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[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918]

Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father back home wishing his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as saying he has nine solo flight hours.

Date: December 22, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Christmas Card from Kate Matlock Entitled: "To my Other Mother"]

Christmas card from a girl named Kate with a drawing of a large candle burning behind a bowl full of flowers. There is a long poem written in the center that says, in part: "You've been my "Other Mother" - A mighty dear one too..."

Date: December 25, 1929

Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Flyer Announcing an Open House at the Haslet Post Office]

Flyer advertising for the open house celebration at the Haslet Pose Office; it details the time and place as well as the items that will be served.

Date: December 2, 1990

Partner: Haslet Public Library

[Land Deed Presented to Edward B. Leigh, December 26, 1900]

Land deed certificate presented to Edward B. Leigh by the governor of Texas, Joseph D. Sayers. The certificate states: "Edward B. Leigh apee of James Sellers and George L. Leigh his heirs or assigns FOREVER Six Hundred and Forty Acres of LAND." The land being granted to Leigh is located in Kerr County and is known as section number 2 on the waters of Cypress Creek.

Date: December 26, 1900

Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[McMurry College Choral Club "Pickles" Program]

Program for "Pickles," a musical comedy presented by the McMurry College Choral Club. Included is the cast of characters, short background for the story, and synopsis of scenes.

Date: December 6, 1926

Partner: McMurry University Library

My Heros Have Always Been Doctors

Presidential address given by Robert J. Turner before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Turner discusses his medical heroes throughout history: such as Hippocrates, Ambrose Pare, John Hunter, Dominique Jean Larrey, Ephraim McDowell, William Beaumont, Theodor Bilroth, Sir William Osler, and William Halsted.

Date: December 1995

Creator: Turner, Robert J., III

Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.

Date: December 5, 1919

Creator: Baity, J. L.

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Poll Tax Receipt for J. M. Back, December 4, 1911]

Poll tax receipt prepared for J. M. Back which states that he paid $1.25 for the tax and that he is 52 years old residing in "voting precinct No. 25."

Date: December 4, 1911

Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Maria Silva Ayala Garza, December 1, 2009

Interview with Maria Silva Ayala Garza, descendant of Mexicans born in Mexican territory that is now in Texas, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Garza talks about her family's history in the area before it became incorporated into Texas. She also talks about growing up in Kerrville, as well as local people and places. Included in the interview are pictures of Mrs. Garza and her family, on pages 28-32.

Date: December 1, 2009

Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Rhodes, Laura & Garza, Maria Silva Ayala

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission