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228 Earl Garrett Street Old Kerrville Post Office (1936)
A document describing the Old Kerrville Post Office's history, design, service dates, and locations.
Date:
October 29, 2017
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Captain Charles Schreiner, Father of The Hill Country
A biographical piece that covers the life of Captain Charles Schreiner. It has been published in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Captain Schreiner's birth.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bowlin, Michael
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
[Flyer: Polly's Chapel Open House]
Pamphlet describing an open house event held at Polly's Chapel in Bandera, Texas. It includes a letter of introduction, schedule of events, and a list of supporters. Supplemental pages provide information about José Policarpo (Polly) RodrÃguez, for whom the chapel is named.
Date:
Autumn 2011
Creator:
Polly Texas Pioneers Association
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Footsteps Across The Years
Compilation of historical information about events happening in and around Kerrville, Texas, coinciding with national events or historical periods. It includes a list, at the end, of persons or families that moved to Kerrville before 1925 and still had descendants living in the county at the time of publication.
Date:
March 1976
Creator:
Furman, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation
Biographical book about brothers Hal and Charlie Peterson discussing their lives and families, as well as their business dealings which led to the establishment of the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville and the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation. Index starts on page 175.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Audette, Vicki J. & Graham, J. Tom, 1942-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hill Country Boy
A book containing articles written by Herbert E. Oehler for the Kerrville Daily Times. The articles are dated from November 1972 to July 1974.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Oehler, Herbert E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Hunt: A Driving Tour
Pamphlet with information on historic places that can be driven to around the area of Hunt, Texas.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Hunt Preservation Society
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas
Book describing the history of communities in eastern Kerr County, Texas: "The book is a combination of a brief Texas history, a section from the Kerr County records, and a compilation of family histories and short stories that trace this portion of the county's ancestry" (back cover). Topics include a history of churches, schools and clubs of the area. The index starts on page 234.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Witt, Prentice Gerald
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Kerr County Courthouse and Honoring the County Judges of Kerr County Past and Present 1856 to 2015
Pamphlet with a brief but detailed overview of the history of Kerrville, the history of the Kerr County Courthouse, and short sketches of the Kerr County Judges from 1856 to 2015.
Date:
June 2015
Creator:
Kerr Regional History Center
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of The Mexican Patriotic Celebrations Held in Kerrville, Texas from 1923-2003.
Book describing the Mexican-American community in Kerrville, Texas, with a focus on their patriotic celebrations. It includes biographical sketches of relevant families, persons, and committees, clubs, and other organizations, as well as descriptions of celebrations by year and other related events. The book includes compiled supplementary documentation from public records, newspaper articles and photographs.
Date:
2015
Creator:
Puig, Robert Guerrero
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hospital On The Hill
A twenty-nine minute narrated video/slide history of the Kerrville State Hospital. The hospital roots in the treatment of tuberculosis are detailed including its development as the Kerrville State Sanatorium for Negroes in 1937, and the final status today as the Kerrville State Hospital for mental health. Interviews of former patients and staff are included.
Date:
February 20, 2001
Creator:
Mosty, Mark; Lewis, Sylvia; Threadgill, Mary; Mills, Dorothy; Lewis, Joe; Gamble, Laura et al.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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
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
Kerr County Album
Book discussing the history of people and places in Kerr County, Texas. It is organized into several sections: Kerrville and County Communities; Kerr County; What Binds Them Together; Churches of Kerr County; Schools; Medical Institutions; Clubs and Organizations; Life and Living on the Land; Riversides, Hillsides and Countrysides; Military Service Members; Summer Camps; Poems, Rhymes and Verses; Families; Tributes and Memorials; Businesses. Index starts on page 544.
Date:
1986~
Creator:
Kerr County Historical Commission
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kerrville State Home]
Photograph of the Kerrville State Home and the surrounding grounds. The buildings of the home are to the left side of the photo with the grounds to the right.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Swazye Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
The Lore and Legend of The Texas Hill Country
Compilation of lore and legends based throughout rural Texas Hill Country, grouped into sections covering the Bandera, and Fredericksburg areas, as well as Romantic, Contemporary and Mexican Lore.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Campion, William J.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Main Building]
Photograph of a large building taken from a side angle. To the left side an area of trees are visible next to the building.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Main Building of Thompson Sanatorium]
Photograph of the main building of the Thompson Sanatorium. The building and the front area of land are covered in snow. In the foreground are large trees next to the stone steps that lead to the main building.
Date:
1926~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
More Texas Tales
Book of anecdotes by Bob Ramsey, a hunter, rancher, and wildlife specialist about growing up and living in Texas Hill Country.
Date:
2002
Creator:
Ramsey, Bob
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mountain Park Sanatorium, Kerrville, Texas
Booklet describing the Mountain Park Sanatorium for tuberculosis patients in Kerville, Texas. It includes information about the facilities, such as its rooms, staff, and rules, as well as information about the climate of the region and community of Kerville.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mountain Park Sanatorium
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History