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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 Joe R. Greenhill, October 11, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe R. Greenhill, October 11, 1984

Interview with judge Joe R. Greenhill who was active in St. David's Episcopal Church during it's early years. He speaks about his family, his involvement and activity at the church, and recounts memories of historical moments of the church.
Date: October 11, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lynette Giesecke, Spring 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lynette Giesecke, Spring 1984

Interview with Lynette Giesecke of Austin, Texas, who grew up with St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Lynette recalls memories of her younger years and as a student at Columbia University, the University of Houston, and the Diocese of Texas. She also recounts some details of the history of St. David's Episcopal Church and explains why she chose to attend the church.
Date: 1984
Creator: Williams, Murray & Giesecke, Lynette
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton, May 26, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton, May 26, 1984

Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton of Austin, Texas, an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Francis recalls memories of her younger days during childhood, as a student at Southern Methodist University, and traveling with her husband and children. She describes what life was life during the great depression and the war, and also as a member of the church.
Date: May 26, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Jean & Horton, Francis Rebecca
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Katherine Jones, Spring 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Katherine Jones, Spring 1984

Interview with Katherine Jones of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Katherine talks about her family, working at the Capitol, and some changes that the city of Austin has undergone over the years. Katherine also recalls when she first joined St. David's Episcopal Church and her education in music and Spanish.
Date: 1984
Creator: Williams, Murray & Jones, Katherine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Samson Nalle, April 24, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Samson Nalle, April 24, 1984

Interview with George S. Nalle of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church and veteran of the United States Air Force. In the interview, George recalls memories of the Air Force, attending church, getting married, and living in the Governor's Mansion.
Date: April 24, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann & Nalle, George Samson
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Virginia Sumners, May 7, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Virginia Sumners, May 7, 1984

Interview with Virginia Sumners of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Virginia talks about her family and their values as well as details about her younger life. She recalls some events in the history of the church and describes her involvement.
Date: May 7, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Priscilla & Sumners, Virginia
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
Oral History Interview with Eleanor Tyler, May 7, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Eleanor Tyler, May 7, 1984

Interview with Eleanor Tyler of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. Eleanor describes what it was like being a student during the Great Depression, and also talks about her family life. She recalls some history about the church and also talks about founding Next to New Consignment.
Date: May 7, 1984
Creator: Vickers, Joan & Tyler, Eleanor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jessie Wand, April 29, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jessie Wand, April 29, 1984

Interview with Jessie Wand of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Jessie talks about her family and their travels when she was young, her time at Rice University and Texas Woman's University, and life during the Great Depression and war. She recalls some history about the church and talks about her involvement through the years.
Date: April 29, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Jean & Wand, Jessie Ziggler
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