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[Abbott's Grove Texas Historical Commission marker]

Description: Photograph of a metal historical marker created by the Texas Historical Commission about Abbott's Grove located in Old City Park in Hillsboro, Texas. The marker is black and in a rectangular shape with a rounded top depicting the shape of the Texas state. Four paragraphs of white text are included on the marker about Abbott's Grove. The park's grassy field and trees are visible behind the sign.
Date: April 25, 2021
Creator: Keelin, Russell
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.017980 -97.123151
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018

Description: Transcript of an interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relat… more
Date: October 16, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Shelton, Phyllis Schwethelm
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 2017
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Oral History Interview with D. K. L. Rittimann and J. L. Mays, January 26, 2016

Description: Interview with Doris Kathlyeen Lowrance Rittimann and Janice Lowrance Mays, descendants of one of the original families to settle in Kerrville, from Kerrville, Texas. They speak about their memories of growing up in Kerrville.
Date: January 26, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Rittimann, Doris Kathlyeen Lowrance & Mays, Janice Lowrance
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Oral History Interview with D. K. L. Rittimann and J. L. Mays, January 26, 2016

Description: Interview with Doris Kathlyeen Lowrance Rittimann and Janice Lowrance Mays, descendants of one of the original families to settle in Kerrville, from Kerrville, Texas. They speak about their memories of growing up in Kerrville.
Date: January 26, 2016
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Rittimann, Doris Kathlyeen Lowrance & Mays, Janice Lowrance
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011

Description: Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, the descendant of German immigrants, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Scogin talks about her family's German heritage, her husband's service in World War II, local places and people, and her work as a secretary/bookkeeper/office manager for well known Kerrville businesses.
Date: May 3, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Scogin, Elaine Carol Haufler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011

Description: Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, the descendant of German immigrants, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Scogin talks about her family's German heritage, her husband's service in World War II, local places and people, and her work as a secretary / bookkeeper / office manager for well known Kerrville businesses.
Date: May 3, 2011
Duration: 31 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Scogin, Elaine Carol Haufler
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

The Journey from Sweden to America

Description: Booklet discussing the history of the Blomstrom family from their time in Sweden to their arrival in America. It includes photographs and illustrations of the family, as well as the coat of arms for Laurentz Blomstom; also included are genealogy lists and family histories.
Date: 2005~
Creator: Blomstrom, Helen Spiers
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

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

Description: 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.
Date: October 6, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp, September 27, 2000, Supplement

Description: Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with ranchers George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp, including photographs of their cattle and ranch, family photographs, eyewitness accounts of the flood on the Guadalupe River, and a family history handwritten by Ida Holekamp, George Allen Holekamp's aunt.
Date: September 27, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Holekamp, George Allen & Holekamp, Mary Virginia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with George Allen Holekamp, September 27, 2000

Description: Interview with George Allen Holekamp, a rancher and descendant of Kerr County settlers from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Holekamp details his family's history in Kerr County. He mentions that his ancestors included farmers, ranchers, and shingle-makers. He and his wife Mary Virginia Stevens are still involved in ranching and community activities, and their legacy continues on with their children. In his stories of ranching, he discusses ranchers' struggles with screwworm infestations and Brucellosis (… more
Date: September 27, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Holekamp, George Allen & Holekamp, Mary Virginia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Rena Fay Stone Sherman, September 15, 2000

Description: Interview with Rena Fay Stone Sherman, descendant of Kerr County settlers and local business owner from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Sherman describes some of her family history, local history, and her two antique businesses. She also discusses her family's ranch.
Date: September 15, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Sherman, Rena Fay Stone
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Josephine (Dodo) Tobin Schreiner Parker, July 15, 1998

Description: Interview with Josephine (Dodo) Tobin Schreiner Parker, great-granddaughter of Captain Charles A. Schreiner, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Parker delves into her famous great-grandfather's story, including his key role in the settling of Kerr County and Kerrville. She briefly mentions the presence of Tuberculosis in Kerrville, the local Cattleman's Association, being princess in the Battle of Flowers, and singing in the USO in New York.
Date: July 15, 1998
Creator: Stacy, William G. & Parker, Josephine Tobin Schreiner
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Reverend Matias Garcia Rodriguez, January 16, 1998

Description: 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.
Date: 1998
Creator: Rector, William & Rodriguez, Matias Garcia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

Description: This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Nesbitt Memorial Library
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[Gainesville, Yesterday Today and Tomorrow]

Description: The Community Preservation Foundation, Inc., presents "Gainesville, Yesterday Today and Tomorrow," produced by Texas National Graphics. Other contributors to the documentary include The Morton Museum of Cooke County, Joe Stout, Matthews Photographers, Michael Collins, and Elnice Nelson. With special appreciation to Billie R. Gandillon, president of The Community Preservation Foundation, and Margaret P. Hays, the public relations director.
Date: [1990..]
Duration: 29 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: The Community Preservation Foundation, Inc.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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