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Oral History Interview with Junior Pruneda, February 4, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Junior Pruneda, February 4, 2015

Transcript of an interview with Jose Maria Pruneda, Jr. called Junior a Country Western musician. He played several instruments including guitar, fiddle, bass, and steel guitar. He was hired by Bob Wills and played with the Poverty Playboys, played at the Grand Ole Opry, toured throughout the United States, and was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame. In addition to his career, the interview discusses his parents, growing up in the Mexican-American community of Kerrville, and his grandparents lives in Del Rio and Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. Junior's wife Bobbie and son Joe contribute to the interview. Several photos follow the transcript text.
Date: February 4, 2015
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Pruneda, Jose Maria, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard Clay McBride, April 3, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Richard Clay McBride, April 3, 2012

Interview with Richard Clay McBryde, a rancher from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. McBryde discusses his life as a rancher, his rodeo career, his education, and his short-lived football career. The interview transcript includes photos of Richard Clay McBryde, his rodeo years, and his family, on pages 16-21.
Date: April 3, 2012
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & McBryde, Richard Clay
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Thomas Jasper "Jack" Moore, III, June 6, 2011 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Thomas Jasper "Jack" Moore, III, June 6, 2011

Interview with Thomas Jasper "Jack" Moore, III, a lumberyard from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Moore describes lives of three generations of the Moore family who owned a general store in Ingram, Texas, and later lumberyards and/or ranches. He also discusses how ranchers deal with coyotes. The interview transcript includes photos of Mr. Moore and his family, on pages 24-26.
Date: June 6, 2011
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Moore, Thomas Jasper, III & Moore, Peggy Benson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Trading Card: Gray Fox] (open access)

[Trading Card: Gray Fox]

Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site, depicting a gray fox on a rock, among prickly pear cacti. The back of the card contains information about the species.
Date: 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Trading Card: Texas Snowbells] (open access)

[Trading Card: Texas Snowbells]

Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Devils River State Natural Area, depicting a close-up photograph of several Texas snowbell blooms. The back of the card contains information about the flower species.
Date: 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date: November 12, 2009
Creator: Hildebrandt, Alan
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Essentials: Rock Art Revisited (open access)

Essentials: Rock Art Revisited

Text about Pecos River area attractions that was published in the "Essentials" section of a January 2005 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2005-01~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Spirit of the Stone: Ancient rock art of the Pecos River region opens a window to the mysterious past. (open access)

Spirit of the Stone: Ancient rock art of the Pecos River region opens a window to the mysterious past.

Text for an article about pictographs in the Lower Pecos region of Texas that was published in the January 2005 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2005-01~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Amistad: Recreational Oasis on the Border (open access)

Amistad: Recreational Oasis on the Border

Text for an article about Amistad Reservoir that was published in the October 2004 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: October 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Amistad research] (open access)

[Amistad research]

Research about Del Rio and the Amistad Reservoir compiled for an article that was published in the October 2004 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2004-10~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Essentials: Lake Amistad/Del Rio (open access)

Essentials: Lake Amistad/Del Rio

Text about the Amistad Reservoir that was published in the "Essentials" section of an October 2004 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2004-10~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fiesta de Amistad (open access)

Fiesta de Amistad

Text for a sidebar about Fiesta de Amistad that was published in the October 2004 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2004-10~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
The High Bridge Tribune, Vol. 2, No. 1, Summer 2004 (open access)

The High Bridge Tribune, Vol. 2, No. 1, Summer 2004

Newspaper that contains information about the Amistad National Recreation Area for the 2004 summer season.
Date: Summer 2004
Creator: National Park Service
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Historic Marker Application: Brinkley Mansion] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Brinkley Mansion]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Brinkley Manor, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Elks Lodge Hall] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Elks Lodge Hall]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Elks Lodge Hall, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: 2003
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Texas Plazas (open access)

South Texas Plazas

Information page for an article about Hispanic plazas in South Texas that was published in the September 2002 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2002-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Historic Marker Application: Christ the King Catholic Church and Sands Art Center] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Christ the King Catholic Church and Sands Art Center]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Christ the King Catholic Church and Sands Art Center, in Monahans, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Glenn-Dowe House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Glenn-Dowe House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Glenn-Dowe House, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: 1985
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Jersey Lily Saloon] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Jersey Lily Saloon]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Jersey Lily Saloon, in Langtry, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1985
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Cassinelli Gin House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Cassinelli Gin House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Cassinelli Gin House, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1981
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Sacred Heart Catholic Church] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Sacred Heart Catholic Church]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1977
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-260 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: M-260

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of the Commissioners Court of Val Verde County to transfer certain property to the Val Verde County Hospital Authority created pursuant to the provisions of Article 4494r, Vernon's Civil Statutes.
Date: July 17, 1968
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Old Perry Building] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Old Perry Building]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Perry Building, in Del Rio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History