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Plea for the life of the Geological and Mineralogical Survey of Texas, and Review of the charges preferred against Prof. E.T. Dumble, state geologist, for "incompetency, plagiarism and maladministration in office" and the sham trial thereof, and opinions of the press and scientific authorities. Plan of reform suggested

Description: Plea for the life of the Geological and Mineralogical Survey of Texas.
Date: 1891
Creator: Herndon, J. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Floyd Inn location, Richardson, Texas

Description: Large open field. In the foreground is a grouping of seven trees, with some shrubs or saplings, all growing in grass/weeds. Only the center tree, the one closest to the foreground, is leafed. Behind is a large open space, with cultivated areas visible on the horizon. On the left of the horizon is a large building, with a taller domed portion, part of Restland Cemetery. The note on the back states that the tree was planted in 1856. The Floyd Inn served as a stop for the stage from Dallas to… more
Date: 1973~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Richardson Public Library

Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography

Description: Reprint of statements by William Kennedy (in an English edition) regarding his experiences and opinions on the Republic of Texas. It also includes a copy of the field notes and survey journals kept by A. Le Grand (pp. 105-115) to provide additional context.
Date: 1844
Creator: Kennedy, William, 1799-1849
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation

Description: This book contains a collection of speeches delivered by Governor Pat M. Neff. The subjects of those speeches include: the Constitutional Convention, the supremacy of the law, the educational system of Texas, the penitentiary system of Texas, building highways, industrial development, revision of tax laws, conservation, and reclamation. Also includes the inaugural address.
Date: 1923
Creator: Neff, Pat M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photograph of Group of People Next to Dietert Mill]

Description: Photograph of a group of people in long, light-colored dresses and dark suits, standing and sitting around a small body of water (on the right). A wall of concrete borders the left side of the water, upon which several people are sitting. A three-seat, covered buggy is parked on a stretch of grassy area at the bottom left of the photo. To the left of the water (and the concrete wall), there are trees of various sizes. There are fields of grass and trees in the background, as well. A rectangular… more
Date: 1920~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]

Description: Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The… more
Date: August 12, 1952
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of the Driveway on Kronkosky Hill, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the driveway on Kronkosky Hill, in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The environment has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees, and the sky in the background has been colored blue with ink. 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

[Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, April 18, 1907]

Description: Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, discussing how she likes Boerne, Texas so far, and mentioning that they and some others should get together soon. 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 photograph has the recipient's name and address on it.
Date: April 18, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler, April 6, 1920]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler, in San Antonio. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a tall, narrow, metal suspension bridge above a large ditch filled with trees. In the background, two large brick, three-story buildings sit side by side on a hill overlooking the bridge.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
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

[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

[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

[Postcard of The Translucent Tower Cave, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a tall, light-colored, towering rock formation inside a cavern. There are other rock formations around "The Translucent Tower," mostly stalagmites with a few small stalactites hanging from the ceiling. The name of the rock formation is printed at the bottom of the photo, and 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

[Postcard of the Queen's Canopy, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a young woman in a short-sleeved blouse and trousers standing inside a concave rock formation that looks like an overhanging canopy. The ground in front of the rock formation is rough dirt, and surrounding the Queen's Canopy formation are other rock formations, such as stalagmites and hanging stalactites. 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

[Postcard of the Leaning Tower in Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a young woman sitting on a large rock in one of the caverns in Boerne, Texas. The woman is wearing a blouse and trousers, and is sitting with her back against a tall rock formation with her legs pulled up almost to her chest. The cave has tall rock formations and stalagmites, and extends further back out of view. The name of the rock formation is printed at the bottom of the photo, and 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

[Postcard to Mrs. Arthur, May 11, 1907]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Arthur. The postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of the town of Boerne, Texas, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, as well as the name and address of the recipient
Date: May 11, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, September 2, 1915]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, in San Antonio. The postcard features a photograph of the town, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right left side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon.
Date: September 2, 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, May 4, 1903]

Description: Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.
Date: May 4, 1903
Creator: L., Marie M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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