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Oral History Interview with Melba Lee Williams Crate, June 9, 1998

Description: 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.
Date: June 9, 1998
Creator: O'Hara, Peggy & Crate, Melba Lee Williams
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Transcript of army orders made by Sam Houston, March 2, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for army orders made by Sam Houston stating that independence has been declared and that citizens must march to the aid of the army fighting at Béxar. Also, Houston reports that it is rumored that the Mexican army may be moving to Gonzales.
Date: March 2, 1836
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Historic Marker Application: Braches House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Braches House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: December 5, 1996
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Remschel House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Remschel House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: March 11, 1997
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Leesville Baptist Church]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Leesville Baptist Church, in Leesville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: March 25, 1976
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales College]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales College, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: October 1, 1961
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: April 16, 1996
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Holmes Hospital]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Holmes Hospital, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Pilgrim Home]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Pilgrim Home, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales Courthouse]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales Courthouse, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Kennard House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Kennard House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: June 6, 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Gonzales County Jail]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gonzales County Jail, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Miller's Store]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Miller's Store, in Waelder, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: February 26, 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: John Fauth House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the John Fauth House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker and photographs.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Eggleston House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Eggleston House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the narrative and photographs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Episcopal Church of the Messiah]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: August 21, 1981
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Charles T. Rather House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Charles T. Rather House, in Gonzales, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, and photographs.
Date: June 2, 1975
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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