Bertha Kirkley was a 1889 graduate of SHNI. She began teaching history at SHNI in 1891 and later received her bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College. After retiring from teaching in 1937, Kirkley became the curator of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum until 1941.
Kirkley Hall is named in her honor. |
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January 10, 1868
San Augustine, TX |
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Death:
August 14, 1949
Huntsville, TX |
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Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Huntsville, TX
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