St Mary's Behavioral Services

On June 23 a group of thirteen women met at the Maverick Hotel in San Antonio, Texas to establish a home for destitute and orphaned kids. The founding Board of Directors included Mrs. Ed R. Norton, Mrs. George S. Chabot, Mrs. A. Belknap, Mrs. C. C. Cresson, Mrs. John Newton, Mrs. F. L. Talcott, Mrs. Sam Johnston, Mrs. H. D. Kampmann, Mrs. Junkle, Mrs. V. Lott, Mrs. W. B. Seeley, Mrs. I. P. Simpson and Miss Mary Lamb. The 1st location of the home was at 217 Sixth Street and was rented for $30 a month with donations from Col. Breckenridge.