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Texas Attorney General Opinion: S-106
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Ben Shepperd, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Legality of operating Legion State Sanatorium, Kerrville, Texas, as a branch of the San Antonio State Tuberculosis Hospital.
Date:
October 13, 1953
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018
Transcript of an interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relating to the interview are included after transcript.
Date:
October 16, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Shelton, Phyllis Schwethelm
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bill Jonas, October 23, 2018
Edited transcript of an interview with Bill Jonas discussing his early life in Kerrville and his parents' work, his education, about his career as an FBI agent, and about his family. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date:
October 23, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Jonas, William James, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Grant Certificate Presented to George L. Leigh, October 25, 1890]
Land grant certificate presented to George L. Leigh and signed by the governor of Texas, L. S. Ross. This grant to George, his heirs or assigns "forever Three Hundred and Twenty (320) acres of land." The rest of the certificate references the specified land and details the perimeter and borders of it in terms of longitude and latitude degrees as well as compass directions.
Date:
October 25, 1890
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Wheeler Emerson Mosty, October 14, 2009
Interview with Wheeler Emerson Mosty, a World War II veteran and retired post office worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Mosty talks about his education, growing up in the Kerrville area, his service in WWII, local people and places, the flood of 1932, and his work at the Post Office. The interview transcript includes picture of Mr. Mosty and his family, on pages 26-30.
Date:
October 14, 2009
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Mosty, Wheeler Emerson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, October 15, 2013
Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, a couple who were involved with the school system in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burton discuss their family histories, their move move to the area, Pat's work with the Tivy school system, Louis's coaching career, and the flood of 1932. The interview includes photographs of the couple and their family, on pages 27-37.
Date:
October 15, 2013
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Burton, Louis M. & Burton, Pat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jack L. Groff, October 12, 2000
Interview with Jack L. Groff, a sheep and goat specialist from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Groff, describes his career advising ranchers how to raise goats and sheep for over 50 years, his activities as a mohair and wool specialist for Texas A&M, and his involvement with the National Mohair Council. He discusses the uses and production of mohair and wool fibers, and tracks the industry's spatial and economic growth over the years.
Date:
October 12, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Groff, Jack L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with William Edward "Bill" Dickey, October 12, 2000
Interview with William Edward "Bill" Dickey, a fiddle player from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Dickey's ancestors were some of the first Kerr County settlers. He talks about his family's history, including a feud between his relatives, the Hendersons, and the Hopes. He recounts the development of his music career as a left-handed fiddler.
Date:
October 12, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Dickey, William Edward & Dickey, James
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Barbara Kiefer Schellhase and Walter Schellhase, October 3, 2013
Interview with Barbara Kiefer Schellhase and Walter Schellhase, a couple who retired in Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their individual family histories, their childhoods in Kerrville, their move away from the area, the lumberyard company they owned together in Louisiana, and their work on restoring the A. C. Schreiner family home during their retirement. The interview transcript includes photos of the couple and their family, as well as a letter, on pages 31-41.
Date:
October 3, 2013
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Schellhase, Barbara Kiefer & Schellhase, Walter Ray
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson, October 27, 1999
Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson resident of Kerrville, Texas. She mentions that her husband Temple Henderson's ancestors came to Kerr County from Tennessee. Mrs. Henderson relates how she ended up in Kerrville, focusing on her family history and immediate family's various activities, including 4-H and other agricultural activities. She mentions her childhood asthma, identifies local businesses and areas of interest, and details her involvement in the community. Prior to the interview transcript is a written memoir by Mrs. Henderson.
Date:
October 27, 1999
Creator:
Bethel, Ann & Henderson, Wanda Fannin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, October 26, 2000
Interview with Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, a teacher from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Sutherland talks about growing up in Center Point, her teaching career, and her father's book, "Kerr County Texas, 1856 to 1956." The interview includes excerpts from Sibyl's journal, documenting 43 years of her life.
Date:
October 26, 2000
Creator:
Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Sutherland, Sibyl Bennett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Loans Aid Medical Students]
News release from the Texas Medical Association regarding the projected loans to be given out by the TMA to medical students during 1980, from four loan funds, including two established by medical professionals.
