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'r • ( rs :7;11\ 140 -P vt. etty --Gtryt ti s , / Ho-p net Tc.. c\-%&_e-C. et - ° - i "-IN a- CVA r.4 1Z, °+ . av of ` " i Aek* re ) 61exS "° ±Ric Le u e t`, •,ct CC IC 0 fi\ k nu, & r -1 i t e AA A r - j fVc frazo 5razo6 H � Socict L y Citizens for Historic Preservation August 11, 1991 MEMORANDUM • TO: Steering Committee: Jody Bates, Steve Beachy, Mary BOARD OF ADVISORS Brannen, Barbara Bowser, Henry Dethloff, Phyllis Dozier, Robin Glover, Gary Halter, Jayne Mobley, Ruth Peattie, Philip and Beverly Alexander Eileen Peters, Kass Prince, Phil Springer, Paul Van Riper, Mike and Susan Beal Bill and Martha Botts Bob White Aline Broedon Travis and Norma Bryan FROM: Pat Hiler Bicker and Joyce Cam 1st Vice President, Brazos Heritage Society, 823 -2272 Kent and Kathy Caperton Mary Cedillo Our meeting on August 2 was productive. I'm sorry if you missed it. Our Sharon Dotson W. D. (Billi Fitch next meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 12:00 noon at Ruth David and Julia Gardner Peattie's, 712 Chevy Chase (behind the Women's Club). Bring a sack Jack and Muggs Gardner lunch if you wish to eat. Jerry and Mary Gaston Gary and Linda Halter We discussed activities for the weekend of April 10, 11, and 12, 1992. Our Ed and Pat Hiler goal is to have activities that will honor the early founders of our area. ra Jarvis Jones and Felice Klein Some ideas were: Dale and Tina Knohel Irene E. Lane 1. A musical presentation at the Richard Carter Park. John and Ginger Lenihan Bob and Candace Leslie 2. Activities in downtown Bryan including a street dance, chili Emily Lyrn cook -off, activities to spotlight ethnic groups, children's Peter and Becky McIntyre Jose Montcmayor activities and entertainment. Louis and Karen Newman Ural and Lorraine Ocheltree 3. An interdenominational worship service at Boonville John Otts, Jr. cemetery with a barbecue featuring gospel music. Clint Phillips Pete and Mary Rodriguez 4. A "leveling of the cornerstone" ceremony on the A &M Josephine Scarmardo Sam and Louise Sharp campus featuring appropriate music and the Masons. David and Melina Shellenberger Nova and Val Silvy 5. A reception by special invitation to President and Mrs. Preston and Elizabeth Smith Mobley's home. Raymond and Johnnie Mae Stanford Frank and Rente Vandiver 6. A program on Harvey Mitchell to present at the schools Paul and Dorothy Van Riper Madge Wallace throughout the year. David and Valerie Woodcock Mary Bess Young 7. An effective PR strategy. I hope to see you on September 6. DED fC4. j C �= S rotLe)ff /,O,t , Au I 17 - ?i9 /�� : 2 - (b� L�- 6 c S7 7r( ) Post Office Box 1776 • Bryan. Texas 77806 6:44.) .. /f/ 7- Ce teetail / f de 11 �y` S 4 College Hills Elementary School `" College Station Independent School District `,,; $. >' 1101 Williams 409 -764 -5565 College Station, TX 77840 c�Nr acnoo‘' ** *PRESS RELEASE * ** HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WAS LIKE IN TEXAS IN THE 1820'S WHEN COLONISTS WERE ARRIVING FROM TENNESSEE? THE TEXAS ARMY WILL HELP THIRD GRADE CHILDREN AT COLLEGE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO EXPERIENCE LIFE ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER WHEN THEY ARE "ENROUTE TO THEIR CLAIMS" ON NOVEMBER 15. THEY WILL ENCAMP IN THE GRASSY LEA NEAR THE WOODS BEHIND THE GYM ON WILLIAMS STREET. DURING THEIR SOJOURN AT COLLEGE HILLS, THE CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN BUILDING TEMPORARY SHELTERS, TANNING HIDES, WEAPONRY, FIRE MAKING, COOKING, CANDLE MAKING, AND CASTING MUSKET BALLS. ATTIRED IN CLOTHING OF THE PERIOD AND USING VESSELS AND METHODS OF THE TIMES, THESE HISTORICAL VOLUNTEERS IN THE TEXAS ARMY WILL PROVIDE THE CLASSES WITH A LIVING IMAGE THAT THEY CAN RECALL AS THEY STUDY TEXAS HISTORY. THE TEXAS ARMY HAD BEEN ESTABLISHED IN 1835; BUT IT WAS GOVERNOR PRESTON SMITH WHO REACTIVATED IT ON JUNE 24, 1969, AND WHO APPOINTED GENERAL CARROLL LEWIS AS COMMANDER. GENERAL LEWIS IS STILL THE COMMANDER AND TODAY'S TEXAS ARMY IS AN HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MUSKET SALU'TE5 AND ENCAMPMENTS Ai VARIOUS HISTORICAL EVENTS INCLUDING REENACTMENT OF LIFE I N THE 1800'S. COLONEL JIM MANN IS COORDINATING THE EVENT FOR COLLEGE HILLS. THE P U B L I C T I S INVITED TO WALK BY THE CAMPSITE AT THE LUNCH HOUR ON NOVEMBER 15 TO OBSERVE THE INTERACTIVE DIORAMA. CALL COLLEGE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 764 -5565, DR. SHARON COLSON, FOR MORE INFORMATION. ROBERT GARNER RAY L. CHANCELLOR Principal Superuuendena a uoi�oJ aD ��j uno j- L A a aI P u►1, k 0 ,% . --, 4 / „.....