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The History and Treasures of St. David's Church

This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."

Date: 1976

Creator: Tanner, Daisy Barrett

Item Type: Book

Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church

[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern, and the light is casting a shadow onto the ceiling. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern; an inscription is written in Latin around the middle of the chandelier. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of a DeGolyer Estate Window]

Photograph of a bay window at the DeGolyer Estate. The five-sided window has multiple panes that reflect the backyard. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of Chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of two chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate. The image was taken from another room to show not only the chandeliers but also the carved wooden doors. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate at White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the view of White Rock Lake at DeGolyer Estate. A grassy field and trees are in the foreground; the lake and opposite shore can be seen through the trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Back View]

Photograph of the back view of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has a stair case to the back yard. The yard has trimmed hedges and very tall trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Entrance]

Photograph of the entrance of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has metal bars over the window and ivy above the front door. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of Gates at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a metal gate at the DeGolyer Estate. The gate seems to be made by hand due to the imperfections in the decorations. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Ceiling]

Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate ceiling. The octagonal coffered ceiling is carved in an intricately designed pattern. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The trimmed hedges flank a grass clearing that leads to a round stone fireplace. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The garden and trees are in the foreground. A covered patio with a tile roof is on the left and a mission bell is in the background. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden and an Unidentified Man]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The wooden pergola covered in ivy is above a grass walkway. An unidentified man is walking through the garden. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Porch]

Photograph of the porch at the DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone arches face a grass backyard with trees providing shade. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Photograph of the Oak Room at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of the oak room at the DeGolyer Estate. The room has floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves on all of the walls. The carpet has an intricate pattern, as well as the fireplace. A light-colored sofa is still present in the empty room. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.

Date: August 19, 1976

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives