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Oral History Interview with Melba Lee Williams Crate, June 9, 1998
Interview with Melba Lee Williams, a former professor and descendant of some of the first settlers in Kerr County, from Kerrville, Texas. In this interview, Mrs. Crate relates how her great-grandparents came with Joshua Brown (Texas pioneer) to the first shingle camp established on the banks of the Guadalupe, in what later became Kerrville. Mrs. Crate briefly details her early life in Bandera, Texas, as well as Kerrville. She also recounts her memories of the flood of 1932.
Date:
June 9, 1998
Creator:
O'Hara, Peggy & Crate, Melba Lee Williams
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of army orders made by Sam Houston, March 2, 1836]
Copy of transcript for army orders made by Sam Houston stating that independence has been declared and that citizens must march to the aid of the army fighting at Béxar. Also, Houston reports that it is rumored that the Mexican army may be moving to Gonzales.
Date:
March 2, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report made by John Sharp, March 27, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a report made by John Sharp concerning the numbers of troops in both the Texas and Mexican armies, as well as their positions.
Date:
March 27, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from Stephen F. Austin concerning the military service of J. W. E. Wallace, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin certifying that J. W. E. Wallace served in the volunteer army from October 10, 1835 until November 18th when Wallace left on furlow.
Date:
December 3, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.
Date:
1837?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of proceedings concerning mail delivery in Texas, October 4, 1835]
Copy of transcript for proceedings concerning the delivery of mail to Texas and establishing procedures for a future post office.
Date:
October 4, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of declaration by M. Bryan, February 18, 1874]
Copy of transcript for a declaration made by M. Bryan about the return of Stephen F. Austin to Texas in 1835.
Date:
February 18, 1874
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Braches House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Braches House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date:
December 5, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Remschel House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Remschel House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
March 11, 1997
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Leesville Baptist Church]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Leesville Baptist Church, in Leesville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
March 25, 1976
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: William B. and Sue J. Houston House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the William B. and Sue J. Houston House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
April 30, 2004
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales College]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales College, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date:
October 1, 1961
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
April 16, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Holmes Hospital]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Holmes Hospital, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
October 4, 1984
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Pilgrim Home]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Pilgrim Home, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales Courthouse]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales Courthouse, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
1966
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Kennard House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Kennard House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
June 6, 1967
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales County Jail]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales County Jail, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker.
Date:
1966
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Miller's Store]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Miller's Store, in Waelder, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
February 26, 1968
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Harwood Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Harwood Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
July 19, 1979
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: John Fauth House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the John Fauth House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker and photographs.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Eggleston House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Eggleston House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the narrative and photographs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Episcopal Church of the Messiah]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date:
August 21, 1981
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Charles T. Rather House]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Charles T. Rather House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date:
June 2, 1975
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History