___ ...,'N - I ...„---;----- � � ` w` G / /'Y '1111 : \ Lt 1 4 J, // , .-- , ,, L i ab 1 11 1 �� V�� ' � ,, ,11 i 4' SO � . d Harvey Mitchell - Founders' Weekend 0 (Steering Committee Jody at Jayne Mobley Steve beachy Ruth Peattie Mary brannen Eileen Peters Barbara Bowser Kass Prince Henry Dethloff Phil Springer Phyllis Dozier Paul Van Riper Gary Halter Bob White at Hiler, Chairman I A a 4 F kalawao m uollols eBanoo t W`dl . 1 *IN J lJD3 pJDy3la 7 11111111 11 o$ .,,,s . � . O eeA09' all!Auoo9m PO NNIS s kiauiM pH puissaw * 0 llarvy _Mitchell "The Father of Brazos County ?, In 1839, at the age of 18, young Harvey Mitchell travelled by wagon from his home in Cornersville, Tennessee to Texas "to grow up with the country ". He soon became the tutor of the children of Richard and Elizabeth Carter, establishing the first school in Brazos County. Mitchell was the guiding spirit of Boonville, the first town in Brazos County and the county seat. His greatest gift. to the county was bringing the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to Brazos County in 1871. The Brazos Heritage (Society cordially invites you to: The llarvy Mitchell - founders Celebration 1992 Calendar of' Events Friday, April 10 7:00 PM, "To Grow with the Country", Concert Richard Carter Park, 1800 Brazoswood Admission: Free An outdoor concert by the Brazos Valley Concert Band under the direction of Bill Sprott, conductor. For a moment, we step back to witness Harvey Mitchell striding forth to greatness. Saturday, April 11 11:00 AM, Shiloh Historical Marker Dedication Location: College Station Cemetery Admission: Free The community of Shiloh, located two miles south of the TAMU campus, consisted predomi- nately of Czech immigrants, but also included families native to Poland and Germany. 12:00 noon, Settlers' Spread at Old Boonville Location: At the site of Old Boonville, on Boonville Rd. Rain Location: Brazos Center Admission: $6.00 /person Boonville, the first town and county seat of Brazos County, was the home and burial place of Harvey Mitchell and other early founders. At the site of Old Boonville on Boonville Road, near Fast Bypass. Enter Historic Boonville Cemetery gates. 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Founders' Reception Location: Messina Hof Winery, Old Reliance Rd. Admission: $15.00 A beautiful setting and the opportunity to toast the spirit of early families. Sunday, April 12 2:00 PM, Dedication of the Harvey Mitchell Hall Cornerstone Location: TAMU Campus, Military Walk near Beutel Health Center Rain Location: All Faiths Chapel Admission: Free Music by the Singing Cadets and the impressive Masonic Leveling Ceremony honor the "Father of Brazos County ". TAMU Campus Military Walk near Beutel Health Center. For more information call: 823 -2272 .ti0 S C o 7 �Pn� T �• � �i • 4 The Brazos Heritage (Society cordially invites you to: '.,. "7 ° _,, 4 1 '�� The Iarvy Mitchell - Founders Celebration\k...._ 1992 Calendar of Events ' Friday, April 10 7:00 PM, "To Grow with the Country", Concert Richard Carter Park, 1800 Brazoswood Admission: Free An outdoor concert by the Brazos Valley Concert band under the direction of Bill Sprott, conductor. Fora moment, we step back to witness Harvey Mitchell striding forth to greatness. Saturday, April 11 11:00 AM, Shiloh Historical Marker Dedication Location: College Station Cemetery Admission: Free The community of Shiloh, located two miles south of the TAMU campus, consisted predomi- nately of Czech immigrants, but also included families native to Poland and Germany. 12:00 noon, Settlers' Spread at Old Boonville Location: At the site of Old Boonville, on Boonville Rd. Rain Location: Brazos Center Admission: $6.00 /person Boonville, the first town and county seat of Brazos County, was the home and burial place of Harvey Mitchell and other early founders. At the site of Old Boonville on Boonville road, near East bypass. Enter Historic Boonville Cemetery gates. 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Founders' Reception Location: Messina Hof Winery, Old Reliance Rd. Admission: $15.00 • A beautiful setting and the opportunity to toast the spirit of early families. Sunday, April 12 2:00 PM, Dedication of the Harvey Mitchell Hall Cornerstone Location: TAMU Campus, Military Walk near Beutel Health Center Rain Location: All Faiths Chapel Admission: Free Music by the Singing Cadets and the impressive Masonic Leveling Ceremony honor the "Father of Brazos County ". TAMU Campus Military Walk near Beutel Health Center. For more information call: 823 -2272