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Oral History Interview with Robert and Dalene Reagan, August 28, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert and Dalene Reagan, August 28, 2001

Interview with Robert Reagan and his wife, Dalene Comparette Reagan, a couple with strong local historical family roots, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Reagan delves into the history of Kerrville Telephone Company, which was co-founded by her great-grandfather, Dale Comparette. Mr. Reagan discusses his family history, including his connection to Admiral Chester Nimitz. The couple also talk about their childhood memories of Kerrville while it was still a small town.
Date: August 28, 2001
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Reagan, Robert & Reagan, Dalene Comparette
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy, August 14, 2005]

Letter from Eleanor Brown to Catherine Murphy requesting reimbursement for expenses she incurred while traveling to WASP events. "Copy" is handwritten across the top and bottom of the page. Included with the letter are two confirmation emails from Expedia.com and a boarding pass for her flight to Washington, D.C.
Date: August 14, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - August 17, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - August 17, 2003]

Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to congratulate him for receiving a 2003 Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation Award, a fifteen hundred dollar award with no restrictions as to its use. A second letter is included that reads as a press release for the award, with mention of other award winners and the award history.
Date: August 17, 2003
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008 (open access)

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
[Letter from Karen DeVinney to Sterling Houston and Sandra Mayor - August 13, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Karen DeVinney to Sterling Houston and Sandra Mayor - August 13, 2004]

Letter from Karen DeVinney, managing editor from the University of North Texas press, to Sandra Mayo and Sterling Houston. She writes to both to inform them of edits that have been made to a manuscript titled Myth, Magic, and Farce. The manuscript is a collection of plays by Houston, a prominent San Antonio playwright. DeVinney goes on to talk about other stages that need to be met before publication.
Date: August 13, 2004
Creator: DeVinney, Karen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - August 6, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - August 6, 2003]

Letter from Edward D. Garza, mayor of the city of San Antonio, to Sterling Houston, prominent local playwright. He writes to invite him to join the Cultural Collaborative Steering Committee, a group composed of leaders in the arts community. The members, chosen from the private and public sector, would have a say in the growth and support of San Antonio's cultural sector.
Date: August 6, 2003
Creator: Garza, Edward D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Style shops want to have S.A. input (open access)

Style shops want to have S.A. input

Article about the Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom stores at the Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 11, 2005
Creator: Quintanilla, Michael
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
San Antonio Monthly Reports: July 2000 (open access)

San Antonio Monthly Reports: July 2000

Compilation of monthly reports from departments in the city of San Antonio, Texas providing statistics, project updates, and other information about services and activities.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: San Antonio (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Smith to Sterling Houston - August 24, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Evan Smith to Sterling Houston - August 24, 2000]

Letter from Evan Smith of Texas Monthly magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes at the suggestion of Sandra Cisneros, who gave Houston's name to Smith as a possible contributor to the magazine. He hopes that the two can meet in the future.
Date: August 24, 2000
Creator: Smith, Evan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000

Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., a former bus driver from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Heimann tells the extensive story of his 40+ year career as a Kerrville Bus Company driver. His anecdotes include stories of drunk passengers, dead passengers, epileptic passengers, passengers who gave birth, passengers who fought, . He briefly mentions his service in the Coast Guard. He also discusses the flood of 1932, the religious community of Kerrville, and identifies local businesses.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Heimann, Louis, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Aime Frank Real, August 16, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Aime Frank Real, August 16, 2000

Interview with Aime Frank Real, a rancher and the great-grandson of one of the original Kerr County settlers, from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Real discusses his family history, his family's ranching work, his personal experience with sheep ranching, organized hunting in Kerr County, and local ranchers' attempts to remedy problems with screwworms and eagles. He briefly mentions Kerrville's German Club.
Date: August 16, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Real, Aime Frank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The San Antonio Compatriot, August 2006 (open access)

The San Antonio Compatriot, August 2006

Bimonthly publication of the San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, containing news and events related to the organization and its members.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society. San Antonio Chapter No. 4.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[WASP Newspaper Clippings Scrapbook] (open access)

[WASP Newspaper Clippings Scrapbook]

Scrapbook of various WASP newspaper clippings and pamphlets belonging to former Women Airforce Service Pilot instructor, Rigdon Edwards Jr.
Date: August 2000
Creator: Spears, Sandra Edwards
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Photo Album from the Collection of Rig Edwards] (open access)

[WASP Photo Album from the Collection of Rig Edwards]

Scrapbook with various photographs of Avenger Field and Women Airforce Service Pilots students and events that belonged to former WASP flight instructor, Rigdon Edwards Jr. Many of the photos are from later memorials and reunions of the WASP organization.
Date: August 2000
Creator: Spears, Sandra Edwards
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 18, 2009 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 18, 2009
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas School Performance Review of Alamo Community College District, August 2003 (open access)

Texas School Performance Review of Alamo Community College District, August 2003

A school performance review of Alamo Community College District assessing their use of funds in different areas of the school system.
Date: August 2003
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Award to John N. Igo] (open access)

[Award to John N. Igo]

Photocopied award presented to John Igo for his contributions in local community theatre. The document was presented by S.T.A.G.E. and the American Association of Community Theatre. The award copy was then sent to Sterling Houston according to an accompanying envelope.
Date: August 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Aaron James Gaskin, August 9, 2003] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Aaron James Gaskin, August 9, 2003]

Funeral program for Aaron James Gaskin, born August 14, 1949 and died August 1, 2003. The funeral was held August 9, 2003 at Gr. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. A. W. Cole. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 9, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Albert Lynn Adams, August 31, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Albert Lynn Adams, August 31, 2007]

Funeral program for Msgt. Ret. Albert Lynn Adams, born January 4, 1951 and died August 27, 2007. The funeral was held August 31, 2007 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Andrew Wilson. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 31, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Albert Ray Prelow, August 16, 2003] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Albert Ray Prelow, August 16, 2003]

Funeral program for Mr. Albert Ray Prelow, born April 28, 1955 and died August 13, 2003. The funeral was held Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Trinity Baptist Church, officiated by John Hall. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alice Aileen Townsend, August 20, 2008] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alice Aileen Townsend, August 20, 2008]

Funeral program for Mrs. Alice Aileen Townsend, born June 30, 1920 and died August 14, 2008. The funeral was held August 20, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Marcus A. L. Freeman, III. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 20, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alice Nadean Parker, August 26, 2002] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alice Nadean Parker, August 26, 2002]

Funeral program for Mrs. Alice Nadean Parker, born July 2, 1935 and died August 20, 2002. The funeral was held Monday, August 26, 2002 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Allen. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 26, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Allie Searcy, Jr. and Viola Searcy, August 11, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Allie Searcy, Jr. and Viola Searcy, August 11, 2007]

Funeral program for Allie Searcy, Jr., born May 11, 1918 and died August 7, 2007, and for Viola Searcy, born July 4, 1926 and died August 7, 2007. The funeral was held Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, officiated by Rev. Joni Russ. Funeral arrangements were made through Meadowlawn & American Mortuary and they were buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 11, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alma Odessa Martinez, August 21, 2004] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alma Odessa Martinez, August 21, 2004]

Funeral program for Ms. Alma Odessa Martinez, born September 9, 1923. The funeral was held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Sutton-Sutton Mortuary Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kevin L. Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 21, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History