Date:
October 28, 1980
Creator:
Texas Medical Association
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4083
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of Texas Parks Board or other State agency to deed certain land to City of Kerrville for park purposes.
Date:
October 28, 1941
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Bertha Elizabeth Real Priour, October 6, 2016
Transcript of interview with Bertha Elizabeth Real Priour, a descendant of the Kerr County Real pioneer family, from Kerrville, Texas. Priour speaks of her memories growing up on a ranch on Turtle Creek, as well as her family history.
Date:
October 6, 2016
Creator:
Webb, Jeanie Archer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with W. B. Brown, III and S. W. Brown, October 11, 2016
Transcript of interview with Werdna Burton Brown, III ("Pinky"), and Spencer Whitewood Brown, both alumni of Tivy High School, from Kerrville, Texas. Pinky and Spencer share their memories of growing up in Kerrville in the 1940's and 50's.
Date:
October 11, 2016
Creator:
Webb, Jeanie Archer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with A. B. Bell and R. A. Bell, October 18, 2016
Transcript of interview with Arthur Baker Bell and Robert Alan Bell, alumni of Tivy High School, from Kerrville, Texas. The Bell brothers recount their memories of the public Cascade Swimming Pool, Robert's time as a university swimmer, Arthur's hitchhiking trip to Alaska, and their community activities that have occurred since their retirement.
Date:
October 18, 2016
Creator:
Webb, Jeanie Archer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Documents Relating to Land Tracts and Sales]
Two documents related to separate tracts of land, one is a drawing of a piece of land belonging to George Bigford and the other is a promissory note from George L. Leigh to Joseph Heimen. On the back of the map there is a note describing the location and borders of the land belonging to Bigford. The promissory note states that George promises "to pay to the order of Joseph Heimen, Six Hundred Dollars at Comfort, Texas with 9% interest...from date until paid." This note "is given for the part purchase money for 320 acres of land situated in Kerr County."
Date:
October 13, 1890
Creator:
Leigh, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton, October 24, 2017
Transcript of an interview with Joyce and Bob Barton. Joyce played stand-up string bass with the Poverty Playboys. She holds a Fine Arts degree and painted, particularly oils. Her work has been exhibited in Kerrville and numerous regional juried shows. She is married to Bob Barton, a lawyer, who served as Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney, District Attorney, and District Judge. He also taught at St. Mary's Law School and authored two books for law enforcement officers. The couple have three children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Several photos follow the transcript text.
Date:
October 24, 2017
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Barton, Joyce Taylor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Charles Seale, October 2, 2018
Transcript of an interview with Charles (Charly) Seale, who served with the Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Service during the flood of July 17, 1987 near Comfort, Texas. The flood took the lives of ten children. Charles was in the the first responding helicopter involved in the rescue operation and recounts the events and search that followed. Photos of Charles follow the transcript.
Date:
October 2, 2018
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Seale, Charles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Geraldine Meeker, October 5, 2000
Interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, a Kerr County native from Kerrville, Texas. In this interview, Mrs. Meeker describes her family history, her husband's military career, and her 31 years of work in the Kerr County Clerk's office.
Date:
October 5, 2000
Creator:
Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Meeker, Geraldine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jack L. Groff, October 12, 2000, Supplement
Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with sheep and goat specialist Jack L. Groff, including photography of the sheep and goats on his ranch, the shows he judged, the medals he received while working with Texas A & M, and newspaper clippings.
Date:
October 12, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Groff, Jack L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017
Transcript of an interview with Ronald Girard, a veteran of the United States Air Force and post office worker. Girard describes his experiences as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, participating in experimental tests run by the CIA at Area 51 as a part of the 1129th Special Activity Squad, experience in the Vietnam War, and working as a mail carrier in Kerrville.
Date:
October 31, 2017
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Girard, Ronald Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, October 5, 2000, Supplement
Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, a Kerr County Clerk employee for 31 years, including photographs of family, Kerr County centennial celebrations, anniversary photos, the Goss family tree, and the Kerry County Courthouse.
Date:
October 5, 2000
Creator:
Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Meeker, Geraldine
System:
The Portal to Texas History