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- [Trading Card: Greater Roadrunner]
- Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Hill Country State Natural Area, depicting a roadrunner standing in a grassy area. The back of the card contains information about roadrunners.
- [Trading Card: Uvalde Bigtooth Maple]
- Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Lost Maples State Natural Area, depicting a stand of trees with varying colors of autumn leaves lining the edge of a body of water. The back of the card contains information about Uvalde Bigtooth Maple trees and the state natural area.
- Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1386
- Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether independent candidates for the office of County Tax Assessor-Collector of Bandera County, which county has less than 10,000 inhabitants, and which separate office of Tax Assessor-Collector has been created by special election under Art. 1903, V.C.S., must comply with Sec. 3, Art. 13.47a, Election Code, providing for an affidavit of intention to run.
- [Historic Marker Application: Old Stanard Home]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Stanard Home, in Medina, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photograph.
- [Historic Marker Application: Bandera County Jail]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Bandera County Jail, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Bandera's First Bank]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Bandera's First Bank, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Materials: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include a photocopy of a newspaper article after the marker award and a photograph of the church.
- [Historic Marker Application: Old English-Crist House]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old English-Crist House, in Pipe Creek, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Old Buck Ranch]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Buck Ranch, in Bandera County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Hix Ranch House]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Hix Ranch House, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: First Bandera County Courthouse]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the First Bandera County Courthouse, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Spettel Riverside House]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Spettel Riverside House, in Lakehills, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Bandera Methodist Church]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Bandera Methodist Church, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Bandera County Courthouse]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Bandera County Courthouse, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hay Langford, Jr. Home]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hay Langford, Jr. Home, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Jureczki House]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Jureczki House, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the narrative and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: Old Huffmeyer Store]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Huffmeyer Store, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
- [Document regarding a consignment of sheathing, April 20, 1857]
- Document regarding a consignment of sheathing. Dated April 20, 1857 from Bandera City.
- [Receipt for lumber, May 26, 1857]
- Receipt for lumber to be delivered to Castroville.
- [Receipt for lumber, June 11, 1857]
- Receipt for lumber to be delivered to Castroville.
- [Receipt for lumber, October 9, 1857]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co. to be delivered to Huth in Castroville.
- [Receipt for lumber, February 15, 1858]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co.
- [Receipt for lumber, September 14, 1858]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co.
- [Receipt for lumber, February 14, 1859]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co.
- [Receipt for lumber, March 3, 1859]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co.
- [Receipt for lumber, March 31, 1859]
- Receipt for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co. by L. Huth.
- [Historic Marker Application: Schmidtke-Callahan House]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Schmidtke-Callahan House, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
- [Historic Marker Application: St. Stanislaus Convent and First Catholic School]
- Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the St. Stanislaus Convent and First Catholic School, in Bandera, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, [miscellaneous documents], and photographs.
- [Balance sheet, 1857-1858]
- Balance sheet for lumber purchased from James, Montel & Co.
- Transcript of Oral History Interview with Raul Rodriguez Arreola, November 28, 2011
- Interview with Raul Rodriguez Arreola, a former postal worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Arreola talks about growing up in the area, local places and people, serving in the Gideons, and working at the Post Office. Mr. Arreola's second wife, Irene, was present for the interview and makes a comments throughout. The interview transcript includes pictures of Mr. Arreola, his family, and the community, on pages 28-35.
- Oral History Interview with Amos Lee Smith, March 1, 1998
- Interview with Amos Lee Smith, a rancher from Center Point, Texas. Mr. Smith tells stories from his childhood, the years during the Depression, sheep ranching, his various occupations, and his activity in the local Methodist church.
- Transcript of Oral History Interview with Frances Hubble Kaiser, May 17, 2010
- Interview with Frances Hubble Kaiser, a former Kerr County sheriff and justice of the peace from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Kaiser discusses about how she was elected as sheriff, including her views on law enforcement and justice. She also describes some of the honors she received over the years, including being chosen for the "Women in Power" program in 1999. The interview transcript includes photos of Mrs. Kaiser and her family, on pages 20-21
- Oral History Interview with Melba Lee Williams Crate, June 9, 1998
- Interview with Melba Lee Williams, a former professor and descendant of some of the first settlers in Kerr County, from Kerrville, Texas. In this interview, Mrs. Crate relates how her great-grandparents came with Joshua Brown (Texas pioneer) to the first shingle camp established on the banks of the Guadalupe, in what later became Kerrville. Mrs. Crate briefly details her early life in Bandera, Texas, as well as Kerrville. She also recounts her memories of the flood of 1932.
