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From the late s until her death in , a fragile-looking wisp of a black-haired, blue-eyed woman made it her mission to protect Texas historical treasures.
She forged innovative volunteer groups. She identified and marked important historic sites. And she even defied law officers in her zeal to preserve the Alamo.
Among Texas' historical preservation pioneers, few can equal the record of San Antonio teacher and historian Adina Emilia De Zavala.
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Energetic and dedicated, Adina spearheaded preserving such important state historical sites as the Alamo complex, four other former Franciscan missions, and the Spanish Governor's Palace, all in San Antonio.
In addition, Adina De Zavala encouraged the statewide recognition of Texas Independence Day on March 2.
She established organizations to further the preservation of historical sites and the education of Texans about their h