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Oral History Interview with Nell Joyce Goodwin Lenard, March 12, 2012 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Nell Joyce Goodwin Lenard, March 12, 2012

Interview with Nell Lenard, secretary, administrative assistant, homemaker, and community organizer, who helped bring senior citizen's center the Dietert Center to the city of Kerrville, Texas. Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, she and her husband John Houston Lenard lived in Tomball, near Houston, before moving to Kerrville with their family. Nell raised four boys and a girl and was heavily involved in her their lives and activities.
Date: March 12, 2012
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Lenard, Nell Joyce Goodwin
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013

Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, whose husband's ancestors were Texas Hill Country settlers, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Starkey discusses her husband's family history. She also talks about coming to Kerrville for a job with her family.
Date: March 28, 2013
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Starkey, Ethel Baker
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Amos Lee Smith, March 1, 1998 transcript

Oral History Interview with Amos Lee Smith, March 1, 1998

Interview with Amos Lee Smith, a rancher from Bandera County for the Kerr County Historical Commission Oral History Project. The interview includes his experiences during the Depression, as well as his life as a rancher, a butcher shop owner, and employee of Continental Oil Company.
Date: March 1, 1998
Creator: Witt, Gerald; Smith, Amos Lee & Bethel, Ann
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Warren Klein, March 18, 1999 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Warren Klein, March 18, 1999

Interview with Warren Klein, a rancher from Kerr County, Texas. The interview includes stories of his family's tradition of ranching.
Date: March 18, 1999
Creator: Klein, Warren; Craig, Brenda; Nicholson, Marj & Bethel, Ann
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Dan Wallace Bacon, March 3, 1998 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Dan Wallace Bacon, March 3, 1998

Interview with Dan Wallace Bacon, a doctor from Kerrville, Texas. The interview includes his stories of serving as a doctor in Kerrville for over 40 years.
Date: March 3, 1998
Creator: Bacon, Dan Wallace & Bethel, Ann
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, March 31, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, March 31, 2015

Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, a retired civil engineer who helped construct the Dallas City Hall, from Center Point, Texas. Wellborn speaks of his time as a civil engineer, specifically his work on the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kerrville and the Dallas City Hall.
Date: March 31, 2015
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Collins, Dennis & Wellborn, Cecil Vernon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, March 31, 2015 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, March 31, 2015

Interview with Cecil Vernon Wellborn, a retired civil engineer who helped construct the Dallas City Hall, from Center Point, Texas. Wellborn speaks of his time as a civil engineer, specifically his work on the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kerrville and the Dallas City Hall.
Date: March 31, 2015
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Collins, Dennis & Wellborn, Cecil Vernon
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, March 30, 2022 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, March 30, 2022

Transcript of an interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, an educator from Kerrville. Gibson discusses her family, education, teaching positions, her participation in the establishment of a childcare center at Tivy High School for young mothers , and her role of mentorship throughout her career.
Date: March 30, 2022
Creator: Jones, Mary Elaine & Gibson, Linda Reynolds
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Moody, III, March 20, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Moody, III, March 20, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Moody, III discussing a deal in which the United States National Bank could could act as a trustee or fiscal agent, later mentioning Ed Leach's assurance to do something for the Medical College.
Date: March 20, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Moody, III to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Moody, III to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 18, 1951]

Letter from W. L. Moody, III to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing plans to have the United States National Bank made one of the trustees to represent the stockholders of the Pan American Exploration Company and complications due to a major oil company's wish that no bank be made a trustee.
Date: March 18, 1951
Creator: Moody, W. L., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Windmill. (open access)

Windmill.

Patent for an improvement in the vertical wheel of windmills including illustrations.
Date: March 26, 1889
Creator: Dietert, Gustav
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 28, 1903] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 28, 1903]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz comments on some cases of serious illness at the Academy and on the change in the law where a congressman will now have two appointments to make to the Academy. He also mentions competitive rowing.
Date: March 28, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1906] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1906]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions some trouble between the Moros and some Americans in the southern Philippines. He also outlines the summer plan of the USS Ohio (BB-12) to cruise to Japan. Nimitz describes a fire aboard ship in a storeroom next to a powder magazine. He mentions being glad to be away from the Academy and expresses a desire to have shore duty in Honolulu when his time comes. He also mentions going into drydock at Kowloon and seeing all the barnacles on the hull of the Ohio.
Date: 1906-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses how he is settling down aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12). He also mentions arriving in San Francisco and meeting several classmates prior to embarking on the Ohio. He provides a list of all the officers on board and the ports in the Pacific to which he will go in the next year.
Date: 1905-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses exams he took in February. He also expresses a wish that he could serve on a ship with a congenial group of officers. Nimitz also mentions he has purchased his sword.
Date: 1904-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 2, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes how cadet efficiency is measured at the Academy. He also mentions that Prince Henry of Prussia visited the Academy.
Date: March 2, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: March 9, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses how he is settling down aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12). He also mentions arriving in San Francisco and meeting several classmates prior to embarking on the Ohio. He provides a list of all the officers on board and the ports in the Pacific to which he will go in the next year. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1905-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 25, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 25, 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) will sail April first. He also comments on the desertion rate and the weather. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
Date: March 25, 1905
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1906]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions some trouble between the Moros and some Americans in the southern Philippines. He also outlines the summer plan of the USS Ohio (BB-12) to cruise to Japan. Nimitz describes a fire aboard ship in a storeroom next to a powder magazine. He mentions being glad to be away from the Academy and expresses a desire to have shore duty in Honolulu when his time comes. He also mentions going into drydock at Kowloon and seeing all the barnacles on the hull of the Ohio.
Date: 1906-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 28, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 28, 1903]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz comments on some cases of serious illness at the Academy and on the change in the law where a congressman will now have two appointments to make to the Academy. He also mentions competitive rowing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: March 28, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses exams he took in February. He also expresses a wish that he could serve on a ship with a congenial group of officers. Nimitz also mentions he has purchased his sword. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 12, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 12, 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) is being repaired and is late in leaving port. He also comments on the weather in the Bay Area. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
Date: March 12, 1905
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, March 30, 2022 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, March 30, 2022

Transcript of an interview with Linda Reynolds Gibson, an educator from Kerrville. Gibson discusses her family, education, teaching positions, her participation in the establishment of a childcare center at Tivy High School for young mothers, and her role of mentorship throughout her career.
Date: March 30, 2022
Creator: Jones, Mary Elaine & Gibson, Linda Reynolds
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History