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Lake Travis, Colorado River

Photo of Bluebonnet Fishing Camp, undated

Lake Victor Story

Newspaper article dated January 20, 1972 by Greg Olds titled “ ‘Lake Victor Story’ Recalls Olden Days” including picture of Trinity Professor Dr. M.G. Bowden and Maurice C. Shelby author of “The Lake Victor Story”. Both men are natives of Lake Victor.
Typed paragraph about Lake Victor
Picayune, 22 July 2009, "News Accounts Paint Colorful Picture of Old Lake Victor" by Rachel Bryson.
See also "The Lake Victor Story" by Maurice C. Shelby, published 1971; 208 pages, not indexed; many photographs, family histories, info of schools, churches, businesses; cemetery listings, newspaper articles, and much more. On the shelf in HBFL's Dobie Room.
Index of Photos and News Stories from "The Lake Victor Story" by Maurice C. Shelby; 10 typed pages.
The Picayune, 5 Aug 2009, "Lake Victor Celebrates 106 years Saturday"
Burnet Bulletin, 26 July 1993, "Shelby Recalls Lake Victor's Heyday" with photo of M. G. Shelby
The Picayune, 8 Aug 2007, "Lake Victor Hosting Annual Homecoming", by Daniel Clifton
The Picayune, 22 July 2009, "News Accounts Paint Colorful Picture of Old Lake Victor" by Rachel Bryson
Burnet Bulletin 12 Dec 2014; "Masons honored at Lake Victor Lodge"
Hill Country Magazine, Winter 2005; two pictures taken of Lake Victor area.
"Lake Victor, Don't Bring Your Boat", by Billie Warner Buck. Nine pages, 4 pages of pictures; report presented to Edwards Plateau Historical Association annual meeting, October 2015; compiled from old letters, deeds, wills, church history and memories of friends and family.
The Picayune October 2019; "What's in a nbame? "Lake Victor, a Town With No Name" with 2 pictures

See Also "The Lake Victory Story" by Maurice Shelby -- lists the names of thousands of Lake Victor citizens. It contains lists of church members, Masonic Lodge Members, school personnel and many others,

Lampasas

Brochure about Lampasas,
Texas Newspaper clipping from The American-Statesman titled “Treaty Oak Perfect Specimen of Its Kind” by Clare Ogden Davis
Texas Heritage Workshop Agenda List of sources for doing a program or contest on “Cattle Brands and Ranch Histories” (2 copies)
Three page typed history of Lampasas
Copy of newspaper article from Lampasas Record by Alfred E. Menn titled “The Lampasas Story”
Copy of newspaper article from Lampasas Record by Mr. W.R. Young titled “The Town of Lampasas Was Started Before The War Between The States” includes picture of Parks Hotel
Copy of newspaper article from Lampasas Record titled “Some Early Historical Facts and Dates And Other Information of Lampasas County” includes picture of D.C. Thomas, district judge; Martin (last name not copied), county judge; Col. J.E. Morgan, County clerk; F. Lewis, County Atty; W.B Abney; Zivley,constable; E.N. “L” Wolf, deputy sheriff and W.B. McGee, Baptist minister
Copy of newspaper article taken from Lampasas Record September 10, 1936 issue by Mrs. Kate Longfield titled “Some of the Happenings from As Far Back As I Can Remember” Description of Historical Marker at the west door of the Lampasas County Court House (2 copies)
Booklet titled “Stories of Lampasas” by Mrs. W.H. Moses
Booklet by Tad Moses titled “Lampasas Texas Historical Brief” (52 pages)
The Highlander 26 Apr 1973; "Centennial Celebration in Lampasas" "Spring Ho is Around The Corner" by Maurine Senterfitt. Includes several pictures.
Newspaper clipping, Temple, Texas, 6 Feb 1977, “Lampasas Blaze Destroys Landmark School Building”, with photo of 1895 Lampasas Middle School after burn.
Typed notes from 1913 Lampasas Leader newspaper concerning Burnet events or citizens.
Newspaper clipping, date and source unknown, “L. M. Stephens Writes Interesting History of Chadwick’s Mill.” [Copy of this article filed in "Mill, Chadwick"
Highland Lakes Weekly 16 Jan 2015; "Civilizing the Wild West." About DeWitt Clinton Thomas.
Copy of a photograph Mrs. R. R. Mills, Recording Secretary of Texas Division, United Daughter of the Confederacy. Picture appeared in 1915 Yearbook.
Lampasas Dispatch Record 23 May 1991; "50 years ago, May 1941" - lists graduates for the year.
Group of Funeral Notices from Kay Keele Estate. All are buried in the San Saba City Cemetery.

