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Oral History Interview with B.T. and Itasco Wilson, February 1998

Description: Transcript of an interview with B.T. and Itasco Wilson. Both arrived in Kerrville in 1940 to work at Kerrville Colored School (later renamed Doyle School). Itasco as a teacher and B.T. as both teacher and principal. They discuss his parents, particularly B.T. Wilson Sr., musicians they knew, performances given, and awards received over their long careers. Copies of photos and documents are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: February 1998
Creator: Bacon, Dan; Wilson, Burtrust Tobias (B.T.) & Wilson, Itasco Woodard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

West is Best!: Local Community History 1850-2015 [Teacher's Guide]

Description: Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research. This teacher's guide also includes introductory information and sections related to the activities ("What's in it for the kids?") and to the implementation of the curriculum as it relates to TEKS ("13E.10. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Elementary, Beginning with School Year 2011-… more
Date: 2015~
Creator: Davis, Margie Mashek
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Private Collection of M. M. Davis

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing the fire fighting equipment testing that was being held in Elmira, New York. Within the letter, Mr. Bradford provides a brief notice about the test conditions and some of the problems that he raised to the managing team. Most of the content of the letter describes the testing being performed along with Mr. Bradford's opinions on the results of said tests.
Date: May 19, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

Crash at Crush

Description: Essay describing the Crash at Crush, a publicity stunt organized by MKT, [Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad], in which two train engines were crashed, as seen by Joseph Foit. The story was told by Joseph to his granddaughter, Patricia Stover Cloud.
Date: September 6, 2011
Creator: Cloud, Patricia Stover
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: History of West Museum

Sgt. Gary Schutza

Description: Autobiographical paper of Sgt. Gary Schutza's military service. He briefly describes his family and childhood, his decision to join the United States Marine Corps, and his experiences serving during the Korean War.
Date: ~2011
Creator: Schutza, Gary
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: History of West Museum

Waco Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-B

Description: Book documenting the 44-B class of pilots at Waco Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program. The inscription, "A/C; Burton L. Wade; 18189723; December 3, 1943" is written in the front cover and there are several handwritten notes and signatures throughout the book.
Date: 1943?
Creator: Waco Army Air Field
Item Type: Refine your search to only Yearbook
Partner: Lone Star Flight Museum

The Memoirs of Gary Schutza: "My Days at White Oak" 1931-1950

Description: Memoir of Gary A. Schutza, discussing his childhood, family, and experiences growing up working in his parent's store, the "White Oak." There are several photos and newspaper clippings included and the book is organized into sections, including "White Oak Dances," "The Hot Summers," and "West High."
Date: 2011?
Creator: Schutza, Gary A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: History of West Museum

Reflections of an Immigrant

Description: Autobiogrpahy of John E. Lasovica, describing his childhood in Liptal, a town in modern-day Czech Republic, how his family immigrated to West, Texas, and his adult life in Hopewell, Virginia. His discusses how he learned to speak English, moving for various jobs, and his family.
Date: March 1984
Creator: Lastovica, John E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: History of West Museum

[Invoice for Grocer: May 1912]

Description: Invoice for purchases at the J. M. Donohoe grocery store totaling $36.75, including an amount that appears to be carried forward, an entry for 5/14 labeled "Ticket failed to get" and an entry for 5/27 listing butter & bread.
Date: May 1912
Creator: J. M. Donohoe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

[Invoice for Grocer: May-June 1912]

Description: Running invoice for purchases at the J. M. Donohoe grocery store by Mrs. James S. Chambers, starting March 22 and totaling $36.25 when it was marked partially paid ($30 in cash) on June 4.
Date: June 1912
Creator: J. M. Donohoe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson
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