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[Postcard of Texas Pre-Civil War Houses, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of Texan houses built before the American Civil War. The postcard features two photographs of two houses on the front, with the caption "Early Texas Houses. Built Before Civil War. Many Still In And Near Boerne, Texas," and an invitation to Boerne's Centennial celebration. The photographs are of a two-story, gabled wooden house (on the left) with a staircase on the left side of the house, leading up to a doorway on the second story, and a small, one-story stone house (on the right) with three windows and a door on the left side. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Kendall Inn, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of the Kendall Inn, in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a long two-story building with porches on both stories. There are several large trees on either side of the entrance to the inn, two automobiles parked in the large gravel drive in front of the inn, and a small plant bed to the right of the drive. The branch of a tree is visible at the top left of the photograph. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings and a printed note with the names of the inn's owners.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
William Christian Dietert Mill - Circa 1860
Art print of a painting of William Christian Dietert's mill in Boerne, Texas. The painting depicts a small, two-story, brown, wooden building with six windows, sitting on a brick foundation on the left bank of a body of water. The brick foundation has stone steps leading down to the water, and a small red and white boat rests on the grassy bank next to the building. Dark green trees surround the scene. A piece of paper is attached to the back of the print with information about the mill and the painting printed on it.
Date:
1983
Creator:
Barrick, Bill
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, April 18, 1907]
Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, discussing how she likes Boerne, Texas so far, and mentioning that they and some others should get together soon. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the photograph has the recipient's name and address on it.
Date:
April 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Boerne Lake and Dam Construction]
Photograph of a large dirt construction site, taken from the top of one of two large mounds of dirt. The other dirt mound is shaped like a concave curve, inside which two diggers are parked. There is a range of tree-covered hills in the background. The date the photo was taken is written on the back of the photograph.
Date:
January 14, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Waldheim Nurseries, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of Waldheim Nurseries, in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a perspective view down a long lane of medium-sized trees. The lane is one of many in a large grassy area. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Covered Wagons on Street]
Photograph of a small group of four covered wagons pulled by two teams of animals down a street (away from the camera). On the left side of the street, a group of trees partially obscures a two-story brick building and telephone poles, while further down the street, there are other horse-drawn buggies and carts. A handwritten note at the bottom of the photograph indicates the photo was taken during the early 1900s. The photo has been mounted on a piece of paper not much larger than the photo itself.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler, April 6, 1920]
Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler, in San Antonio. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a tall, narrow, metal suspension bridge above a large ditch filled with trees. In the background, two large brick, three-story buildings sit side by side on a hill overlooking the bridge.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Helen J. Theis to Mr. Albert Zaeller, January 12, 1906]
Postcard from Helen J. Theis to Mr. Albert Zaeller, wishing him a happy new year. The front of the postcard features a photograph of covered wagons and horse-drawn buggies dotted along a long, wide, dirt road, lined with trees.
Date:
January 12, 1913
Creator:
Theis, Helen J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith at Their Ranch]
Two photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith. In the first photo, the couple stands side by side behind a large fence, Cecil (on the left, wearing a bomber jacket and baseball cap) with his left arm resting on the fence. In the background, a house on the right, a fence on the left, and large trees are visible. In the second photograph, the couple stands beside a barbed-wire fence post, Cecil on the right, wearing a white shirt and cowboy hat, and Mary on the left, wearing a long sleeve dress with pearls. In the background, a house with dark wood siding and a tin roof is visible, with a lawn chair just in front of it. The two photographs are attached to a piece of paper with handwritten notes about the photos written on it.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]
Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., September 4, 1926]
Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., giving her best wishes and saying she'll be homes in a few days. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has two automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date:
September 4, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photographs of Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]
Two photographs of a large, dark blue flag with embroidered images and text, indicating that it is a flag for the Boerne Gesang Verein singing club. The flag is hung flat against a large white board, with many, colorful ribbons and prizes hanging on either side of the flag. The board is propped up against a grey wall with wood siding on the bottom half of the wall. In the second photo, a woman wearing a blue blouse and grey skirt is standing to the left of the board. The photographs are attached to a piece of paper, upon which there are handwritten notes.
Date:
December 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Phillip Hotel, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and light-colored wood house with two wings and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it. On the back is handwritten text, sent to Mrs. Hyland in Buda, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy with Information on Frank Krause Building]
Photocopy of information about the Frank Krause Building in Boerne, Texas. Includes a grainy photograph of a two-story building with a porch on the first floor and a balcony on the second floor. Also included is a short paragraph with the history of the building. A photograph of the interior of a long, narrow bar room with high ceilings is attached to the back of the paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]
Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date:
May 6, 1956
Creator:
Guerra, Julia B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Storefront, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of a storefront on Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a street view photograph of a long strip of short, flat-roof buildings, and a two-story stone building at the far right end. The first store on the left takes up two store-fronts, with two entrances and four large windows. Signs reading "Frank's Variety Store," hang at the top of each window and from the side of the building. The second store has a sign on the front, reading, "Elite Cafe," while the third and fourth stores occupy the first and second floors of the stone building. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cibolo Dam, Power Station, and Ice Plant]
Photograph of a concrete wall with stones at its base, with water pouring from an opening at the bottom-center. This water flows into a body of water, with a small bush on the left side. Past the wall, there is a long building with three tall pipes, and trees of various sizes. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo provide information about the photo and its donor.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Group of People in Front of Saloon]
Photograph of a group of people of various ages, standing on the porch of a one-story, stone building connected to another stone building with a facade. Some people are leaning against the walls, others are sitting on the porch steps, and others are sitting on wooden chairs scattered about the porch. The building with the facade, on the left, has tall narrow windows and a tall, arched door. A small fence sits to the right of the buildings. There are handwritten notes on the back of the photo about the buildings.
Date:
1878
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, November 24, 1921]
Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, wishing them a happy thanksgiving. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a small body of water flowing over a short dam into a small stream. The water is lined on either side by trees and bushes, and on the far bank, there is a short fence separating the grassy area.
Date:
November 24, 1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sabinas Mountains, Boerne, Texas]
Postcard of Sabinas Mountains in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features an illustration of a large grassy area covered with bushes and trees, and with two large hills in the background. There are three women in white and black dresses (two with hats), walking along a small dirt trail at the bottom right of the illustration. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]
Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date:
May 20, 1987
Creator:
Brenner, Kit
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for 69th Texas Saengerfest, October 8-9, 1960]
Program for the 69th Texas Saengerfest, held by Boerne Gesang Verein, October 8-9, 1960, in Boerne, Texas. Includes a list of the events being held, names of performers, advertisements by sponsors, and articles written in German.
Date:
1960-10~
Creator:
Boerne Gesang Verein
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Linndner, February 13, 1907]
Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Lindner, saying they were glad to receive his letter. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the postcard contains the recipient's name and address.
Date:
February 13, 1907
Creator:
F., P.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History