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[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
[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag] (open access)

[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 (open access)

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

[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

[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

[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
[Official Pass for Mountain Baseball League] (open access)

[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

[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] (open access)

[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
72nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session Texas House Concurrent Resolution No. 171 (open access)

72nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session Texas House Concurrent Resolution No. 171

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring the Boerne Village Band.
Date: March 27, 1991
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902 (open access)

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

[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

[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
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 3, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 3, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 3, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 17, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 17, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 7, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 14, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 14, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 14, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 21, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 21, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 21, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 7, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 7, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 14, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 14, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 14, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 21, 1990 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 21, 1990

Weekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 21, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History