- Oral History Interview with Connie Douglas Reeves, February 27, 1998
- Interview with Connie Douglas Reeves, named Texas Woman of the Century, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Reeves talks about her life in Eagle Pass and San Antonio Texas, her education as the only female in her law school class, her career as a high school schoolteacher, and her horseback riding experience at Camp Waldemar. She describes organizing a girls' riding group, called "The Lassos," with whom she performed at the World's Fair in New York in 1938 and Washington D.C. Mrs. Reeves also briefly discusses the sheep ranching she did with her husband, Jack Reeves, the flood of 1928, and the flood of 1932.
- Oral History Interview with Richard Clay McBride, April 3, 2012
- Interview with Richard Clay McBryde, a rancher from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. McBryde discusses his life as a rancher, his rodeo career, his education, and his short-lived football career. The interview transcript includes photos of Richard Clay McBryde, his rodeo years, and his family, on pages 16-21.
- Oral History Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, January 16, 2001
- Interview with Itasco Sampson Wilson, teacher and pianist from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Wilson talks about coming to Kerrville to teach at the "Kerrville Colored School," life for African-Americans in the area, the African-American community, and her personal life.
- Oral History Interview with Frankie Rosita Holdsworth Hollar, November 11, 1998
- Interview with Frankie Rosita Holdsworth Hollar, a 99 year old Mexican woman who immigrated to Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Hollar is almost 100 years old at the time of the interview. Her family were some of the early residents of Kerrville and Kerr County, and her younger sister, Mary, eventually married Mr. H. E. Butts (founder of HEB). One of the oldest surviving members of the community, she describes her education, her career as a teacher, and how the area has changed over the years.
- Oral History Interview with Jack L. Groff, October 12, 2000
- Interview with Jack L. Groff, a sheep and goat specialist from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Groff, describes his career advising ranchers how to raise goats and sheep for over 50 years, his activities as a mohair and wool specialist for Texas A&M, and his involvement with the National Mohair Council. He discusses the uses and production of mohair and wool fibers, and tracks the industry's spatial and economic growth over the years.
- [Raul Rodriguez Arreola Narrative]
- Autobiographical narrative written by Raul Rodriguez Arreola, a former postal worker from Kerrville. Mr. Arreola relates childhood memories, stories about his life and family, and some relevant local history.
- Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999
- Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, vice-chair of the Kerr County Historical Commission from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Snodgrass talks about growing up on a primitive ranch, struggling to survive during the Depression, meeting and marrying her husband, their family, their involvement with music, and her efforts to preserve the history of Kerr County. She also briefly discusses the honors and awards her volunteer work has earned her. Pages 2-13 include a written statement by Miles Abernathy Lowrence, Clarabelle's maternal great-uncle.
- Oral History Interview with William Edward "Bill" Dickey, October 12, 2000
- Interview with William Edward "Bill" Dickey, a fiddle player from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Dickey's ancestors were some of the first Kerr County settlers. He talks about his family's history, including a feud between his relatives, the Hendersons, and the Hopes. He recounts the development of his music career as a left-handed fiddler.
- Oral History Interview with Robert and Dalene Reagan, August 28, 2001
- Interview with Robert Reagan and his wife, Dalene Comparette Reagan, a couple with strong local historical family roots, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Reagan delves into the history of Kerrville Telephone Company, which was co-founded by her great-grandfather, Dale Comparette. Mr. Reagan discusses his family history, including his connection to Admiral Chester Nimitz. The couple also talk about their childhood memories of Kerrville while it was still a small town.
- Oral History Interview with Reverend Matias Garcia Rodriguez, January 16, 1998
- Interview with Matias Garcia Rodriguez, the reverend for Calvary Baptist Church, from Kerrville, Texas. Rev. Rodriguez discusses the history of Mexico as it relates to Texan history, including stories about his great-grandfather, Jose Policarpo "Polly" Rodriguez, an early pioneer of the Texas Hill Country. He goes through his own family history, family stories, his service in WWII, his education, and the people and places in Kerrville.