.
Tagle's nomination of Gracia to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, 1984.
Presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial region, Texas.
Correspondence with Hester and a recommendation form Tagle to Gov. Ann Richards urging his re-appointment, 1993.
Corpus Christi attorney.
Documents relating to judicial complaint against Tagle 1987-1995.
Corpus Christi attorney and mentor to Tagle.
Letters, articles, and news clippings relating to Hugg, Tagle, and the Woman's Collection at Texas Woman's University (TWU), 1992-1994.
Spanish Singer
Publicity packet including photographs promoting "Tango" album, n.d.
Corpus Christi attorney.
Letter thanking Tagle for the "lovely reception" and news clipping mentioning the event, 1993.
Subject of contempt case originated by Tagle
Documents relating to case, 1998.
Inspirational civil rights leader.
Articles on Dr. King and a talk given by Tagle on him titled "There is a God, but it's Not Me," 1996.
Applicant for Probate Assistant position in Tagle's court.
Letters about her application, 1993.
Former husband of Tagle, contractor and master craftsman.
Divorce petition and documents relating to Lozono's business, 1979-1994.
Swiss high school student.
Application documents for Manfredi to come to the U.s. and stay with Tagle under the Educational Foundation for Foreign Study Program, 1992. relating to judicial complaint against Tagle 1987-1995.
El Paso activist for the advancement for the Hispanics.
Short resume n.d.
Judge in SInton, Texas.
Congratulatory letter with copy of
Documents pertaining to legal matter involving Morales, 1992.
Radio broadcaster and commentator in Nuevo Laredo, houston, and Corpus Christi where he is hosted a noon time talk show "Comentarios."
Program for dinner honoring Ortegon and a copy of Tagle's remark, 1996.
U.S. Congressman, 27th District of Texas.
Correspondence regarding Hispanic Education Forum and the Corpus Christi Bar Association's Lawyers for Literacy program , 1982-1990.
Aunt of Tagle, native of Corpus Christi.
Articles related to Perez' contribution to the community , especially her work with the American G.I. Forum Ladies Auxiliary, 1991.
Corpus Christi Literacy Council reading student.
Documents relating to Tagle tutoring Ramos, 1988.
Regent Texas A & M University.
Resume, collection of "Feedback Columns" from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and an article re Rangel's appointment as regent, 1993.
Texas State Representative District 35.
Documents relating to nomination of Rangel to Texas Women's Hall of Fame, 1992-1993.
Nationally known attorney admired by Tagle.
Notes and a profile of Rawalt written by Tagle, n.d.
Governor of Texas
Letters and political notes relating to Richards' campaign and her appointment of Tagle to the Governor's Commission for Women, 1989-1994.
Director, Voter Registration Division, Travis Co. tax Office.
Resume n.d.
Corpus Christi community volunteer and political activist.
Resume n.d.
Attorney from Seville, Spain, member of Spanish House of Representative.
Correspondence regarding Tagle's meeting with Ruiz-Tagle and plans to bring Los Barcos to Corpus Christi during Quincentenary, 1992.
Southern writer and civil right activist.
Article on Smith and letters Tagle wrote trying to locate a copy of a Smith letter containing the quote "the attitude towards women ia at the heart of the racial matter" 1993.
Photographer.
Post card stamped "weekend Gallery" in Houston, signed "For Hilda" by the photographer, n.d.
Attorney and Robstown native , Director of Policy and Evaluation of the U.S. Merit System Protection Board.
Swift resume and correspondence in which Tagle expressed her admiration for Swift, 1995.
Attorney and Robstown native , Director of Policy and Evaluation of the U.S. Merit System Protection Board.
Tovar resume n.d.
Texas State Senator, District 20
Correspondence regarding Tagle's "interest in appointment to higher court," 1991.Swift resume and correspondence in which Tagle expressed her admiration for Swift, 1995.
Houston attorney .
Resume, n.d.
Law student.
Post card from Vasquez who was in Paris, France during a summer abroad law program, 1993.
Corpus Christi Judge, originally from Robstown.
Correspondence regarding a portrait of Villarreal in the Nueces County Court at Law Number Three, 1992.
Corpus Christi attorney.
Correspondence regarding a referral of Waddle to a position on the Nueces River Authority, 1993.
Corpus Christi Judge.
Resume and article regarding Yanez appointment on the 13th Court of Appeals, 1993.
Files may contain correspondence, program, and other printed material relating to Tagle's participation with the organization, Certificate and citations of appreciation may also be included. Three dimensional artifacts such as plaques are located in Boxes 25 and 25.Arranged alphabetically by last name of individual.
Arranged alphabetical order by organization name.
Request to speak, n.d.
Correspondence , directory.
Correspondence , n.d.
Correspondence , certificate, 1993.
Correspondence re speech, 1993; citation, 1998.
Program from meeting and conventions, 1878-1994.
Correspondence, 1990.
Correspondence, 1993.
Certificate of Appreciation, 1996-1997.
Judge Gallet Luncheon list.
Festival celebrating the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria visits to corpus Christi.
Correspondence re Columbus Fleet, 1992-1993; City of Corpus Christi proposal on Spain'92 project (3-ring binder).
Correspondence re "Bench Brunch" and program, 1987-1995.
Notes from "Campaigning to Win" meeting, 1993.
Correspondence, program, 1997.
Diversity Now Conference speakers list, Austin, Texas, 2000.
Correspondence re meeting of mayor's advisory group, 1991.
Correspondence re committee meetings, 1993.
Agenda for program presided over by Tagle, 1992.
New Life/Turnaround/Rural Outreach Program Schedule, 1994.
Exhibit "Rethinking La Malinche" program, 1995.
Program and newsletters, 1985-1998.
Study of Citrus Industry, 1950; expo'92 promotional packet.
Program and keynote speech by Tagle at the Citizen Volunteers In City Service recognition luncheon, 1989; certificate of commendation, 1998.
Plaque honoring Tagle's "Distinguished Accomplishments," 1998. (located in box 24)
Notice of book club meetings, 1995-1997.
Installation program, Tagle speaker, 1998.
Newsletters and notices of meetings for board members, 1992i
Certificate of Merit for Tagle's participation in the Volunteer Lawyers Project, 1984.
Correspondence and newsletters, 1986-1994; plaque, 1991 (located in box 24)
Certificate of appreciation, 1987.
Correspondence re Board of Directors, pamphlets, 1996.
List of organization's political endorsements including Tagle, 1994.
Program for meeting at which Tagle was speaker, 1990.
Press release re Judge Tagle swearing-in Hispanic Members of Congress, 2003.
Correspondence re speech "Commitment and Other Legal Procedures" and her work for the alliance, 1989-1990.
Correspondence and news clipping re literacy programs. Also includes a list of all Tagle's literacy efforts in 1998 and 1989.
Consists of two large accordion and two red 3-ring binders.
Records of the organization including the Candidate Training Seminar and the Boards and Commissions Seminar.
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Newsletters, programs, membership directories, 1988-1990; certificate recognizing Tagle "for her selflessness and dedication to Lawyers for Literacy," 1989.
Program; nomination for "Texas Women to Watch", 1995-1996; certificate of appreciation, 1996.
Invitation to meeting, 1995.
Programs, 1990-1991; plaque to "Outstanding Business Person of the Year," 1998 (located in Box 24)
Program for "Reading Rodeo Roundup", Tagle spoke on "Success Through Literacy" 1998.
Correspondence and notice of meetings re Hispanic At-Risk students, 1990-1993
notice of meeting, 1992-1995.
Request for voter's guide information, 1994.
Correspondence, information packet, and program form Volunteer-Student Recognition Event, 1989-1990
Request to become a patron, 1993.
Correspondence and programs from Police Academy graduations in which Tagle administered the oath of office, 1990-1995.
Certificates (4) for appreciation for Tagle having spoken to the group, 1991-1997.
21st Anniversary program, Tagle keynote speaker, 1993.
Flier for public forum "From Prejudice to Brotherhood...the Role of the Education" at which Tagle participated; and certificates (2) of election as "Honorary Member," 1990-1992
Correspondence and notice of meetings ,1992.
Certificate of lifetime membership "given as a token of our gratitude," 1992.
Notice of meetings, 1990-1994.
Statewide organization of county court-at-law judges.
Correspondence and news clipping re issues of concern, 1989-1990.
Certificate of appreciation for "outstanding service in Role Model Day," n.d.
Correspondence re meetings and curriculum proposals, 1991-1994
Correspondence and documents re "promoting Del Mar College English as a Second Language Program at the Salon de Ensenanza" in Barcelona, Spain, 1993.
Plaque recognizing "Judge Hilda Tagle as a distinguished former student...and inducted into the Wall of Honor," 1999. (located in Box 24)
Correspondence and announcements re meetings and programs, 1995-1996.
Letter requesting Tagle participate in internship program, 1992.
Correspondence re program review, 1992-1994.
Correspondence nominating Tagle for inclusion in the book,"Profiles in Success: Reflections on the Community College Experience," and a copy of the book, 1989.
