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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008

Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date: August 14, 2008
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas

Master's thesis concerning the history of education in the county, containing photographs, documents, various tables, and some copies of sheet music. The book contains information concerning the early schools in the county up through the Clifton schools in the 1930's. Bibliography begins on page 283.
Date: 2004
Creator: Bronstad, Alvin Lawrence
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Walker County, Texas Cemeteries: Volume 3 (open access)

Walker County, Texas Cemeteries: Volume 3

List of markers in Walker County cemeteries in Huntsville, Texas, including the Oakwood, Adickes, Mayes, St. Stephen's Columbarium, Captain Joe Byrd, Wynne Farm, and Goree Farm. Each entry includes the name, birth and death dates, plot number, and any additional information known. Some historical and supplemental information is also included about the cemeteries and families. An index to names starts on page 159.
Date: 2007
Creator: Walker County Genealogical Society
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History