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Cibolo Creek Watershed Project in Kendall County, Texas
Paper about the Cibolo Creek Watershed Project, including a history of Cibolo Creek's activity and its affects on surrounding areas, such as floods and droughts. A record of events surrounding the new Boerne Lake Reed Dam is also included.
Date:
July 12, 2014
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cibolo Creek Mill Dam
Paper about a mill dam in Boerne, Texas, built by William Dietert. The paper discusses William Dietert's background and the history of the dam, including its transfer of ownership to the City of Boerne.
Date:
July 2014
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Polo in the United States - The Boerne, Texas Influence
A short history of polo, and the influence of Boerne, Texas on the game, especially the use of Texas-trained ponies.
Date:
July 2014
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Civil War Soldiers of Kendall County, Texas: A Biographical Dictionary
Book containing an alphabetical list of persons from Kendall County, Texas who served in the military during the Civil War, with any known biographical information about each person. There is also relevant background information about the area in the preface, and a series of tables at the end of the book, containing additional reference material. A table of contents is on page v.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Kiel, Frank Wilson 1930-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]
Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journey To Boerne, 4th Printing
Booklet of the history of Boerne, Texas, including its founding members' immigration to the area and the development of Kendall County. The inside cover of the booklet has a road map of the area surrounding Boerne, Texas.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[Photocopy of Original Polo Playing Field Photograph]
Photocopy of a photograph of a polo playing field, a large grassy, well-manicured lawn with small, gently rolling hills. The area is surrounded by trees, and there are mountains in the distant background. Below the photo, handwritten notes give information about the playing field. The back of the paper is blank.
Date:
2000~
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Photographs of Boerne Village Band at Börne Dedication]
Four photographs of the Boerne Village Band playing at an event. The first photograph features the whole band, wearing traditional German dress, and playing instruments while sitting on chairs in front of a residential fence. The second photo features six of the men and a boy setting up their equipment and instruments. The third photo features three women (one of whom is not in traditional Germanic dress) and a man sitting down with their instruments. The two women in traditional dress are holding accordions. The fourth photo features a man in traditional dress in front of a fence, holding a brass instrument. The photos are attached to a piece of paper with handwritten notes on it, including one that reads, "Börne Dedication."
Date:
June 11, 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Ludwig Börne Statue Dedication Ceremony, June 11, 1995]
Program for a dedication ceremony held by the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society, on June 11, 1995, at 2 p.m., at the Boerne Public Library. The ceremony is for the dedication of a bronze Ludwig Börne statue, sculpted by Jonas Perkins, to the town of Boerne, Texas. the program includes an order of events, a brief history and background of Ludwig Börne, and a short bio about the statue's sculptor.
Date:
1995-06~
Creator:
Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue]
Photograph of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from the side, at just above eye-level with the statue. The statue man has his hair parted on the left side, and is holding a book open in front of him on a flat surface. The man's name is etched into the left side of the statue. In the background, an asphalt road is visible beyond a tree that sits in the lawn next to the statue. The name of the statue and the date the photograph was taken on are written on the back of the photo.
Date:
1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue Inscription]
Photograph of an inscription, on the side of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from an upward angle. Part of the inscription at the bottom is cut off at the edge of the photo. The first paragraph mentions that Mr. Börne inspired other Germans to come to Texas, and that Boerne, Texas is named after him. The base of the statue and a grassy lawn are partially visible to the left of the statue. There are handwritten notes about the photo on the back.
Date:
1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photographs of Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]
Two photographs of a large, dark blue flag with embroidered images and text, indicating that it is a flag for the Boerne Gesang Verein singing club. The flag is hung flat against a large white board, with many, colorful ribbons and prizes hanging on either side of the flag. The board is propped up against a grey wall with wood siding on the bottom half of the wall. In the second photo, a woman wearing a blue blouse and grey skirt is standing to the left of the board. The photographs are attached to a piece of paper, upon which there are handwritten notes.
Date:
December 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]
Certificate of presentation of a 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein flag to the city of Boerne, Texas. Includes details of the history of the flag and the German immigrants who made it. The certificate is signed by Betty Thomas and Patrick Heath, president of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society and mayor of Boerne, respectively.
Date:
November 16, 1994
Creator:
Thomas, Betty & Heath, Patrick
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present
A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date:
April 1994
Creator:
Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902
Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Perry, Garland A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Boerne Village Band]
Postcard featuring a photograph of a group of men and women (mostly in traditional German dress) standing in front of and on a tall stage. Most of the people are holding various musical instruments. A small banner reading, "Boerne Village Band, Boerne, Texas, German Music Since 1860," is attached to the stage. In the background, the dark stage curtains are visible. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, a brief summary of the history of the band, a description of the photo (taken at Abendkonzerte) and a schedule of performance dates for the band.
Date:
1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
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
[Official Pass for Mountain Baseball League]
Official pass for entry into Mountain Baseball League games for the Boerne White Sox team, issued to Clarence Dietert.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Boerne Lake Through Window]
Photograph of a dark blue lake with a narrow road along the front-right side, taken from the window of an aircraft in flight (the frame of which is just in shot). In front of the lake, the land is brown and bare and has very few trees, but beyond the lake, there are plenty of trees covering the land. The sky above is blue with long streaks of white clouds. The words "Boerne Lake" are written on the back of the photograph in thick marker.
Date:
January 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Boerne Lake From Above]
Photograph of a dark blue lake, taken from the window of an aircraft in flight (the frame and wing of which is just in shot). There are lots of trees covering the land surrounding the lake. On the front left side, the land is brown and bare and there are very few trees, but surrounding the rest of the lake, there are plenty of trees covering the land. The sky above is blue with long streaks of white clouds. The words "Boerne Lake" are written on the back of the photograph in thick marker.
Date:
January 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History