1.Highlander article by Maurine Senterfitt in 1973 about historical marker for Fairland  Chapel
2. Three copies of history of Fairland
3.  Two copies of newspaper article about Fairland-Toby communities
4. Brief note on Fairland
5. Photo of old Slaughter home near Fairland

• Entire copy of Rosebud News Keepsake Issue, August 12, 1976

1. copied photo of FallsCreek falls
2. Newspaper picture from Burnet Bulletin July 21, 2004
3. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 second prize winner in photo contest was Bridget Dear’s picture of Falls Creek

1. Brochure on history of the museum
2. Picayune April 20, 2005 “Museum invites folks to share stories on the great falls” includes 1904 of children playing below the falls
3. River Cities Tribune August 13, 2004, “Museum announces Historic Preservation Award winners”
4. Picayune,  7/7/1999, Preserving history at the The Falls on the Colorado Museum

1. Handwritten brief history of Fischer-Miller Grant taken from historic marker located in Burnet County on Highway 1431 on high hill overlooking Lake LBJ and the town of Kingsland
2. See also Llano County #26 for newly found map of Fischer-Miller

1.  Newspaper copy of photo of Fort Croghan museum (only original remaining structure)
2. Closeup of people in the photo above, Lottie Chamberlain, Ruth Fry, Lucile Chamberlain, Nell Fry, Mable Chamberlain, Gordon Fry, and Lois Fry
3. Copy of article from Southern Living September 1986 “Memories of Fort Croghan”
4. Three articles from July 1, 1971 by Tad Moses about Fort Croghan Museum
5. Newspaper photos of McCulloch’s Ranger Station and second home of Samuel E. Holland, Powder House and part of old John Fry cabin
6. Two copies of Texas counties map with location of frontier forts
7.  Five brochures about Historic Fort Croghan from Burnet Historical Society (different pictures on the front)
8. Copy of newspaper article by Pauline Crittenden “Frontier Fort Records Heroic Past at Burnet” from Dallas Morning News January 18, 1970
9. Three page article compiled by Alta Holland Gibbs about Fort Croghan
10. Brief history of Capt. Henry McCulloch by Alta Holland Gibbs
11. List of men who died while serving at Fort Croghan
12. Photo of Fort Croghan
13. Newspaper article by Price Wilson about purchase of old fort site
14.  Brochure about Old Fort Croghan 1848-1854
15. Pamphlet of guide to Fort Croghan
16. Six page extract from “History of Burnet County” by M. G. Bowden August, 1940
17. Magazine article from Frontier Times Feb. 1926 Vol.III  No. 5 on Fort Croghan
18. Magazine article from Frontier Times “Robert E. Lee Was Never Stationed at Fort Crogan (sic)”
19. Two pages “Lieutenant Wm. H. Whiting’s Report” from San Antonio, TX January 21, 1850
20. Newspaper article dated Nov. 9, 1961 “Old Army Pistol Found Near Burnet”
21. Newspaper article from Austin Statesman Oct. 21, 1922 “General Johnson’s Body Rests in Senate Chamber”
22. Pamphlet “Forts of the West” by Robert W. Frazer, part referring to For t Croghan
23. Newspaper articles by Lucile O’Donnell “Fort Croghan Briefs” Parts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
24. Map of Fort Croghan

