Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee (open access)

Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee

Book documenting biographical information about Colonel Roswell W. Lee (1810-1873) who served during the American Civil War, incorporating transcripts of letters and documents, photographs, and other source information. Index starts on page 274.
Date: 2009
Creator: Fish, Ruth Holloway
Object Type: Book
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.
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alonzo Davis at Exhibit Entrance]

Photograph of artist Alonzo Davis (right) posing with an unidentified woman next to the title wall at the entrance to his exhibit. Text on the wall says: "Sky Ladders & Power Poles recent works by Alonzo Davis. March 15, through April 28, 2[001]. The Visual Arts Series is made possible by a generous donati[on...]." An open booklet on a black stand is in front of the wall, to the left of the couple and a portion of the exhibit room is visible in the background at right. Handwritten on back: "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alonzo Davis Gesturing Toward Displayed Artworks]

Photograph of Alonzo Davis standing near the corner of two white walls at his exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," gesturing toward the right side of the image. He is wearing brown slacks with a dark-colored shirt that has a plaid pattern and a black baseball cap, as well as a brace on his right wrist. Two square artworks are on the wall behind him and he is gesturing toward two decorated wooden poles that are leaning against the wall at right, on either side of a third square artwork. Handwritten on back: "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alonzo Davis Holding Decorated Wooden Pole]

Photograph of Alonzo Davis standing in front of a part of his art exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," holding a long wooden pole with decorative designs diagonally across his body. Behind him, there are two square artworks mounted on a white wall and two additional wooden poles leaning against the wall on either side of him, as well as a third pole partially visible at the far left. An orange wall with brick columns is visible in the background, above the exhibit wall. Handwritten on back: "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alonzo Davis Looking at Artwork]

Photograph of Alonzo Davis at his exhibit, "Sky Ladders & Power Poles," looking at a partially-visible artwork constructed of poles and other components propped against a white wall at left. Davis is visible from the waist up, wearing a dark-colored shirt with a plaid pattern and a black baseball hat. Handwritten on back: "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Artwork at Exhibit]

Photograph of an artwork leaning against a white wall at the exhibit "Sky Ladders & Power Poles." It appears to be constructed of two wooden poles that are connected by small posts, with a decorative woven fiber design in between. Handwritten on back "Visual Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Artwork on Display]

Photograph of an artwork mounted on a white wall during the exhibit "Sky Ladders & Power Poles." It appears to be made of three pieces of bamboo or wood with etched designs and grips on some of the ends.
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Audience at Poncho Sanchez Lecture]

Photograph of seated audience members facing the left side of the image, during a lecture by musician Poncho Sanchez. Windows with maroon and white curtains are partially visible behind them.
Date: June 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[David "Fathead" Newman Performing with Ensemble]

Photograph of David "Fathead" Newman standing near the front of a stage playing a flute during a Jazz Legends performance. Behind him, unidentified musicians are playing a drum set at left, upright string bass, and piano at right. A saxophone is in a stand on the floor next to Newman and at the back of the stage, moveable blue panels and long black curtains are visible behind them.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[David "Fathead" Newman Playing Saxophone]

Photograph of David "Fathead" Newman playing a saxophone at a Jazz Legends performance, standing near the front of a stage next to a microphone. He is wearing a white shirt with a dark-colored vest and slacks, playing with his eyes closed. Moveable blue panels are visible at the back of the stage behind him.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[David Newman Playing Saxophone]

Photograph of David "Fathead" Newman playing a saxophone, seated in front of two microphones that are pointed toward his face and the bell of the instrument. He is visible from the knees up and is wearing a loose-fitting orange striped shirt and a colorful skullcap.
Date: 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Bishop Johnson Bradford Jr, June 30, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Bishop Johnson Bradford Jr, June 30, 2007]

Funeral program for Bishop Johnson Bradford Jr. The funeral was held June 30, 2007 at Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Lelious A. Johnson. Funeral arrangements were made through David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home.
Date: June 30, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Chatting at South Dallas Cultural Center]

