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HERITAGE
A PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION I EST. 1954 1 $5 ISSUE I Volume 3 2008
FEATURE STORY
8 Peeling Back the Layers On the Cover: Grand staircase of the
In the early 1900s, the Byrne-Reed House was one of Byrne-Reed House in Austin, facing
the finest homes in a central Austin neighborhood south. By Matthew Fuller. Courtesy of
where many prominent citizens lived. But that was Humanities Texas.
before the house's grandeur was obscured beneath
sheathing and stucco in a 1970's office remodeling.
By John Dryden
OTHER ARTICLES DEPARTMENTS
16 A Texas-Size Surprise Ending 4 Letters
What started as a simple rescue archeology job has
led researchers to question everything that has 6 President's Message
been written about a Texas battle that took place on
May 9, 1846. 24 Living History: McFaddin-Ward
By Dr. D. Clark Wernecke Home, Beaumont
26 Teaching Texas History
20 Learning-and Sharing-Secrets of
the Lower Pecos
The rock art of the state's Lower Pecos River region
provides a glimpse into the past and, according to
some scholars, evidence of the artist's belief system.
Now, SHUMLA, a non-profit organization in
Comstock, is offering educational programs that
L I S T I N G S
examine the art and various aspects of the huntergatherer
lifestyle. 2 Foundation Membership
By Kerza A. Prewitt
Honor Roll
22 Clovis-First Theory Is Challenged 7 Contributors
By Texas Evidence
A THF-funded video highlights the groundbreaking 30 Texas Historical Museums
work being done at the Gault archeological site in
Central Texas and how the discoveries being made 31 Texas State Parks and
there challenge some long-held theories about the Historical Sites
peopling of the Americas.
By Gene Krane
EDITORIAL STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Editor, Gene Krane John Dryden, Matthew Fuller, Sam Gardner, Krista Schreiner
Proofreader, Betty B. Hall Gebbia, Humanities Texas, Hal Jackson, Susie Lower, Shonda
Mace, Barbara McCormick, Raymond McDaniel, McFaddin-Ward
House, Millard's Crossing Historic Village, Kerza A. Prewitt, The
Reed Family, Tom Reymonlds, SHUMLA, Texas Archeological
PRODUCTION Research Center, The Alamo, U.S. Military Academy, Dr. D. Clark
Designer, Stacey Van Landingham WerneckeHERITAGE magazine is published quarterly by the Texas Historical Foundation, P.O. Box 50314, Austin, Texas 78763; 512-453-2154;
email:admin@texashistoricalfoundation.org. Opinions expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Texas
Historical Foundation. THF is a private, nonprofit organization supported by membership dues, contributions, and grants. Unsolicited
articles not exceeding 2,000 words will be considered by a review committee for publication. Articles pertaining to Texas heritage, culture,
and preservation activities are given priority. Submissions become the property of the Texas Historical Foundation unless accompanied
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