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Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Description: Aerial view of neighborhood south of the University of Texas in foreground, with the University Campus in the center and the Capitol and downtown visible above Texas Memorial Stadium. Red River Street is prominent in the frame.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Description: Aerial photograph of downtown Austin. The photograph shows a view of downtown Austin from East Avenue highway during the construction of IH 35. The intersection is Airport Boulevard on the foreground, with the golf course on the right hand side in the middle of the photo, which later became Hancock Center, the first shopping center in Austin.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Aerial views - East Avenue Highway

Description: Aerial view of State Capitol and north downtown, looking north to the University of Texas. East Avenue on the far right corner of the photograph.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Bride Wearing a Wedding Dress]

Description: Photograph of a young woman, visible from the knees up, wearing a light-colored, lace wedding gown and veil with a crown. She is holding a small book or wrapped box in her hands. She is posed in front of a wall between two doors; the one on the left is open and a bedroom is visible in the background.
Date: December 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company]

Description: Photograph of a Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company, seated behind a desk, writing on a piece of paper.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Cowboy Statue at Capitol

Description: Portrait of sculpture
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[First Christian Church Educational Building]

Description: Photograph of the First Christian Church educational building. There is a large group standing in front of the building and two parked cars in the street.
Date: November 20, 1955
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Partner: First Christian Church of Port Arthur

Judge Ireland Graves

Description: Judge Graves at his desk
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Kiddieland Park

Description: Photograph of several children on a boat ride at Kiddieland Park.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Kiddieland Park

Description: Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. There is a wooden structure with a sign that says "Kiddie Dude Ranch" and benches to the right. A small train full of passengers is passing by. To the far left, an automobile is partially visible and there are trees, tents, and other attractions in the background.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Kiddieland Park

Description: Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. The aerial view shows the carousel and other rides with various buildings and trees in the background. There are people sitting on benches, walking around the park, and watching the rides.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Lutheran Student Union

Description: Exterior of Lutheran Student Union House (more distant) at W. 22nd St. and San Antonio
Date: December 20, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Lutheran Student Union

Description: Exterior of Lutheran Student Union House (closer) at W. 22nd and San Antonio
Date: December 20, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Manhattan General Hotel Supply

Description: Interior view of cafeteria style restaurant.
Date: August 20, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

National Electrical Contractors' Association

Description: View of conference room and long conference table. Sign in background reads: "Another Safe All-Metal Wiring Installation". (Aluminum wiring?)
Date: November 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

National Electrical Contractors' Association

Description: Interior view of office with secretary at desk. The association was located at 706 West Avenue in late 1952.
Date: November 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

National Electrical Contractors' Association

Description: Exterior view of office. Sign on door reads: "National Electrical Contractors' Association Central Texas Chapter, Inc." This office had two locations in 1952 -- 1709 San Antonio and 706 West Avenue. The West Avenue address was the later address so this is probably the West Avenue location.
Date: November 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Nixon-Clay Commercial College

Description: Female students working in classroom at Nixon-Clay Commercial College, 119-A W. 8th St.
Date: June 20, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

North Austin Lions Little League

Description: N. Austin Lions Little League, Shipe field (rfs)
Date: September 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas Bus Lines

Description: Wide shot photograph of a large group of people standing in a line on the street in front of three Texas Bus Lines buses. They are at the intersection of San Jacinto and 24th streets, in front of the Texas Natural History Museum at the University of Texas campus. A sculpture with several horses and a staircase leading up to the stone building are visible behind them.
Date: March 20, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Location: 30.287113 -97.733849
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Vic E. Sterzing Band

Description: Vic E. Sterzing and his band play for a Christmas Dance
Date: December 20, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Wedding

Description: Bride leaving home on Blanco St. (rfs)
Date: December 20, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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