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[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue]

Photograph of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from the side, at just above eye-level with the statue. The statue man has his hair parted on the left side, and is holding a book open in front of him on a flat surface. The man's name is etched into the left side of the statue. In the background, an asphalt road is visible beyond a tree that sits in the lawn next to the statue. The name of the statue and the date the photograph was taken on are written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue Inscription]

Photograph of an inscription, on the side of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from an upward angle. Part of the inscription at the bottom is cut off at the edge of the photo. The first paragraph mentions that Mr. Börne inspired other Germans to come to Texas, and that Boerne, Texas is named after him. The base of the statue and a grassy lawn are partially visible to the left of the statue. There are handwritten notes about the photo on the back.
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photographs of Boerne Village Band at Börne Dedication]

Four photographs of the Boerne Village Band playing at an event. The first photograph features the whole band, wearing traditional German dress, and playing instruments while sitting on chairs in front of a residential fence. The second photo features six of the men and a boy setting up their equipment and instruments. The third photo features three women (one of whom is not in traditional Germanic dress) and a man sitting down with their instruments. The two women in traditional dress are holding accordions. The fourth photo features a man in traditional dress in front of a fence, holding a brass instrument. The photos are attached to a piece of paper with handwritten notes on it, including one that reads, "Börne Dedication."
Date: June 11, 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History