25. Handwritten  note stating soldiers came to Fort Croghan on March 18, 1849
26. Newspaper article from Highlander by Ted Moses July 1, 1971
27. Newspaper article from Burnet Bulletin April 29, 1976 “Spring Cleaning at Fort Croghan”
28. Letter to Mr. Thomas G. Ferguson dated August 19, 1977 from Dr. William  J. Simon about Fort Croghan’s doctors including letters copied from National Archives about Fort Croghan. Letter to Dr Simon from Thomas G. Ferguson thanking him for his research and paying him $30.00.  Letter to Mr. Ferguson from Dr. Simon dated July 27, 1977 including documents about H.H. Sibley and copy of Inspector General’s Report about fort dated 1853
29. Newspaper article from Highlander dated May 24, 1973 “Donors Make Burnet County Dream Come True” about Logan Vandeveer pioneer cabin moved to Fort Croghan
30. Article from the Forum “Letter to the Editor” from Dr. M. P. Mayhall about Robert E. Lee at one time being stationed at Fort Croghan
31. Letter to Mr. Thomas G. Ferguson from Dr. William J. Simon about  civilians employed at Fort Croghan in early 1850’s including October 1851 list of names from National Archives
32. Article from Highlander dated Oct.14, 1976 by Betty MacNabb “Rainy Night at Fort Croghan” about Indians stealing dragoons’ best horses
33. Newspaper article from Burnet Bulletin dated July 26, 1973 “Historical Society Honors Past Presidents” about Ice Cream Social held at Fort Croghan
34. Newspaper article Highlander dated July 1, 1976 by Betty MacNabb “Stepping Backward in Time” about Old Fort Croghan
35. Newspaper article from Burnet Bulletin dated Nov. 16, 1961 by Alta Holland Gibbs “ Recollections of Henry Campbell” about the fort
36. Newspaper article Highlander dated Dec. 30, 1982 “Fort Croghan Gets A Christmas Present” by Rachel McAllister about museum receiving a horse drawn buggy
37. Newspaper article Highlander dated July 8, 1976 about Miss Minnie Hansell including pictures of buggy and hand-made stool which she donated to the museum
38. Newspaper article “Boyhood Days in Burnet”
39.  Newspaper article Austin American Statesman dated April 25, 1975 by Lash Lashbrook “Burnet Area Interesting” in which fort is mentioned
40. Newspaper photo of Fort Croghan monument
41. Handwritten list of officers of post, present and absent at Camp Croghan in June 1849 including list of those sick in 1851 and others who served, died, or were killed during service at Fort Croghan
42. Newspaper article Highlander dated June 1972 by Frank C. Rigler “Was Young Robert E. Lee Ever in Burnet County”
43. Newspaper article by Greg Olds “Was Robert E. Lee Ever at Fort Croghan”
44. Copies of photos of the Lewis Kincheloe log cabin (moved to the fort from Bertram) and  powder house
45. Brochure information on history of Fort Croghan
46. Newspaper article Burnet Bulletin dated November 26, 1964 by Mrs. Ealy Dorbandt “A Story of Old Fort Croghan”
47. Description of historical markers at Fort Croghan
48. Newspaper article copy from Austin Southwestern American dated April 13, 1853 about letter dated April 7, 1853 written by Avery H. Moore about scouting mission that he went on
49. Newspaper article from The Austin American August 28, 1963 about history of Croghan Cobbler and that day’s scheduled Burnet County Historical Society Picnic
50. History and recipe for Croghan Cobbler
51. Brochure for Fort Croghan Museum
52.  One page, typed, listing names and ranks of individuals stationed at Ft. Croghan.  Some entries  Dated 3/49 and 4/49; another has notation Capt (since 21st Oct. 1848).  Author and source unknown.
53. Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 article about Fort Croghan
54.  Dallas Morning News, 21 July 1931, "Burnet Mass Meeting to Urge Forming Park."
55. Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan 1970, "Frontier Fort Records Heroic Past at Burnet."
56.  Dallas Morning News, 16 Aug 1931, "Old Fort Crogan at burnet to Live Again as Lee Park", with history of fort and photo of Mrs. Sarah Martin, daughter of Logan Vandeveer.
57.  The Austin American,  30 May 1973.  "Historic Ft. Croghan Now Open for Summer," with pictures of cabins, Peter Kerr historical marker, and old wagon.
58.  River City News, 4 Oct 2009.  "Frontier Army Post Helped Secure the Hill Country" by Rachel Bryson; History of the fort and photos of old outhouse and cabin.
59.  The Picayune, Frontier Army Post Helped Secure the Hill Country", by Rachel Bryson; with photo of old-style outhouse at the fort and history of the fort and its influence on the early community.