Photograph of three men seated in a room at the South Dallas Cultural Center, including saxophonist John Handy (center), facing a man who is standing at the left side of the image with his hands pointing to his temples. Images are visible on the walls behind them. Handwritten on back: "Black Music Month."
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ira Bassett, Marchel Ivery, and David "Fathead" Newman Performing]

Photograph of a Jazz Legends performance featuring Ira Bassett (left) playing a flugelhorn with Marchel Ivery and David "Fathead" Newman (right) playing saxophones standing along the front of a stage with a pianist partially visible behind them at left. Multiple standing microphones are set up in front of the performers and a trumpet is upright on the floor near Bassett. Long black curtains and moveable blue panels are visible behind them.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ira Bassett Performing with Accompanist]

Photograph of Ira Bassett at a Jazz Legends performance, playing a flugelhorn in front of a man accompanying him on piano. They are on a wooden stage, with tall black curtains in the background. Multiple stand microphones are set up near Bassett and a trumpet is upright on the floor in the right corner of the image.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jazz Legends Ensemble]

Photograph of Ira Bassett (left) playing a flugelhorn and saxophonists Marchel Ivery and David "Fathead" Newman (right) playing together behind a line of standing microphones along with an unidentified drummer in the background at right. A trumpet and flute are in upright stands on the floor near them. They are standing on a wooden stage with large blue panels in the background and a tall black curtain behind the drummer.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jazz Sextet Performance]

Photograph of a Jazz Legends performance by an ensemble featuring Ira Bassett (left) playing flugelhorn with Marchel Ivery and David "Fathead" Newman (left) playing saxophone, standing along the front of a wooden stage. Behind them, unidentified musicians are playing drums at left, upright string bass, and piano at right. A trumpet and flute are in upright stands on the floor near Bassett and Ivery. At the back of the stage, moveable blue panels and long dark curtains are visible behind the group.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Handy Conversing with Victoria Meek]

Photograph of saxophonist John Handy (right) standing with Victoria Meek in a room at the South Dallas Cultural Center. They are turned toward one another and double doors are visible behind them; a hallway is partially visible at left and there are several signs on the walls. Handwritten on back: "Black Music Month."
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marchel Ivery Playing on Stage]

Photograph of Marchel Ivery playing a saxophone on stage during a Jazz Legends performance, facing toward the left side of the image. He is wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and black slacks, standing with his left foot slightly forward. In the foreground, at the edge of the stage, another saxophone and a flute are in upright stands on the floor. Another musician is partially visible at the far left of the image and a drum set is partly visible behind Ivery on the right, in front of long black curtains at the back of the stage.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marchel Ivery Playing Saxophone]

Photograph of Marchel Ivery playing a saxophone during a Jazz Legends performance. He is wearing a blue shirt and black slacks, standing near the front of a stage next to several microphones in upright stands. A flugelhorn is partially visible on the left side of the image (likely played by Ira Bassett, out of frame), a trumpet is upright on the floor, and a piano is visible behind them.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Musicians at Jazz Legends Festival]

Photograph of six musicians performing on a stage at the Jazz Legends Festival, including Poncho Sanchez who is seated near the right side of the image, playing a series of barrel drums. At left, a man near the front of the stage is holding a shekere and a musician behind him is playing an upright stringed instrument; in the center, a man is playing a drum set and there are two men at the far right, in the back, playing a saxophone and a horn. Handwritten on back: "Black Music."
Date: June 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performance by Ira Bassett, Marchel Ivery, David "Fathead" Newman]

Photograph of a Jazz Legends performance featuring Ira Bassett playing flugelhorn at left with Marchel Ivery and David "Fathead" Newman (right) playing saxophone. The three men are standing near the front of a stage behind a line of microphones; a pianist is partially visible behind them. A trumpet is in an upright stand on the floor next to Bassett; behind them, moveable blue panels and long dark curtains are visible at the back of the stage.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History