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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.

Lampasas

1. Brochure about Lampasas, Texas

2. Newspaper clipping from The American-Statesman titled “Treaty Oak Perfect Specimen of Its Kind” by Clare Ogden Davis

3. Texas Heritage Workshop Agenda

4. List of sources for doing a program or contest on “Cattle Brands and Ranch Histories” (2 copies)

5. Three page typed history of Lampasas

6. Copy of newspaper article from Lampasas Record by Alfred E. Menn titled “The Lampasas Story”

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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”

10. Description of Historical Marker at the west door of the Lampasas County Court House (2 copies)

11. Booklet titled “Stories of Lampasas” by Mrs. W.H. Moses

12. Booklet by Tad Moses titled “Lampasas Texas Historical Brief” (52 pages)

13. Newspaper clipping, Temple, Texas, 6 Feb 1977, “Lampasas Blaze Destroys Landmark School Building”, with photo of 1895 Lampasas Middle School after burn.

Lampasas, May 1963

1. Newspaper clipping, “From the Bulletin Thirty-four Years Ago”, 1904

2. Typed notes from 1913 Lampasas Leader newspaper concerning Burnet events or citizens.

3. Newspaper clipping, date and source unknown, “L. M. Stephens Writes Interesting History of Chadwick’s Mill.”

4. Newspaper, The Lampasas Record, 30 May 1968; article “Chadwick’s Mill Was Engineering Feat in 1880’s”, with pictures of the dam and Chadwick family.

Land Heritage Awards - see Texas Land Heritage Awards

LBJ Ranch

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

Ledger From Burnet County Store, 1898-99

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

out LBJ Statue to be Dedicated in Park Ceremonies Saturday, August 24.

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

1. Newspaper clipping, Austin American Statesman, 25 Nov 1948, with photo

2. 3 copies of program, “10th District Convention of the American Legion” 6 June 1948

Letters, Confederate 1. 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.

2. 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.

Libraries (Burnet County)

Bertram Library

Burnet County Library Open House

1. Texas Library Journal, TLA Conference, 1975, Dallas

2. Picture of two women, unidentified, undated.

3. Sign-in Sheets for Open House, Nat’l Library Week, April 23, 1963

4. Sign-in Sheets for 10 April 1963

5. Guest Register, Nov 18, 1962 and stapled together with Guests for Open House at 13th Birthday, Jan 9, 1963

6. 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

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”
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.
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.

Marble Falls Library

1. 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

2. Handwritten copy of the Marble Falls Library Board Meeting for Dec. 10, 1957 about insuring books

3. 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

4. Newspaper photo of opening ceremonies of MFL including Mary Griffin, State Senator John Traeger, Marble Falls Mayor Chafee, Agnes Hefner and Thomas Shefelman

5. Newspaper photos of inside and outside views of new MFL

6. 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.

7. River Cities Tribune August 20, 2004 “Marble Falls Public Library Fair---What’s in it for you?”

8. Llano News, 3 Jan 2007, Photo and caption of Clyde Smith, President of the Blubonnet Chapter, SAR, and Betsy Engelbrecht of Marble Falls Library.
9. 2 handwritten cards about beginning of Marble Falls Library and picture of Old Burnet Jail.

Oakalla Library

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.

Live Oak

1. Brief paragraph about Live Oak

2. 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

3. 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

Picture of Llano River in flood stage 1958
Magazine article from Texas Highways by Ira Kennedy dated January 1985 about Enchanted Rock
Magazine article from Texas Highways dated January 1979 by Bob Parvin about Enchanted Rock
Newspaper article from San Angelo Standard-Times dated May 24, 1970 by Janice Clayton titled “Story of Last Llano County Indian Fight Retold” including picture of William B. and Charlotte Moss
Request from Joe B. Frantz of The Texas State Historical Association for information about the Highland Lakes Country for inclusion in the Handbook of Texas
Published information about Llano and Llano County, Texas
Small printed booklet by Miles Barler recounting his life from 1833 through about 1885 (2 copies)
Austin American, 9 May 1952, “Llano Shoe Repair Shop Owner Discovers Real Hobby in Study of Central Texas Mineral Rocks.”
Llano County Map from General Land Office
Frontier Times article, Nov. 1927, Vol Five, #2, Round Mountain; “Boys Fight Indians in Llano County” by Mary Malisa Haynes. Photos of “Gum” Phillips and Ralph Haynes.
The Austin American, 22 May 1952, “Frontier Trappings Plentiful as Llano Prepares for its Annual Homecoming Event Next Week”.
The Llano News, 9 May 1957, “Oldtime Settler Made New Life in Llano”, with picture of Christoph Maurice Lappe.
The Austin American, 2 Sept 1962, “First Railroad Boosted Llano”
True West, Feb 1962, “Death Wore Buckskin and Braids”, about John and Matilda (Dancer) Friend; story about an Indian attack on the family.
Llano Buzz, 13 Oct 2004, “Llano County: Nature’s Handiwork”, with picture of Llanite mine.
Llano Buzz, 9 Nov 2004, “The Record Breaking Flood of 1935” by Dale Fry, with photos of destruction of Llano’s 1892 bridge.Part 1 Llano Buzz 16 Nov 2004 Part 2
San Antonio Express, 10 Oct 2004, photo of Llano County courthouse.
The Llano News December 8, 2004 article and obituary about Henry C. Buttery
Llano Buzz November 9, 2004 Captioned picture of winning football team
Llano Buzz January 18, 2005 “A Most Mysterious Mine Did the Spaniards dig it, or local old timers?” by Dale Fry
Llano News November 24, 2004 article about Llano’s historic Robinson House built in 1913
Llano Buzz November 16, 2004 picture and article about Theo and Janice Crenwelge’s 50th wedding anniversary
Llano Buzz January 26, 2005 article about Llano’s historic Dabbs Hotel built in 1907
Articles from Llano News November 24, 2004 and Kingsland Current November 24, 2004 about record breaking rains and floods of Fall 2004
Kingsland Current November 10, 2004. 2 articles about Texas Ranger cross dedication to Tow (in Llano County) Valley’s three Morgan brothers and about one of their descendents, Phyllis Weaver.
Kingsland Current December 22, 2004 article and picture “Rare 1855 of Central Texas donated to GLO” showing Fisher-Miller Grant
27. Llano News December 29, 2004 “History of Llano Memorial Hospital
28. Kingsland Current December 29, 2004 Llano “Hospital medical records department earns five-star rating”
Brochure from the Badu House
Llano News December 8, 2004 captioned picture of Llano High School drum majors receiving City Council honors for band’s high ratings
Community overview of Llano including mapfrom Real Estate Paper
Kingsland Current January 5, 2005 “The elusive Spanish mines of Packsaddle Mountain”
Llano Buzz January 11, 2005 article and photo of Llaneaux Seafood House
Llano Buzz January 11, 2005 “Changes in water system are on tap for City of Llano residential consumers” with picture
Llano Chamber of Commerce brochure
Kingsland Current January 5, 2005 article about Falls Creek Vineyards attending the 2005 Black Tie and Boots 44th Inaugural Ball Texas Fair and Market Place
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce brochure
Picayune January 12, 2005 “Interesting tidbits about Llano County”
The Llano Buzz February 15, 2005 “The worst Indian atrocity in Llano County’s history” about the Legion Valley raid and the capture of Minnie Caudle and Temple Friend
The Llano Buzz February 8, 2005 “LCRA releases water quality ratings”
The Llano News February 9, 2005 “Llano students medal at Solo/Ensemble Contest” and “Llano County music students receive state’s top honor”
Kingsland Current February 2, 2005 “ HC Railroaders clear tracks to Scoby”
Llano Buzz March 1, 2005 “The Little Guest House” a bed and breakfast owned and operated by LaNell and Gary Scott
The Llano County Star February 17, 2005 “Three LHS Students Perform in All-State Band” Karalise Leifeste, Natalie Sanders, and Scott Brownlee
The Llano Buzz April 26, 2005 “Breathing new life into 100-year-old relic” about Tere Hutto and her daughter Heather Lehmberg restoring a building built in 1900 by George and Lutie Watkins
Llano Buzz April 19, 2005 “Wildflower Ride a scenic riverside success” as 500 riders enjoyed a ride in a passenger rail car between Llano and Kingsland for the first time in 68 years
Various articles from Llano News April 6, 2005 and May 18, 2005 about awards earned by Leroy Meador in power lifting, discus and shot put at state meets
The Llano Buzz May 3, 2005 “Llano Main Street receives $150k grant”
Various articles about death of Deputy Andy Taylor killed in line of duty from The Llano Buzz May 10, 2005 and May 17, 2005, The Llano News May 11, 2005 and May 18, 2005, The Llano County Star May 19, 2005, The Kingsland Current May 18, 2005 and Burnet Bulletin May 11, 2005
Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 “Eagles re-visited”
Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 picture of the Old Southern Hotel now Buttery’s
The Llano News May 18, 2005 and Llano County Star Special Sections devoted to Class of 2005 of Llano High School
The Llano News May 18, 2005 “Moore receives promotion to Abilene Assistant Chief of Police” with a picture of several Moores who are all in law enforcement
The Llano Buzz May 24, 2005 “Lantex Theater opens to overflow crowd in 1927”
The Llano Buzz May 3, 2005 2 articles “Llano Main Street receives $150k grant” and “Antique mall to open in old Buttery Hardware building”
The Llano Buzz June 7, 2005 “December 1929: The ‘Talkies’ come to Llano”
Kingsland Current May 18, 2005 “LCRA rates water quality ‘excellent’” includes map of LCRA district
The Llano Buzz May 31, 2005 Did Johnny Ringo have a Llano connection?
The Llano News May 25, 2005 picture of the Llano Bridge taken from the west
The Llano Buzz June 14, 2005 “North Llano protests school board discrimination in 1935”
The Llano News June 15, 2005 “Looking Back” section “Eighty Years Ago June 18, 1925” Since Llano is one of the principal pecan producing counties of the state, it wants to host the next annual convention of the Pecan Growers Association.
The Llano Buzz July 5, 2005 Two dams, water works and power in early Llano”
The Llano Buzz August 23, 2005 “1933: The Wylie Burton mystery” about a 7 year old boy who could “sense” and “hear” presence of gold, silver, oil underground
The Llano Buzz August 2, 2005 “Restoring a celebrated historic Llano landmark” Badu House
The Llano Buzz August 16, 2005 “1935: Llano plans for a new city hall and fire station”
The Llano Buzz August 23, 2005 “Tax freeze instituted for Llano County’s elderly and disabled”
The Llano Buzz September 13, 2005 and the Burnet Bulletin September 14, 2005 carried identical articles on John and Elitha Martin’s house fort on Cedar Mountain Llano Co. TX in 1856 and later Elitha’s hotel and stagecoach stop in Bird town, Burnet County (now known as Round Mountain) after 1869: also see Llano Buzz Lake Country Life section 6/21/2006 “A respite on the Old Chisholm Trail”
The Llano Buzz August 23, 2005 repair work on Courthouse cupola
Llano News 11/16/2005 and Woman’s Culture Club of Llano brochure page Tim and Teresa Bauman home
Llano Buzz, 12/13/05 “A 1935 Christmas celebration in Llano”
Llano Buzz, 12/6/05 “Development of Llano’s historical trainyard begins”
Llano Buzz, Dec. 2005 Red Top Jail marks 110 years
Llano Buzz, 12/13/05 “Retired patrolman Jungkind inducted into THP Hall of Fame”
Llano Buzz, 8/02/2005 “2005-2006 Llano High School dress code policy”
Llano Buzz, 8/02/05 “School board approves sale of $5.5 million tax refunding bonds”
Kingsland Genealogical Society Newsletter Dec. 2005 listing Gillespie County Land Records Reverse Index (these records might be pertinent to some Llano County residents)
Picayune, 3/17/1999 Memories of Lillie Faye Hershaw Kelly of Colorado River flood of 1937
Llano News, 12/7/2005 article about Fain’s Honey
Llano News and Llano Buzz, 12/28/05 and 12/27/05 Top News Stories of 2005
Picayune, 12/28/05 Llano’s Crenwelge Park will be stocked with trout on Feb 6,’06
Llano News, 1/4/2006 report of conversation between Marble Falls Messenger editor Bill Miller and congressman Lyndon Baines Johnson about building a dam on Colorado River
Llano Buzz, 1/3/2006 Windy, dry conditions enhance Llano County fire on Tuesday
Llano Buzz, and LN 1/10/06&1/11/06 bridge rehab articles
Llano Buzz, 1/10/06 Red Top Jail opens for tours
Llano Buzz, 1/10/06 Train depot building progress
Kingsland Current, 1/11/06 “Drug testing back in Llano schools”
Llano Buzz, 2/1/2006 2 articles about building new depot and rail yard
Llano News, 1/25/2006 article about missing bayonette in WWI soldier’s hand is found
Llano Buzz, 1/25/2006 trouble with rebuilding Llano Bridge
Llano Buzz, 1/25/06 & 2/1/2006 Lantex Theater is personal project for Tony Griffith and wife Kathie
Llano Buzz, 02/22/06 obit and article for Richard Earl Durst
Llano Buzz, 3/29/06 pictures and article about “A British wedding done Texas style”
Llano Buzz, 3/8/2006 “1882: A wild shoot-out in downtown Llano” recounting the feud between the Coggins / Hatley families and the Carter / Herridge / McNutt families
Llano News, 5/17/06 Special Section on the graduating class of 2006
Llano News, 11/08/2006 O.C.J. Phillips Family Reunion
Llano Buzz, 11/15/2006 “1929: Man slain on street in downtown Llano” recounts the murder of L.C. Callaway by D.K. Ellison
Kingsland Current, 1/3/07 article about history of Falls Creek Falls
Llano County Heritage Day, Special Edition, Saturday, 21 Oct 2006
Photo of Fred Opp, 1891, First mayor of Llano in 1892; also ex-consul to Breslau, Germany.
Lake Country Life, 13-19 June 2007, "Llano Dam Nears Centennial" by Dale Fry, with photo of dam.
Llano Journal Lake Country Life magazine, 21 Jan 2009, "A Tribute to Their Father" ; history of the Confederale Soldiers Statue on the Courthouse Square. Llano County Chapter of UDC contracted with James K. Finlay and sons Jack and Jim of the Finlay Granite Company of Llano to make the statue.
Lake Country Life, Vol 3, No 40, page 10, supplement to the Highlander, 6 Feb 2009, by Dale Fry. Story about old community of Oxford, with picture of old store.
Lake Country Life, Vol 3, No 39, page 10, supplement to the Burnet Bulletin, 28 Jan 2009, by Dale Fry. About the Llano river, with picture of bridge at Llano.
River Cities Tribune, 24 Sept 2004, "Llano Co., School Officials Develop School Lands Plan"
Lake Country Life, magazine section Vol 3, No 33, page 6 of The Highlander; "A Library, First" with picture of structure built in 1939 to house the Llano Library. Today it contains the offices of the county clerk.
Lake Country Life, Magazine Section Vol 3, NO 32, page 13, Llano Journal; "Close Your Eyes, Picture 1894 Llano", with picture of 4 buildings along Ford Street, once called Bridge Street. by Dale Fry.
Lake Country Life, Magazine Section Vol 3, No 31, page 13, Llano Journal, 3 Dec 2008. "122-Year-Old Building has Housed Many Drug Stores" by Dale Fry. Story and picture of Llano's Corner Drug Store, which has been in operation for 111 consecutive years.
Lake Country Life, Magazine Section, Vol 3, No 29, page 14, Llano Journal. "103-Year-Old Victorian House Once Held Concerts," by Dale Fry. The history of the home at 504 W. Ellis in N. Llano, with picture.
Llano News, 1 Oct 2008; LISD Superintendent, Dennis Hill recognized as one of the top five Texas Superintendents of the Year. With Photo.
Lake Country Life magazine, Vol 3, No 42,, page 14, Llano Journall. "Educators make an Impact" about Dennis Hill, who has been a coach, principal, assistant superintendent and now is superintendent.
Lake Country Life magazine from Llano Journal newspaper article May 27, 2009 titled " The unusual case of rattling windows" about 1910 C.E. Shultz House
Llano News, 16 Sept 2009, "Back to the Flood" by John Hallowell. Story about Llano during 1930s, w/pictures of flooding river from the north bank on the day of the new bridge's opening, 14 and 15th Sept 1936, when ten inches of rain fell upstream.
Llano News, 12 Aug 2009. Photo from 1915 from Lee Duncan, showing a row of old cars in front of the North Llano Garage.
Lake Country Life, 18-24 Feb 2009, "Our Gathering of Eagles". Article and photos of the eagles nest near Llano.
Lake Country Life, 21-21 Jan 2009, "A Tribute to Their Father". Photo and article about the Confederate soldier on Llano square, erected by United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1916.
Lake Country Life, 21-27 Jan 2009, "Gridiron Coach Recreates Old Llano". Photos and article about Jack Moss and his paintings.
Llano News, 7 Oct 2009, "War Comes to Llano" by John Hallowell; about WWII in Llano County, with pictures of Miles Buttery funeral home and fire hall built in 1941.

