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[Framed Photographs of Lydia and Dora Clement]
Portraits of the Clement sisters, Lydia (left) and Dora (right). In the images, both girls are facing the left and visible from the chest up. Lydia is wearing a light-colored dress; Dora is wearing a dark-colored jacket decorated with bows and embellishments, as well as a large bow in her hair.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Dora Geneva Clement
Interview with Dora Geneva (Clement) Talkington (1886-1976) discussing how her family came to Texas and about growing up on her parents' farm, as well as other events including Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Waco when he was campaigning to be president.
Date:
1974~
Creator:
McAmis, Odessa True Talkington & Talkington, Dora Geneva Clement
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004
Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders of New Braunfels, Texas, a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War Two. The interview includes Saunders' personal experiences while in the Air Force, including the China-Burma-India Theater and memories of flying cargo to China over the Himalayas. Mr. Saunders also talks about life before and after his service.
Date:
October 8, 2004
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ethel Reisberg Schectman, March 24, 2001
Interview with Ethel Reisburg Schectman of Fort Worth, Texas, who was born in New York City during the Great Depression to Jewish Polish immigrant parents. The interview includes Hill's personal experiences of World War II on the home front, including memories of D-Day, iron metal scrap drives, victory gardens, rationing, V-E and V-J Days, and what it was like being Jewish in Dallas during that time.
Date:
March 24, 2001
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Schectman, Ethel Reisberg
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph B. Brown, March 23, 2001
Interview with Joseph B. Brown of Abilene, Texas, who is a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown recalls memories of growing up and his time in the Marines, particularly from training, being wounded, and working campaigns in the South Pacific.
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Cox, William G. & Brown, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000
Interview with James "Herb" Macia of San Antonio, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War Two. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories about growing up as well as his days as a mining engineer, the Doolittle Raid, North Africa, Normandy, and D-Day.
Date:
July 21, 2000
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Macia, James
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with W. A. Henderson, 2007
Interview with Lieutenant Col. W. A. Bill Henderson of Gatesville, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Air Force. In the interview, Mr. Henderson answers biographical questions and talks about his military flight training, traveling, and bombing the Kwai River Bridge during World War II.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Johnson, Kep & Henderson, W. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Glenn G. Morgan, February 17, 2005
Interview with Glenn G. Morgan of Weatherford, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Navy. In the interview, Mr. Morgan talks about his time before the war as well as his military training, travels, life on and the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and his survival at sea.
Date:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Morris, Cork & Morgan, Glenn G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History and Treasures of St. David's Church
This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date:
1976
Creator:
Tanner, Daisy Barrett
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Spirit of Missions
This text discusses St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, focusing on the history of the church in Texas, as well as the music, artwork, and outreach services of the congregation.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Fowler, Beth
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Reverend Milton R. Worsham]
Photograph of Reverend Milton R. Worsham from St. David's Episcopal Church. An accompanying card reads, "Rector of St. David's, 1912-1916. During his service the parish enlarged from 215 to 350, the church building renovated, the cupola of stained glass removed, and an electric cross installed. The marble reredos and credence table were installed as memorials. From the Church archives."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. David's Through The Years
This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas including descriptions of the building throughout the years and the congregation members who were heavily involved with the church. There are also several appendices: Wardens and Vestrymen; Church School Superintendents; Organists and Choir Directors; World War I Veterans; Men from the Parish Serving in World War II--As of November 1, 1942; and Memorials and Gifts. Index starts on page 87.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek - Prior to Excavation]
Photograph of White Rock Creek prior to excavation. A group of men are digging in the river banks. A house is being built in the background.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Explosion]
Photograph of an explosion at White Rock Creek.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Cement House]
Photograph of the White Rock Creek reservoir and the cement house near it. A train is in the center of the image. An inscription on the bottom of the image has partially torn off.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek- Reservoir Intake Stream Drill Holes]
Photograph of the White Rock Creek reservoir. Inscriptions on the image explain that the men are working on the intake well and the stream drill boring holes.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek]
Photograph of White Rock Creek. Men in the background are working along the riverbank.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Five Unidentified Men]
Photograph of five unidentified men at White Rock Lake. The men are all wearing suits, overcoats and hats.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Inside View of Pump Station Walls]
Photograph of the inside structure of the reservoir at White Rock Lake. The inscription on the bottom of the image indicates that it is an inside view of the forms for the pump station walls.
Date:
July 8, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Vulcan Steam Hammer Outfit]
Photograph of the Vulcan Steam Hammer Outfit at White Rock Lake and the men working on the pile driver. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of pile driver.
Date:
June 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Trench for Core Well]
Photograph of the trench for core well at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of construction.
Date:
July 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Creek Reservoir Steam Drill]
Photograph of the steam drill at White Rock Creek and a man working on it. Inscriptions on the bottom of the image describe the type of construction and name the worker as Derrick.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Wakefield Sheeting]
Photograph of the Wakefield sheeting and pile driver at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The machine is emitting thick, dark smoke into the air. The inscription on the bottom explain and date the image.
Date:
June 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Intake Well Excavation]
Photograph of the intake well excavation at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The inscription on the bottom explain and date the image.
Date:
July 5, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History