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This collection features early descriptive publications about a city or town. Presently, the collection is comprised of publications about El Paso but we aim to expand the holdings to include other Southwest locations in the future. The publications date from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. These works informed tourists, prospective businesses and residents about a city's advantages and promising future. A city's history, business sector, economic prospects, agriculture, climate, local government, residential life and neighboring communities were commonly addressed and explored.