Llano County - Castell

Llano News March 2, 2005 “Castell Community celebrates historical marker” article names people who are descendents of the people who settled the Castell community
Llano News, 11/23/2005 Castell dedicates veterans memorial
Llano Buzz, 11/08/2006 Castell General Store is 108 and still going strong
Llano Buzz, 1/10/07 “Methodists have met in Castell since 1852”
Llano Buzz, 27 Dec 2006, “Runaway Mules Drag Castell Woman”, by Dale Fry. With photo.
Unknown newspaper, 1969, "Discovery of 1919 Program recalls Early-Day Teaching", with photo of pioneer Llano County teacher, Will P. Miller. Program for closing exercises, Lehmberg School, Castell, Texas, 1919, Will P. Miller, teacher.
The Llano News, 11 May 2006, "The German Pioneers of Castell" by Patty Schneider Pfister, about history of Castell, established 1847 was the first settlement in Llano County and is the only settlement of the Fisher and Miller Land Grant that survived; also has a list of Texas Historical Markers dedicated in the community of Castell.

Llano County History, Highlander Newspaper

1. 25 May 1972, “A Fabulous Look into the Past”, with photos of cave drawings, and Lee Fegue, cave owner.

2. 6 July 1972, “Gold or Silver at Baby Head?”, with photos of mine shafts and Indian Graves.

3. 10 Aug 1972, “Llano Jail, Rich In History, Poor in Practicality”, with photos

4. 29 Sep 1972, “A House With a Past, Llano’s Norton Mansion”, with photos. (2 copies)

5. 12 April 1973, “Old Timer Recalls Life on Colorado Before Buchanan Dam Was Built”, photos of Mr. and Mrs. John Johanson and Moore Johanson

6. 26 April 1973, “Germans Led Immigration Movement In Llano County”, with photo of Llano Courthouse. (2 copies)

7. 3 May 1973, “White Civilization Takes Root in Llano As Indians Driven Out”, with photos of Texas Historical Marker, Fisher-Miller Grant; old house near the Packsaddle Mtn Battle. (2 copies)

8. 10 May 1973, “Development of Llano Gets Into High Gear”, with photos of first brick courthouse; and early 1900 courthouse; the Llano jail. (2 copies)

9. 24 May 1973, “Ranching Long Has Been Top Llano County Industry”, with pictures (3 copies)

10. 31 May 1973, “More on Llano County’s Heritage of Ranching”, with photos of Matthew (Mark) Moss, and Jim Moss Home.

11. 7 June 1973, “Mining Industry of Llano County”, with photos of the Heath Mine, 1912; 40-ton rock;

12. 14 June 1973, “Diamonds, Iron and Stone Dug From Llano Mines”, with photos of Teich Granite Works; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Cassaday; and the Norton Works. (2 copies)

13. 21 June 1973, “Social Development in Llano County”, with pictures of Will Jackson’s Orchestra , the Burning of the Don Carlos hotel, Masonic Temple, first rock school, and trade day.

14. 28 June 1973, “Social Development in Llano County”, with photos of Gainesville School (1911), and the Confederate Monument on the courthouse square. (2 copies)

15. 5 July 1973, “Marker Will Show Bank Building in Many Roles” (Blanco County)

16. 2 Aug 1973, “ Packsaddle Mountain Indian Fight Happened 100 Years Ago.” Pictures of Will Moss; Duncan Ranch, and group dedicating memorial. Same issue has article “Bertram’s 54-Year-Old Cumberland Church, with pictures.

17. 9 Aug 1973, “Grace Episcopal Church Longtime Llano Landmark”, with picture of Historical Marker, and church.

18. 16 Aug 1973, “Llano May Lose a Historical Treasure”,

19. 30 Aug 1973, “Geo. W. Click and the Indians”, with pictures of Malachi Click, and the George W. Clicks, John Click and Henry Smith, and Mary Elizabeth Click and John Halford Click (children).

20. 6 Sep 1973, “Malachi and Martha Click Raided”, with photos of Malachi and Martha Click, and the Old Thomas House. Also photo of Malachi Click children: Minnie, Susan, and Aaron.

21. 13 Sep 1973, “Joe Walker Killed Near Enchanted Rock in 1860” with pictures of Enchanted Rock; and Road work in Llano County. Back page photo of Nancy Click Hudson and C. W. Hudson; Jerry Click’s Tanking outfit; and Mrs. Wincie Click Wright.

22. 20 Sept 1973, “Henry Morgan Smith and Family”; photos of the Smiths in front of their home; John Wright and his rig; Uncle John Wright; The Burkes (Clark and Rebecca Caroline Smith Burkes); Sheriff Clarke Burkes.

23. 11 Oct 1973, “Frank Teich, Sculptor of the Hill Country”, with photos of Frank Teich, his daughter, Mrs. Linden Foster, the Lasalle Monument, Teich with Monument of Dick Daraling, and Teich’s “Contrary Old Woman” in front of the State Capitol.

24. 7 March 1974, “Early Days in Bluffton and In Llano County”, with photos of the Llano Square; Old Bluffton; and barbershop.

25. 14 March 1974, “Llano’s Southern Hotel Facing a Bleak Future”, with photos of the hotel.

26. 21 March 1974, “81-Year-Old Llano County Courthouse Outlasts Fires”, with photos.

27. 28 March 1974, “Murder of a Pioneer School Girl”, by Stella Gipson Polk; pictures of Adele Kaufmann’s grave, and the Kaufmann Cabin.

28. 25 Jan 1979, “A Cedar Chopper Remembers Lone Grove”, with photos of Lone Grove Post Office, School, and Little Llano River.

