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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008
Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date:
August 14, 2008
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013
Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, whose husband's ancestors were Texas Hill Country settlers, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Starkey discusses her husband's family history. She also talks about coming to Kerrville for a job with her family.
Date:
March 28, 2013
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Starkey, Ethel Baker
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Border Photo Album]
Photograph album compiled by 1st Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton while he was stationed near the Mexican border containing images of the Texas National Guard activities there. Handwritten text at the start of the album says: "Photographic Views of scenes at and near Mexican Border on Rio Grande River - Ft. Ringgold, Texas during May-Sept. 1916."
Date:
1916
Creator:
Hazelton, Oliver Taft
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Soldier Sitting in a Cactus]
Photograph of a soldier sitting at the bottom of a large cactus with his hat off. The soldier has his head down looking at the ground holding his hat. There are other trees and building in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Roma, TX. 1916 N. border."
Date:
1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History