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Oral History Interview with Bob Schmerbeck, December 4, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Bob Schmerbeck, December 4, 2018

Edited transcript of an interview with Bob Schmerbeck discussing his childhood, and talking primarily about family members who were significant to the history of Kerrville, particularly his relative Earl Garrett who died during World War I. Ahead of the transcript, there are copies of photos, clippings, letters, and documents.
Date: December 4, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Schmerbeck, Robert L., III
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018

Transcript of an interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relating to the interview are included after transcript.
Date: October 16, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Shelton, Phyllis Schwethelm
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James E. Nugent, May 10, 2019 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James E. Nugent, May 10, 2019

Transcript of an interview with Cal "Skip" Trammell and Nan Nugent-White about their father James E. (Jim) Nugent who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1979 and was elected to the Texas Railroad Commission for sixteen years.The interview details his upbringing, education, career as an attorney, navy service as a pilot in World War II, and family memories. Photos and documents relating to the interview follow the transcript text.
Date: May 10, 2019
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Trammell, Cal & Nugent-White, Bilie Nan Noreen
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 156 #2]

Portrait of the 18 Dallas Fire class members from November 1972 to February 1973 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a dark colored suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, dark colored slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.
Date: February 13, 1973
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 157 #2]

Portrait of the 18 Dallas Fire class members from November 1972 to February 1973 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a dark colored suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, dark colored slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.
Date: [1972-11-01..1973-02-27]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 158 #2]

Portrait of the 19 Dallas Fire class members from March 1973 to June 1973 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.
Date: [1973-03-01..1973-06-15]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 159 #2]

Portrait of the 10 Dallas Fire class members from March 1973 to June 1973 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.
Date: [1973-03-01..1973-06-15]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 160 #2]

Portrait of the 10 Dallas Fire class members from March 1973 to June 1973 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.
Date: [1973-03-01..1973-06-15]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas Filter Masks (open access)

Gas Filter Masks

Advertising pamphlet describing the construction and uses of "The La France-Yablick Mask" (bulletin 230) and "Special Ammonia Fume Canisters" (bulletin 231). It includes illustrations of the items, explanations of how they should or should not be used in firefighting, and other details for prospective buyers.
Date: unknown
Creator: American LaFrance Fire Engine Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company to Temple, Texas - March 7 1925] (open access)

[Letter from the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company to Temple, Texas - March 7 1925]

Sales letter written by J. Ed. Schmitz to the city manager in Temple, Texas (Mr. Graeser) as a follow-up to a sales call about the potential purchase of a fire engine. It references a particular model that would be available immediately, promises "service," and offers various payment plans. Text is printed on letterhead with an image of a building labelled "Dallas Branch and Service Station, American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of Texas, Dallas, Texas, Commerce and La France Streets."
Date: March 7, 1925
Creator: Schmitz, J. Ed.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sparks: Fire Prevention Rhymes, Stories and Playlets (open access)

Sparks: Fire Prevention Rhymes, Stories and Playlets

Educational book for young readers containing rhymes, poetry, and brief stories intended to improve reading skills and comprehension while teaching students fire safety and prevention.
Date: 1926
Creator: Hobbs, Valine
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luncheon for Barry Scobee #1]

Photograph of a luncheon for Barry Scobee. Six individuals are seated around a table full of food. The back of the card reads "Striped dress Bert Williams, to her left Katherine Scobee- Bary Scobee, Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Hambly. "
Date: April 22, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luncheon for Barry Scobee #2]

Photograph of many people gathered in a room with several tables for a luncheon honoring Barry Scobee. The room sports light-colored painted cinder block walls and a wide window with curtains. Two people stand behind a cash register in the corner.
Date: April 22, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luncheon for Barry Scobee #4]

Photograph of many people gathered in a room with several tables for a luncheon honoring Barry Scobee. The room sports light-colored painted cinder block walls and a wide window with curtains. Two people stand behind a cash register in the corner.
Date: April 22, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dr. W. T. Jones]

Photograph of W. T. Jones taken from the torso up. He is wearing a dark-colored suit and tie, sporting a well-kept light-colored beard and round-rimmed glasses.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Davis Photo Album] (open access)

[Fort Davis Photo Album]

Album of various images taken during the 1890s in the Fort Davis, Texas area, with handwritten identifications and notes. Most of the images are of the landscape in the area, as well as people and some buildings. A handwritten letter at the front identifies this as a Christmas gift for "Papa Carpenter" from Billie, Lee, and David. The album cover is red with a decorative gold pattern around the edges and the word "SNAPS" printed in the center.
Date: 1962~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Adobe House with Goat on the Ledge]

Photograph of an adobe house with a goat standing on the ledge of the window. The back has "adobe house old in 1900 with goat" written on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[House with Children]

Photograph of two children outside of a crude house with a thatched roof. The older child stands facing the camera and holding the younger who is facing away. Various items are strewn about on the ground surrounding the house.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Harry Grierson Builds Dam]

Photograph of Harry Grierson sitting on a cart next to a large rock that is hoisted in the air, working on the construction of a dam.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grierson Dam from Above]

Photograph of Grierson Dam taken from a high vantage point. Sparse vegetation spots the rocky landscape. Two trees are reflected on the water's surface.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jones Buggy Near Harry Grierson Dam]

Photograph of a buggy with a horse near Harry Grierson Dam.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lempert Hotel Looking West]

Photograph of the Lempert Hotel (right) taken from a distance. The top of a wagon wheel is visible in the foreground. A wide street of packed dirt runs down the center of the photograph. On the left side, a line of fencing is visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pruett/Kokernot House]

Photograph of a single-story L-shaped light-colored stucco house. In front of the house, there is a fenced-in yard with lots of foliage. Two trees frame the photograph on either side. The back of the photograph notes that this was the "Pruett House" but is "now Kokernot."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[GeeGee Home]

Photograph of a single-story brick house with a large front porch. The house sports a set of bay windows on its right side. Several chairs rest on the porch. The ground in front of the home is bare dirt. The back of the photograph reads "Jeff Davis County Club. Jeff Davis Auxiliary April 1902. Meat market. Musgrave lived here. Had a pool hall torn down and rebuilt by Jim McElroy as a duplex. Made into one house by Leonard Rinehart."
Date: April 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History