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- 1970 Census of Population & Housing for the Alamo Area: First Series, Number 1 - Counties & AACOG Totals
- First report in a series on census data related to population and housing in the Alamo area of Texas arranged by enumeration district and location name, outlining data by counties.
- AACOG Water Resource Management Plan: Volume 1
- First part of a report about the official water resources plan adopted by the Alamo Area Council of Governments for the planning region. This volume provides a description of the group's methodology and an analysis of water resource areas.
- AACOG Water Resource Management Plan: Volume 2
- Second part of a report about the official water resources plan adopted by the Alamo Area Council of Governments for the planning region. This volume addresses the cost of installing water distribution, waste water collection, and storm drainage facilities.
- Housing Characteristics Study: Phase 2
- Summary: "This report is a brief analysis of 1970 Census Information from the 1st, 2nd, and 4th count summary tapes. It is compiled from several published sources as well as special designated tract group print-outs for the Alamo Area Council of Governments Region, its several counties and incorporated cities. It is to form a basis along with other studies, of the regional housing development plan."
- Housing Market and Industry Profile: Phase 2
- Summary: This report is a brief analysis of the Housing Market and Industry in the Alamo Area Council of Governments Region. It relates the various sources of housing and locates geographically their concerted efforts, in order to identify gaps and unmet needs. It incorporates housing activity throughout the entire eleven county region and will form an important base of the regional housing development plan.
- Map 1. Regional Open Space Framework
- Map of the Alamo Area open space framework, denoting the Edwards Aquifer recharge area, highways, rivers, established communities, flood plains, and agricultural lands.
- [Map 1.] Utility Open Space in the AACOG Region
- Map of the utility open space in the Alamo area, specifically denoting soil classes, aquifer recharge zones, sewage treatment sites, solid waste disposal sites, and mining sites.
- [Map 2.] Corridor Open Space in the AACOG Region
- Map of open space in the Alamo area, specifically denoting open space corridors. The map includes rivers, existing and proposed highways, flood plains, corridors, and existing and proposed reservoirs.
- Map 2. Regional Green Open Space Alternatives
- Map of open space in the Alamo area, denoting areas of proposed development, existing development, and existing area with proposed additional development.
- [Map 3.] Green Open Space in the AACOG Region
- Map of green open space in the Alamo area denoting public, quasi-public, and private recreational areas.
- [Map 5.] Open Space Potentials in the AACOG Region
- Map of open space potentials in the Alamo area, denoting existing or projected developments and potential developments.
- Region, Volume 16, Number 9, September/October 1989
- Monthly newsletter of the Alamo Area Council of Governments describing news and events of relevance to the agencies.
- Region, Volume 17, Number 1, January/February 1990
- Monthly newsletter of the Alamo Area Council of Governments describing news and events of relevance to the agencies.
- Regional Drug Abuse Plan: 1978-1979
- Comprehensive policy and action strategy statement created to meet the drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation needs of the Alamo area.
- Regional Open Space Plan
- This report presents and applies the concept of utility open space to the Alamo Area Council of Governments region, and delineates utility open space needs, priorities, and opportunities.
- Regional Open Space Planning
- Report on open space planning in the greater Alamo area in Texas which presents open space planning concepts and identified areas that meet the minimum regional requirements for open green space.
- Regional Wastewater Development Plan: Water Quality Planning
- This document reports the study results of waste water in the Alamo area, analyzes existing collection and treatment systems, and presents alternatives for water quality management.
- [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.
- Ground-Water Availability of the Lower Cretaceous Formations in the Hill Country of South-Central Texas
- Report on groundwater availability of the lower cretaceous formations in the hill country of South-Central Texas. It describes the geology of the area, water quality, and the Trinity Group aquifer.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Texas: Medina Lake Quadrangle
- Topographic quadrangle map of Medina Lake, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing roads and highways, towns, water bodies, ranches and farms, borders between counties, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
- The Lore and Legend of The Texas Hill Country
- Compilation of lore and legends based throughout rural Texas Hill Country, grouped into sections covering the Bandera, and Fredericksburg areas, as well as Romantic, Contemporary and Mexican Lore.
