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Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001
Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning the religious community. A historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital is included at the end of interview transcript.
Date:
May 3, 2001
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Blodgett, Vern
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, January 31, 2001
Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, a ranching and former Navy couple from Kerrville, Texas. The couple describes their individual childhoods, growing up in town and on a ranch, as well as their travels around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens also discuss their involvement with the Kerrville community. The interview includes a history of the Kerrville German Dance Club, on pages 2-4.
Date:
January 31, 2001
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Stevens, Jack & Stevens, Frances Real
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
[Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter, June 13, 1912]
Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire department vehicle going down a street in Galesburg, Illinois for the Decoration Day Parade (now Memorial Day) on May 30, 1912. There is a large crowd of people lining the street on both sides, as other vehicles pass by in the background. There is a note on the photo that says "St. Louis, MO has great collection of cards."
Date:
[1912-05-30..1912-06-13]
Creator:
Cratty, Earl E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan with a Photograph of a Burnt Building]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan with a note talking about the recent bad weather in Chicago, Illinois. The photograph on the reverse side shows a steamer engine parked by a building that has recently burned down, according to the note on the back of the card "this is where 27 Chicago firemen were killed."
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 18, 1907]
Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound letting him know she was aware of his impending visit in August, though she asks him to come in September or October as the weather would be cooler and more pleasureful. She goes on to describe their crops and that they have had an abundance or rain leading to a good crop yield.
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
Hamilton, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Matilda Alice Sweeney as a Child]
Portrait of Matilda Alice Sweeney as a child and wearing a long dress with a flower pinned to the shoulder.
Date:
[1895..1905]
Creator:
Harrison's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Release Deed of Trust from Amelia Francis Robischung to Edward B. Leigh]
Statement of the fulfillment of a mortgage paid by Henry B. Robischung of Kalamazoo, Michigan; this release deed is from Amelia Francis Robischung, the widow of Henry, acknowledging the that mortgage in "Volume 4, pages 10-13 of the Deed of Trust records of Kerr County, Texas, is fully satisfied and discharged." The second paragraph is signed by the notary public acknowledging that Amelia appeared and is the same person whose name is on the document.
Date:
March 26, 1919
Creator:
Leavell, John R.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Brother]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his brother with a tinted photograph of two small boats on Lake Michigan in the moonlight; the title of the photograph reads: "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill." There is a note on the card saying he will write another note soon.
Date:
1912~
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Wirt A. Paddock]
Portrait of Wirt A. Paddock, a young man wearing a suit and polka dot tie. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Wirt A. Paddock, January 1889. Knox College, Class of '89. Fort Worth, Texas. Property of Alpha Xi of Beta Theta Pi."
Date:
January 1889
Creator:
Merritt
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.
Date:
August 17, 1896
Creator:
Meyer, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Portrait of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl]
Wedding portrait taken of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl, both still wearing their wedding attire.
Date:
September 27, 1897
Creator:
Minner's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Moreau Roberts Brown in Graduation Regalia]
Portrait of Moreau Roberts Brown dressed in his graduation attire and a suit.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Patterson and Shimmin
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Brown as a Young Woman]
Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Brown in a long dress and flowery hat.
Date:
1875~
Creator:
Root, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Stoddard Brown]
Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Stoddard Brown; this photo is faded and only the side of her face is visible.
Date:
1892~
Creator:
Root, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000
Interview with Thornton Secor, grandson of a prominent local doctor, from Kerrville, Texas. Thornton talks about how his grandfather ended up in the area and his various contributions to Kerrville, such as building the town's first hospital and establishing a tourist campsite. Thornton also briefly mentions the flood of 1932, and rainfall in the area.
Date:
September 27, 2000
Creator:
Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Secor, Thornton
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Blondina Bahl in a Baptism Gown]
Portrait of Blondina Bahl in her baptism gown, sitting on a chair with a fur rug placed behind her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Strathmann, F. B.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."
Date:
August 22, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895]
Letter written to Chapin M. Seley of Chicago, Illinois from Meredith A. Sullivan of Waco, Texas, offering advice about how to improve his health.
Date:
August 26, 1895
Creator:
Sullivan, Meredith A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson]
Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson, born in Galva, Illinois on December 10, 1902 to parents Joseph and Hilda Hanson.
Date:
August 8, 1949
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."
Date:
July 27, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904]
Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."
Date:
August 10, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter, June 18, 1912]
Postcard from B. H. Wilson to George Pendexter regarding more cards he has to send once he prints them; Wilson notes that the truck in the photo is a "ladder truck in the Decoration Day Parade, 1908." The truck is loaded with ladders and has at least four firemen on it, one is seated at the rear, one is standing on the side, and two are seated in the driver's seat while holdings the reins to the horses. The truck also has two small American flags planted on either side of it.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Wilson, B. H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History