Oral History Interview with Ruth Ray, December 6, 1999

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Interview with Ruth Ray, a descendant of James Kerr. The interview includes stories about James Kerr, for whom Kerr County, Texas was named.

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1 videodisc (1 hr., 3 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

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Ray, Ruth & Bethel, Ann December 6, 1999.

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Kerr County Historical Commission

The Kerr County Historical Commission (KCHC) was established in 1975, with representatives from all areas of the county. This unit of the Texas Historical Commission works under the guidance of the Kerr County Commissioners Court, who appoints members.

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Interview with Ruth Ray, a descendant of James Kerr. The interview includes stories about James Kerr, for whom Kerr County, Texas was named.

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1 videodisc (1 hr., 3 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

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Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996 (Text)

Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996

Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.

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[Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, April 5, 1999], ark:/67531/metapth795480/

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Ray, Ruth & Bethel, Ann. Oral History Interview with Ruth Ray, December 6, 1999, video, December 6, 1999; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth636820/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.

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