The Bounty of Texas (open access)

The Bounty of Texas

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains a miscellany of Texas, Mexican and Spanish folklore, including information about hunting, canning, cooking, and other folklore. The index begins on page 225.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Bounty of Texas (open access)

The Bounty of Texas

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains a miscellany of Texas, Mexican and Spanish folklore, including information about hunting, canning, cooking, and other folklore. The index begins on page 225.
Date: 1990
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
T for Texas: a State Full of Folklore (open access)

T for Texas: a State Full of Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about crafts, stories about vampires, stories about peyote ceremonies, prison folklore, folk songs, and other miscellaneous folk tales.
Date: 1982
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation (open access)

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-
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Captain Charles Schreiner, Father of The Hill Country (open access)

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Nichols, October 15, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Nichols, October 15, 1977

Interview with John Nichols regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941.
Date: October 15, 1977
Creator: Bowman, Larry & Nichols, John
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Lore and Legend of The Texas Hill Country (open access)

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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
I Remember When (open access)

I Remember When

Book describing the author's experiences growing up in and around Kerrville, Texas and witnessing the growth and expansion of the town.
Date: May 18, 2017
Creator: Domingues, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reminiscences of My Youth and Other Catastrophies (open access)

Reminiscences of My Youth and Other Catastrophies

A book containing accounts about life for the residents of Kerrville,Texas in the early 20th century, as told from the author's own early life experiences.
Date: 1975
Creator: Doyle, Merrill D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Edwards Underground Water District Strategic Plan 1994-2004 (open access)

Edwards Underground Water District Strategic Plan 1994-2004

Strategic plan for the Edwards Underground Water District for the years 1994-2004. Writted to ensure a sustainable supply of high quality water for the Edwards Aquifer with a spirit of regional cooperation for Edwards, Kerr, Real, Bandera, Kendall, Comal, Hays, Kinny, Uvalde, Medina, and Bexar counties in the San Antonio area.
Date: June 2, 1994
Creator: Edwards Underground Water District (Tex.). Board of Directors.
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
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
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
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise: The Story of a Country Store (open access)

Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise: The Story of a Country Store

Book about the three generations of ownership of Charles Schreiner's Country Store in Kerrville, Texas. Includes biographical information regarding the Schreiners, the origins of the business, and stories about Charles Schreiner.
Date: 1944
Creator: Haley, J. Evetts 1901-1995
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Kerr County Album (open access)

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with David W. Peake, Sr., October 9, 1994

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Acting Sergeant David W. Peake, Sr., regarding his memories of the invasion of Iwo Jima and experiences as a member of the 3st Replacement Battalion, 27th Regiment, 5th Marine Division during the invasion and occupation of Japan.
Date: October 9, 1994
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Peake, David W., Sr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hill Country Boy (open access)

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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1987 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1987

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 4 & 5, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "The Future of the Texas Past: The Society 150 Years Later."
Date: 1988
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, December 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, December 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Upper South Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
System: The Portal to Texas History