Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004 (open access)

Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004

"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Date: September 2004
Creator: Kerrville First United Methodist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas (open access)

People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas

Book describing the history of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, focusing largely on the stained glass windows, with other information about church activities and people over time. Index starts on page 103.
Date: 2014
Creator: McComb, J. Wesley
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976 (open access)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976

Book recording the founding history of St. Peter's Episcopal Parish from the late 19th century to 1976.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bond, Marvin Monroe
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Stained Glass Windows of First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas

Images and associated Biblical references for the stained glass windows in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, Texas.
Date: 2021
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text] (open access)

Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text]

Document describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: 2021
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas (open access)

A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas

A history of the founding of Notre Dame Catholic Parish describing its cultural and religious milieu from the late 1800s. Emphasis is given on Father Henry Kemper's role in founding Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, church and school, and ultimately its closing. The book also has a focus on Kemper's welcoming of Mexican Americans into Notre Dame Church and Notre Dame School.
Date: 2002
Creator: Johnson, R. A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tears and Glory (open access)

Tears and Glory

Book of poetry focused on the topics of war, peace, memories, patriotism, faith, life, and death. It describes patriotism, grief, and the commemoration of those who served and their families left behind in World War I and World War II.
Date: 1947
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Far Horizons (open access)

Far Horizons

Book of poetry dedicated to Harriet Garrett's students at Tivy High School. Poem topics are focus on living, the seasons, reflections, faith and prayer, peace, and Christmastide.
Date: 1957
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Into the Morning Sun (open access)

Into the Morning Sun

Last book of poetry written by Harriet Garrett as she looks forward to life after death or the journey to the "land of the morning sun".
Date: 1960
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Brief History of The First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas 1888 - 1980 (open access)

A Brief History of The First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas 1888 - 1980

A binder bound book detailing the history of early faith leaders, especially the role of women, in establishing faith communities in early settlements of Kerrville, Texas during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Date: 1984
Creator: Garrett, Harriet; McBryde, Cleo; Thomas, Freda; Bennett, Lavene; Adams, Mary Ella; Weiss, Florence et al.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas captions transcript

Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas

Recording of a presentation by teacher, historian, and Kerrville, Texas citizen Clifton Fifer describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: 2021
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History