Plaque for Hispanic Heritage Award in Politics "In Appreciation For Serving as a Mentor For Our Young People," 1997. (located in Box 25)
Newsletters, programs and promotional literature, 1990-1992.
Certificate for appreciation, n.d.
Invitation to meeting, 1994.
Correspondence and legal documents re administrative matters, 1992-1995.
Newsletter, Summer/Fall issue, 1990.
Permanent Honor Roll Banquet program, Tagle presented keynote address, 1990.
Certificates citing "Award for Valor, You survived the Friday Morning Group" and the "Pot Shot Award"," 1994.
Certificate "valuable Volunteer Award," 1992.
Correspondence and promotional material for Garcia Plaza Committee members, 1995-1996
Letter from Tagle to Justice Oscar Mauzy recommending Barbara Rosenberg to the task force. Tagle also withdraws her own name from consideration, 1990.
Certificate for "her presentation on Good Citizenship," 1997.
Reports, programs, and newsletters re Tagle's appointment to the Commission: List of elected women officials by county, 1989; certificate of Tagle's appointment to the Commission, 1991.
Meeting reminder, 1982.
Commencement program, Tagle keynote speaker, and certificate, 1993 (certificate located in Box 24)
3-ring binder
3-ring binder
Conference materials, 1987.
Newsletter with profile of Tagle, 1990
Luncheon Program, 1997
Correspondence re Forum in San Antonio given by Dr. Lauro Cavazos, Secretary of Education, 1989.
Nomination for award, 1992.
Correspondence re Tagle's speech at the Naval Air Station during Hispanic Heritage Month, 19923
Correspondence and meeting programs, 1988-1994; membership directory, 1986.
Biographical profiles of historical figures, n.d.
Organizational records including bylaws, 1984-1985.
3-ring binder
Newsletters, conference programs, 1988-1999; membership directory, 1991; certificate of achievement, 1994.
Notes with names, n.d.
Correspondence re Tagle's participation in the workshop "Becoming Whole: To Be Woman, Successful & Hispanic," 1989.
Certificates (2) of appreciation for being guest speaker, 1988 and n.d.
Conference materials, 1987.
Correspondence and remarks by Tagle at the Conference on "Literacy and the Courts," 1989.
Correspondence re taping of Judge Gallet's participation in the Lawyers for Literacy program, 1989.
Certificate recognizing Tagle as "Person of the Week," 1998.
Scholarship Award Banquet program, Tagle keynote speaker, 1991.
Mothers Day Festival, Tagle keynote speaker, 1994.
Correspondence and program re Tagle's work on the committee. Also included a copy of "Let me Learn a Little About the Law" coloring book, 1992-1998.
4 folder, one 3-ring binder.
Extensive notes, correspondence, news clippings and resources material on the subject of literacy and its relationship of the justice system, 1986-1990.
Graduation program for class XIV and Junior Leadership Class VIII, Tagle keynote speaker, 1999.
12 folders
Correspondence, meeting programs, and organizational records documenting Tagle's participation in the group, 1981-1997; graduation certificate for program, 1981-1982; certificate as Selection Chairperson. (certificate located in Box 24).
Newsletter, 1991
Correspondence, event programs, and scholarship information, 1987-1991; remarks by Governor Michael Dukakis at the National Convention and Trade Fair in Corpus Christi, 1987; and plaque recognizing Tagle as "Outstanding Hispanic Community Leader," 1998. (plaque located in Box 24).
Correspondence re meetings and committee work, programs from events honoring scholarship recipients including a Hilda Tagle Scholarship and a recognition banquet for Tagle's aunt, Beatrice Perez, 1988; certificate recognizing Tagle's "support and generous contribution to our charitable community activities; and a plaque recognizing Tagle's "continuous support and contribution to help the needy children in our community" and another plaque for her " accomplishment, dedicated service, and contribution to education," 1988-1992. (plaques located in Box 24 and 25)
Articles re American Institute for Learning in the Austin American Statesman, 1991.
Article by Tagle published in the Corpus Christi Lawyer, Spring, 1990.
Notice of meeting and description of program addressing the problems of illiteracy and the offender population, 1991.
Correspondence re meetings including Tagle's presentation on "Handling a Simple Probate," 1991-1994
Organizational records, newsletters and meeting programs, 1986-1994; plaque "For Concern & Dedication to Education in Our Community & Numerous Accomplishments," 1991. (plaque located in Box 24)
Constitution and bylaws, newsletters, and meeting programs, 1986-1993.
Plaque "for her promotion of interfaith understanding, democratic values, and in recognition of her commitment to the ideals and practices" of the Conference, 1998. (plaque located in Box 24)
Press release re Legislative Intern Program, Washington, D.C., 1989.