Land Heritage Awards - see Texas Land Heritage Awards

LBJ Ranch

Page from The Highlander, 1 Nov 1973. Article and pictures about the LBJ ranch. “Ranch of LBJ’s Grandfather Restored With Old Fashioned Care.”
Undated newspaper article about tour entitled A Wagon Ride into History.
Newspaper copy of artilce about Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson from the Burnet Bulletin, 30 June 1938.
Newspaper picture of Johnsons observing the change of Granite Shoals Lake to Lake LBJ from the Marble Falls Highlander dated 2 April 1970.
Several pages of copy from the Record Courier, Johnson City, dated 28 June 1973, about reopening of LBJ home .
Article from Burnet Bulletin, 1974, about LBJ Statue to be Dedicated in Park Ceremonies Saturday, August 24
Unnamed newspaper article dated 29 04 1976 written by Sam Johnson

Ledger From Burnet County Store, 1898-99

Small notebook itemizing names and goods purchased, along with date and prices. About 50 pages, written on both sides. Sample below:

April 27 1898 Westfall Barton, 2 Cultivator bolts, .15

W. P. Hunt, Bro

March 27 1 pr shoes 1.30

Apr 24 1 pants .80

May 3 bal on sugar .75

May 4 1 pr slippers .90

May 4 1 sk flour 1.10

Legion, Auxilary

Newspaper clipping, Austin American Statesman, 25 Nov 1948, with photo
Three copies of program, “10th District Convention of the American Legion” 6 June 1948

Letters, Confederate

Newspaper clipping, San Antonio Express News, 27 Feb 1977, “Kin of Writers Sought”; about 100 letters from confederate soldiers and families in the state comptroller’s warehouse.
Typed list with three columns, Widow/Pensioner, Veteran, Other; arranged by county. This may be a list of the letters mentioned in item 1 above.

Letters/Field Family (This folder is in the Surname file under Feild, Family Letters)

This file contains letters written during and a couple of years after the Civil War

1) 7 Feb 1861 – R. S. Feild to his mother.

2) 5 Apr 1861 – Thomas A. Feild to his mother, followed by a letter from H. L. Feild to his mother.

3) 30 June 1861 – H. L. Feild to his mother.

4) 27 Nov 1861 – Letter from J. Y Shipman, regarding Mrs. L. M. Feild paper.

5) 4 Jan 1862 – Letter from Annie to Ma & Mrs. Harriet Yoe.

6) 25 Aug 1862 – H. L. Feild to his mother.

7) 12 Mar 1863 – H. L. Feild to his mother.

8) 18 Apr 1863 – H. L. Feild to his mother.

9) 3 Aug 1863 – Jennie (Mrs. H. L.) Feild to her mother-in-law.

10) 6 Aug 1863 – Harry L. Feild to his mother.

11) 4 Oct 1863 – H. L. Feild to his mother.

12) 1 Dec 1863 – Letter from Martha T. Green to Mrs. Feild telling of the death of Harry Feild. Harry was killed on 3 Nov 1863.

13) 3 Feb 1864 – Jennie Feild to her mother-in-law.

14) 31 Mar 1864 – Jennie Feild to her mother-in-law.

15) 5 July 1864 – Jennie Feild to her mother-in-law.

16) 6 Aug 1864 – Jennie Feild to her mother-in-law.

17) 25 Nov 1864 – Jennie Feild to

18) 18 Oct 1866 – Letter from Annie Feild to her mother-in-law telling of the death of her husband.

19) 19 Dec 1866 – Letter from Annie Feild to her mother-in-law.

20) 11 Apr 1867 – Annie Feild to her mother-in-law Lucy Feild.

