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Oral History Interview with B.T. and Itasco Wilson, February 1998
Transcript of an interview with B.T. and Itasco Wilson. Both arrived in Kerrville in 1940 to work at Kerrville Colored School (later renamed Doyle School). Itasco as a teacher and B.T. as both teacher and principal. They discuss his parents, particularly B.T. Wilson Sr., musicians they knew, performances given, and awards received over their long careers. Copies of photos and documents are included at the end of the transcript.
Date:
February 1998
Creator:
Bacon, Dan; Wilson, Burtrust Tobias (B.T.) & Wilson, Itasco Woodard
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West is Best!: Local Community History 1850-2015 [Teacher's Guide]
Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research. This teacher's guide also includes introductory information and sections related to the activities ("What's in it for the kids?") and to the implementation of the curriculum as it relates to TEKS ("13E.10. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Elementary, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012").
Date:
2015~
Creator:
Davis, Margie Mashek
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Blackland Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-B
Book documenting the 44-B class of pilots at Blackland Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
Blackland Army Air Field (Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pin for the Texas Cotton Palace]
Pin for the Texas Cotton Palace. The pin design is of the palace grounds and reads "Texas Cotton Palace Waco Nov 5-20".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Texas Novelty Adv. Co. Hillsboro, Tex.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lovers Leap in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of Lovers Leap in Waco, Texas. The rocks of Lovers Leap overlook the Brazos River below that flows between two areas of dense trees.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lock and Dam No.8 in Waco, Tx]
Postcard of lock and dam no. 8 on the Brazos River near Waco, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Mr. William Pinney from New York.
Date:
March 4, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas. The image is a side view of the church and taken from the opposite street. There is handwritten text on the back from George A. Rooker from the 60th Squadron Aviation Camp in Waco, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Central Christian Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of Central Christian Church in Waco, Texas. The postcard shows a side view of the church from an opposite street. Trees and other greenery are visible in the yard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman Posing at Cotton Palace]
Photograph of a woman seated on a wooden structure amid trees. She is wearing a dark-colored striped skirt, light-colored shirt, and dark, wide-brimmed hat. Handwritten on back: "Mother's picture taken in 1912 at Cotton Palace."
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Frances Chambers - March 5, 1926]
Letter written by "Mother" to Frances Chambers providing advice about not keeping her baby too warm.
Date:
March 5, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers - August 30, 1935]
Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers discussing an unspecified (hand-carved and gold-plated) antique item that he has been trying sell or give to a museum.
Date:
August 30, 1935
Creator:
Duncan, C. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Registered Return Receipt]
Postcard serving as a receipt notifying J. S. Chambers that his registered mail had been received at Dow, Jones & Co.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
United States. Postal Service.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Machinery and Roofing Beams in The Interior of Upper Room]
Photograph of the scenery inside the Dr. Pepper Museum during renovation in 1990.
Date:
April 27, 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of The Upper Room Prior to Renovations]
Photograph of the scenery inside the Dr. Pepper Museum during renovation in 1990.
Date:
April 27, 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[W. W. Clements Gives Speech at Dr. Pepper Museum Ceremony]
Photograph of W. W. Clements, co-founder of the Dr. Pepper Museum, on stage giving a speech at the Dr. Pepper Museum when they were gifted the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company building. A small group of people are seen sitting behind him on stage.
Date:
July 14, 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interior of Upper Room and Roofing Beams]
Photograph of the scenery inside the Dr. Pepper Museum when it was being renovated in 1990.
Date:
April 27, 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Signage at the Dr. Pepper Museum]
Photograph of the carved sign displayed above the entrance of the Dr. Pepper Museum building.
Date:
[1989..1990]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Dr. Pepper Museum]
Aerial photograph of the ceremony gifting the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company to the Dr. Pepper Museum. A crowd of people are gathered in front and a yellow truck is parked by the curb.
Date:
July 14, 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Artifacts on Display at the Dr. Pepper Museum]
Photograph of a variety of items displayed on a wall at the Dr. Pepper Museum in 1988. This display is labelled as "1971 - Present Modern Era."
Date:
October 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Workers Connecting Crane Hook to Metal Tank #2]
Photograph of a crane lowering equipment at the Dr. Pepper Museum during construction in 1989. Two men are seen standing on the equipment and one of them appears to be unhooking the crane.
Date:
March 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Workers Connecting Crane Hook to Metal Tank #1]
Photograph of a crane lowering heavy equipment at the Dr. Pepper Museum during renovation in 1989. Two men are seen standing on the equipment and one of them appears to be unhooking the crane.
Date:
March 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Renovation of the Dr. Pepper Museum]
Photograph of the view at the Dr. Pepper Museum during construction and a worker is seen wearing a hard hat.
Date:
March 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[View of Industrial Pulleys Inside Factory]
Photograph of the view inside the Dr. Pepper Museum when it was being renovated in 1990.
Date:
April 27, 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Removed Equipment Outside the Dr. Pepper Museum]
Photograph of a large piece of equipment removed during renovation at the Dr. Pepper Museum in 1989, lowered into the courtyard by a crane visible directly behind it. The equipment is encased in metal, with a ladder on the side and a series of valves and pipes visible at the top. A truck is partially visible in the front of the image, and one side of the factory building is visible in the background.
Date:
March 1989
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History