2 accordion folders.
Correspondence, meeting records including the Minority Women Candidates Seminar in 1988 and Tagle's activity on the National Steering Committee, 1988-1995.
Plaque for speaking at our Merienda during Hispanic Heritage Week, 1988. (located in Box 24)
One folder, one 3-ring binder.
Correspondence re the board as well as copy of Tagle's presentation," Setting, Revoking, and Forfeiting Bail Bonds" delivered to the Regional Judicial Conference meeting during the Spring of 1987. Binder includes records from Tagle's service on the Nueces County Board, 1988.
Directory of members, 1987.
Correspondence re meetings including her work on various committees, newsletters, and convention programs, 1982-1993.
Fifty-fourth Annual Awards Banquet program, Tagle presented several awards, 1990.
Meeting program, Tagle installed officers, 1997.
Juvenile Board meetings notices, 1995.
Correspondence and annual meeting program at which Tagle gave talk, 1989-1990.
Correspondence and meeting program re Tagle's speech at the D.E.A.N. (Drug Education Action Network) Graduation, 1990.
Plaque "in Recognition of Your Achievements as A Hispanic Women," n.d. (located in Box 25)
Commemorative inaugural invitations (2), 1993.
11 folders.
Extensive files re Tagle's participation on the Quincentenary Commission and her efforts coordinating with the Texas Bar Association for their meetings held in Corpus Christi during the Quincentenary year, 1989-1993.
10 folders; one 3-ring binder.
Correspondence, mailing lists, stationary, articles on the Quincentenary State Bar meeting programs including a copy of "The Influence of Spain on the Texas Legal System- 1992," a book published on the conference topic which Tagle had initiated, 1989-1993.
Copies (2) of newsletter "RID Reporter" covering meetings at which Tagle was speaking, 1992-1994.
Confirmation and notes re speaking engagement, 1992.
Program for Fifteenth Annual Recognition Luncheon, Tagle was Mistress of Ceremonies, 1995.
Organizational records for Alumni Association 20th anniversary class and a copy of the original graduation program. Also includes a copy of Tagle's remarks at the reunion meeting, 1965-1985.
Correspondence re Tagle's participation in the Shadowing Program, 1992.
Graduation program, Tagle speaker, 1991.
Plaque in appreciation of her support "promoting the long term educational development of "Our People," 1991. (plaque located in Box 24)
Newsletter mentioning Tagle's prior visit and that she is "feverishly working to bring literacy programs to our local and state courts," 1990.
Certificate "in recognition of your contributions to student academic excellence and well being through programs offered by the Office of Community Involvement," 1992-1993.
Organizational records, newsletters, news clippings, and programs from the gala honoring Dr. Clotilde Garcia upon receiving Spain's Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic, 1992-1996.
Correspondence, newsletter, and church programs, 1992-1996.
Correspondence re meeting, 1991.
Newsletter including STIA Trustee Hilda Tagle preparing hot cocoa for museum sponsored Pachanga, December /January, 1997-1998.
"Hand in Hand Service Award" plaque "In Honor Of Your Faithful Dedication in Striving To Promote Racial Unity And Brotherhood In Our City through Your Many Acts of Unselfish Service To All Mankind ," 1995. (located in Box 24)
Correspondence re Tagle's registration with the Bar and subsequent services on various committees, 1977-1990.
Correspondence re appointment to the committee and program from conference, 1993-1994.
Official appointment to the commission; 1993 Annual Report; and plaque in appreciation of service, 1989-1994. (plaque located in Box 25)
Official certificates commissioning Tagle as County Court at Law #3 Judge; 1995 program and remarks at investiture, 1987-1995.
Financial and donor report (3 copies), cover illustration depicts Tagle in glasses wearing a striped shirt, 1974.
Certificate in appreciation of her service on committee, 1989.
Agenda materials for meeting, 1988.
Hand written notes, 1990.
Letter thanking Tagle for coming to program, 1994.
Correspondence re meeting and events at the College Station campus, 1989-1995
Correspondence re Tagle's services on the president's Advisory Board, 1995-1998; plaque in appreciation of her commencement speech, 1998. (plaque located in Box 25)
Del Mar College Student Chapter Hispanic Heritage Award Presentation program, Tagle nominated for an award, 1997.
Correspondence re her election as a Fellow to the Foundation and certificate, 1992.
Correspondence re Tagle's selection as one of seven honorees, her remarks at the ceremony, and a certificate and plaque recognizing the honor, 1996. (plaque located in Box 25)
Questionnaire and transcript, 1992.
Paper on Chicano art project, n.d.