21) 2 Sep 1867 – Annie Feild to her mother-in-law.

22) 26 Feb 1893? – Letter from A. H. Feild.

23) Copy of picture of Dr. M. A. Feild.

24) Copy of pictures of Harry Lee Feild and Dr. Feild in Tenn & wife.

25) Letter April 23 (no year) from M. A. Feild.

26) Copies of envelopes

27) Copies of 2 pages that are unreadable.

Liberty Hill

1. Three pages of poor images of The Williamson County Sun, 28 Aug 1969; “Liberty Hill Once Was Atop a Hill Became Silent Grove, Town Moved East”. With pictures.

2. Newspaper page, The Williamson County Sun, 20 March 1975; “Liberty Hill combines the Old and the New”, with pictures

3. Newspaper clipping, date and source unknown. “The Austin Story. Highway Marker Near Georgetown Marks Battle Site.” Photo of marker commemorating a battle fought between Texas Rangers and Indians (Manuel Flores on May 18, 1839.

4. Newspaper clipping, The Williamson County Sun, 12 Nov 1970, “Liberty Hill Cemetery Dates Back to 1875, with photo of large tombstone.

5. Copies of #4; poor quality.

6. Newspaper page, The Libertarian, 2 Sept 1975, about Liberty Hill highschool football and volleyball teams.

7. Note card from Helen Chesley to Mrs. Price, dated June 15, [no year], thanking her for her help.

8. Newspaper pages, The Libertarian, April 1975, full issue, 12 pages.

10. The Liberty Hill Independent 24 Aug 2017; "Duncan among Confederate soldiers who settled in Liberty Hill area after war" by James Wear. About Thomas Jefferson Duncan, Sr. Also includes information from Find-A-Grave.

Libraries (Burnet County)

Bertram Library

"Bertram Library unveiled" Burnet Bulletin, 1 March 20062. "An important plea from Bertram's Historical Committee" Bertram Enterprise 2 Nov 2005; Donation items from Garrett Wilkinson Museum3. "Library donation" Burnet Bulletin 19 Apr 2006; 4 books on gardening donated by Master Gardeners4. picture of Friends of the Bertram Library with plans for the new library, 1 Mar 2006, unknown newspapers. Burnet Bulletin 11 Mar 2009; "Bertram gets $2M for 'green' library"6. Burnet Bulletin 8 Dec 2010; "Library staff begins move into new building.

The Picayune 6 Nov 2013; "Secret's out: Bertram Library Thrift Store celebrates 30 years of unique items and dedicated volunteers"
Burnet Bulletin 2 Oct 2019; "Come feast at the library 'Souper' supper" with pictures. Under column entitled "Out and About in Bertram"
Burnet Bulletin 22 Jan 2020; "Bertram Library celebrates nine years" by Marcie Masterson. Includes pictures.

Burnet County Library Open House - 1963

Texas Library Journal, TLA Conference, 1975, Dallas
Picture of two women, unidentified, undated.
Sign-in Sheets for Open House, Nat’l Library Week, April 23, 1963
Sign-in Sheets for 10 April 1963
Guest Register, Nov 18, 1962 and stapled together with Guests for Open House at 13th Birthday, Jan 9, 1963
Sign-in Sheets for Nat’l Lib Week Family Night, April 10, 1962

Burnet County Library System

Library Survey Data, 1995
Burnet Bulletin, 2 Aug 1995, Library Requests $130,000 for automation, by Sara Wartes
The River Cities Daily Tribune, 22 Mar 2006; "Burnet County libraries preparing for future" by Daniel Clifton; Burnet and Bertram sites getting facelifts.
Burnet Bulletin 16 Aug 2006; Lending a hand to the lending library" by Chris Crews
The Picayune 7 Sep 2011; "Check out happenings at Burnet County libraries"
The River Cities Tribune 13 Feb 2011; "Dark chapter for Burnet County libraries?" - state funding cuts could have impact in Burnet County - by Nicole Lessin
The Highlander 22 Sep 2017; Burnet County Library System celebrated 50th Anniversary. Picture of Ann Brock, Cookie Wallace, Diana Collins, Laura Bush, Judy Hardin
The Picayune 29 Aug 2018; "Ancestry.com, Fold3 now free at libraries" by Jennifer Fierro

