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Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation (open access)

Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation

Biographical book about brothers Hal and Charlie Peterson discussing their lives and families, as well as their business dealings which led to the establishment of the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville and the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation. Index starts on page 175.
Date: 2000
Creator: Audette, Vicki J. & Graham, J. Tom, 1942-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Thorne, August 14, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Floyd Thorne, August 14, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Floyd Thorn. He discusses his childhood and family and what led him to start flying planes for the US Navy. He describes his experiences in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two, including witnessing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and fighting in the battle of Midway.
Date: August 14, 2000
Creator: Thorne, Floyd & Alexander, William J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John J. Clemens, May 13, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John J. Clemens, May 13, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John J. Clemens. He discusses his childhood and family and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences fighting in both the Pacific and European theatres of World War Two.
Date: May 13, 2003
Creator: Clemens, John J. & Alexander, William J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Hoe, September 20, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Hoe, September 20, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Hoe where he discusses his childhood and education, and what led him to join the Navy. He describes his experiences in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: September 20, 2003
Creator: Hoe, Robert & Alexander, William J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, October 26, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, October 26, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Kerrville teacher Sibyl Bennett Sutherland, including photographs of family, the boarding house her mother operated (Hill House), materials related to her career as a teacher, an excerpt from a book about Hill Country teachers.
Date: October 26, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Sutherland, Sibyl Bennett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with pilot Robert Edward Sieker, including photographs of airplanes, family, Louis Schreiner Airport, illustrations, and writings of Robert E. Sieker.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rena Stone Sherman, September 15, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Rena Stone Sherman, September 15, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with businesswoman Rena Fay Stone Sherman, including family photos, obituaries, photos of family businesses, newspaper clippings, and photos of Rena herself.
Date: September 15, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, September 9, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, September 9, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, a Kerr County Native whose mother established the Voges Mobil Home Park, including family photographs over several generations and the diploma of Marguerite's brother.
Date: September 9, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Voges, Marguerite Sammon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000, Supplement (open access)

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

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Kerrville Bus Company driver Louis Heimann, Jr., including family photographs, photographs of early Kerrville stores, Kerrville Bus Company, and Louis himself, and a series of poems written by his wife, Verda Heimann.
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 Rosa Lea Dickerson, February 27, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Rosa Lea Dickerson, February 27, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with former pilot Rosa Lea Fullwood Meek Dickerson, including an article in the Kerrville Daily Times about Dickerson's experience in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: February 27, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Dickerson, Rosa Lea Fullwood Meek
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jack L. Groff, October 12, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jack L. Groff, October 12, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with sheep and goat specialist Jack L. Groff, including photography of the sheep and goats on his ranch, the shows he judged, the medals he received while working with Texas A & M, and newspaper clippings.
Date: October 12, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Groff, Jack L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Geraldine Meeker, October 5, 2000, Supplement about Bryden Starr (open access)

Oral History Interview with Geraldine Meeker, October 5, 2000, Supplement about Bryden Starr

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, including photography related to Starr Bryden, his family, his works and travels, documents written by Starr Bryden, and newspaper clippings.
Date: October 5, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Meeker, Geraldine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, October 5, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, October 5, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Geraldine "Jerrie" Meeker, a Kerr County Clerk employee for 31 years, including photographs of family, Kerr County centennial celebrations, anniversary photos, the Goss family tree, and the Kerry County Courthouse.
Date: October 5, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Meeker, Geraldine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp, September 27, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp, September 27, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with ranchers George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp, including photographs of their cattle and ranch, family photographs, eyewitness accounts of the flood on the Guadalupe River, and a family history handwritten by Ida Holekamp, George Allen Holekamp's aunt.
Date: September 27, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Holekamp, George Allen & Holekamp, Mary Virginia
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Elaine Crider Hurt, November 1, 2001, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Elaine Crider Hurt, November 1, 2001, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Crider's Rodeo & Dancehall owner Elaine Crider Hurt, including photographs of family, the awards Elaine received, newspaper clippings illustrating the history of Crider's and the difficulties caused by family feuds and natural disasters, ads for Crider's, and illustrations.
Date: November 1, 2001
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Hurt, Elaine Crider
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Francis H. "Fuzzy" and Cora Nell Cunningham Swayze, May 28, 2008, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Francis H. "Fuzzy" and Cora Nell Cunningham Swayze, May 28, 2008, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Frances Howland "Fuzzy" and Cora Nell Cunningham Swayze, a couple from Kerrville, Texas, including photographs taken with their interviewers and two other photographs.
Date: May 28, 2008
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Swayze, Francis H. & Swayze, Cora Nell Cunningham
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Anna Elisabeth Sullivan Strohacker, August 31, 2001, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Anna Elisabeth Sullivan Strohacker, August 31, 2001, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with former WWII Rations Board worker Anna Elisabeth "Betty" Sullivan Strohacker, including family photographs, excerpts of her contributions to books and newspapers, and a document she wrote about the history of the Sullivan family.
Date: August 31, 2001
Creator: Strohacker, Anna Elisabeth Sullivan; Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Clarabelle
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004 (open access)

Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004

"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Date: September 2004
Creator: Kerrville First United Methodist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas (open access)

A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas

A history of the founding of Notre Dame Catholic Parish describing its cultural and religious milieu from the late 1800s. Emphasis is given on Father Henry Kemper's role in founding Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, church and school, and ultimately its closing. The book also has a focus on Kemper's welcoming of Mexican Americans into Notre Dame Church and Notre Dame School.
Date: 2002
Creator: Johnson, R. A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stonehenge II: A Texas Tribute to History and Art]

Stonehenge II, a captivating concrete sculpture nestled in the Texas Hill Country, pays homage to the renowned Stonehenge monument. Conceived by Al Shepperd and collaboratively crafted with Doug Hill, this impressive structure stands at about 2/3 the size of the original and offers a unique artistic interpretation. Situated on the grounds of the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas, Stonehenge II features both real and fabricated stones, including fascinating Moai statues, adding an intriguing touch of Easter Island to this cultural treasure.
Date: July 2002
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Harmonious Bonfire Gathering beneath the Night Sky]

Illuminated by the dancing flames of a vibrant bonfire, a spirited group of individuals converge, sharing laughter and music. A talented guitarist, adorned with a timeless cowboy hat, strums his instrument, while a magnificent high tent provides an enchanting backdrop. In this captivating ambiance, under the starry expanse, they unite in joyful harmony, embracing the essence of togetherness and celebration.
Date: May 2001
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Radiant Trails: A Nighttime Celebration at Kerrville Folk Festival]

Captured in this mesmerizing photograph, the vibrant energy of the Kerrville Folk Festival comes alive under the starry night sky. The flickering flames of a bonfire cast a warm glow, while swirling lines of luminous light dance through the air, painting a captivating scene. Amidst the magical ambiance, a jubilant crowd gathers, embracing the spirit of music and camaraderie. It's a moment of shared joy and artistic expression, where the festival's vibrant colors blend with the enchanting trails of light, creating a visual symphony of celebration.
Date: May 2001
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[ Illuminated Bliss: Nighttime Revelry at Kerrville Folk Festival]

This captivating photograph captures the essence of nocturnal merriment at Kerrville Folk Festival. A blazing bonfire takes center stage, casting its warm glow on the surrounding scene. On one side, vibrant light trails dance through the air, creating a mesmerizing display of artistic illumination. On the other side, a lively gathering of festival-goers embraces the enchantment of the night, immersing themselves in the magical ambiance. It's a moment where the flickering flames, colorful light trails, and spirited crowd converge, embodying the joyous spirit of the festival under the starlit sky.
Date: May 2001
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Nighttime Enchantment at Kerrville Folk Festival]

In this captivating photograph, a roaring bonfire takes center stage, casting a warm glow that illuminates the lively scene. To one side, vibrant streaks of light paint the air, creating an ethereal display of nocturnal artistry. On the opposite side, a jubilant gathering of festival-goers immerses themselves in the enchanting atmosphere, embracing the magic of the night. This snapshot captures the unique blend of warmth, creativity, and vibrant energy that makes Kerrville Folk Festival a truly captivating experience after dark.
Date: May 2001
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library