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PREFACE
The Kerr County Album was at least five years old as an idea before work really got underway in
1985. In the wake of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, county albums had cropped up in diverse
parts of the state by 1980 when Dr. Carroll Adams raised the subject at a meeting of the Kerr County
Historical Commission.
And as the years passed since the idea of such a project surfaced in Kerr County, one after another
county in Texas produced an album. Counties like Panola and Rusk, where by now nearly everything
is history, finished family volumes. As if East Texas beating to the draw were not bad enough, Bandera
and Rocksprings even produced volumes. But those were the last straw. The Kerr County Historical
Commission took action.
The rewards of this Texas Sesquicentennial project far exceed the long hours hundreds of people
dedicated to the effort because such a volume records not only our local history but also perceptions
of that history - how people remember the past. A collection of stories and sketches, the present
volume proves, for those who still need proof, that remembering is one of the best parts of life. Not
only does memory make living more tolerable, but it helps us answer those persistent questions: Who
are we? Where did we come from? Where are we headed?
THE KERR COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
lf anyone were to sub title this book it might say "Histories of Kerr County as seen and remembered
by citizens past and present, far and near."
What a title! But that is what we now have. This was not meant to be a textbook but a collection
of facts and fancies that show what friends, neighbors, old timers and newcomers had to tell! Every
effort has been made to try to make statements as accurate as humanly possible.
This book is made up of memories, opinions, or essays by historians and one might say it is a show
put on by "local talent."
Most all material was submitted by amateur writers. None were trying to win writing awards; it is
mostly telling facts of life as experienced by the honorable people who have lived and loved our Kerr
County, whether native or not.
My personal thanks go to all who have encouraged us and gathered facts and history for months.
Peggy (Alexander) Crenshaw has typed her way into my heart for the near five hundred stories she
prepared.
Gloria (Clifton) Dozier had a persistent drive and kept odds, ends and all the middles moving.
Gladys (Peterson) Meyers with her wealth of knowledge on family histories kept us on our toes to
get everything factual.
Betty (Sullivan) Strohacker either knew the answers to lots of questions or would not stop until she
searched all sources to bring us the correct information.
These four Historical Commission Members composed the Book Committee and devoted untold
hours of time away from their families to help me with the tons of work. They are the "unsung hero-
ines" of Kerr County, as I see it, and I shall be forever grateful for such support. (My thanks, also to
their husbands and mine for this past year we have worked together).
I hope no one will feel ashamed if a few tear drops fall because at times it seemed such a pitiful,
hopeless effort - even though there has been emotion, pride, determination and love which had to
go with every page.
Most definite appreciation to all who "talked, boosted, and supported" the idea from the beginning
- June 13, 1985! Our news media, Mountain Sun, Daily Times, Ingram News, Center Point Progress
and KERV Radio have helped promote us over and over. BLESS THEM!
We especially feel thankful to our County Judge Gordon Morriss and Commissioners Ed Higgins,
Fred Holland, Victor Lich and Billy Guthrie for listening and supporting our efforts in our Kerr County
Historical Commission.
As this Sesquicentennial year 1986 passes on we humbly hope the inheritance and heritage of read.ing the family histories and other accounts will now let those who follow us look back joyfully on what
we have left for them in Kerr County Album.
Clarabelle Snodgrass, Editor, Office Manager2
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Kerr County Historical Commission. Kerr County Album, book, 1986~; Kerrville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth795373/m1/2/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.