1. Map of City of Burnet, with Kerr Donation and Vandeveer Addition outlined.
2. The Highlander, 1 July 1971, “Fort Croghan”, by Tad Moses. (2 copies)
3. Handwritten notes of fort grounds.
4. biography of Colonel George Croghan
5. .Letter to Tad Moses, 10 July 1970, from Thomas Ferguson, about Croghan research.
6. Copy of “Texas Military History”, A Quarterly Publication of The National Guard Association of Texas, Spring, 1965, with article, “Old Fort Croghan” by Mike Cox.
7. Collection of clippings pertaining to effort to save historic buildings.
8. Brochures, Old Fort Croghan”, undated. (multiple copies)
9. One page, “Burnet County Historical Data”, date and source unknown.
10. “Fort Croghan Bugle”, first edition of newsletter, Vol 1, No. 1.
11. Handwritten draft of Fort Croghan article by Tad Moses.
12. “Old Forts of the Far West”, page 19, by Herbert M. Hart, story of Fort Croghan, Texas, with diagram of grounds in 1853.
13. Marked up copy of “Guide to Fort Croghan”.
14. West Texas Historical Association Year Book, October 1943, “The First Line of Army Posts Established in West Texas in 1849” by Col. M. L. Crimmins.
15. Letter from Department of the Army, 23 Feb 1972, to Frank C. Rigler, answering his request for historical information, with info attached.
16. The Library of Congress response to request for information:  page 130 of the Complete Regular Army Register, includes names of soldiers.
17. Letter to Tad Moses, 7 Dec 1972, with Ft Croghan info.  Sender unknown.
18. Newspaper Clipping from Austin American, 25 June 1973, “Letters to the Editor”, about Robert E. Lee NOT being stationed at Ft. Croghan.

19. Newspaper clipping, Burnet Bulletin, 30 June 1938,”Fort Croghan , by Alta Holland Gibbs.
20. The Highlander, 22 May 1969, “Fort Croghan, Restored by Burnet County Historical Society, Is New Tourist Attraction.”
21. Office of the Chief of Military History, Bibliography, Posts, Camps and Stations.
22. Copy of letter to Hon. John G. Tower, 18 Oct 1973, from Tad Moses, asking for his assistance in getting answers posed to the Department of Defense.
23. Replies from Senator Tower.
24. Correspondence pertaining to Ft Croghan, from “Nancy”, 27 Feb 1974.
25. Typed document about Fort Croghan, source unknown
26. Copies of 1851 and 1852 Congressional Record pertaining to Ft. Croghan.
27. Photo of Jo Hammond in costume, Oct-Nov 1983, probably for Ft Croghan Days event.
28. Photo of Lucille Craddock and Lolly Chamberlain, in costume, Nov 1983, probably for Ft Croghan Days event.
29. Highland Lakes Companion Fort honors soldiers who died in service on its 150th anniversary year
 

1. Two copies of history of Gabriel Mills
2. Copy of article from Liberty Hill  Leader dated March 6, 1936 by W. E. McCoy, Editor, about history of Gabriel Mills
3. Mt. Horeb Sunday School from 1891-1892 lists of members and teachers(2copies)
4. Tombstone information about James and Mary A. Elliott and Barney T. and Sarah Dennis
5. 1893 History of Texas biography of J. R. Brizendine
6. Williamson County Sun article dated July 3, 1969 “Gabriel Mills Was Once Well Populated Center for Schools, Business, and Churches”
7. Newspaper article dated April 12, 1961 by Mrs. Fred Foster “Old Gabriel Mills Placid and Lovely”
8. Dedicatory Program for Gabriel Mills, Texas Historical Marker November 16, 1975(2 copies)
9. Williamson County Sun article Nov. 13, 1975 “Gabriel Mills Historical Marker to be Dedicated”
10. Copy of information from historical marker
11. List of Mt. Horeb School Pupils in 1899-1910
12. Plat of Gabriel Mills (2 copies)
13. Newspaper article Libertarian Sept. 2, 1979 by Carolyn Harper “Gabriel Mills: A Marker in History”

