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[History of Boerne's Rare 1614 Low German Bible]

Description: A short guide about a Low German Lutheran Bible from 1614, which includes the book's history, the backgrounds of those involved in its creation, the mysteries surrounding the book, and the repairs done on it. A timeline summarizing the history of the book is also included on the back of the guide.
Date: unknown
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.798161 -98.731219
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Seidenstickers in Texas Since 1855

Description: Book containing a detailed family history for the Seidensticker family, who immigrated to Comfort, Texas from Germany in 1855. This book was compiled for the 2007 Seidensticker family reunion.
Date: 2007
Creator: Stewart, Anne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]

Description: Certificate of presentation of a 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein flag to the city of Boerne, Texas. Includes details of the history of the flag and the German immigrants who made it. The certificate is signed by Betty Thomas and Patrick Heath, president of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society and mayor of Boerne, respectively.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Thomas, Betty & Heath, Patrick
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Back of Treue der Union Monument]

Description: Photograph of the back of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with German text and a list of 19 names on the visible side. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the back of the historic marker is visible at the left side of the enclosure. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, as well as part of High Street, at left.
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969806 -98.913900
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society

[Detail View for Front of Treue der Union Monument]

Description: Photograph of the front of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre, taken from just in front of it. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with the text "Treue der Union" on the visible side, with a vase of flowers below. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts. There are trees in the background, behind and to the right of the monument and buildings are partially visible on the … more
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969751 -98.913770
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society

[Front of Treue der Union Monument]

Description: Photograph of the front of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with the text "Treue der Union" on the visible side, with a vase of flowers below. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. There are trees in the background, behind and to the right of the monument and… more
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969751 -98.913770
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society

[Photograph of Gesang Verein Group with 1893 Flag]

Description: Photograph of a group of men in suits, lined up in two rows, the first row holding a large flag a small star in the center and German writing on it. The group is standing in front a light-colored building with windows along the outside. A lightly spotted dog lays with its chin on the ground, to the left of the group, and a small tree is situated to the right of the group. Handwriting on the back of the photograph gives the location of the photo and the name of the group holding the flag.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Treue der Union Monument from a Distance]

Description: Photograph of the Treue der Union Monument, taken from the opposite side of High Street. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, inscribed with the names of the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and there is a wooden electric post at left.
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969874 -98.913586
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society

[Treue der Union Monument from High Street]

Description: Photograph of the Treue der Union Monument, taken from High Street. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, inscribed with the names of the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and there is a wooden electric post at left.
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969845 -98.913750
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society

[Treue der Union Monument South Corner]

Description: Photograph of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre, taken from the south corner, facing High Street. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with German text and lists of names on the two visible sides. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. Trees and part of a church are visible in the background.
Date: June 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.969739 -98.913930
Partner: German-Texan Heritage Society
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