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[Photograph of Ludwig Börne Statue]

Description: Photograph of a bronze statue of Ludwig Börne, taken from the side, at just above eye-level with the statue. The statue man has his hair parted on the left side, and is holding a book open in front of him on a flat surface. The man's name is etched into the left side of the statue. In the background, an asphalt road is visible beyond a tree that sits in the lawn next to the statue. The name of the statue and the date the photograph was taken on are written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1995
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Men on Saloon Steps]

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of four men standing on the steps of a small wood-sided building (situated to the right of another wood-sided building) that has the word "Saloon" painted on the front. The two men in the center are holding glasses of a dark liquid. The small saloon's front door is open and the windows on either side of the door have shutters. A small fence and some small trees sit on the right side of the saloon, as well.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]

Description: Certificate of presentation of a 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein flag to the city of Boerne, Texas. Includes details of the history of the flag and the German immigrants who made it. The certificate is signed by Betty Thomas and Patrick Heath, president of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society and mayor of Boerne, respectively.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Thomas, Betty & Heath, Patrick
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Group of People Next to Dietert Mill]

Description: Photograph of a group of people in long, light-colored dresses and dark suits, standing and sitting around a small body of water (on the right). A wall of concrete borders the left side of the water, upon which several people are sitting. A three-seat, covered buggy is parked on a stretch of grassy area at the bottom left of the photo. To the left of the water (and the concrete wall), there are trees of various sizes. There are fields of grass and trees in the background, as well. A rectangular… more
Date: 1920~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present

Description: A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date: April 1994
Creator: Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Recollections of Boerne and Kendall County

Description: A book of histories, stories, documents, images, letters, and lists relevant to Kendall County's growth and development. The contents focus on the people, geography, and topography of the area. The book also features accounts from eyewitnesses and experts.
Date: 1949/1999
Creator: Gray, Edith A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith at Their Ranch]

Description: Two photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith. In the first photo, the couple stands side by side behind a large fence, Cecil (on the left, wearing a bomber jacket and baseball cap) with his left arm resting on the fence. In the background, a house on the right, a fence on the left, and large trees are visible. In the second photograph, the couple stands beside a barbed-wire fence post, Cecil on the right, wearing a white shirt and cowboy hat, and Mary on the left, wearing a long sleeve dress with pe… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photographs of Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]

Description: Two photographs of a large, dark blue flag with embroidered images and text, indicating that it is a flag for the Boerne Gesang Verein singing club. The flag is hung flat against a large white board, with many, colorful ribbons and prizes hanging on either side of the flag. The board is propped up against a grey wall with wood siding on the bottom half of the wall. In the second photo, a woman wearing a blue blouse and grey skirt is standing to the left of the board. The photographs are attache… more
Date: December 1994
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Group of People in Front of Saloon]

Description: Photograph of a group of people of various ages, standing on the porch of a one-story, stone building connected to another stone building with a facade. Some people are leaning against the walls, others are sitting on the porch steps, and others are sitting on wooden chairs scattered about the porch. The building with the facade, on the left, has tall narrow windows and a tall, arched door. A small fence sits to the right of the buildings. There are handwritten notes on the back of the photo ab… more
Date: 1878
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]

Description: Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date: May 20, 1987
Creator: Brenner, Kit
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Interior of Krause's Bar]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a long, narrow bar room with high ceilings. On the left side, a man in a suit stands on the other side of a bar counter, leaning against it. With a wall of cabinets and bottles behind him. Four men stand at the end of the bar, against the far wall, three of them leaning against the bar. Another man stands on the other side of a large chair that sits on the right side of the room, next to a dresser counter. There are several doors at the other end of the room,
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

History of The Boerne Reading Club

Description: A history of the Boerne Reading Club that includes meeting minutes from January 24, 1922, through November 6, 1951. Also included are updated lists of members as membership changed over the years, and a record of their brief disbanding during World War II.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cartwright, Mary
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

The Journey To Boerne, 4th Printing

Description: Booklet of the history of Boerne, Texas, including its founding members' immigration to the area and the development of Kendall County. The inside cover of the booklet has a road map of the area surrounding Boerne, Texas.
Date: 2007
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Rivers, Ranches, Railroads, & Recreation

Description: Book discussing the history of Kendall County, Texas including the physical geography of the area and the history of the people living there focusing on the geography of the towns, and family structures. Also includes tributes to prominent people, organizations, and businesses in Kendall County. Index starts on page 268.
Date: 1984
Creator: Kendall County Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photocopy of Beseler Bar Photograph]

Description: Photocopy of a photograph of the interior of a bar room, printed on a sheet with a handwritten note about the name of the bar, and the date of the photo. The photo depicts a group of men standing in front of a bar counter, their backs to the camera, and three bar-tenders wearing aprons and standing behind the bar. The wall behind the counter is lined with mirrors, cabinets, and bottles.
Date: 1891
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Cat on Windowsill and Photograph of Group of Men]

Description: Two photographs glued to a sheet of paper with information about the photos printed on the page. The first photo depicts a cat crouching on top of a short decorative column along the side of a light-colored brick building. The building has small windows all along its exterior wall, and there is a small water tower at the corner down at the right end of the building. The second photo depicts a group of men in suits and hats standing in front of a light-colored brick wall. There is a door in the … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Fordson Demonstration]

Description: Photograph of a group of men standing in front of an around an automobile and tractor, which are parked facing each other. The automobile, pictured on the left, has the name "Fordson" on the side. The ground in front of the group is rough and filled with rocks. The photograph is faded at the top, obscuring the background, and the back of the photograph is so worn that the handwritten notes about the photo are barely legible.
Date: 1920
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Five Members of Boerne Village Band Performing]

Description: Photograph of five men sitting on a row of folding chairs on an open-air stage with a tin roof. The men, two of whom are partially obscured by microphones and music stands are wearing short sleeved shirts with slacks and are playing brass instruments. Sound equipment is visible on the stage behind them, and in the background, a few trees are barely visible in the bright light. Handwritten notes and a label on the back of the photograph identify the men performing, while a stamp identifies the d… more
Date: 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Boerne Village Band]

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of a group of men and women (mostly in traditional German dress) standing in front of and on a tall stage. Most of the people are holding various musical instruments. A small banner reading, "Boerne Village Band, Boerne, Texas, German Music Since 1860," is attached to the stage. In the background, the dark stage curtains are visible. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, a brief summary of the history of the band, a description of the photo (taken at Ab… more
Date: 1994
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photograph of Gesang Verein Group with 1893 Flag]

Description: Photograph of a group of men in suits, lined up in two rows, the first row holding a large flag a small star in the center and German writing on it. The group is standing in front a light-colored building with windows along the outside. A lightly spotted dog lays with its chin on the ground, to the left of the group, and a small tree is situated to the right of the group. Handwriting on the back of the photograph gives the location of the photo and the name of the group holding the flag.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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