Peter E. Kern, Kern Place, and the Astrological Letter

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Peter E. Kern, Kern Place, and the Astrological Letter

March 19, 2020

Kern Place, nestled between the Franklin Mountains and the University of Texas at El Paso, is one of El Paso’s most iconic neighborhoods. Its unique and lush character is hardly surprising when one understands its founder, Peter E. Kern. Learn more about Kern here:

In the archives of the El Paso County Historical Society (EPCHS), one can find a handwritten letter from Kern to Mrs. John Mitchell of El Paso dated February 28, 1933. At the time, Kern was living in the Masonic Home in Arlington, Texas. The letter reflects Kern’s interest in astrology.

The letter were donated to EPCHS by Mrs. Leroy Courter–Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell’s daughter–in 1974.

Joseph Longo, EPCHS Curator

Since 1954 the El Paso County Historical Society has been a driving force in the historic scene of El Paso. EPCHS strives to foster research into the history of the El Paso area; acquire and make available to the public historic materials; publish and encourage historical writing pertaining to the area; and to develop public consciousness of our rich heritage.