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A Brief History of The First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas 1888 - 1980

Description: A binder bound book detailing the history of early faith leaders, especially the role of women, in establishing faith communities in early settlements of Kerrville, Texas during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Date: 1984
Creator: Garrett, Harriet; McBryde, Cleo; Thomas, Freda; Bennett, Lavene; Adams, Mary Ella; Weiss, Florence et al.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Couple Dancing]

Description: Photograph of and older couple dancing at an event. The woman is wearing a yellow patterned dress and the man is wearing a bolo tie and their arms are interlocked.
Date: unknown
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Far Horizons

Description: Book of poetry dedicated to Harriet Garrett's students at Tivy High School. Poem topics are focus on living, the seasons, reflections, faith and prayer, peace, and Christmastide.
Date: 1957
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Five People With a Car]

Description: Photograph of five people, two women and three men, standing in front of a car. The women are wearing dresses with long skirts and there is a suitcase on the ground in front of one of the women. The car has a canvas top with open sides and appears to be an early 20th century model.
Date: unknown
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Flyer: Polly's Chapel Open House]

Description: Pamphlet describing an open house event held at Polly's Chapel in Bandera, Texas. It includes a letter of introduction, schedule of events, and a list of supporters. Supplemental pages provide information about José Policarpo (Polly) Rodríguez, for whom the chapel is named.
Date: Autumn 2011
Creator: Polly Texas Pioneers Association
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Footsteps Across The Years

Description: Compilation of historical information about events happening in and around Kerrville, Texas, coinciding with national events or historical periods. It includes a list, at the end, of persons or families that moved to Kerrville before 1925 and still had descendants living in the county at the time of publication.
Date: March 1976
Creator: Furman, Elizabeth
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation

Description: Biographical book about brothers Hal and Charlie Peterson discussing their lives and families, as well as their business dealings which led to the establishment of the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville and the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation. Index starts on page 175.
Date: 2000
Creator: Audette, Vicki J. & Graham, J. Tom, 1942-
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Hill Country Boy

Description: A book containing articles written by Herbert E. Oehler for the Kerrville Daily Times. The articles are dated from November 1972 to July 1974.
Date: 1976
Creator: Oehler, Herbert E.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

The History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas

Description: Book describing the history of communities in eastern Kerr County, Texas: "The book is a combination of a brief Texas history, a section from the Kerr County records, and a compilation of family histories and short stories that trace this portion of the county's ancestry" (back cover). Topics include a history of churches, schools and clubs of the area. The index starts on page 234.
Date: 1986
Creator: Witt, Prentice Gerald
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

The History of The Mexican Patriotic Celebrations Held in Kerrville, Texas from 1923-2003.

Description: Book describing the Mexican-American community in Kerrville, Texas, with a focus on their patriotic celebrations. It includes biographical sketches of relevant families, persons, and committees, clubs, and other organizations, as well as descriptions of celebrations by year and other related events. The book includes compiled supplementary documentation from public records, newspaper articles and photographs.
Date: 2015
Creator: Puig, Robert Guerrero
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Hospital On The Hill

Description: A twenty-nine minute narrated video/slide history of the Kerrville State Hospital. The hospital roots in the treatment of tuberculosis are detailed including its development as the Kerrville State Sanatorium for Negroes in 1937, and the final status today as the Kerrville State Hospital for mental health. Interviews of former patients and staff are included.
Date: February 20, 2001
Duration: 29 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Mosty, Mark; Lewis, Sylvia; Threadgill, Mary; Mills, Dorothy; Lewis, Joe; Gamble, Laura et al.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Into the Morning Sun

Description: Last book of poetry written by Harriet Garrett as she looks forward to life after death or the journey to the "land of the morning sun".
Date: 1960
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas

Description: Recording of a presentation by teacher, historian, and Kerrville, Texas citizen Clifton Fifer describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: unknown
Duration: 23 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Kerr County Album

Description: Book discussing the history of people and places in Kerr County, Texas. It is organized into several sections: Kerrville and County Communities; Kerr County; What Binds Them Together; Churches of Kerr County; Schools; Medical Institutions; Clubs and Organizations; Life and Living on the Land; Riversides, Hillsides and Countrysides; Military Service Members; Summer Camps; Poems, Rhymes and Verses; Families; Tributes and Memorials; Businesses. Index starts on page 544.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Kerr County Historical Commission
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Kerrville State Home]

Description: Photograph of the Kerrville State Home and the surrounding grounds. The buildings of the home are to the left side of the photo with the grounds to the right.
Date: 1955
Creator: Swazye Studio
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas

Description: A history of the founding of Notre Dame Catholic Parish describing its cultural and religious milieu from the late 1800s. Emphasis is given on Father Henry Kemper's role in founding Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, church and school, and ultimately its closing. The book also has a focus on Kemper's welcoming of Mexican Americans into Notre Dame Church and Notre Dame School.
Date: 2002
Creator: Johnson, R. A.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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