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[Nelson's Hardware Store Postcard]

Description: Postcard featuring a pencil drawing of Nelson's Hardware Store, a historic two-story building built 1900 in Round Rock, Texas. The artist's signature can be seen on the bottom right edge of the drawing, and a typed description about the history of the building can be seen on the back..
Date: unknown
Creator: Winnette, Ward P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Three Women at Round Rock Marker Ceremony]

Description: Photograph taken facing east of three women at a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. They can be seen posing with the marker, which is posted on a large stone wall, and are identified on the back of the photo as Mrs. John W. Ledbetter Sr., Mrs. D. B. Gregg, and Mrs. John Cornforth (left to right). In the right background, the "Round Rock" can be seen.
Date: November 7, 1971
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.513153 -97.689418
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Mrs. D. B. Gregg Serving Guests]

Description: Photograph of an indoor party at an unknown location. Mrs. D. B. Gregg can be seen just left of center in a tan outfit with short red hair and glasses. She and guests are standing near a table with snack food that appears to be decorated for Autumn.
Date: November 7, 1971
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Dedication of the Round Rock Marker]

Description: Photograph taken facing west of a group of individuals gathered around for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. A boy in striped pants can be seen in the front of the group, standing with his hands in his pockets. A railroad bridge can be seen in the background, and the creek can be seen to left.
Date: November 7, 1971
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.513167 -97.689516
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Carl Nelson at Desk in Nelson Hardware]

Description: Photograph of Carl Nelson, seen sitting at his desk center of frame inside of the Nelson Hardware and Lumber co. Building, which housed a hardware store and a private bank. Carl is labeled by handwriting on the photograph, and three unidentified men can be seen standing int he background. An open bank vault can be seen in the left foreground.
Date: 190X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Seaborn Barnes Gravestone]

Description: Photograph of the gravestone of outlaw, Seaborn Barnes, with a chain link fence and a grassy area surrounded by trees seen in the background. The bottom of the headstone for Sam Bass is visible in the far right side of the photo.
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984

Description: Transcript of an interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, residents of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers historical details about people buried in Bratton Cemetery, slaves, road building prison chain gangs, and families that owned land in Round Rock in the early 20th century.
Date: May 21, 1991
Creator: DiGesualdo, Jane; Anderson, Fred Martin; Anderson, Esther Israel & Galetto, Sylvia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Round Rock, Texas, 1840-1965

Description: Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.
Date: 1965
Creator: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Nelson Merrell Home, Side Exterior]

Description: Photograph of a side view of the Nelson Merrell house, taken facing northeast. Both the double porches on the front side of the two-story home and the single back porch at the rear of the house can be seen in photo, as well as one of the home's two chimneys. The building sits in a grassy lawn surrounded by bare trees, with one tree seen prominently to the left, partially blocking view of the building.
Date: 1990
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.517659 -97.661725
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber]

Description: Photograph of the interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber. Several stoves for sale can be seen in the foreground, and six men and one child can be seen standing in various positions throughout the room. Merchandise lines the walls, and a sign for "Peter's Shells and Cartridges" can be seen in the upper left corner.
Date: 190X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

History of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church

Description: Paper documenting the history of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church from 1836 to 1963, including information on membership, pastors, building programs, the cemetery, school, and notable events. A personal description of the family history of the author and his relation to the church can be seen on the last page.
Date: 1963?
Creator: Behrens, Teddy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Round Rock, Texas in Williamson County

Description: Report documenting the Round Rock area's geography, flora, Native American history, European exploration, role in stagecoach and cattle businesses, how the town received its name, and the general settlement of Round Rock. Each section contains its own bibliography, a map appears on page 7, and on page 17 is a list of pioneers copied from the 1965 centennial celebration book.
Date: [1965..]
Creator: Grisham, Noel
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

The Round Rock

Description: Paper documenting the history of the "Round Rock", or "Old Rock", located in Brushy Creek and from which the town of Round Rock, Texas took its name in 1854. The report includes descriptions of the Texas landscape and unique geography of the area.
Date: 1971?
Creator: Ledbetter, Mrs. John W. & Gregg, Mrs. D. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Interview with Norman Dedear, February 25, 1981

Description: Transcript of an interview with Norman Dedear, an 82 year old man from Round Rock, Texas, whose ancestors arrived in in Texas in 1850. The interview covers Dedear's childhood and education, his career endeavors, and descriptions of the Round Rock area at different point in his life.
Date: February 25, 1981
Creator: England, Kenneth & Dedear, Norman
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

War Department Application for Family Allowances

Description: A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.
Date: January 2, 1943
Creator: Loving, John Malcolm
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Interview with Ernest Anderson, Xenia Voigt, and Mrs. D. B. Greg, April 5, 1981]

Description: Transcript of an interview with Ernest Anderson, Xenia Voigt, and Mrs. D. B. Greg, all from Round Rock, Texas. There are several spots in the transcript where the speaker is unknown, and there are handwritten notes on the pages made by an unknown person. The interview is an oral history meeting that covers things like education, farming, travel, business, and courtship from the interviewees' lives.
Date: April 5, 1981
Creator: Fulkes, C. D.; Anderson, Ernest; Voigt, Xenia & Gregg, Mrs. D. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[J.A. Nelson & Co. Building Historic Marker Ceremony Dedication]

Description: Photograph taken facing west at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photo reads, "Dedication John A. Nelson Building, l to rt: unknown, Oliver Berglund, Gus Lundelius, Gus Sager, William M. Todd, Jr., unknown, Mrs. Cornforth - Dale Rickley 6-2011 JA Nelson Building".
Date: 1970
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.508850 -97.677587
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Current Land Use Round Rock, Texas, 1988

Description: Map showing the usage of Round Rock's land in 1987 broken down into the following categories: single family, duplex, multi-family, commercial, industrial, government, schools, churches and cemeteries, recreational, and vacant. On the back is a community profile covering: geography, transportation, government, growth, climate, character, demographics, population building permits,employment, occupation, income, community facilities, park facilities, an ;and use.
Date: 1988
Creator: Round Rock Department of Planning and Community Development
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

The First Annual Catalogue of the Officer and Students in Round Rock Institute For The Year 1886, Round Rock, Texas

Description: Booklet providing a history of the Round Rock Institute and information on boarding, examinations, certificates, and classes offered. A business directory is also included. Notes and underlining can be seen on the pages by Noel Grisham, who arranged and made copies of the material in 1963.
Date: 1963
Creator: Round Rock Institute
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Round Rock Public Library
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