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[Portrait of Reverend David A. Boyd]
Photograph of Reverend David A. Boyd of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a red robe, holding a bible, and looking towards the camera.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[Portrait of Reverend James Bethell]
Portrait photograph of Reverend James Bethell of St. David's Church. He is wearing a black jacket and is looking towards the camera smiling.
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.
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."
[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.
[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.
[Church Interior]
Photograph of the interior of St. David's Episcopal Church. There is a large altar at the end of the room, with two people in front of it. There are palm plants in front of the altar, and stained glass windows on each side.
A Complete Parish Register, for the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Parish register for St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas includes records of parishoners and special events (baptisms, burials, marriages, etc.) as well as persons involved (confirmands, communicants, etc.) and offerings. This volume also contains some documentation written in 1940 regarding church programs and services.
A Complete Parish Register, for the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Parish register for St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas includes records of parishoners and special events (baptisms, burials, marriages, etc.) as well as persons involved (confirmands, communicants, etc.) and offerings.
A Complete Parish Register, for the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Parish register for St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas includes records of parishoners and special events (baptisms, burials, marriages, etc.) as well as persons involved (confirmands, communicants, etc.) and offerings.
A Complete Parish Register, for the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Parish register for St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas includes records of parishoners and special events (baptisms, burials, marriages, etc.) as well as persons involved (confirmands, communicants, etc.) and offerings.
[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.
[The Good Shepherd Window]
Photograph of the Good Shepherd window located inside St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1881. There are decorative patterns around the window, with the image of a shepherd in the middle.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Photograph of Reverend Laurens Allen Hall]
Portrait photograph of Reverend Laurens Allen Hall of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is shown from the shoulders up and is smiling towards the camera.
Photograph of the Grounds of the U.S. Capitol
Photograph of the grounds at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The capitol building is in the background and the trees are the focus of the image. It is matted on a cream board.
[Portrait of Reverend Benjamin Rogers]
Portrait photograph of the Reverend Benjamin Rogers of St. David's Episcopal Church. He has a large white beard, and is seated in a wooden chair, wearing a black suit and hat.
[Portrait of Reverend Charles Sumners]
Photograph of Reverend Charles Sumners of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is shown in a white gown, holding a Bible.
[Portrait of Reverend Edward Fontaine]
Portrait photograph of the Reverend Edward Fontaine. He has a full beard, is wearing a black outfit, and is shown in profile from the shoulders up.
[Portrait of Reverend James S. Allen]
Photograph of Reverend James S. Allen of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a suit and is shown from the shoulders up.
[Portrait of Reverend Lewis Carter Harrison]
Photograph of Reverend Lewis Carter Harrison of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a white outfit and looking towards the camera, in front of a black backdrop. The bottom right corner is signed.
[Portrait of Reverend Milton R. Worsham]
Photograph of Reverend Milton R. Worsham from St. David's Episcopal Church. An accompanying card reads, "Rector of St. David's, 1912-1916. During his service the parish enlarged from 215 to 350, the church building renovated, the cupola of stained glass removed, and an electric cross installed. The marble reredos and credence table were installed as memorials. From the Church archives."
[Portrait of Reverend Thomas Lee Booth]
Photograph of the Reverend Thomas Lee Booth. He is wearing glasses, clasping his hands, and standing in front of a backdrop.
[Portrait of Reverend Valentine Lee]
Portrait photograph of Reverend Valentine Lee of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is shown looking towards the camera from the shoulders up.
[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.
[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.
[Window of the Broken Column]
Photograph of the Window of the Broken Column located inside St. David's Episcopal Church, created in 1876. There are decorative patterns around the window, with the image of a column in the middle.
St. David's Through The Years
This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas including descriptions of the building throughout the years and the congregation members who were heavily involved with the church. There are also several appendices: Wardens and Vestrymen; Church School Superintendents; Organists and Choir Directors; World War I Veterans; Men from the Parish Serving in World War II--As of November 1, 1942; and Memorials and Gifts. Index starts on page 87.
[Saint David's Episcopal Church Easter Egg Hunt]
Photograph of an Easter egg hunt located at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bartholomew, at 904 West Avenue. There are children outside on a lawn, some are lined up standing and some are seated. Two small children are in the foreground playing with a truck, and women in coats and hats are standing in the background behind the children.
[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.
[Saint David's Church Exterior]
Photograph of the original exterior of St. David's Church, before the streets were lowered. The building is surrounded by small trees and there are two black automobiles parked on the street. The church is located at San Jacinto and 7th Street, in Austin, Texas.
Photograph of Abner Rayburn
Photograph of Abner Love Rayburn, Sam Rayburn's youngest sibling. Abner was born in Texas in 1891. He died in 1914. Sam Rayburn was grooming his brother Abner to become his secretary in Washington. Abner died of typhoid fever before this could happen. Abner is shown in this head and shoulders photo wearing a dark suit with bow tie and a white collared shirt. A formal, studio portrait, the photo is oval shaped and mounted to a cardboard backing with the studio name in the lower right corner, "THE ELLIOTS AUSTIN, TEX."
[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.
[Interior Church Altar]
Photograph of the Interior of St. David's Church during the of Reverend Thomas Booth Lee. The pews are empty, but a man is seated up near the altar. There are large chandeliers in the sanctuary and a stained glass window behind the altar. The caption beneath the photo reads, "Interior of St. David's Church, Austin, Texas, during the early part of the rectorship of the Rev. Thomas Booth Lee- 1875-1912."
[Sunday School Picnic]
Photograph of a Sunday school picnic. A large group of people is posing in a line outdoors. Two women are holding umbrellas, and everyone pictured is wearing a hat. Small children are seated in the front row.
[Church Exterior]
Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal Church with a large group of people in front. It is a small building with one front door and five windows on the side. There are houses in the background and there appears to be snow on the ground.
[Portrait of Reverend Charles Gillette]
Photograph of Reverend Charles Gillette from St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a black outfit with a white collar and is looking towards the camera.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Adolphus Ware and Benjamin Ware, cause no. 371, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Adolphus Ware and Benjamin Ware, accused of killing certain near cattle not his own, filed between September 12, 1853 and October 1, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington and an arrest warrant.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Aldolphus S. Ware, cause no. 375, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Aldolphus S. Ware, accused of maliciously killing swine, filed between September 12, 1853 and September 27, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, an appearance bond, and an arrest warrant.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Alexander Eanes, cause no. 357, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Alexander Eanes, accused of betting at Kino, filed between September 9, 1853 and September 15, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, an appearance bond, and an arrest warrant.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Andrew Yager, cause no. 374, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Andrew Yager, accused of branding cattle other than his own, filed between September 12, 1853 and November 9, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, an appearance bond, a subpoena, an alias capias, an arrest warrant, and an affidavit.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Arthur J. Lott, cause no. 326, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Arthur J. Lott, accused if betting at Pool, filed between September 9, 1853 and September 14, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, an appearance bond, an arrest warrant, and a motion to dismiss.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Arthur Lott, cause no. 355, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Arthur Lott, accused of betting at Kino, filed between September 9, 1853 and September 15, 1853. Documents include arrest warrants, a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, a motion to quash, and a charge to the jury.
Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Ashford B. McGill, cause no. 334, 1853
Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Ashford B. McGill, accused of betting at Pool, filed between September 9,1853 and October 1, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington and an arrest warrant.
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