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[Young Holland Children]

Description: Photograph of two children, seated on a large wooden chair. The older child on the right is holding the young baby against its chest. The text "Holland Children" is written across the photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: Museum of the Big Bend

Fort Stockton, Texas.

Description: Map shows dimensional relief of mountain ranges for portions of Jeff Davis, Brewster, Pecos, Terrell, and Presidio counties in West Texas; railroads, roads, trails, ranches, ranch owners, landmarks, windmills, water sources, oil and gas fields, and other notable physical features. Includes legend and index to adjoining plastic relief maps. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:250,000].
Date: 1967
Creator: United States Army Map Service
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0904

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification regarding: Whether two bills that amend section 36.121 of the Water Code, which relates to the regulatory authority of groundwater conservation districts, are in irreconcilable conflict. (RQ-0985-GA)
Date: January 12, 2012
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-941

Description: Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Custody and control of Sections 28, 56 and 60 in Block G-9, H.E. & W.T. Ry. Co. Surveys, Sections 6 and 24 in Block G-23, C.T. & M.C. Ry. Co. Surveys and Section 30 in Block M-1 of S.A. Glass Survey, all in Brewster County, Texas.
Date: September 20, 1960
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Jesus Abundio Cobos

Description: Paper written by Robert Blanco for a history class at Marfa High School in 1966. It is about Jesus Abundio Cobos, a man who lived in Alpine, Texas. Jesus made a living fencing ranches, making dams for ranchers, and hauling supplies from the railroad to the Shafter mines. His wife was Martina Franco and they had 10 sons and 4 daughters.
Date: 1966
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Carrasco Family

Description: This is a research paper written by Rosalinda Villarreal for an American History Class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1970. It is a biography of the the Carrasco Family.
Date: December 7, 1970
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Alpine, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding accomodation in Alpine advising that the Holland Hotel is preferable and that advance reservations are necessary. He also advises regarding eating facilities citing the coffee shop in the hotel and The Texas Café.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 5]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1973 to 1974. This volume includes newspaper clippings, various photographs, and correspondence from a number of political personnel. The colored photographs show aircraft, and people on horseback while the black and white photos show events in town.
Date: 1973/1974
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 2]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.
Date: {1970..1971}
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 4]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1972 to 1973. This volume includes newspaper clippings concerning gas, road work, and an increase in utility rates; information cards, correspondence from W. E. Lockhart, and various resolutions from the Alpine City Council and various photographs are included as well.
Date: 1972/1973
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 1]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1965 to 1972. This volume includes maps of Alpine, Texas and the surrounding towns, documents from Sul Ross St. University, along with photographs from the school; there are an abundance of newspaper clippings included as well. Also included are documents from her candidacy prior to being elected the first woman city council member and Mayor of Alpine.
Date: 1972~
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 3]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1971 to 1972. This volume includes mostly newspaper clippings discussing various issues and topics, and both typed and handwritten correspondence from W. E. Lockhart.
Date: {1971..1972}
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes newspaper clippings detailing political developments and the passing of resolutions. Also included are correspondence from various individuals, including other political figures, and pieces of legislation; there are a few photographs at the end of the book showing the George W. Baines Memorial Park dedication, along with a program from the event. There is a l… more
Date: 1975/2006
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 6]

Description: Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1974 to 1975. This volume includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and various correspondence from other political figures, W. E. Lockhart, and others. Most of the newspaper clippings deal with policy matters, or city council dealings.
Date: 1974/1975
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, October 15, 2013

Description: Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, a couple who were involved with the school system in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burton discuss their family histories, their move move to the area, Pat's work with the Tivy school system, Louis's coaching career, and the flood of 1932. The interview includes photographs of the couple and their family, on pages 27-37.
Date: October 15, 2013
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Burton, Louis M. & Burton, Pat
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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