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Heinrich Weltner: Graphite Pencil Artist

Description: Book about Heinrich Weltner, including a biography for Weltner, detailed information about his graphite drawings, and the genealogy of the Weltner family. The index begins on page 45.
Date: 2009
Creator: Stappenbeck, Herb & Funke, Patricia
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue]

Description: Photograph of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from the side, at just above eye-level with the statue. The statue man has his hair parted on the left side, and is holding a book open in front of him on a flat surface. The man's name is etched into the left side of the statue. In the background, an asphalt road is visible beyond a tree that sits in the lawn next to the statue. The name of the statue and the date the photograph was taken on are written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1995
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present

Description: A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date: April 1994
Creator: Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

William Christian Dietert Mill - Circa 1860

Description: Art print of a painting of William Christian Dietert's mill in Boerne, Texas. The painting depicts a small, two-story, brown, wooden building with six windows, sitting on a brick foundation on the left bank of a body of water. The brick foundation has stone steps leading down to the water, and a small red and white boat rests on the grassy bank next to the building. Dark green trees surround the scene. A piece of paper is attached to the back of the print with information about the mill and the… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Barrick, Bill
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
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Activities in Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard with five illustrated scenic views from Boerne, Texas. The five illustrations feature a body of water - two depict lakes surrounded by woods, one depicts two people canoeing on a lake at night, another depicts a man fishing by a lake, and the last shows fish hanging on a line next to a lake or pond. Surrounding the color illustrations are blue ink line drawings depicting people participating in various recreational activities, such as archery, diving, horse-back riding, tennis, golf, a… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Tichnor Brothers
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue Inscription]

Description: Photograph of an inscription, on the side of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from an upward angle. Part of the inscription at the bottom is cut off at the edge of the photo. The first paragraph mentions that Mr. Börne inspired other Germans to come to Texas, and that Boerne, Texas is named after him. The base of the statue and a grassy lawn are partially visible to the left of the statue. There are handwritten notes about the photo on the back.
Date: 1995
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Flyer for Abendkonzerte, Summer 1991]

Description: Flyer for the 1991 Abendkonzerte, a series of concerts held in Boerne, Texas over the summer, featuring the Boerne Village Band. The flyer includes dates and times for Abenderkonzerte, a history of the band, and an invitation to the band's 131st Anniversary celebration in September, 1991.
Date: unknown
Creator: City of Boerne, Texas
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Five Members of Boerne Village Band Performing]

Description: Photograph of five men sitting on a row of folding chairs on an open-air stage with a tin roof. The men, two of whom are partially obscured by microphones and music stands are wearing short sleeved shirts with slacks and are playing brass instruments. Sound equipment is visible on the stage behind them, and in the background, a few trees are barely visible in the bright light. Handwritten notes and a label on the back of the photograph identify the men performing, while a stamp identifies the d… more
Date: 1980
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Boerne Village Band]

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of a group of men and women (mostly in traditional German dress) standing in front of and on a tall stage. Most of the people are holding various musical instruments. A small banner reading, "Boerne Village Band, Boerne, Texas, German Music Since 1860," is attached to the stage. In the background, the dark stage curtains are visible. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, a brief summary of the history of the band, a description of the photo (taken at Ab… more
Date: 1994
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photographs of Boerne Village Band at Börne Dedication]

Description: Four photographs of the Boerne Village Band playing at an event. The first photograph features the whole band, wearing traditional German dress, and playing instruments while sitting on chairs in front of a residential fence. The second photo features six of the men and a boy setting up their equipment and instruments. The third photo features three women (one of whom is not in traditional Germanic dress) and a man sitting down with their instruments. The two women in traditional dress are hold… more
Date: June 11, 1995
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Program: Ludwig Börne Statue Dedication Ceremony, June 11, 1995]

Description: Program for a dedication ceremony held by the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society, on June 11, 1995, at 2 p.m., at the Boerne Public Library. The ceremony is for the dedication of a bronze Ludwig Börne statue, sculpted by Jonas Perkins, to the town of Boerne, Texas. the program includes an order of events, a brief history and background of Ludwig Börne, and a short bio about the statue's sculptor.
Date: 1995-06~
Creator: Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Forked Road in Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of an illustrated view of a dirt road, separated into two paths by dense bushes, in a woodland area. The road to the right leads up a slight incline. Printed text at the bottom of the postcards reads, "Greetings from Boerne, Texas." The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of a Field of Flowers in Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard with an illustration of a large grassy field with flowers. In the background, a woodland area borders the field. Two people stand some distance apart in the field, while a cow grazes behind them. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard reads, "Greetings from Boerne, Texas." The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Boerne Dam, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a man-made dam in Boerne, Texas. 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. The sky in the background has been colored blue, but the rest of the illustration is in black and white. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Boerne Band at Phillip Reunion]

Description: Photograph of a large group of men, women, and children, arranged in rows (some standing, some sitting on chairs, and some sitting on the ground) in front of a small group of trees. Many of the men are wearing hats. Some of the women, who wear white blouses, are holding small children. The men sitting on the ground in front are mostly wearing small caps and are holding different instruments, such as trumpets, drums, and horns, etc. A tall metal frame is visible just to the right of the group. O… more
Date: 1902
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Texas Toys and Games

Description: Collected information about popular toys and games relevant to the state of Texas, including folk toys, folk games, sports, dances, songs and other recreations. The index of contributors begins on page 245 and the index of toys and games begins on page 249.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

[Description of Treue Der Union Civil War Monument]

Description: Typewritten description of the Treue der Union monument in Comfort, Texas, for the Kendall County Historical Marker sign. The description includes a brief history behind the monument, and the German Union soldiers who honored their fallen comrades by burying them at the site. The description also provides a translation of the monument's name to "Loyalty to the Union." Three photographs also accompany the typewritten description.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Survey Committee
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Texas Toys and Games

Description: Collected information about popular toys and games relevant to the state of Texas, including folk toys, folk games, sports, dances, songs and other recreations. The index of contributors begins on page 245 and the index of toys and games begins on page 249.
Date: 1989
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

[Western Drifters Band]

Description: Contact print of a trio of musicians, identified as the Western Drifters Band, posing together in a small area enclosed by light-colored curtains. They are wearing matching Western-style outfits including light-colored cowboy hats, dark-colored slacks with large belt buckles, and light-colored long-sleeved shirts with darker decorations and fringe around the yoke and tied with a bow at the collar. The man at left is posed as if playing a violin, the woman in the center has a guitar, and the m… more
Date: 1955
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Boerne High Band Ensemble]

Description: Copy print of thirteen band members seated in rows and holding their instruments in their laps, next to another woman seated at a piano, on the right side of the image. They are posing inside a tiled room with exposed beams along the ceiling and a row of wide lockers or cabinets.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Boerne High 1961 Band]

Description: Copy print of the Boerne High School band, wearing matching uniforms and holding instruments in their laps, seated in three semi-circle rows in front of a large brick building. Several people are standing behind the group, including five band leaders or teachers at the right, and three tuba players at left.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Boerne High 1960 Band]

Description: Copy print of the Boerne High School band, wearing matching uniforms and holding instruments in their laps, seated in three semi-circle rows in front of a large brick building. Several people are standing behind the group, including a drum player at right, several students wearing drums or holding cymbals with a man wearing a suit, at left.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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