Correspondence and application for grant for the State Bar of Texas symposium on "The Influence of Spain on the Texas Legal System," 1991-1992
Hand written notes on Legislative Update, 1995.
Correspondence re Tagle's participation in APS Training, 1992.
Notice of TDCAA Regional Legislative Update, 1995.
Correspondence re meetings 1991-1992
Senate Proclamation No. 495 recognizing Tagle's appointment to the federal Southern District of Texas in Brownsville, signed by Carlos Truan, n.d.
Correspondence re Tagle's appointment to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, 1992-1993
Letter confirming Tagle's talk, "Women Trial Lawyers in the 90s," 1994.
Plaque "Your Success Is An Inspiration, HLA/HNBA Conference, 1999," (plaque located in Box 25)
Printed material re Tagle's speech at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 1998.
Invitation to join and dues notice, 1995.
Correspondence and Tagle's nomination to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, 1993-1996.
Correspondence, newsletters, and meeting programs concerning Tagle's "Good Gals Award" and her presentation on Women in Judiciary, 1990-1994. (plaque located in Box 25)
Letter from A. Darby Dickerson asking Tagle for an interview re her literacy work in connection with his article for the "Texas Bar Journal," 1989.
Correspondence and meeting program for seminars directed to Hispanic women sponsored by "Texas Agricultural Extension Services," 1988-1989
Program for Carrier Night. Tagle guest speaker, 1995.
Program and newsletter re Tagle's address on " A Judge's role in Rehabilitation through the Criminal Justice System," 1991.
Outstanding Citizen Award plaque "for contribution and services to the community," 1991.
Program for "Presentation of oil Portraits Honoring Former Judges of This Court," Houston, 1982.
Correspondence re applications fro grant from the office of Citizen Exchanges, 1991-1992.
Cinco de Mayo Stamp Celebration promotional packet, Tagle attended as an honored guest, 1998.
Printed material re Tagle's participation in the Fourth Annual Conference on the Status of Women including certificate of appreciation, 1999, and paperweight. (paperweight located in Box 24)
Correspondence re alumni matters, 1987-1994.
Letter and questionnaire re "Townes Hall Notes" articles on UT law alumni in the judiciary, 1993.
Correspondence and campaign material on the Democratic campaign in Texas, 1992.
Correspondence re Tagle's appearance as resource speaker for the meeting, 1994.
Program for Secretary's Day Style show and Luncheon benefiting the Corpus Christi State School, Tagle modeled in the style show, 1997.
Program for installation meeting, Tagle administered oath of office, 1999.
Newsletter with calender of events including upcoming meeting featuring speech by Tagle 1990.
Program for conference sponsored by Center for Business and Economic Development , The University of Texas at Brownsville, and Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, 1998.
3-ring, black binder.
Organizational records, correspondence, newsletters, and meeting programs, 1989-1992.
Program for 8th Annual Professional Development Conference sponsored by The State Agency Council to the Governor's Commission for Women and The New Texas Foundation, Tagle moderated panel: A League of Our Own, 1993.
Program and certificate of recognition for Task Force conference, New York City, 1993.
Correspondence, program, and plaque re Tagle being named as a recipient and her subsequent activity with the program, 1992-1996. (plaques located in Box 24)
Records from Tagle's participation on the award selection committee, a copy of the women's Directory for 1984, and a plaque recognizing her services on the executive committee, 1984-1993. (plaque located in Box 24)
Milestone Award plaque, 1998. (located in Box 24)
Arranged in chronological order.
Texts of speeches delivered by Tagle.
Arranged in order of judicial service.
Contains correspondence, campaign material.
Correspondence and news clippings re appointment and swearing in, 1985.
Resume, ballot application, 1986.
3-ring binder (67 photographs)
3-ring binder (67 photographs)
(black, 3-ring binder)
(one folder, one 3-ring binder)
Abortion rulings: Hickey, Boushey, Moses, Zarsky
Asarco, et al
Florencio Peredez
Becky Cheek
Isaac Pasol vs. Cameron County
Commission for Lawyer Discipline vs. Greg H. Walker
Hand written notes from court
Articles re Tagle, 1990-1994
Arranged in chronological order.
Clippings of stories regarding Tagle
(One, black 3-ring binder)
Arranged by format in chronological order
Corpus Christi Area Women's Political Caucus, November 12, 1998
Corpus Christi Bar Association, November 12, 1998
Unidentified events, 1990
2 items: one brass; one wood inscribed: "Thank You, Hilda, Love, Sam & Carol, 11-27-93"
One stamped "Re-Elect Judge Hilda Tagle...A Commitment To Justice"; four stamped " Sample Ballot, Democratic Party Runoff Election"