Burnet - Herman Brown Free Library

Newspaper section, Burnet County Bulletin, 16 Feb 1978, “New Library Dedication is Sunday.” Notes on the Building of the Herman Brown Free Library. Pictures of main reading room; Library Board Chairman, Mrs Alvin Nored; Present Librarian Mrs. Price.
Newspaper page, Burnet County Bulletin, 16 Feb 1978, page A5, “Library Dedication Ceremony Sunday”
Burnet Bulletin 25 Sep 1986; "Excellence abounds" by Lucille O'Donnell
The Highlander Dec 1981; "Burnet commissioners ponder library problem"
Burnet Bulletin 16 Oct 1986; "Linda Dyke is library's friend" by Lisa Cokendolpher. Includes picture of Linda Dyke and Cookie Wallace.
Burnet Bulletin 10 Jan 2007; "Polar Express", cookie wallace, director of Herman Brown Free library, accepts check for most popular Christmas Tree decorating contest
The Picayune 23 May 2007; "Herman Brown Free Library will be getting a new roof soon"
Burnet Bulletin 8 Aug 2007; "A farewell letter to Burnet"; Library Director Cookie Wallace leaving after about 22 years of service
River Cities DailyTribune, 24 April 2008; "Burnet Library's Expansion Beginning"; library supporters plan to raise $3 million in grants for public library, by Raymond V. Whelan.
Burnet Bulletin 30 Apr 2008; "Herman Brown Free Library expansion kicked off"
Burnet Bulletin 9 July 2008; "Need to Expand/Artistic talent, fun stuff for children planned" 60th anniversary
Burnet Bulletin 38 May 2008; "Burnet library celebrates 60th"
Burnet Bulletin 10 Sep 2008; "Commissioners peruse library plans"
Burnet Library Expansion Project September 2008 update newsletter.
The Picayune, 1 April 2009; "Vanished Exhibition Reveals Plight", about a traveling exhibition by the nonprofit TRACES Center for History and Culture. The exhibit reveals how thousands of German-Americans during WWII were labeled unfairly as "potentially dangerous enemy aliens" at the time and put in camps.
Burnet Bulletin, 22 April 2009; "Grant to help young readers' parents"; a grant through CTLS that provides training for library staff to work with parents of young children.
Daily Tribune 3 June 2009; "Plans for new Burnet library unfolding" by Brenda Young. "Engelbrecht comes on board as new library director.
Daily Tribune 2 Sep 2009; "Fire scare forces readers from Herman Brown library" "Failed light fixture may have caused smell." by Raymond V. Whelan.
Burnet Bulletin 7 Oct 2009; "Turning the page" "Friends of Library gear up for new building" by Charles Ryan Boisseau.
Unknown newspaper and date: photo of Lucille O'Donnell, Burnet County Librarian.
Burnet Bulletin 7 Oct 2009 "Friends: Gear up for new building"
Burnet Bulletin 7 Oct 2009; Quilts Away! - Friends of the Library auction off handmade quilt.
Burnet Bulletin 21 Oct 2009; picture of the Herman Brown Free Library Cookbook Committee.
Highland Lakes Weekly 11 Nov 2009; "Library opens new reading area"
The Daily Tribune 13 Dec 2009; "Strings and Sings" - picture of Hannah Malone performing Christmas music at library.
Burnet Bulletin, 30 Dec 2009, article about new public library in the works.
Burnet Bulletin, 28 Jan 2009, Burnet library switches site.
unknown paper, 21 July 1977, article "Burnet Commissioners Accept library building with picture of Janet Crain moving books.
Citizens Gazette 2 Feb 2011; "New tool unveiled at library in Burnet" - early literacy station.
Citizens Gazette 23 Mar 2011; "Microfilm Technology Needs Help to Keep Up and Running" - in need of a new microfilm reader.
Burnet Bulletin 23 Mar 2011; "Library needs new microfilm reader" by Nola Hopkins.
Burnet Bulletin 15 June 2011; "Library to host magician, storyteller" - magician Trixie Bond.
Burnet Bulletin 22 June 2011; "Ringo visiting library" - K-9 Ringo and handler Sgt. Bindseil.
The Picayune 3 Aug 2011; "A tail and a tale" - Nellie the storytime dog.
Burnet Bulletin 24 Aug 2011; "Canine volunteers at the library"
River Cities Tribune 11 Aug 2011; "More money needed to keep proposed Burnet library alive, organizers say" by Raymon V. Whelan.
Citizens Gazette 24 Aug 2011; Storytime Dog.