- [Letter from W. W. Cardwell to Truett Latimer, January 30, 1959]
- Letter from W. W. Cardwell to Truett Latimer introducing Jim Egan, the man he recently employed.
- Box handbag
- Wooden box purse with white vinyl loop handles secured with brass/gold plated studs. Front of box with painted design of seven various colored birds on a branch. Titled in painting: "for the birds . . . ". Signed in painting: "ec / [copyright symbol]". Hinged lid painted with single bird on a branch. Interior of box with evidence of now missing oval mirror.
- Box handbag
- Box handbag of blond colored wood with hand-painted green turtle design accented with green teardrop beads and white flower beads. Two green starbursts painted in top corners of lid; titled "poki" at bottom right and "ec" designer initial and copyright symbol at bottom left. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single white arched handle with gold tips. Interior top contains mirror; unfinished wood on interior. Designer's stamp inside reads: "Copyright / Enid Collins" Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 4" , without handle Height: 9 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
- Flowerpot handbag
- Handbag of ivory leather covered in ivory and green woven fabric with front in flower basket motif in beads with painted green background and three brass bee details. Title "flower basket" at right side of handbag and designer initials "ec" and copyright symbol on left side. Beading in predominantly orange, green, yellow, and white. Back leather strap detail runs down center back with five gold studs; folds across top forming strap to turn lock closure. Double leather handles. Top and bottom of bag bound in white leather; bottom of handbag in rectangular dark stained wood with rounded corners. Interior pouch with patch and zipper pockets. Designer stamp: Collins / of Texas Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 8 1/2", without handle Height; 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 4"
- Hummingbird handbag
- Wooden box purse hand-painted on lid with a view of two hummingbirds in green, white, red, and black, feeding off of trumpet vine flowers in red/orange with green leaves; all outlined in black. Titled "Humdingers" and labeled "Bristow" with "ec" initials in lower left hand corner. Brass hinged lid with black leather strap and twist lock closure. Arched white vinyl handle with brass caps. Inside of box with mounted circular mirror. Inner label: "Enid Collins' / Original Box / Bag by / Collins / of Texas" Measurements: 7 15/16" wide x 2 3/8" deep x 6" high (box), 11" high with handle.
- "You are my type" handbag
- Wooden box handbag with lid of box in hand-painted black and white bold type design titled "you are just my type". Designer's initials "ec" and copyright symbol at bottom left of lid. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single arched black handle with gold tips. Top interior of box contains mirror; interior wood is unstained. Designer's stamp inside reads: Enid Collins' Original Box Bag / by Collins / of Texas Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height:8 3/4" , without handle Height: 4 1/8", with handle Depth: 2 1/4"
- 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 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 Richard Clay McBryde, 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.
- Pickle-Lifter.
- Patent for improvements in pickle lifters: "provide a device of the character set forth which is adapted for culinary as well as table use in lifting pickles, olives, or other edibles of a similar nature from bottles or jars, the parts of the same being simple and effective in the construction and operation" (lines 13-19).
- Straight Texas
- Volume of popular folklore of Texas, including tales about the origins of various cities and towns, personal anecdotes, songs, superstitions and other miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 341.
- Straight Texas
- Volume of popular folklore of Texas, including tales about the origins of various cities and towns, personal anecdotes, songs, superstitions and other miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 341.
- Edwards Underground Water District
- Pamphlet describing the Edwards Aquifer and the mission of the Edwards Underground Water District with information on why the Edwards Aquifer is important to the practical needs and cultural background of South Texas, and the growth of the San Antonio area from 1939 to 1988.
- Edwards Underground Water District Strategic Plan 1994-2004
- Strategic plan for the Edwards Underground Water District for the years 1994-2004. Writted to ensure a sustainable supply of high quality water for the Edwards Aquifer with a spirit of regional cooperation for Edwards, Kerr, Real, Bandera, Kendall, Comal, Hays, Kinny, Uvalde, Medina, and Bexar counties in the San Antonio area.
- Edwards Aquifer Hydrogeologic Status Report for 1992
- Report on the status of the Edwards Aquifer, discussing current and historic water levels, trends, and water quality.
- [Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]
- Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.
- [Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas.