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[Program: 69th San Antonio Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freedom Fund Dinner] (open access)

[Program: 69th San Antonio Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freedom Fund Dinner]

Program for the 69th San Antonio Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner on October 12, 2008. The honorees were Harold McBride Tarver, Oliver W. Hill, Sr., Thomas C. Rockeymoore, Dr. Howard Anderson, Marvinette M. Smith, Tommy Calvert, and Mayor Ivy Ruth Taylor, and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings was the speaker.
Date: October 12, 2018
Creator: Hill, Oliver W.; Sherfield, Mentoria Lewis & Greene, Maria Stevenson
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lois Shaw and Evelyn Shields, January 23, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lois Shaw and Evelyn Shields, January 23, 2018

Transcript of an interview with Lois Lorraine Green Shaw and Evelyn Mills Shields who have been friends for 49 years and live on the same street. Lois Shaw moved to Kerrville with her husband. She attended nursing school and worked in the operating room at Sid Peterson Hospital for many years, and later as a geriatrics administrator at a care facility. She is active in her church, St. Paul Methodist, and has served on many community boards. She and her husband Charles (deceased) had seven children. Evelyn Shields graduated from Doyle High School, she worked as therapist at Kerrville State Hospital for 33 years. She enjoys cooking and is active in her church, Mount Olive Baptist. She and her husband Vernon (deceased) had four children. Both women are members of the Red Hatters. Photographs relating to the interview follow the transcript text.
Date: January 23, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Shaw, Lois Lorraine Green & Shields, Evelyn Mills
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lois Shaw and Evelyn Shields, January 23, 2018 transcript

Oral History Interview with Lois Shaw and Evelyn Shields, January 23, 2018

Interview with Lois Lorraine Green Shaw and Evelyn Mills Shields who have been friends for 49 years and live on the same street. Lois Shaw moved to Kerrville with her husband. She attended nursing school and worked in the operating room at Sid Peterson Hospital for many years, and later as a geriatrics administrator at a care facility. She is active in her church, St. Paul Methodist, and has served on many community boards. She and her husband Charles (deceased) had seven children. Evelyn Shields graduated from Doyle High School, she worked as therapist at Kerrville State Hospital for 33 years. She enjoys cooking and is active in her church, Mount Olive Baptist. She and her husband Vernon (deceased) had four children. Both women are members of the Red Hatters. Photographs relating to the interview follow the transcript text.
Date: January 23, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Shaw, Lois Lorraine Green & Shields, Evelyn Mills
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Guide to Black San Antonio, II: A Guide to Black San Antonio, Nineteen Eight-Seven to Twenty Eighteen (open access)

A Guide to Black San Antonio, II: A Guide to Black San Antonio, Nineteen Eight-Seven to Twenty Eighteen

Paper detailing the history of San Antonio's black community, including population-demographics, education, arts and cultural scenes, and science and technology. The table of contents lists fourteen chapters but the document only has the pages of chapters one through eight and a reference list.
Date: 2018~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wilma Teague, December 19, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Wilma Teague, December 19, 2017

Interview with Wilma Dell Council Teague, a teacher from Kerrville, Texas. Teague discusses her family and her father's furniture store and lumberyard in Kerrville, her experience in the Tivy High School band, her teaching career, and her volunteer work.
Date: December 19, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Teague, Wilma
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wilma Teague, December 19, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Wilma Teague, December 19, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Wilma Dell Council Teague, a teacher from Kerrville, Texas. Teague discusses her family and her father's furniture store and lumberyard in Kerrville, her experience in the Tivy High School band, her teaching career, and her volunteer work.
Date: December 19, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Teague, Wilma
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, December 12, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, December 12, 2017

Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, former police officer, U.S. Customs worker, and bailiff from Kerrville. Zumwalt discusses his family, experience hunting and participating in archery tournaments, and career in law enforcement.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Collins, Francelle Robison & Zumwalt, Robert L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, December 12, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, December 12, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, former police officer, U.S. Customs worker, and bailiff from Kerrville. Zumwalt discusses his family, experience hunting and participating in archery tournaments, and career in law enforcement.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Collins, Francelle Robison & Zumwalt, Robert L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe Schmerber, December 5, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe Schmerber, December 5, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Joe Schmerber, who worked for and helped establish departments in Mooney Aircraft Company and Bridgestone Tires. The interview discusses his parents, early years as one of nine children, his work experience, education, interest in aviation, and family life. Copies of photographs follow the transcript.
Date: December 5, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Schmerber, Joe Henry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe Schmerber, December 5, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joe Schmerber, December 5, 2017

Interview with Joe Schmerber, who worked for and helped establish departments in Mooney Aircraft Company and Bridgestone Tires. The interview discusses his parents, early years as one of nine children, his work experience, education, interest in aviation, and family life.
Date: December 5, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Schmerber, Joe Henry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017

Transcript of an interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: November 21, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Wright, James Elbert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Wright, November 21, 2017