Citizens Gazette 9 Nov 2011; "What's New At the Library" by Kristin Bowman.
1. DailyTribune, 29 Nov 2011, "Feds Deny Funds for New Burnet Library" by Raymond V. Whelan
2. Citizens Gazette 7 Dec 2011; "What's New at the Library" by Kristin Bowman
3. Burnet Bulletin 25 Dec 2002; "Craft group begins" for children ages 6-11.
4. Citizens Gazette 7 Sep 2011; "What's New at the Library" by Kristin Bowman.
5. The Picayune 30 Nov 2011; "New chapter is ahead for library,, newspaper" by Raymond V. Whelan
6. The Burnet Bulletin 18 Jan 2012; "Family donates $100,000 to library" by James Walker - About family of Elizabeth Van Gorkom. Includes pictures. Another article from River Cities Tribune on same subject.
7. Citizens Gazette 28 March 2012; "Books Galore..." - about library book sale.
8. Citizens Gazette 16 May 2012; "What's New At the Library" by Kristin Bowman. about Dobie Room.
9. Burnet Bulletin 16 May 2012; "Library mecca for history buffs" - about Dobie Room.
10. The Picayune 30 May 2012; "Get a Clue during Burnet library's reading club"
11. The Picayune 22 Aug 2012; "Burnet library adding computerized, read-along kids' books to collection"
12. Citizens Gazette 11 Sep 2013; "Reading Room" picture of facelift.
13. The Highlander 15-18 Nov 2013; "White Table tradition catches on"
14. The Picayune 7 Jan 2015; "Burnet library getting fresh look for new year" by Jennifer Fierro.
15. The Picayune 11 Feb 2015; Picture of James & Marie Herbort, JoAnn Myers, Betsy Engelbrecht and Leonard Smith, + article about the Friends purchasing Herbort's office for library expansion.
16. Citizens Gazette 4 Mar 2015; "Burnet library making big improvements" with picture .
17. Citizens Gazette 11 Mar 2015; picture of librarians celebrating National Read Aloud Month.
18. Citizens Gazette 25 Mar 2015; "Everyone Is a Hero" - library celebrates the caped crusaders.
19. Citizens Gazette 10 June 2015; picture of children getting started in the Summer Reading Program.
20. The Picayune 29 July 2015; "Burnet library welcomes staff, book additions" with picture.
Burnet Bulletin 12 Aug 2015; picture of JoAnn Myers accepting a hometown hero award
Highland Lakes Weekly 2 Oct 2015; "Batman's birthday in Burnet" with 2 photos.
1. Highland Lakes Weekly 25 Dec 2015; picture of horseback rides attraction at Santa's Jolly Jubilee.
2. The Picayune 5 Oct 2016; "Pre-history on display at Burnet library" by Jennifer Fierro. Includes picture of Llano Uplift Archaeological Society members participating in excavations at a site in San Saba County.
3. Citizens Gazette 11 Jan 2017; "Burnet library adding more space. Also copy from The Picayune 11 Jan 2017; "Burnet library renovation opens space for new features.
4. Citizens Gazette 19 July 2017; "Library ready to open the curtain."
5. Citizens Gazette 26 July 2017; "French shipwreck raised in Burnet library program". Program on the shipwreck "LaBelle".
6. Citizens Gazette 16 aug 2017; "Burnet librarian finishes final chapter - Putting her ob on the shelf" - retirement of Betsy Engelbrecht.
7. The Picayune 8 Nov 2017; "Burnet library expansion creates genealogical center, opens up more space" by Daniel Clifton.
8. Highland Lakes Weekly 10 Nov 2017; Ribbon cutting of library's new addition.
9. Highland Lakes Weekly 21 Sep 2018; picture of some of the participants in Burnet's "Batman Day" celebration.
10. The Highlander 31 July 2018; "DAR book donation" - includes picture of Leley Clark and Florence Reeves.
11. Citizens Gazette 26 Sep 2018; "POW! BAM! Batman Returns"
12. Burnet Bulletin 5 June 2019; Librarian Rebecca Noah begins Story Time by signing along a song.
13. Burnet Bulletin 28 Aug 2019; "Library reading program rockets to new heights" - reading program theme is "A Universe of Stories"
14. Two pictures from unknown, undated 2019 newspapers. 1) Picture of Florence Reeves and Pat Bass at Library Open House. 2) "Naughty or Nice" picture of Rebekah Noah with Santa.
15. Burnet Bulletin 6 Nov 2019; "A glimpse back" - a picture of the late Ina Cooper and Cookie Wallace, then-director of the Herman Brown Free Library.

Marble Falls Library

Pictures and newspaper article from The Highlander about antique Stetson hat display case including letter from Thelma Malloy, Display Director of Neiman-Marcus dated December 14, 1967 to Mrs. Dan Purvis
Handwritten copy of the Marble Falls Library Board Meeting for Dec. 10, 1957 about insuring books
Newspaper article from The Highlander by Pauline M. Edwards dated January 9, 1975 titled “Saturday Named Mary Griffin Day as Marble Falls Library Officially Opens” including pictures of Mary Griffin and Lois Anderson, founding mother of MFL
Newspaper photo of opening ceremonies of MFL including Mary Griffin, State Senator John Traeger, Marble Falls Mayor Chafee, Agnes Hefner and Thomas Shefelman
Newspaper photos of inside and outside views of new MFL
Newspaper photos from The Highlander dated January 16, 1975 including Mary Griffin, Mayor Dean Chafee, House of Representatives member Dave Allred, Senator John Traeger and House of Representatives member Camm Lary, Jr.
River Cities Tribune August 20, 2004 “Marble Falls Public Library Fair---What’s in it for you?”
Llano News, 3 Jan 2007, Photo and caption of Clyde Smith, President of the Blubonnet Chapter, SAR, and Betsy Engelbrecht of Marble Falls Library.
2 handwritten cards about beginning of Marble Falls Library and picture of Old Burnet Jail.
The Daily Tribune 3 June 2009; "Have fun with summer reading at Marble Falls Public library"
The Highlander 25 Aug 2015; "Smith bid farewell by library, friends" - picture of Eileen Smith" retirement party.
The Highlander 29 Sep 2015; "Library Thrift Store honors O'Donnell for years of service" - about Jane Gillean O'Donnell.
The Picayune 10 Jan 2018; "Library materials a click away" by Jennifer Fierro.

Oakalla Library

no information collected as of 2012

Libraries (Llano County)

Lakeshore Library

Daily Tribune, 30 Jan 2009, "Texas Authors to Speak at the Lakeshore Library Book Festival." Article abut the festival and photos of authors Lisa Wingate and Mike Cox.

Llano County Library

Picayune, 19 Oct 2005 - Newspaper article about library getting back to normal after 2nd LLano County Book Festival.
Llano Buzz, 26 April 2006, 'Dian Ray celebrates 25th anniversary.
Lake Country Life insert Burnet Bulletin, 14 Oct 2009, "Buildings for books bear history"

The Llano News 9 Nov 2016; "Library News: 25-year celebration set for Thursday night" by Tommi Myers. History of Llano Library.
The Picayune 22 Mar 2017; "Llano library's PALS workshop is foundation for child development" by Jennifer Fierro.

