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[Photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith at Their Ranch]

Description: Two photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith. In the first photo, the couple stands side by side behind a large fence, Cecil (on the left, wearing a bomber jacket and baseball cap) with his left arm resting on the fence. In the background, a house on the right, a fence on the left, and large trees are visible. In the second photograph, the couple stands beside a barbed-wire fence post, Cecil on the right, wearing a white shirt and cowboy hat, and Mary on the left, wearing a long sleeve dress with pe… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]

Description: Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that… more
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., September 4, 1926]

Description: Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., giving her best wishes and saying she'll be homes in a few days. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has two automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: September 4, 1926
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photographs of Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]

Description: Two photographs of a large, dark blue flag with embroidered images and text, indicating that it is a flag for the Boerne Gesang Verein singing club. The flag is hung flat against a large white board, with many, colorful ribbons and prizes hanging on either side of the flag. The board is propped up against a grey wall with wood siding on the bottom half of the wall. In the second photo, a woman wearing a blue blouse and grey skirt is standing to the left of the board. The photographs are attache… more
Date: December 1994
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Phillip Hotel, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and light-colored wood house with two wings and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it. On the back is handwritten text, sent to Mrs. Hyland in Buda, Texas.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.786600 -98.729048
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photocopy with Information on Frank Krause Building]

Description: Photocopy of information about the Frank Krause Building in Boerne, Texas. Includes a grainy photograph of a two-story building with a porch on the first floor and a balcony on the second floor. Also included is a short paragraph with the history of the building. A photograph of the interior of a long, narrow bar room with high ceilings is attached to the back of the paper.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]

Description: Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date: May 6, 1956
Creator: Guerra, Julia B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Storefront, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a storefront on Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a street view photograph of a long strip of short, flat-roof buildings, and a two-story stone building at the far right end. The first store on the left takes up two store-fronts, with two entrances and four large windows. Signs reading "Frank's Variety Store," hang at the top of each window and from the side of the building. The second store has a sign on the front, reading, "Elite Cafe," while the third and fourth… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.793641 -98.731608
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Cibolo Dam, Power Station, and Ice Plant]

Description: Photograph of a concrete wall with stones at its base, with water pouring from an opening at the bottom-center. This water flows into a body of water, with a small bush on the left side. Past the wall, there is a long building with three tall pipes, and trees of various sizes. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo provide information about the photo and its donor.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Group of People in Front of Saloon]

Description: Photograph of a group of people of various ages, standing on the porch of a one-story, stone building connected to another stone building with a facade. Some people are leaning against the walls, others are sitting on the porch steps, and others are sitting on wooden chairs scattered about the porch. The building with the facade, on the left, has tall narrow windows and a tall, arched door. A small fence sits to the right of the buildings. There are handwritten notes on the back of the photo ab… more
Date: 1878
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, November 24, 1921]

Description: Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, wishing them a happy thanksgiving. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a small body of water flowing over a short dam into a small stream. The water is lined on either side by trees and bushes, and on the far bank, there is a short fence separating the grassy area.
Date: November 24, 1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Sabinas Mountains, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Sabinas Mountains in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features an illustration of a large grassy area covered with bushes and trees, and with two large hills in the background. There are three women in white and black dresses (two with hats), walking along a small dirt trail at the bottom right of the illustration. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]

Description: Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date: May 20, 1987
Creator: Brenner, Kit
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Linndner, February 13, 1907]

Description: Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Lindner, saying they were glad to receive his letter. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the postcard contains the recipient's name and address.
Date: February 13, 1907
Creator: F., P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Phillip House, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the Phillip House in Boerne, Texas, a two-story building with a porch and balcony on the left side, which are connected to another building of stone architecture. The stone building has a facade and narrow, arched windows on the front. A broken up, gravelly road runs parallel to the front of the house, which has shutters on the windows. A small, picket fence borders the lawn on right side of the house, next to a small, leafless tree. The back of the photograph has handwritten note… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.787178 -98.729014
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Harry Redeffer, January 15, 1937]

Description: Postcard to Harry Redeffer. The sender writes that she's able to stay another 3 weeks and discusses the state of the weather. The front of the postcard features a perspective view photograph of Main Street, Boerne, Texas. On either side of the street are trees and shopfronts. Electrical poles line the left side as well. The name of the street is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: January 15, 1937
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Ella to Mrs. Gus Lindner, January 25, 1914]

Description: Postcard from Ella to Mrs. Gus Lindner, discussing how nice it is to talk to old friends. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Kronkosky Hill in Boerne, Texas. The hill has two wooden buildings buildings on the top and on the side, and a road winding along the side of it. The building on top of the hill is a small, one-story wooden building, while the building on the side is a wooden, two-story building with a small tower visible at the top. Large trees dot the hillside and surrou… more
Date: January 25, 1914
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Cascade Caverns' Wagnerian Stage and Wall of Faces]

Description: Postcard of Cascade Caverns in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of cavernous, rock room. There are lights strung at the top of the right wall, illuminating the space. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings and a note that says the photo depicts the Wagnerian Stage and the Wall of Faces.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartels, Don
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Small Stone Shack with Tin Roof, Two Copies]

Description: Two identical photographs of a small stone shack with a tin roof that is supported by three wooden beams, and with a small stone extension of the building on the right side. A tall, wooden, leaning pole stands next to the overhanging roof. A metal wheel, wooden boards, a light-colored plastic barrel, and a small, plastic, portable cooler lay on the ground under the overhang. In the background on the left, two trucks, a barrel, and a small machine (sitting on concrete and surrounded by a fence) … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Lillian to Mrs. Albert Schaenemann, August 9, 1917]

Description: Postcard Lillian to Mrs. Albert Schaenemann, thanking her for her card, saying she's having a wonderful time, and writing that she will be home on Sunday. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a man standing in a boat on a small lake. On the shore behind the man, a group of people and tall trees line a concrete ledge, looking out over the water. Behind the trees, a large field is just visible.
Date: August 9, 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Launa Leng, January 12, 1930]

Description: Postcard to Launa Leng, wishing her a happy birthday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the town and some of the small farms/houses surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are large bushes on the right left side of the photo, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon.
Date: 1930-01-12~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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