Cannibalism in the United States (open access)

Cannibalism in the United States

Brief paper about Native American tribes that were allegedly cannibals, including mention of a tribe in California and a lengthy narrative about the author's observations of the second tribe (the Carancahuas), who lived in southern Texas. The text is typed, but has a number of handwritten corrections and additions.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herff, C. A.
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946] (open access)

[Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946]

Handwritten letter from Col. M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff discussing a paper that he is sending about cannibalism and information about materials lent to the University of Texas by the Herff family.
Date: May 20, 1946
Creator: Crimmins, M. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946]

Letter from the archivist at the University of Texas to M. L. Crimmins discussing materials that he has lent the library, which they are returning, and materials lent by the Herff family that they wish to keep longer than expected to do repair work.
Date: May 16, 1946
Creator: Allen, Winnie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: It's a double feature] (open access)

[Clipping: It's a double feature]

Newspaper clipping discussing biographical information about twins Juanita and Carolyn, who grew up in Boerne and who are featured as part of a portrait photography show.
Date: September 5, 2012
Creator: Jaffee, Michelle Koidin
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for Anne Geise Herff] (open access)

[Obituary for Anne Geise Herff]

Newspaper clipping of the obituary for Anne Geise Herff (April 4, 1942 - February 29, 2012), describing activities during her life and various family members, along with information about services to be held March 4 and 5, 2012.
Date: March 4, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Victoria Schmid Inside Building]

Photograph of Victoria Schmid, visible from the waist up, standing inside a stone building near several stained-glass windows in a wooden door and adjoining frames. She is wearing a dark-colored shirt with a red jacket and turquoise necklace. Handwritten on back: 3-19-97, BAHPS Tea, Victoria Schmid."
Date: March 19, 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photos and Text about Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schmid]

Printed column of text about the 30th wedding anniversary of Victoria and Jack Schmid in the center of a page that has a photocopy of a photograph of the couple above, with the caption "Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schmid, 1971" and a second color photo below with a handwritten caption "30th Wedding Ann." In both photographs, the couple is visible from the waist up; Victoria Schmid is wearing a light-colored dress and Jack Schmid is wearing a suit with a striped necktie. In the anniversary photo, they are posing together in a garden or park area. The photocopy image is taped over another image (not visible) and handwritten text below says "Boerne Star June 15, 2001."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schmid Dancing]

Photograph of Jack and Amy Schmid viewed from the side, waltzing out-of-doors on pavement area in front of garden plants. Mrs. Schmid is wearing a blue dress with white polka dots and large white earrings; Mr. Schmid is wearing a light-colored, buttoned, short-sleeve shirt with dark slacks.
Date: 2001~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, May 29, 2003] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, May 29, 2003]

Funeral program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, born March 4, 1924 and died May 25, 2003. The funeral was held May 29, 2003 at St. Helena's Episcopal Church, officiated by Rev. David G. Read.
Date: May 29, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Victoria Schmid with Fiesta Court Gown]

Photograph of Victoria Schmid posing in the corner of the Graham House Museum with a gown on a mannequin that is part of at 1940s exhibit. The gown is black with gold sequins in vine patterns along the collar and down the front, as well as other designs on the long train. Schmid is wearing a short-sleeved white dress with a name tag, standing behind the dress and holding up part of the train to show the designs. Other objects are partially visible on the wall behind her, including a map, a plaque, and portrait images.
Date: 1994
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Bridal Photo of Laurel Evans]

Photograph of of three women posing in a line for a photo in front of a stage area, identified below the image as "Laurel Evans, Victoria Schmid, & Carolyn Chipman-Evans." Evans is dressed in an ivory wedding gown with lace sleeves and a veil, holding a single flower with a large ribbon bow. The other two women are also wearing white dresses with lase sleeves and accents, holding small bouquets tied with ribbons. The woman on the far right also has an ecru-colored lace shawl around her shoulders and a floral wreath on her head.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 40s Fiesta] (open access)

[Clipping: 40s Fiesta]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing a photograph of Victoria Schmid posing next to a dark-colored evening gown with a long train on a mannequin. There is an extended caption below the image describing the gown, which Schmid wore as part of the Fiesta Court.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Notice for John Bennett Herff, March 11, 1959[ (open access)

[Funeral Notice for John Bennett Herff, March 11, 1959[

Funeral notice for Dr. John Bennett Herff, born September 20, 1878 and died March 11, 1959. The funeral was held March 13, 1959 at Ebensberger Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements were made through Porter Loringand and he was buried in Boerne Cemetery.
Date: March 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Energetic Prairie Doctor Legend in S.A.] (open access)

[Clipping: Energetic Prairie Doctor Legend in S.A.]

Photocopy of a damaged newspaper clipping about doctors Ferdinand and Adolph Herff, describing anecdotes from their life and medical practices.
Date: unknown
Creator: Elliott, Keith
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juanita to Olga Herff - November 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Juanita to Olga Herff - November 2, 1959]

Letter from Juanita to her aunt Olga discussing the loss of her father's employee, Julio, who had been a friend since she was little, and also talking about how their family is closing a store that they own. Handwritten on envelope: "From Juanita after Julio's funeral."
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Services Set for William L. Herff] (open access)

[Clipping: Funeral Services Set for William L. Herff]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing funeral services that will be held for William Herff (1864 - November 28, 1943) and providing brief biographical information. Birth year and death date are handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Namen für Stammbaum der Familie: August A. Herff (open access)

Namen für Stammbaum der Familie: August A. Herff

Photocopy of a list of names related to the August A. Herff family tree, including names, dates, and locations.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: August Herff Dies at Home] (open access)

[Clipping: August Herff Dies at Home]

Photocopy of two newspaper clippings announcing the death of San Antonio architect August Herff (1861-1946), with brief biographical text and information about funeral services. Birth and death years are handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of Note] (open access)

[Photocopy of Note]

Photocopy of a handwritten note on a scrap of paper with the name "Lina Duerler" written in all-caps, followed by text in cursive: "Lina Duerler. December 23, 1847 / November 29, 1926."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Services for S. A. Pioneer Held Monday] (open access)

[Clipping: Services for S. A. Pioneer Held Monday]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the funeral services forBertha Beissner along with a brief obituary.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History