Live Oak

Brief paragraph about Live Oak
Note about Live Oak School including names of V. Bertram and wife I. and J.W. Stewart, J.R. Williams, J.T. Stewart and A.C. Perry
Typed page report of Live Oak Community including names of Ross, Haven, Baker, Bertram, Berry, Brizendine, Dunn, Hutto, Kruhl, McAndrew, Ottinger, Peterson, Pitts, Perry, Smith, Spradling, Stewart, White, Whitley, Cochran, and Ray

Llano County Information - see Llano County History

Longhorn Caverns

See also folder: Civilian Conservation Corps
Sherrard's Cave in Burnet County by Mary Johnson Posey (3 copies)
4 postcards of Longhorn Caverns
Letter from Wayne Gard to Tad Moses regarding Sam Bass and Longhorn Caverns
Application for Historical Marker
Letter from Tad Moses citing 3 errors in the historical marker at Longhorn Caverns
3 pages of copies of photographs from Jo Hammond Collection
The Geologic Story of Longhorn Cavern, Guidebook
Geologic and Historic Guide to the State Parks of Texas by Ross A. Maxwell
Copy of Dedication of The Civil Conservation Corps in Texas Parks an exhibit featuring the legacy of the CCC
Dedication program for Texas Historical Marker, 13 May 1989
Unknown, undated newspaper article entitled "Two Kinds of History Found In Texas' Longhorn Caverns"
The Houston Chronicle 26 Dec 1937; Longhorn Cavern is Outstanding Place of Natural Beauty"
The Burnet Bulletin May 1938; "News From CCC Co. 854
Unknown newspaper dated 2 My 1957; "Caverns' Age Pegged at Million"
Unknown newspaper dated 21 May 1961; "Longhorn Cavern Has Thrills for Sightseers"
Sunday Express and News 11 Aug 1968; "Longhorn Cavern History Varies"
San Antonio Express-News 15 Aug 2004; "Longhorn Cavern State Park"
Austin American 26 Apr 1969; "Discovering the Lone Star State with Frank Oliver" - Longhorn Cavern
The Highlander 14 Feb 1974; "Was Sam Bass Ever in Burnet County" by Greg Olds
Burnet Bulletin 22 Feb 1979; "Bat Manure Mined in Caverns During Civil War" by Steve Cowey
The Highlander 1 Aug 1985; "CCC exhibit to open at cavern"

Austin American Statesman 10 Feb 1996; "deep dark secrets of Sam Bass"
Hill Country magazine Fall 2004; "Longhorn Cavern" by Rebekah Hanna
1. The Picayune 27 July 2005; "Longhorn Cavern--discover and explore the natural wonder in our backyard" by Melanie Siebert
2. Burnet Bulletin 4 July 2012; "Longhorn Caverns seen in a new light" by Mark Goodson.
3. State Highway Department of Texas, Right of Way Deed (for now Longhorn Caverns) + copy of Longhorn Caverns brochure
4. Highland Lakes Weekly 6 Nov 2020; "Longhorn Cavern State Park". by Brittany Shaw.

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

General Ownership Map, Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas; Marshall Ford Dam dated 30 Mar 1939
Copy of Western Union Telegram dated March 31, 1939 to President Franklin D. Roosevelt thanking him for the approval of recommendation that congress appropriate funds to construct Marshall Ford Dam.
Invitation to the 50th Anniversary celebration of the construction of Tom Miller Dam.
1. Burnet Bulletin 28 July 2004; "LCRA unveils Buchanan Regional Water Plan" by Tom Shires
2. Burnet Bulletin 15 Sep 2004; "LCRA seeks input on marinas
3. Burnet Bulletin 13 Oct 2004; "LCRA seeks volunteers for advsory panels
4. River City Tribune 17 June 2005; "Lake Buchanan EMS given grant by LCRA
5. Burnet Bulletin 3 Aug 2005; "Renovations at Starcke"
6. The Llano News 28 Sep 2005; "LCRA schedules two open houses"
7. The Llano News 23 Nov 2005; "LCRA plans to count residential docks on five Highland Lakes this winter"
8. Kingsland Current 28 Dec 2005; "LCRA septic system program oversees years of Hill Country Growth"
9. Kingsland Current 11 Jan 2006; "Refurbished LCRA museum highlights history of the Highland Lakes area"
10. The River Cities Tribune 23 Feb 2006; "LCRA goes after illegal trash dumpers from the air"
11. Burnet Bulletin 6 Dec 2006; "Cow patty power to light local homes"
12. Citizen's Gazette 15 Oct 2014; "LCRA investigation concludes -- Copper thieves given jail time"
13. Citizen's Gazette 17 Feb 2010; "LCRA birth leads to area development -- LCRA celebrates 75th"