1. Information about the Galloway House from it Historical Marker
2.Booklet about the Galloway House
3. advertisement from Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 about Verandas Guest House that was Galloway House
4. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “A Treasure Restored” about Wayne and Mary Brown’s efforts in restoring Galloway House to become The Verandas Guest House

1.Paper on the Galloway House by Thomas Ferguson
2. Pictures of the Galloway House

1. Pamphlet  “Routes to the Roots”
2. “Routes to the Roots, American Tourists on European Cultural Trips”
3. Form in German about traveling to the US
4. Passport stamp for Christian Frederick Kossons (Kessons? Spelling for last name is not legible)
5. Distribution map of German Immigrants
6. Chart showing immigration from Germany from 1820 to 1988
7. Chart showing immigration by countries 1820 to 1985
8. European map showing emigration to the US, including areas from which emigrants came, gathering points, and routes (written in German)
9. Copy of citizenship papers for John Henry zur Oeriste (Oeniste? Oevista?, handwriting is unclear for surname) former citizen of Hanover, Germany who received citizenship in Columbus, County of Bartholmew, Indiana in 1842
10. Copy of advertisement for a journeyman to emigrate to US in both English and German
11. Illustrations of Pennsylvania Dutch "Hex" Symbols
12. Information on the German Fusiliers of South Carolina

1. Application for Historical Marker with research paper about Granite Mountain including annotations
2. Three copies of information on historical marker
3. Burnet County Historical Society’s report on errors in information on historical marker
4. Newspaper article about historical marker
5. Copies of legal papers relating to ownership of Granite Mountain and change of name
6. Booklet “Behind This Cornerstone, The Story of the Texas Capitol” by M. Walter Andrus
7. Papers relating to correspondence between Texas Historical Commission and the Burnet County Historical Society dealing with Granite Mountain’s Historical Marker
8. Newspaper article about Frank Teich, sculptor of the Hill Country

1. Newspaper article “Capitol Conceived in Crisis” April 26, 1974
2. Newspaper article “Convicts Mined Stone From Famous Mountain to Build Beautiful State Capitol” Highlander April 2, 1970
3. Copy of information on historical marker with Burnet County Historical Society’s list of errors
4. Highlander article “Confusion of Origin of Granite Mountain Railroad Traced by Moses” April 8, 1971
5. 1972 Postcard  from Mrs. Kellersberger Schnelle to Burnet County Historical Society about Miss Eddy Sue Garee, librarian in Burnet County Library
6. Highlander article about graphite mining operation dated April 1, 1965
7. Marble Falls Messenger reprinted article from Marble Falls Standard
 Aug. 30, 1896 about terrible explosion at Granite Mountain with copy
8. List of names of Scottish granite-cutters that came to Texas, 1886
9. Austin American October 31, 1962 “Viewpoint, Central Texas ‘Rock Age’ Both Modern and Costly”
10. Newspaper article about Granite Mountain undated
11. Newspaper pictures relating to Granite Mountain
12. Handwritten copy of early history of William Slaughter’s ownership of Granite Mountain
13. Newspaper article by Leon Hale “Marble Falls Has a Granite Mountain, No Marble Falls”
14. “Mountain Continues to Provide Granite” essay
15. Report about convict labor used at Granite Mountain to get granite for Capitol with attached copy of historical marker (2 copies)
16. Handbook of Texas  article on Granite Mountain (2 copies)
17. Handwritten history of Granite Mountain
18. Biographical sketch of George Webb Slaughter
                        See also folder headed “Scottish Granite Workers”  

1. A brief history of Briggs including Gum Springs and Taylor’s Gin
2. Two short notes on Gum Springs
3. A longer history of Gum Springs, Taylor’s Gin, and Briggs by Emma S. Smith with bibliography