29. Article titled “81-Year-Old Llano County Courthouse Outlasts Fires” by Mrs. Orville Buttery includes pictures of courthouse

30. Newspaper article dated March 14, 1974 titled “Llano’s Southern Hotel Facing a Bleak Future” by Greg Olds with picture of hotel

31. Newspaper article dated May 24, 1973 titled “Ranching Long Has Been the Top Llano County Industry” by Mrs. Tillie Badu Moss Fry including picture of Mark A. Moss and his father Aaron F. Moss

32. Article titled “Llano’s Badu House” by Nanette Eventide including picture of Badu House

32. Article dated March 30, 1972 titled “General Johnson in Llano County” by Mrs. Ella Woodward including pictures of the old Johnson home and the residents of the house in 1910 who were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Crook) Walker and their children Elbert, John, Frank, and Rosie. Mrs. Walker was the former Nannie Masters

Lodges: Sons of Hermann

undated article about lodge and its history. [article missing as of 11 Sept 09]

- See also Masonic Lodges

Longhorn Cavern

1. Newspaper clipping, 2 May 1957, source unknown; “Caverns’ Age Pegged at Million”. Photo of historical marker and footbridge. (1 page)

2. Citation for historical marker, Longhorn Cavern Administration Building, placed 1989. (7 pages)

3. Short typed history of Longhorn Caverns. (1 page)

4. Program for placing of official Texas Historical Marker at Longhorn Caverns Administration Building, 13 May 1989. (1 page)

5. Application package for placement of official Texas Historical Marker, with copies of pictures. (2 copies) (3 pages)

6. Memo from Tad Moses, pointing out “windies” or untruths in the historical marker. Dated Aug 1969. (1 page)

7. The Highlander, 14 Feb 1974, “Was Sam Bass Ever in Burnet County?” with pictures relating to Sam Bass. (2 copies) (5 pages)

8. Newspaper clipping, Austin American, 26 Apr 1969, “Longhorn Cavern” with drawing of interior of cave. (1 orig; 1 copy) (1 page)

9. Newspaper clipping, 21 May 1961, source unknown, “Longhorn Cavern Has Thrills for Sightseers.” Frontier Times, April 1929, “Sherrard’s Cave in Burnet County”, by Mary Johnson Posey. (approx 4 pages)

10. The Geologic Story of Longhorn Cavern, Guidebook 4, from Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Feb 1963. (pamphlet, not copyable)

11. Express News, 11 Aug 1968, “Longhorn Cavern History Varies” (1 page)

12. Correspondence to and from Tad Moses about the history of the cave. (2 pages)

13. Newspaper clipping from San Antonio Express-News August 15, 2004 titled “Longhorn Cavern State Park” (1 page)

14. Photos from collection of Jo Hammond.

a. Group one – postcard images of formations (10 pages)

b. Group two – photos of outside entrance and inside (2 pages)

c. Group three – photos of dance held inside cave (1 page)

15. Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 article about Longhorn Cavern

16. Copy of Newspaper article, no date, about News From CCC Co. 854
17. Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb 1996; "Deep Dark Secrets of Sam Bass"

Lower Colorado River Authority

1. Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 “LCRA unveils Buchanan Regional Water Plan”

2. Burnet Bulletin September 15, 2004 “LCRA seeks input on marinas”

3.Burnet Bulletin August 3, 2005 “Renovations at Starcke”

4. LN 11/23/2005 LCRA plans to count residential docks on five Highland Lakes this winter

5. KC 12/28/05 “LCRA septic system program oversees years of Hill Country growth”

6. KC 1/11/06 “Refurbished LCRA museum highlights history of the Highland Lakes area”

7. RCT 6/17/2006 Lake Buchanan EMS given grant by LCRA

8. “LCRA goes after illegal trash dumpers from the air”

9. Brochure for 50th anniversary of Tom Miller Dam

10. Western Union telegram about High Dam at Marshall Ford on Colorado River, hoping that Congressman J.J. Mansfield will support

11. LCRA 1939 survey map showing location of Marshall Ford Dam

Lubbock Tornado, 1970

Newspaper clippings from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, 14 May 1970 pertaining to a tornado that hit town. Many photos of the damage.

Magill’s Grove

1. Application package for Texas Historical Marker for Magill Family Cemetery, 1 mile south of 29 on 281.

2. photo of group of young women sitting on a low, bent tree trunk. None are identified. Caption written on photo says, “In a tree”, but marked on back are the words, “Magill’s Grove.”

Mahomet 1. Newspaper clipping, date and source unknown; about the Mt Horeb Lodge, submitted by B. H. Stewart, 2 June 1917

2. Draft copy of article about Mahomet History, original written by Mrs. Bill Bryson, chairman of the Burnet County Historical Commission. Five double-spaced pages.

3. Copy of deed which gave 5 acres of land for Mahomet in 1874.

4. Photograph, 8x10, with note “Mahomet Cemetary Homecoming”. Shows group of people, none identified, year unknown.

5. Photograph, “Sycamore Springs School, Mahomet”, undated, with some names on back.

6. Newspaper clipping, date unknown, from Burnet Bulletin, “Mahomet Post Office Site Receives State Marker,”, with photos

7. Newspaper clipping, Dallas News, 11 July 1971 by Frank X. Tolbert, “Did Drivers Start Mahomet Town?”

8. Copy of newspaper article, “No Mohammedans Now in Mahomet,” by Frank X. Tolbert, from 15 May 1967 issue of Dallas News. On same page is another Tolbert article from Dallas News of 21 Dec 1963, “Did Camel Driver Become Postman?”

9. Typed sheet with Mahomet name history. Date and source unknown.

10. Pamphlet, “History of Mt. Horeb Chapter, No. 57, R. A. M.” compiled by Edward White

Mahomet, Historical Marker Application package for Mahomet-Sycamore Springs Community, Texas Ranch Road 243, 2 _ miles west of US Highway 183

Map, Burnet City of

Official Map of City of Burnet and suburbs, 1963

Map, Burnet County Abstract and Map

1. Map of early Burnet County, 7 copied pages from General Land Office.

2. State Abstracts of Burnet County to Aug 31, 1941; 39 pages

Map, Early Map of Texas

Map of early Texas, German, by De Ferd. Roemer, undated, source unknown

Map, Granite Shoals, Streets

1. One page typed short histories of Burnet County; Sherwood Shores; and Granite Shoals.

2. Street Map of City of Granite Shoals and Sherwood Shores, SCS, Highland Haven and Shady Acres Subdivisions. Undated.

Map, Hill Country
Pre-1960s mapcovering Hill Country from Austin to Menard. Includes all hill country counties.

Map, Old Military Road

1. Map of Old Military Road that runs From Fort McKavett in Menard County, through Sutton, Kimble, Edwards, and Kinney Counties to Ft. Clark. Drawn by A. L. Zimmerman, Aug 1965.

Marble Falls

3 pictures of 11 inch snowfall in Marble Falls in 1927
Newspaper article from The Highlander April 10, 1975 titled “The Story of Marble Falls, Texas ‘A City Laid Out by a Blind Man’” by Stella Gipson Polk
Newspaper article from The Highlander June 29, 1972 titled “Looking Back at Burnet County Land” by Frank C. Rigler about a booklet put out by Adam R. Johnson for selling land in the area
Newspaper article from the San Antonio Light titled “The Fountain of Youth” about Blue Bonnet Fishing Camp and Mr. Brown
Handwritten notes about personnel for the Water Control and Improvement District 1
Newspaper tax notice for the city of Marble Falls cut out in the shape of a pattern for a front section of a shirt
Newspaper picture from the Messenger November 3, 1960 showing the almost complete water plant for the Water Control and Improvement District
Newspaper article from the San Antonio Light May 11, 1952 titled “Fishermen Like Buchanan”
Picture of S.A. Green Bakery with Wallace House in the background
Texas Highways article “Marble Falls: A Lakeside Treasure” July 1999 Newspaper article about J.R.Kellersberger
The American -Statesman article September 4, 1960 about the Mathes Company’s plant occupying historic building built by General Adam R. Johnson
Marble Falls Messenger article March 15, 1962 “Scout Project Recovers Marble Falls Marker”
Typed description of city of Marble Falls
The Highlander, November 18, 1971 by Greg Olds titled “1896 Explosion Kills, Maims at Granite Mtn.”
Photo of Marble Falls Ice Factory building Undated
Misc. photos of Marble Falls
Photo of 110 pound pumpkin grown in Marble Falls
Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce brochure
River Cities Tribune April 15, 2005 “Willie E.B. Blackmon honored as distinguished Texas A&M alumni”
Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Walkway of Lights” at Christmas
River Cities Tribune July16, 2004 “Manzano given keys to Marble Falls”
River Cities Tribune July 2, 2004 “Walgreens coming to Marble Falls”
The Llano Buzz September 27, 2005 “Marble Falls looks into the future, San Antonio-style” to develop Riverwalk Marble Falls with high-end retail development on south shore of Lake Marble Falls
River Cities Tribune, July 22, 2005 article about J.M. Huber mines that are located south of Marble Falls produce calcium carbonate
River Cities Tribune, Nov.19, 2004, "Flooding in the Highland Lakes"
River Cities Tribune, Jun 18, 2004 “Falls on the Colorado Museum signs lease downtown”
Picayune, 11/23/2005 article about Highland Lakes sculptor Dan Pogue
River Cities Tribune, 4/15/2005 “ Frank Fickett donates $250,000 for new Texas Tech University campus”
River Cities Tribune, 12/09/06 Annexations discussed by City of Marble Falls
Kingsland Current article about the oak tree at Old Oak Square31. The Highlander, 2 Oct 2007, “Meadowlakes now Hidden Falls” by Melissa Kane
Lake Country Life magazine, Vol 4, No 8, page 14, from Llano Journal, 24 June 2009, "Old Electric Plant has Rocky Background". Article by Dale Fry with history and photos of the old cement electrical power plant on Lake Marble Falls in 1907 and what remains of it in 2009.
Early Days in Marble Falls, taken from April (?) 1924, written by Mr. Ussery
The Highlander, 26 July 1962 Anniversary Edition, with photos and info about Marble Falls from its beginning.

Marble Falls Bridge

Photos of Marble Falls Bridge, undated
Photos of bridge in flood, undated

Marble Falls Depot

1. Copy of Application Form for Official Texas Historical Marker for Marble Falls Depot; includes history of depot by Byrna Dean Moore

2. Sketch and notes from Catherine Givens, daughter of W. D. Stuart, depopt agent when depot was built

3. 1979 Floor Plan of Depot

4. Texas Historical Commission (MM), 6/13/79

5. Photocopies of pictures of the Marble Falls Depot:

a) About 1907,

b) 1979 West Side,

c) 1979 East Side,

d) 1979 from the South,

e) 1979 from the North

6. Granite Mountain & Marble Falls Railroad Gazette Special Commemorative Edition Published by The Highlander dated March 24, 1977

Marble Falls Factory Site

1. Photo showing river, falls, and factory building (panorama)

2. Photo showing falls and factory

3. Photo of Marble Falls Cotton and Woolen Mill

4. 2 postcards of Marble Falls Initial Monument July 12, 1887 [written on the back of one card: “General Adam R. Johnson with the stone commerating(sic) the founding of Marble Falls in 1887. The old mill (factory) in the background.”]

5. 2 page typed history of factory

6. Copies of newspaper article on condemnation of old factory building and short history of Adam R. Johnson

7. 13 page typed history of the factory including pictures and bibliography

8. Copies of newspaper photos of factory at the time it was condemned

9. Photo of factory building closeup

10. Photo of historical marker of factory site

11.Photo of Falls in Colorado River in 1975 when Lake Marble Falls was lowered

Mason County

1. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Micro-Winery comes to Mason”

2. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Tank Houses of Mason”
3. Frontier Times, March 1929, Brief History of the Early Days in Mason County, 5 pages.

Meadowlakes in Marble Falls

Magazine titled “Meadowlakes in Marble Falls”

Mecklenburg Signers/Neighbors

1. Copy of 3 pages from “The Mecklenburg Signers and Their Neighbors” by Worth S. Ray, published by Genealogical Publishing Co., 1962

Masonic Lodges

Lodges: Blazing Star #413

Copy of newspaper article from Highlander dated July 11, 1974 entitled "Blazing Star Lodge Marks Centennial";

Three page typewritten "A Short History of Blazing Star Lodge #413" from Master Mason Walter Ralph Giesecke from memiors of Brother Joseph Giger, a founding member Handwritten notation :Bk W, P. 172, Tex M & Impt Co. sells to Blazing Star Lodge, Lot 2, Blk 34 on which to bld a hall or bldg. 6/9/1890

Lodges: Burnet Chapter & Council No. 453 R.A.M. & No. 368 R. & S.M.

Roster to 06-24-1992 (2 copies)

Lodges: Eastern Star Chapter #425, Burnet

Membership Roster to 06-01-1992

Lodges: Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011 A.F. and A.M.

Booklet entitled “History of Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011 from 1909-1959, located at Lake Victor,

Mailing Address: Rt No 1, Lampasas, Texas, Compiled by Maurice C. Shelby, 2 copies

-Includes Biographies of Charter Members: W.W. Barrett; H. A. Belk; S. H. Birdwell; W. P. Davis; T. H. Hahn; O. C. Howard; H. M. Murphy; M. A. Pate; W. D. Watkins; T. R. Whitley; W. P. Wolf; M. H. Wooten; and J. W. Zimmerman.

Lodges: Lee, Robert E. No 431, AF. And A.M.

Booklet entitled “History of Robert E. Lee Lodge No. 431, A.F. and A.M.

Lodges: Moses, Norton Lodge No 336, Leander

Copy of newspaper article entitled “Norton Moses Lodge Celebrates 100 Years” (article undated)

Lodges: Mountain Lodge No. 277

1. Booklet entitled “The Texas FreeMason, November 1969”

2. History of Mountain Lodge #277, Hopewell, Texas, copied from the record, W. N. Dodson, 3 pages with duplicate of pages 1-2

Lodges: Mount Horeb Lodge No 137

1. Booklet entitled “History of Mount Horeb Lodge No. 137 From 1854-1954, located at Mahomet, address: Bertram, Texas, compiled by Edward White and contains Accounts as Written by the Late B. H. Stewart”, 2 copies

2. Booklet entitled “History of Mt. Horeb Chapter No 57 R.A.M. from 1857 to 1957, located at Mahomet, address: Bertram, Texas, compiled by Edward White”

3. Burnet County Historical Commission, Mrs. Bill Bryson, Chairman: William C. Seward of the Williamson County Historical was working on markers and offered to repair this marker at Mahomet. Original paid check to Seward + copy of before photograph and after photograph.

4. One page giving information on location and wording of the Mount Horeb Lodge State Historical Marker.

5. 16 Mar 1972, “Hill Country History…Mt. Horeb, The Area’s Oldest Masonic Lodge” by Greg Olds with pictures of Lodge Building and Marker. 3 copies of newspaper clipping.

6. Personal Masonic History of Edward White, 1923-1973. 3 pages

Lodges: Naruna Lodge No. 1234, A.F. and A.M.

Brief History of Naruna Lodge No. 1234 A.F. & A.M. (Demised)

Lodges: Ruthven Lodge No. 248 A.F. and A.M.

Ruthven Lodge #248 A.F. & A.M. Demised: 1860-1870

Lodges: Thomas, Henry Lodge No. 278

Booklet entitled “History of Henry Thomas Lodge No. 278 A.F. & A.M. Smithwick, Texas,
“Hill Country History…Lodge at Smithwick Endures the Years", gives picture of lodge and surrounding views, plus history of the lodge.
Proceedings of Henry Thomas Lodge, 1865. Copies of handwritten notes--in excess of 200 pages.
Tablet with handwritten notes of minutes from 1905
handwritten notes identifying pictures from the lodge.

Lodges: Valley Lodge No. 175, A.F. and A.M.

1. 21 Feb 1974 Burnet Bulletin, “Then and Now, The Oldest Building in Burnet” by Darrell Debo, includes pictures of old lodge building.

2. Booklet entitled “History of Valley Lodge No. 175 A.F. & A.M., Burnet, Texas. 2 copies

3. Program: Dedication of the New Masonic Building, Valley Lodge No. 175 A.F. & A.M., Wednesday, June 24, 1970, Burnet Texas, 2 copies

4. Program entitled “Leveling of the Cornerstone”, 14 Nov 1969

5. Supplemental History of Valley Lodge No. 175, 7 pages

6. 25 Mar 1971 The Highlander, Bluebonnet Trail Guide: “Places to Go to Sample Burnet County History” gives information on Masonic Lodge

7. 5 Aug 1965 The Highlander article “Masonic Lodge in Use for Over 100 Years; is Burnet’s Oldest Building. Includes picture of building

8. Worshipful Masters and Secretaries, Valley Lodge No. 175 F.F. and A.M.;

High Priests and Secretaries, Burnet Chapter No. 453 R.A.M. (Compiled by Comp. J. Lawson Gibbs, 1991); Thrice Illustrious Masters and Records; Burnet Council No. 368 R.&S.M.; Burnet Chapter No. 94 R.A.M. Chartered June 18th, 1870, Charter Arrested August 24th, 1933; Burnet Council No. 57 R.&S.M., Chartered December 3rd, 1907; Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons and Secretaries of Burnet Chapter No. 425 Order of Eastern Star. 2 sets

9. Membership Roster to 06-24-1992

10. Copy of Application, The Texas Historical Building Medallion; 9-7-62

11. Letter to Mrs. Bill Bryson from Bob Watson, Texas Historical Commission regarding Medallion for Oldest Commercial Building in Burnet, dated January 22, 1975

12. Ditto dated July 7, 1975

13. Wording for 16’ x 12” Official Texas Historical Building Marker

14. Masonic Temple, Sat. Evening, June 12th 1971; gives 50-year members

15. Envelop0e marked “Comments on the Historical Marker on the Burnet Masonic Lodge”…Tad Moses

16. 2 cards that refer to photos of 50-year Members of Valley Lodge and Officers-1970-1971. (Photos not in file)

17. List of “Pictures Wanted” by W. H. Dodson

18. Kingsland Current, 24 Jan 2007; “Burnet Masonic Building on the square”

19. Hill Country Life, 24 Jan 2007, “Hill Country History is Lodged Here”, w/pic

Michel’s Drug Store, Marble Falls

1. Application for Official Texas Historical Marker. (2 copies)

2. Texas Historical Marker citation.

3. Four pages copied from “Texas Parade”, undated, with photo of Michel Opera House, and short history of Marble Falls.

4. Letter from Doug Michel dated 21 July 1982, with brief history of Michel’s Drug Store.

5. Copy from Texas Highways, May 1982, “Michels”; 4 pages, with photos. (2 copies)

6. Copy from Texas Pharmacy, July 1976, “The Michel Drug Store, Marble Falls, 1891-1976”; 2 pages

7. Copy of Deed Record from Vol 44, Pg 251-253, Deed Records, Burnet County Texas, from E. L. Michel to E. G. Michel; 5 pages

Microfilm, from the Burnet Bulletin

1. List of news, deaths, marriages, etc., compiled by Mrs. Bill Bryson; date unknown. (see http://www.rootsweb.com/~txburnet/news for alphabetized list with links to some articles)

Migration Trails

1. Three-page typed bibliography of "Early Migration Trails by Water and Land" by Mrs. R. Taylor Drake.

Military Misc Info

1. River Cities Daily Tribune 28 Dec 2005, “ Veterans’ Memorial Under Discussion in Burnet”

Military

001 Civil War

List of State Troops under Captains Standifer and Dorbandt
List of 3rd Frontrier Troops, organized 15 Dec, 1863 under Capt. James P. Magill and 3rd Frontier District, organized 24 Jan 1864, under 1st Lt. Alfred Shelby
Copy of Frontier Times pages, State Troops on the Frontier, Jan 1926
"A Revised List of Indigents and Dependents of Texas Soldiers of Burnet County, Texas, March 1st 1865" reproduced from the holdings of the Texas State Archives.
List of Burnet County Confederate Veterans as of June 1914
List of Civil War Confederate Veterans buried in Williamson County, Liberty Hill Cemetery
List of members and former CSA units of Liberty Hill and Leander Camp, United Confederate Veterans, No. 1609, and Roll of Camps, Division of Texas.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, John B. Hood Chapter 2147, application for membership based on CSA service of John Parker of Anderson County, Texas, who served in Company G, (Reagan Guards), Regiment 1st Texas Volunteer Infantry, discharged 1865.
Transcript, 9 pages of Marble Falls Messenger 20 Aug 1908, "Mountain Remnant Brigade, United Confederate Veterans, Annual Reunion of the Mountain Brigade, C.V., Aug 5, 6, 7, 1908; also printed copies of microfilmed newspaper pages of the article. Transcribed by Edna Cheatham, April 2009.

002 WWI

1. Newspaper article, Marble Falls Messenger, 26 July 1917, “Names Drawn in the Draft”.

2. Typed list of names from Marble Falls Messenger, 26 July 1917

3. Alphabetized list of from Marble Falls Messenger, 26 July 1917

4. List of names from Oatmeal community

5. List of names, source and date unknown.

6. List of men who died in World War I and II; source unknown

7. Typed list of alphabetized names, date and source unknown.

8. List of enlisted men from the Burnet Bulletin, 1918, copy and original

9. List of WWI Burnet County Soldiers and Sailors

10. Burnet Bulletin June 15, 1967 “Burnet County’s Soldiers and Sailors of World War I”

11. Burnet Bulletin August 24, 1939 “Burnet County’s Soldiers and Sailors in the World War”

003 Spanish American War

004 WWII

The Llano News December 8, 2004 “A Soldier Remembers Pearl Harbor” about the experiences of Olvis Osbourn
Llano County Star February 17, 2005 “Iwo Jima reenactment set for this weekend”
Burnet Bulletin, 2 June 2004, “Living History”, photo of Veteran Dorman Reed on Memorial Day and his great grandson Cooper Stultelville at Memorial Day festivities in Bertram.
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2004. “Memorial Speaks to Those Who Remember”, story about new National World War II Memorial, with photo.
Burnet Bulletin, 24 Nov 2004. “BCGS Hosts Oral History Program”, with photo of Thelma O’Malley in WWII uniform.
River Cities Tribune, 28 May 2004. “Local WWII Veterans Off for National WWII Memorial” Photo of Joe Doze, Doyt Coverstone, Harry Deal, Homer Palmer.
Typed list of names who died in World War I and II; date and source unknown.
Typed list of men who served in World War I and II; date and source unknown.
Typed list of War Dead, Burnet County, World War II; date and source unknown.
Handwritten list of Marble Falls "Boys - World War II"; source unknown
Handwritten note, July 1943, Jim Holley, killed in WWII.
Burnet Casualties, from Burnet County TXGenWeb site
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 1946, “Army Honor Roll for Texas in War II”
Burnet County Men Who Died in World War I and II that are buried in the following cemetery’s, Gillum Cemetery at Oakalla on RD 2657, Tobey Cemetery, and David Cemetery, about _ mile from the intersection of RM 963 and Hwy. 183 toward Briggs, TX
List of War dead from World War II
Picture of Staff Sgt Herman E. Burk, Born in Brownwood TX, Feb 9, 1920, died June 24, 1944, buried at St Laruent, France. He was the son of Mrs Lillie Burk, Burnet TX.
Information for a plaque honoring war dead for, Corporal Vonder H. O’Hair, and James Kirk, WWII, missing in action.
Program handout for WWII Oral History Program, 18 Nov 2004
Copies of WWII posters, 16 pages
The Highlander, 4 June 2004. “Veterans Head to Normandy for D-Day Anniversary.” Photo of Thomas Young, Jake McNiece’s sister Elihue Boilla, Martha McNiece, Romie Boilla, Peggy Feist, Jacke McNiece.
General Marshall’s Victory Report listing veterans of Burnet County in WWII
Military records of Gwyn V. Wilks from WWII era
Kingsland Current February 2, 2005 “Theiss and McCray help reenact Iwo Jima”
The Llano News June 15, 2005 “Looking Back in Time – Sixty Years Ago June 14, 1945” about Marine 1st Sgt. George D. Battle cited overseas for outstanding action against the enemy on Guam
Llano News June 29, 2005 “Looking Back in Time…” to June 25 and July 2, 1942 mentions J.W. Nobles, Arthur Lynn Smith and James Lester Levensailer
Burnet Bulletin November 24, 2004 “BCGS host oral history program” includes mention of Thelma Provence O’Malley and Maxine Lauderdale Cullison’s WWII experiences
Austin American-Statesman December 8, 2004 “A Day to Honor, Remember” about salute to survivors of Pearl Harbor in Fredericksburg, TX
Llano News, 6 July 2005. Pictures and stories on residents of Care Inn in Llano, TX who were veterans of WWII including James Clements, Arden Drake, John Bauman, Lawrence James (also saw service in Korean War), Wilbrun Heyen, Jeff Moore, and William Galayda
River Cities Tribune, 4 Feb 2005, Fredericksburg “Museum to honor 60th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima”
River Cities Tribune, Oct 2004. “Hill Country publisher saves WWII memories”about Llano’s Camroc Press LLC publisher
San Antonio Express News, 20 Feb 2005. Iwo Jima battle re-enacted
Citizens Gazette, 30 June 2004. L.J. and Johnnie Henderson attend dedication of WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Burnet Bulletin, 9 June 2004. Veterans Nathan Hullum, Joe Ware, Allan Miller, Floyd Watson and Arnold Salinas watch Memorial Day parade
Llano Buzz, 27 Dec 2005. Llano vets honored on Dec. 7
Picauyne, 19 Oct 2005. Wanted: WWII Veterans to interview.
Picauyne, 10 Dec 2008. "Honoring Our Veteran of the Week", Ralph W. Nault, with pictures in 1944 and 2008.
Picauyne, 21 Jan 2009. "Honoring our Veteran of the Week: Velmer Steckman."
Picauyne, 7 Jan 2009. "Honoring our Veteran of the Week: Lyell J. Henderson." picture of Henderson in Navy uniform during the war, and more recent photo with family.
Picauyne, 11 March 2009. "Honoring our Veteran of the Week: Ted Jordan." picture of Jordon in Army uniform.

005 Korea

1. Llano News clipping 7/6/2005 Lawrence James

006 Vietnam

1. Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 picture and article about sculpture of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavides and local Burnet artist Mike Scovel

2. Llano News clippings 7/6/2005 Larry Jordan and Mike Cates

007 Desert Storm

War against for the invasion of Kuwait

008 Iraqi Freedom, War Against Iraq and the global war on terror

Relatives of Burnet Residents who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces Actively serving around the world in “Operation Iraqi Freedom”, a list prepared by the library at the beginning of the war.
The River Cities Tribune August 20, 2004 “Fallen Marine honored in Spicewood” about Corporal Matthew Matula and RCT 4/16/04 article on his death
Burnet Bulletin August 11, 2004 picture and article about Jimmie L. Clark, Jr. starting his career in the navy. He is a graduate of Burnet High School.
Burnet Bulletin August 4, 2004 picture and article about Air Force Airman Melissa Ross, a graduate of Quest High School in Burnet, Texas
Burnet Bulletin July 7, 2004 picture of Daniel Trapp joining army after graduating from Burnet High School
River Cities Tribune July 9, 2004 “A Soldier’s spirit cannot be broken” article and pictures about Matthew Matula
Burnet Bulletin April 28, 2004 captioned picture about wedding of CPL Kenneth (Trey) Wittekiend, a graduate of Burnet High School and Casey Hunt
Burnet Bulletin September 8, 2004 captioned picture of Pvt. 2nd Class Jamie Shawn Wolfe, graduate of Burnet High School and Army Individual Training at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
Burnet Bulletin August 25, 2004 captioned picture of Burnet High School graduate Cadet William L. Pell receiving Superintendent’s Award at West Point
Burnet Bulletin June 2, 2004 captioned picture of Spc. Jeff Copsetta of Burnet deployed to Iraq with 3 other Texans as part of 1st Cavalry Division stationed at Fort Hood
Burnet Bulletin June 2, 2004 captioned picture of Llano High School and basic military training graduate Airman Jeremy R. Henniger
Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 article about Burnet’s Quest High School graduate Army Pvt. William S. Klosinski graduating from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia
Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 picture and article about Burnet High School graduate and Air Force basic military training graduate Airman Jennifer L. Smith
San Antonio Express June 6, 2004 article titled “Republicans blast E-N over warrior’s quotes” about Staff Sgt. Eric Alva’s comments about Iraq and Pres. Bush
River Cities Tribune July 23, 2004 “Question of the Week – Should we have gone to war in Iraq?” quotes from 6 citizens
Citizens Gazette July 21, 2004 article about a benefit to help out wounded Bertram soldier Corporal Brian (Mack) P. McPherson who was injured in Iraq attack
Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 captioned picture showing members of the Vietnam Vets and Legacy Vets Motorcycle posing with Corporal Brian (Mack) P. McPherson, USMC who was severely wounded in the Iraq war.
Llano News December 22, 2004 articles with pictures about children’s responses to soldiers serving in Iraq
Llano County Star December 23, 2004 “Gathering toys for Iraq”
Highland Lakes Newspapers, 2004 Year in Review, soldiers returning from the war in Iraq
Burnet Bulletin, 29 Sept 2004. Marine Cpl Jason Klinger photo, welcome home
Burnet Bulletin, 29 Sept 2004. “Local Soldier Wounded in Iraq”. Sgt Bobby Flinn with photo.
River Cities Tribune, 10 Sept 2004. “Question of the Week – Where were you when you heard the World Trade Centers had been attacked?”
River Cities Tribune, 10 Sept 2004. “Fear and our finest hour: Inside the Pentagon on 9/11” with photo General Myers and Mel Ferguson on his retirement from the Navy.
River Cities Tribune, 24 Sept 2004. Photo and info about Pvt Larry (Leroy) Bowles, Jr, a 2002 grad of Marble Falls HS, completing Marines Basic Training.
Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “An American Soldier” about Spc. Robert J. Hallowell
Llano Buzz January 11, 2005 Llano High School graduate Army Pvt. Matthew G. Harden has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, KY
Llano News February 9, 2005, Navy Airman Recruit Ryan W. Waterbury, a graduate of Llano High School deployed to Japan
Llano News March 16, 2005 “McClintock completes basic US Navy training” about Stephanie N. McClintock 2004 graduate of Burnet HS
Picayune May 4, 2005 “Home Depot supports deployed employees and their families”
Picayune May 4, 2005 captioned picture of Mrs. Arrendondo’s second grade class welcome to Pfc. Grant Harden of Llano who recently returned from Iraq
The Burnet Bulletin May 11, 2005 “A soldier’s letter home” from Major Robert Myers in Iraq area to his parents Bob and JoAnn Myers of Burnet with picture
Burnet Bulletin May 11, 2005 about Navy Seaman Richard D. Mosley of Llano, Texas aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Burnet Bulletin April 20, 2005 from Military News column about Marine Corps Cpl. Nicole L. Eberle , a 2001 graduate of Liberty Hill High School and Air Force Airman Catherine L. Atkinson, a 2003 graduate of Marble Falls High School
Picayune May 25, 2005 “A Marine writes home” a letter from Major David Little
Llano News April 27, 2005 “Bostick deployed to Afghanistan”
Burnet Bulletin May 18, 2005 Lt. Commander Lynn Taylor Downs, a 1983 graduate of Burnet High School was awarded Doctor of Philosophy
The Llano News June 15, 2005 Sgt. 1st class George M. Dove receives Bronze Star medal
Series of clippings from The Llano News dated June 29, 2005 about military personnel from Burnet and Llano Counties including Sgt. Bradley J. Hoy, Petty Officier First Class Derek Almond, Army Pvt. Matthew G. Harden, Pvt Jennifer E. Harris, Seaman Stephanie N. McClintock, Seaman Richard D. Mosley, Airman Ryan W. Waterbury, Cpl. Kenneth F. Wittekiend, Machinery Technician 2nd Class Eric Caropepe, Army Capt. Thomas Bostic, William Burns, and Garrett Wooten.
Llano News August 31 and September 21, 2005 articles about Navy Airman Ryan W. Waterbury (graduate of Llano HS in 2003) and Nick Muratori
Picayune August 24, 2005 captioned picture of Raymie Huddleston (grad. Llano HS 2003)
The Llano Buzz September 13, 2005 “ (Ryan W.)Waterbury returns from carrier”
Burnet Bulletin September 28, 2005 Burnet HS grad Candice completes army basic training
Burnet Bulletin October 6, 2004 Philip Bagett a 2003 grad. Of BHS graduates from Army’s Maneuver Support Center
The Llano Buzz November 15, 2005 Army Pfc. Waylon C. Tinsley , a 2005 graduate of Llano HS, has graduated from basic training
Llano News October 19, 2005 Jared Arp, a 200 grad of Llano HS has finished basic training
Llano News November 2, 2005 AF Airman Bradley E. Parker has graduated from basic training and Raymie Huddleston completes Navy training
Burnet Bulletin, 19 Jan 2005 Robert L Benitz a 2004 grad of Burnet HS has completed basic training
River Cities Tribune, 19 Nov 2005 Sgt. John Byron Trotter who listed his home as Marble Falls killed in Iraq
River Cities Tribune, 19 Nov 2005, 2004 Burnet HS grad Navy Seaman Recruit Maria C. Floto recently completed basic training
Burnet Bulletin, 28 Sept 2005 “Local VFW posts rally together for military family fundraiser”
Llano Buzz, 6 Dec 2005, Llano soldier Roper Mikulenka leaving for Iraq
Kingsland Current, 16 Nov 2005, Llano HS grad Army Pfc. Waylon C. Tinsley has finished basic infantry training at Fort Benning
Burnet Bulletin, 9 June 2004; 2000 grad of Burnet HS. Cadet Jason E. Holbrook graduates from West Point
Burnet Bulletin, 30 June 2004; Wesley Cain bound for Baghdad
Burnet Bulletin, 12 May 2004; “Soldiers salute Burnet students”
Burnet Bulletin, 26 Jan 2005; 2001Burnet HS grad Navy Fireman Jimmie L. Clark, Jr. aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Llano News, 28 Dec 2005; 2005 Llano HS graduate Hayden Y. Proffitt II has graduated from basic training at Lackland AFB
River Cities Tribune, 21 Dec 2005; Marine Corps Pvt. Clinton D. Milam completes training.
Llano News, 25 Jan 2006; Cherokee HS grad Stephen D. Haynes completes basic training with US Navy
River Cities Tribune, 9 Dec 2006; 2005 Marble Falls graduate Clinton Milam graduates from Marine CRD San Diego
Burnet Bulletin, 8 Mar 2006; Local VFW Post plans housing for disabled vets
Llano News, 1 Feb 2006; “Adopt A Unit adds Fort Hood soldiers to Llano’s family”
River Cities Tribune, 1 April 2005; Marine Marlin E. Horton was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He is a 2001 graduate of Marble Falls High School
Burnet Bulletin, 10 June 2005; 2004 graduate of Burnet HS Casey Leech has graduated from Navy Recruit Training Command
River Cities Tribune, 3 June 2005; “Sign up for art lessons and send a soldier the same art project”
River Cities Tribune 8 Apr 2005; “American troops in Iraq need support - and keep cards and letters coming!” says former Marble Falls resident Staff Sergeant Larry Joe Logan currently serving in Iraq
River Cities Tribune 8 Apr 2005; “Military reservists and child support services: State stands ready to assist parents in meeting obligations”
River Cities Tribune, 2 Sept 2005; 1997 Marble Falls graduate John Canipe has earned his Air Force wings
Kingsland Current, 12 Apr 2006; Llano’s Adopt-a-Unit plans for the community to support the troops
Burnet Bulletin, 22 March 2006, “Effort to help needy veterans”
River Cities Tribune, 23 Sept 2005, Bradley Williams (Bowles), Ommikhair S. Barra, Jennifer L. Hip, Ryan W. Waterbury. Service notices
Llano News, 22 Mar 2006. “ Arp Graduates U.S. Army training Course”, “Llano’s Adopt-a-Unit Plans for Community Support”; “Pvt. Arp graduates at Aberdeen”BB 9/28/05 “BHS grad Fickling completes basic training” 73. Llano News, 25 Oct 2006; Llano HS graduates Jody Inman and Matthew T. Hayden join the Air Force
Llano Buzz, 27 Dec 2006, Llano HS graduated from AF Basic Training at Lackland AFB. Photo.
River Cities Tribune, 3 Feb 2006, Marine Corps PFC Bradley J Williams completes basic training.
River Cities Tribune, 17 Feb 2006, Marine Corps Pvt. Justin S. Grimes, completes basic training.
River Cities Tribune, 1 Feb 2006, Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Donald G. Barton graduated from U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center; Army Pvt, Kelly R. Toppe graduated from basic combat training at Ft. Jackson, Columbia, SC.
Burnet Bulletin, 11 Jan 2008. Pv2 Tami Hernandez and Pv2 Timothy R. Hernandez at Ft. Jackson, SC.
Burnet Bulletin, 17 Sept 2008. US Air Force Tech Sgt Wesley Cain, w/photo, going to Afghanistan.
The Highlander, 5 Sept 2008. Air Force Airman Cody D. Caughron, w/photo, graduates from basic training.
River Cities Tribune, 24 Dec 2008. Army Pvt. Adam D. Floyd graduates from Army basic training.
River Cities Tribune, 25 Dec 2008. 1st Lt. Angie Flood earns Air Force wings, and prepares to take a seat in B1 Bomber. Feature story about her training and photo of bomber.
Llano Journal, 31 Dec 2008. "2008: A Year That Made History -- Highland Lakes Loses Two More Soldiers" by George Hatt. Story about casualties on April 28 of Mark Stone and on 1 May of Jeffrey Nichols. Pictures of both soldiers and VFW group escorting casket of Mark Stone.
Llano Journal, 6 May 2009 U.S. Army Pfc. Alyssa Michelle Williams graduates from basic training
Llano News, 6 May 2009, Major Thomas Bostick, of Llano, killed in action at age 37 in Afghanistan on 27 July 2007 honored for conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty

Mills, Morgan Mill

Copy of page 84 from Council Creek Calling by W.P. Fry about Morgan Mill

Mills, Morman Mill

Austin American-Statesman 10/03/1965 Picture of Anderson Mill with article mentioning Anderson Mill, Burleson Mill, Mormon Mill, and Wimberley Mill with Old Timey Recipes, “Cook Book, History Book Printed in Austin,” by Ernestine Wheelock, Food Editor.
The Highlander, 15 March 1973, “Smithwick in Burnet County”, with photos of the Mormon Colony site and Noah Smithwick
Newspaper clipping, source unknown, 5 Dec 1974, by David Crowder, “Mormon Mill Strikes Out as a State Park.”
One page, typed citation for Historical Marker, erected by State of Texas in 1936 (2 copies)
Photo of Mormon Mill site. (3 copies)
Map showing site of Mormon Mill, between Burnet and Marble Falls.
Clipping and one copy of newspaper article, “Mormons Visit Mill Cemetery,” from The Highlander, 5 Aug 1971
Typed article, “Some True History About Mormon Mill”, source and date unknown.
Pamphlet, “Joseph Smith Tells His Own Story…”, published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, undated.
Postcards (3) showing the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City.
Newspaper clipping, “Of Latter-Day Saints Church”, by George W. Cornell, date and source unknown.
Newspaper clipping, The American-Statesman, 8 July 1962, “Lot of Mormons Was Tough One.”
Newspaper clipping, The Highlander, 17 Oct 1974, “By the Old Mill Stream,” by Stella Gipson Polk.
Typed Sheet, date and source unknown, about establishment of Mormon Mills.
Newspaper clipping listing early settlers of Mormon Mills
Postcard showing Mormon Mills, Burnet, Texas
Handwritten history of Mormon Mills
Newspaper article from The Highlander titled “Mormon Mill Site Renowned, Scenic” by Alta Holland Gibbs dated July 15, 1971 including pictures of the Mormon Cemetery and the mill site, now and then
Newspaper article from the Burnet County Bulletin titled “The Mormon Mill Story” by Darrell Debo dated June 13, 1974
Newspaper article from the Burnet County Bulletin titled “Old Mormon Mill Scenic Beauty Spot” by Darrell Debo dated August 22, 1974 including picture of Old Mormon Mill
The Highlander, 20 Dec 1979, "Historic Mormon Mill sold to Family", about sale of the property to John H. and Pat Livingston of El Paso

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