Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text] (open access)

Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text]

Document describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: 2021
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas captions transcript

Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas

Recording of a presentation by teacher, historian, and Kerrville, Texas citizen Clifton Fifer describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: 2021
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History

Stained Glass Windows of First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas

Images and associated Biblical references for the stained glass windows in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, Texas.
Date: 2021
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
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
Object Type: Book
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.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]

Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

President's House at Schreiner Institute

Photographic postcard of the president's house at Schreiner Institute. Text on the image states "#46 Presidents Home Schreiner Institute, Kerrville, Texas."
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Early View of Schreiner Campus

Photograph of Schreiner Institute campus entrance, likely taken from the Weir building during its construction.
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

President's House at Schreiner Institute

Photographic postcard of president's house. Text on the image states "The President's Res. Schreiner Institute. Self's"
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Dr. James J. Delaney

Photograph of Schreiner Institute's first school president Dr. James Joseph Delaney.
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dedication of Delaney Hall

Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Delaney inside Delaney Hall during its dedication. Dr. Delaney is standing in front of a couch, touching a plaque on the wall; Mrs. Delaney is standing to the right, in front of several bouquets, and looking at the plaque.
Date: May 1949
Creator: Schreiner Institute
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of The Mexican Patriotic Celebrations Held in Kerrville, Texas from 1923-2003. (open access)

The History of The Mexican Patriotic Celebrations Held in Kerrville, Texas from 1923-2003.

Book describing the Mexican-American community in Kerrville, Texas, with a focus on their patriotic celebrations. It includes biographical sketches of relevant families, persons, and committees, clubs, and other organizations, as well as descriptions of celebrations by year and other related events. The book includes compiled supplementary documentation from public records, newspaper articles and photographs.
Date: 2015
Creator: Puig, Robert Guerrero
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Villa Camille]

Postcard of an aerial view of the the many red-topped buildings that built the Villa Camille. The back of the postcard reads, "Villa Camille Hunt, Texas Low Pollen Count - Elevation 2000 Ft. A year-round resort in Texas' famed Hill Country, where each season is blessed with nature's best. Noted for its fabulous food...friendly, informal social life...and special activities for children. Ultra-modern accommodations in an atmosphere of rustic charm. Ideal too for small conventions, meetings and institutes (up to 140 people). Write for information. On the Scenic Guadalupe River."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

John A. Gwinn, English and German

Photograph of John A. Gwinn giving a lecture. Professor of English and German.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Schreiner Student Group Picture

Photograph of a group of Schreiner students in uniforms, hats in hand.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weir, Administrative Building of Schreiner Institute

Photograph of Weir, administrative building of Schreiner Institute.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Schreiner Institute Cadets on the Steps of the Weir Administration Building

Photograph of fifteen cadets sitting on the Weir Administration Building steps. Several of these cadets were also members of the 1924 Schreiner Institute football squad and are pictured in the July 1924 Pictorial Number Bulletin.
Date: 1924
Creator: Schreiner Institute
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Waiters of 1943

Photograph of men in aprons, waiters of 1943.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Examining a Science Experiment

Photograph of a man, most likely a professor, examining a science experiment in a class room.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Steps of the Admin. Building, Trees Blocking View of the Building

Photograph of the steps of the Admin. Building (Weir). A row of trees block a clear view of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Men Practicing Shooting While Others Watch

Photograph of men practicing shooting on the ground while others watch.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Jean Wade, First Vice President Second Half, 1931 - 1932

Photograph of Jean Wade, First Vice President Second Half, 1931 - 1932.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

the Admin. Building (Weir) from a Distance

Photograph of the Admin. Building (Weir) from a distance, over a sidewalk lined with trees.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1937 Schreiner Institute Glee Club in Uniform

Photograph of the Glee Club in uniform. Twenty five cadets and club director John A. Guinn pictured. Caption from 1937 Recall yearbook page lists members from left to right as follows; "BACK ROW: Wiley; Vaughn; Hadden; Davis, C.; Terrell; Brown, S.; Pressler; Houy; Hagood; Simmons; McCord; Jenkins, K.; Guinn, director. FRONT ROW: Staples; Palacios; Browning; Wendtland; Jarvis, L.; Jaeggli; Haggard; Jenkins, R.; Newton, F.; Bush; White, M.; Woollett." Club officers are identified as Frank Newton (President) and Leslie Jarvis (Secretary). Club activities included appearances at the Kerrville Rotary Club and Schreiner Institute concerts as well as competition in the junior college men’s division voice contests held at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas on April 3, 1937 where the chorus won first place in its division and cadet Richard Jenkins was awarded top honor in the men’s solo contest.
Date: 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History