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Oral History Interview with Connie Douglas Reeves, February 27, 1998

Interview with Connie Douglas Reeves, named Texas Woman of the Century, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Reeves talks about her life in Eagle Pass and San Antonio Texas, her education as the only female in her law school class, her career as a high school schoolteacher, and her horseback riding experience at Camp Waldemar. She describes organizing a girls' riding group, called "The Lassos," with whom she performed at the World's Fair in New York in 1938 and Washington D.C. Mrs. Reeves also briefly d… more

Date: February 27, 1998

Creator: Witt, Gerald & Reeves, Connie Douglas

Item Type: Text

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with George Allen Holekamp, September 27, 2000

Interview with George Allen Holekamp, a rancher and descendant of Kerr County settlers from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Holekamp details his family's history in Kerr County. He mentions that his ancestors included farmers, ranchers, and shingle-makers. He and his wife Mary Virginia Stevens are still involved in ranching and community activities, and their legacy continues on with their children. In his stories of ranching, he discusses ranchers' struggles with screwworm infestations and Brucellosis (… more

Date: September 27, 2000

Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Holekamp, George Allen & Holekamp, Mary Virginia

Item Type: Text

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson, October 27, 1999

Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson resident of Kerrville, Texas. She mentions that her husband Temple Henderson's ancestors came to Kerr County from Tennessee. Mrs. Henderson relates how she ended up in Kerrville, focusing on her family history and immediate family's various activities, including 4-H and other agricultural activities. She mentions her childhood asthma, identifies local businesses and areas of interest, and details her involvement in the community. Prior to the intervie… more

Date: October 27, 1999

Creator: Bethel, Ann & Henderson, Wanda Fannin

Item Type: Text

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Portrait of Young Boy at First Communion, Gonzalo Martinez, Jr.]

Portrait of young boy at First Communion holding a book with a cross necklace wrapped around hand. The boy is wearing a suit with a bow tie while standing behind lectern with statue of Jesus on the lectern. There is cross in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "April 27-63 To my Grandma Lupe From Your Grandson Gonzalo Martinez Jr. I love you huelita.

Date: April 27, 1963

Creator: Maya Studios

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 29.428012 -98.527121

Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas