1. 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.
2. Typed paragraph about Lake Victor

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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

1. Library Survey Data, 1995
2. Burnet Bulletin, 2 Aug 1995, Library Requests $130,000 for automation, by Sara Wartes
   

Burnet - Herman Brown Free Library

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.

Oakalla Library

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

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

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.

15. Hill Country Magazine Fall 2004 article about Longhorn Cavern

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

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

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

Official Map of City of Burnet and suburbs, 1963

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

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.

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.

1. 3 pictures of 11 inch snowfall in Marble Falls in 1927
2. 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
3. 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
3. Newspaper article from the San Antonio Light titled “The Fountain of Youth” about Blue Bonnet Fishing Camp and Mr. Brown
4. Handwritten notes about personnel for the Water Control and Improvement District 1
5.Newspaper tax notice for the city of Marble Falls cut out in the shape of a pattern for  a front section of a shirt
6. Newspaper picture from the Messenger November 3, 1960 showing the almost complete water plant for the Water Control and Improvement District
7. Newspaper article from the San Antonio Light May 11, 1952 titled “Fishermen Like Buchanan”
8. Picture of  S.A. Green Bakery with Wallace House in the background
9. Texas Highways article “Marble Falls:  A Lakeside Treasure” July 1998
10. Newspaper article about J.R.Kellersberger
11. The American -Statesman article September 4, 1960 about the Mathes Company’s plant occupying historic building built by General Adam R. Johnson
12. Marble Falls Messenger article March 15, 1962  “Scout Project Recovers Marble Falls Marker”
13. Typed description of  city of Marble Falls
14. The Highlander November 18, 1971 by Greg Olds titled “1896 Explosion Kills, Maims at Granite Mtn.”
15. Photo of Marble Falls Ice Factory building Undated
16. Misc. photos of Marble Falls
17. Photo of 110 pound pumpkin grown in Marble Falls
18. Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce brochure

19. River Cities Tribune April 15, 2005 “Willie E.B. Blackmon honored as distinguished Texas A&M alumni”
20. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Walkway of Lights” at Christmas
21. River Cities Tribune July16, 2004 “Manzano given keys to Marble Falls”
22. River Cities Tribune July 2, 2004 “Walgreens coming to Marble Falls”
23. 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
24. River Cities Tribune July 22, 2005 article about J.M. Huber mines that are located south of Marble Falls  produce calcium carbonate
25.  River Cities Tribune, Nov.19, 2004 flooding in the Highland Lakes
26.  River Cities Tribune, Jun 18, 2004 “Falls on the Colorado Museum signs lease downtown”
27.  Picayune,  11/23/2005  article about Highland Lakes sculptor Dan Pogue
28.  River Cities Tribune, 4/15/2005 “ Frank Fickett donates $250,000 for new Texas Tech University campus”
29. River Cities Tribune, 12/09/06  Annexations discussed by City of Marble Falls
30. Kingsland Current article about the oak tree at Old Oak Square
31. The Highlander, 2 Oct 2007, “Meadowlakes now Hidden Falls” by Melissa Kane

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

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

1. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Micro-Winery comes to Mason”
2. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “Tank Houses of Mason”
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

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   

1. 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.

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

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

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)

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

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

 001 Civil War   

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   

1. The Llano News December 8, 2004 “A Soldier Remembers Pearl Harbor” about the experiences of Olvis Osbourn
2. Llano County Star February 17, 2005 “Iwo Jima reenactment set for this weekend”
3. 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.
4. San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2004.  “Memorial Speaks to Those Who Remember”, story about new National World War II Memorial, with photo.
5. Burnet Bulletin, 24 Nov 2004.  “BCGS Hosts Oral History Program”, with photo of Thelma O’Malley in WWII uniform.
6. River Cities Tribune, 28 May 2004.  “Local WWII Veterans Off for National WWII Memorial”   Photo of Joe Doze, Doyt  Coverstone, Harry Deal, Homer Palmer.
7. Typed list of names who died in World War I and II; date and source unknown.
8. Typed list of men who served in World War I and II; date and source unknown.
9. Typed list of War Dead, Burnet County, World War II; date and source unknown.
10. Handwritten note, July 1943, Jim Holley, killed in WWII.
11. Burnet Casualties, from Burnet County TXGenWeb site
12. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 1946, “Army Honor Roll for Texas in War II”
13. 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
14. List of War dead from World War II
15. .  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.
16. Information for a plaque honoring war dead for, Corporal Vonder H. O’Hair, and James Kirk, WWII, missing in action.

17. Program handout for WWII Oral History Program, 18 Nov 2004
18. .  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. 
19.  General Marshall’s Victory Report listing veterans of Burnet County in WWII
20. .Military records of Gwyn V. Wilks from WWII era
21. Kingsland Current February 2, 2005 “Theiss and McCray help reenact Iwo Jima”
22. 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
23. 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
24. Burnet Bulletin November 24, 2004 “BCGS host oral history program” includes mention of Thelma Provence O’Malley and Maxine Lauderdale Cullison’s WWII experiences
25. Austin American-Statesman December 8, 2004 “A Day to Honor, Remember” about salute to survivors of Pearl Harbor in Fredericksburg, TX
26. LN 7/6/2005 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
27. RCT 2/4/2005  Fredericksburg “Museum to honor 60th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima”
28. RCT 10/2004 “Hill Country publisher saves WWII memories”about Llano’s Camroc Press LLC publisher
29. SAE-N 2/20/2005 Iwo Jima battle re-enacted
30. CG 6/30/2004 L.J. and Johnnie Henderson attend dedication of WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
31. BB 6/9/2004 Veterans Nathan Hullum, Joe Ware, Allan Miller, Floyd Watson and Arnold Salinas watch Memorial Day parade
32. LB 12/27/2005 Llano vets honored on Dec. 7
33.  P 10/19/2005 Wanted:  WWII Veterans

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   

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Burnet Bulletin August 4, 2004 picture and article about Air Force Airman Melissa Ross, a graduate of Quest High School in Burnet, Texas
5. Burnet Bulletin July 7, 2004 picture of Daniel Trapp joining army after graduating from Burnet High School
6. River Cities Tribune July 9, 2004 “A Soldier’s spirit cannot be broken” article and pictures about Matthew Matula
7. Burnet Bulletin April 28, 2004 captioned picture about wedding of CPL Kenneth (Trey) Wittekiend, a graduate of Burnet High School and Casey Hunt
8. 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
9. Burnet Bulletin August 25, 2004 captioned picture of Burnet High School graduate Cadet William L. Pell receiving Superintendent’s Award at West Point
10. 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
11. Burnet Bulletin  June 2, 2004 captioned picture of Llano High School and basic military training graduate Airman Jeremy R. Henniger
12. 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
13. Burnet Bulletin July 28, 2004 picture and article about Burnet High School graduate and Air Force basic military training graduate Airman Jennifer L. Smith
14. 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
15. River Cities Tribune July 23, 2004 “Question of the Week – Should we have gone to war in Iraq?” quotes from 6 citizens

16. Llano News February 9, 2005, Navy Airman Recruit Ryan W. Waterbury, a graduate of Llano High School deployed to Japan
17. 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
18. Llano News December 22, 2004 articles with pictures about children’s responses to soldiers serving in Iraq
19. Llano County Star December 23, 2004 “Gathering toys for Iraq”
20. Llano Buzz January 11, 2005 Llano High School graduate Army Pvt. Matthew G. Harden has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, KY
21. Highland Lakes Newspapers, 2004 Year in Review, soldiers returning from the war in Iraq
22. Burnet Bulletin, 29 Sept 2004.  Marine Cpl Jason Klinger photo, welcome home
23. Burnet Bulletin, 29 Sept 2004.  “Local Soldier Wounded in Iraq”.  Sgt Bobby Flinn with photo.
24. River Cities Tribune, 10 Sept 2004.  “Question of the Week – Where were you when you heard the World Trade Centers had been attacked?”
25. 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.
26. Llano News March 16, 2005 “McClintock completes basic US Navy training” about Stephanie N. McClintock 2004 graduate of Burnet HS
27. Picayune May 4, 2005 “Home Depot supports deployed employees and their families”
28.  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
29. 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
30. Burnet Bulletin May 11, 2005 about Navy Seaman Richard D. Mosley of Llano, Texas aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
31. 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
32.  Picayune May 25, 2005 “A Marine writes home” a letter from Major David Little
33. Llano News April 27, 2005 “Bostick deployed to Afghanistan”
34. Hill Country Magazine Winter 2004 “An American Soldier” about Spc. Robert J. Hallowell
35. Burnet Bulletin May 18, 2005 Lt. Commander Lynn Taylor Downs, a 1983 graduate of Burnet High School was awarded Doctor of Philosophy
36. The Llano News June 15, 2005 Sgt. 1st class George M. Dove receives Bronze Star medal
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. Llano News August 31 and September 21, 2005 articles about Navy Airman Ryan W. Waterbury (graduate of Llano HS in 2003) and Nick Muratori
40.  Picayune August 24, 2005 captioned picture of Raymie Huddleston (grad. Llano HS 2003)
41. The Llano Buzz September 13, 2005 “ (Ryan W.)Waterbury returns from carrier”
42. Burnet Bulletin September 28, 2005 Burnet HS grad Candice  completes army basic training
43. Burnet Bulletin October 6, 2004 Philip Bagett a 2003 grad. Of BHS graduates from Army’s Maneuver Support Center
44. The Llano Buzz November 15, 2005 Army Pfc. Waylon C. Tinsley , a 2005 graduate of Llano HS, has graduated from basic training
45. Llano News October 19, 2005 Jared Arp, a 200 grad of Llano HS has finished basic training
46. Llano News November 2, 2005 AF Airman Bradley E. Parker has graduated from basic training and Raymie Huddleston completes Navy training
47. Burnet Bulletin, 19 Jan 2005 Robert L Benitz a 2004 grad of Burnet HS has completed basic training
48. River Cities Tribune, 19 Nov 2005 Sgt. John Byron Trotter who listed his home as Marble Falls killed in Iraq
49. River Cities Tribune, 19 Nov 2005,  2004 Burnet HS grad Navy Seaman Recruit Maria C. Floto recently completed basic training
50. Burnet Bulletin, 28 Sept 2005 “Local VFW posts rally together for military family fundraiser”
51. Llano Buzz, 6 Dec 2005, Llano soldier Roper Mikulenka leaving for Iraq
52. Kingsland Current, 16 Nov 2005, Llano HS grad Army Pfc. Waylon C. Tinsley has finished basic infantry training at Fort Benning
53. Burnet Bulletin, 9 June 2004; 2000 grad of Burnet HS. Cadet Jason E. Holbrook graduates from West Point
54. Burnet Bulletin, 30 June 2004; Wesley Cain bound for Baghdad
55. Burnet Bulletin, 12 May 2004; “Soldiers salute Burnet students”
56. Burnet Bulletin, 26 Jan 2005; 2001Burnet HS grad Navy Fireman Jimmie L. Clark, Jr. aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
57. Llano News, 28 Dec 2005; 2005 Llano HS graduate Hayden Y. Proffitt II has graduated from  basic training at Lackland AFB
58. River Cities Tribune, 21 Dec 2005; Marine Corps Pvt. Clinton D. Milam completes training.
59. Llano News, 25 Jan 2006; Cherokee HS grad Stephen D. Haynes completes basic training with US Navy
60. River Cities Tribune, 9 Dec 2006; 2005 Marble Falls graduate Clinton Milam graduates from Marine CRD San Diego
61. Burnet Bulletin, 8 Mar 2006; Local VFW Post plans housing for disabled vets
62. Llano News, 1 Feb 2006; “Adopt A Unit adds Fort Hood soldiers to Llano’s family”
63. 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

64. Burnet Bulletin, 10 June 2005; 2004 graduate of Burnet HS  Casey Leech has graduated from Navy Recruit Training Command
65. River Cities Tribune, 3 June 2005; “Sign up for art lessons and send a soldier the same art project”
66.  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
67. River Cities Tribune 8 Apr 2005; “Military reservists and child support services: State stands ready to assist parents in meeting obligations”
68. River Cities Tribune, 2 Sept 2005; 1997 Marble Falls graduate John Canipe has earned his Air Force wings
69. Kingsland Current,  12 Apr 2006; Llano’s Adopt-a-Unit plans for the community to support the troops
70.   Burnet Bulletin, 22 March 2006, “Effort to help needy veterans”
71. River Cities Tribune, 23 Sept 2005,  Bradley Williams (Bowles), Ommikhair S. Barra, Jennifer L. Hip, Ryan W. Waterbury. Service notices
72. .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”

1.Newspaper clipping from Austin-American Statesman dated December 11, 1971 titled “Mormons Camped Near Webberville” by Sara Rider with picture of unnamed family boating near Mormon Falls about 1890
2.  Typed 4 page history of Mormon Mill Colony and its founder Lyman Wight with bibliography
3. Copy of article about Mormon-Smithwick Mill taken from “Mills of Yesteryear” by A.T. Jackson dated 1971
4.  Article, The Radio Post, Fredericksburg TX, 6 May 1971, “The Story of Lyman Wight—The Wild Ram of the Mountains.”

Tad Moses donated all of his papers to the library.  Among them were edited manuscripts of articles he wrote for the local newspapers.  Most of his notes and letters were incorporated into surname and historical files in the library.  These notes did not fit and are filed here as “Miscellaneous Notes.”

Frontier Times    Magazine article from Frontier Times titled “The Old-Time Campmeeting” by L.C.C. in Burnet Bulletin about Cumberland Presbyterian Church summer meetings including names of preachers and attendees