The History and Treasures of St. David's Church (open access)

The History and Treasures of St. David's Church

This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date: 1976
Creator: Tanner, Daisy Barrett
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Art Anderson, May 14, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Art Anderson, May 14, 1984

Interview with Art Anderson of Austin, Texas, witness of the history of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Mr. Anderson recalls some of his memories of the church, it's members, and the congregation.
Date: May 14, 1984
Creator: Motzer, Sue & Anderson, Art
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Spirit of Missions (open access)

The Spirit of Missions

This text discusses St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, focusing on the history of the church in Texas, as well as the music, artwork, and outreach services of the congregation.
Date: 2000
Creator: Fowler, Beth
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980

Interview with Dr. Evelyn Carrington of Austin, Texas, a professor at the University of Texas and a long-time member of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Dr. Carrington recalls memories of her productive younger years in school and during her career as a professor. She mentions some history about Saint David's Episcopal Church and her involvement.
Date: August 15, 1980
Creator: Hillis, Priscilla & Carrington, Evelyn
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Electra Catterall, April 6, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Electra Catterall, April 6, 1984

Interview with Electra Catterall of Austin, Texas, witness of the history of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Mrs. Catterall recalls some of her memories as a student attending the church.
Date: April 6, 1984
Creator: Vickers, Joan & Catterall, Electra
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson, April 16, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson, April 16, 1984

Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson of Austin, Texas, a long-time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Margaret recalls some history about St. David's, and talks about what it was like growing up with the church.
Date: April 16, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann & Thomson, Margaret Drake
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sunday School Picnic]

Sepia photograph of a group of people at a picnic taken on the grounds of the James H. Raymond estate. The group is lined up outdoors, and there is a boy standing on a buggy in the background. A card accompanying the photograph identifies the people, from left to right, as: Mr. Oceolo Archer, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Cochran (Mrs. Lee's mother), Charles Calloway, his mother Mrs. Charles Calloway, Mrs. Rosine Ryan, Miss Clara Maillot (Mrs. Robi Bacon's sister and later Mrs. Julian Smith), Mrs. Fannie Crooker (Church organist), Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lee, Mrs. Will Lambert (Mrs. Bacon's mother), Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomew, and Mr. Richard Lee. The boy on the buggy is identified as Willie Lambert.
Date: 1884
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Saint David Window]

Photograph of the Saint David Window located inside St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1916. There are three panels in the window, with Saint David standing in the middle.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Crown of Life Window]

Photograph of the Crown of Life Window located inside St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1896. There are decorative patterns around the window, with the image of two angels holding a crown in the middle.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Saint Cecilia Window]

Photograph of the Saint Cecilia Window located inside Saint David's Episcopal Church, created in 1886. There is a decorative border around the window, with the Saint in the center.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Charity Window]

Photograph of the Charity Window located in Saint David's Episcopal Church, created in 1923 in the memory of Reverend Thomas Booth Lee's wife. There are three panels, with two angels in the bottom two corners and a larger figure in the center.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Holy Bible Window]

Photograph of the Holy Bible Window located at St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1880. There is a decorative border around the window, with an eagle in the center.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Maggie Window]

Photograph of the Maggie Window located in St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1876. The window was donated by James Hervey Raymond in memory of his wife's young niece. There is a decorative border around the window and three circles in the center.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chapel Interior]

Photograph of the Chapel of the Holy Angels in St. David's Episcopal Church, prior to a current restoration. There is a white structure with candles and a cross on it, and a stained glass window on the right side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior of Grace Chapel]

Photograph of the interior of Grace Chapel at St. David's Episcopal Church. There is a dark wood altar with a cross in front of a stone wall, and a railing surrounding half of it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church Interior and Altar]

Photograph of the interior of St. David's Episcopal Church in 1928. There is a white altar at the end of the room and the pews are empty.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Caleb Ives]

Portrait photograph of the Reverend Caleb Ives of St. David's Episcopal Church. An accompanying card states that he was the first foreign missionary of the Church appointed to the Republic of Texas. He was also the founder of the Mother Church of the Diocese, Christ Church Matagorda and held the first service of the Church in Austin, 1840.
Date: 1849
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Benjamin Rogers]

Portrait photograph of the Reverend Benjamin Rogers of St. David's Episcopal Church. He has a large white beard, and is seated in a wooden chair, wearing a black suit and hat.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Charles Gillette]

Photograph of Reverend Charles Gillette from St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a black outfit with a white collar and is looking towards the camera.
Date: 1856/1866
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Edward Fontaine]

Portrait photograph of the Reverend Edward Fontaine. He has a full beard, is wearing a black outfit, and is shown in profile from the shoulders up.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Thomas Lee Booth]

Photograph of the Reverend Thomas Lee Booth. He is wearing glasses, clasping his hands, and standing in front of a backdrop.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Milton R. Worsham]

Photograph of Reverend Milton R. Worsham from St. David's Episcopal Church. An accompanying card reads, "Rector of St. David's, 1912-1916. During his service the parish enlarged from 215 to 350, the church building renovated, the cupola of stained glass removed, and an electric cross installed. The marble reredos and credence table were installed as memorials. From the Church archives."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Lewis Carter Harrison]

Photograph of Reverend Lewis Carter Harrison of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a white outfit and looking towards the camera, in front of a black backdrop. The bottom right corner is signed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Valentine Lee]

Portrait photograph of Reverend Valentine Lee of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is shown looking towards the camera from the shoulders up.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History