Interview with James (Bud) Wright, an entomologist and inventor who has several patents. He received a PhD in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M in 1963 and worked in the field of printentomology. He specialized in neurohormonal mechanisms of metamorphosis and reproduction in economically damaging arthropods. He led the program that led to the eradication of the boll weevil. Married to Judy Wright, the two had a blended family of two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. The interview covers his family history, education and research, enjoyment of bass fishing, and ranching of cows and calves in retirement.
Date: November 21, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Wright, James Elbert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rocky Hernandez Jr., November 14, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Rocky Hernandez Jr., November 14, 2017

Interview with Raul Rafael "Rocky" Hernandez, Jr., a United States Army veteran and Austin restaurant owner from Kerrville. Rocky describes his memories growing up in Kerrville, work at the Huber Bakery, playing football at Tivy High School, being a Ranger in the United States Army, his accident, and starting restaurant with his wife.
Date: November 14, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Hernandez, Raul, Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rocky Hernandez Jr., November 14, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Rocky Hernandez Jr., November 14, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Raul Rafael "Rocky" Hernandez, Jr., a United States Army veteran and Austin restaurant owner from Kerrville. Rocky describes his memories growing up in Kerrville, work at the Huber Bakery, playing football at Tivy High School, being a Ranger in the United States Army, his accident, and starting restaurant with his wife.
Date: November 14, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Hernandez, Raul, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wayne O'Bryant, November 7, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Wayne O'Bryant, November 7, 2017

Interview with Wayne Edward O'Bryant, who recalls his family history, growing up in Kerrville, Texas, and his career after inheriting his father's café and eventually owning an antique store in the same location.
Date: November 7, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & OBryant, Edward Wayne
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wayne O'Bryant, November 7, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Wayne O'Bryant, November 7, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Wayne Edward O'Bryant, who recalls his family history, growing up in Kerrville, Texas, and his career after inheriting his father's café and eventually owning an antique store in the same location. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: November 7, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison & OBryant, Edward Wayne
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017

Interview with Ronald Girard, a veteran of the United States Air Force and post office worker. Girard describes his experiences as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, participating in experimental tests run by the CIA at Area 51 as a part of the 1129th Special Activity Squad, experience in the Vietnam War, and working as a mail carrier in Kerrville.
Date: October 31, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Girard, Ronald Lee
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Ronald Girard, a veteran of the United States Air Force and post office worker. Girard describes his experiences as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, participating in experimental tests run by the CIA at Area 51 as a part of the 1129th Special Activity Squad, experience in the Vietnam War, and working as a mail carrier in Kerrville.
Date: October 31, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Girard, Ronald Lee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
228 Earl Garrett Street Old Kerrville Post Office (1936) (open access)

228 Earl Garrett Street Old Kerrville Post Office (1936)

A document describing the Old Kerrville Post Office's history, design, service dates, and locations.
Date: October 29, 2017
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton, October 24, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton, October 24, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Joyce and Bob Barton. Joyce played stand-up string bass with the Poverty Playboys. She holds a Fine Arts degree and painted, particularly oils. Her work has been exhibited in Kerrville and numerous regional juried shows. She is married to Bob Barton, a lawyer, who served as Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney, District Attorney, and District Judge. He also taught at St. Mary's Law School and authored two books for law enforcement officers. The couple have three children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Several photos follow the transcript text.
Date: October 24, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Barton, Joyce Taylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton, October 24, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton, October 24, 2017

Interview with Joyce and Bob Barton. Joyce played stand-up string bass with the Poverty Playboys. She holds a Fine Arts degree and painted, particularly oils. Her work has been exhibited in Kerrville and numerous regional juried shows. She is married to Bob Barton, a lawyer, who served as Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney, District Attorney, and District Judge. He also taught at St. Mary's Law School and authored two books for law enforcement officers. The couple have three children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Date: October 24, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Barton, Joyce Taylor & Barton, Robert Rhea
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Waynne Rogers, October 18, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Waynne Rogers, October 18, 2017

Interview with Waynne Rogers, a rancher from Harper, TX near Kerrville. Rogers talks about family, his work ranching and shearing sheep and goats, his past education at Tivy High School and undergraduate metallurgical engineering degree, and different positions he held as an engineer.
Date: October 18, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Rogers, Waynne
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Waynne Rogers, October 18, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Waynne Rogers, October 18, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Waynne Rogers, a rancher from Harper, TX near Kerrville. Rogers talks about family, his work ranching and shearing sheep and goats, his past education at Tivy High School and undergraduate metallurgical engineering degree, and different positions he held as an engineer.
Date: October 18, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Rogers, Waynne
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Adoption Statement of Jeanette Scinto] (open access)

[Adoption Statement of Jeanette Scinto]

Personal statement of Jeanette Scinto regarding her adoption from the Chenzhou Welfare Center in Hunan Province, China. She shares her desire to know her entire story and thoughts regarding her Chinese name, Dan Dan. There is a photo of Jeanette included on the second page of her statement.
Date: March 22, 2017
Creator: Scinto, Jeanette
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History