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The Thomas Volney Munson Memorial Vineyard
Document discussing the Thomas Volney Munson Memorial Vineyard at Grayson County College, including the facilities, purpose of the vineyard, and the varieties of grapes grown. There are four tables documenting statistics for various grape varieties for the years 1976-1979 and a biography of Thomas Volney Munson included.
Date:
[1979..]
Creator:
Renfro, Roy E. (Roy Edward), 1945-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The W. H. Prestele Painting of the American Species of Grapes
Paper discussing the life size color paintings of North American grape species by Wilhelm Henrich Prestele. The paintings were done in collaboration with T. V. Munson, who would send specimens, photographs, and sketches to Prestele and suggest corrections to Prestele's paintings.
Date:
[1979..]
Creator:
McGrew, J. R.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Volney A. Acheson to Mr. and Mrs. Avery McClurg, July 1, 1977]
Letter from Volney A. Acheson to Mr. and Mrs. Avery McClurg discussing the attached photocopies of documents related to the life and work of T. V. Munson. The attached papers include a list of mentions of Munson family members in the Denison Gazetteer, and photographs of the Vinita House and T. V. Munson's awards.
Date:
July 1, 1977
Creator:
Acheson, Volney A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, August 28, 1976]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's upcoming move to central Texas to be nearer his daughter and asking after Klotz progress with his Munson grape vines.
Date:
August 28, 1976
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, February 21, 1976]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing an upcoming meeting of the Munson Foundation in Denison, Texas, Dancy's upcoming move to Hays County, Texas, and how Dancy plans to lay out a vineyard on his new property. Dancy also discusses several grape growers who may be able to assist Klotz.
Date:
February 21, 1976
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, September 21, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's Munson grape vines, in particular the Xlnta variety, and requesting that Klotz send an inventory of his T. V. Munson vines with a list of the varieties he would like to have to Dancy.
Date:
September 21, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, July 19, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's recent health issues, some new grape varieties he has procured, and his plans for his grapes regarding his upcoming move to Texas. Dancy also addresses several concerns Klotz shared in a prior letter including discussing Alexander Mathers who reputedly has 100 of the Munson grape varieties and the Munson Grape search.
Date:
July 19, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, May 19, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Klotz's grape experiments, different methods of propagating grapes, and the types of wine Dancy has made from various fruits. The letter ends with an invitation for Klotz to visit Dancy and some instructions how to drive to his home.
Date:
May 19, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, March 27, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing his trips to the Big Bend area of Texas, shares his family's connections to the region, and a story about a former neighbor looking for amethyst in the Big Bend region. He also discusses some specific issues related to grape varietals and grafting vines.
Date:
March 27, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, March 9, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dr. Kimball's method of grafting grape vines and an upcoming meeting of the Munson Foundation Advisory Board in Denison, Texas.
Date:
March 9, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, January 31, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing the Big Bend area of the Rio Grande in Texas, his experiences with Munson grapes as a child and his current experiences growing grapes on his property in Arkansas. Dancy also addresses some questions about grape growing and specific grape varieties, and includes several sources of information for Klotz to reference.
Date:
January 31, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, January 10, 1975]
Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing sources of information on Munson grapes and the plans to plant a T. V. Munson Memorial Vineyard in Denison, Texas.
Date:
January 10, 1975
Creator:
Dancy, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History