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- [Affidavit regarding seizure of enslaved people]
- An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.
- [Air Conditioned Village Celebration Ceremony]
- Photograph of part of the dedication ceremony for the Air Conditioned Village. In the foreground, dozens of onlookers watch as a photographer snaps a photo of several men in cowboy hats riding on horseback past a covered wagon. In the background, dozens of vehicles can be seen parked on the side of a road and in the field beyond. Many buildings can be seen beyond the cars in the distance.
- [Air Conditioned Village Ceremony]
- Photograph of a ceremony being held for the completion of the Air Conditioned Village construction project. A man in a sheriff's uniform is pointing a gun at a log of melting ice resting on stacks of bricks while two men in suits stand on each side of him. Several other men in casual business attire look on in the background, many under the shade of a building's roof to the left. More men around a vehicle can be seen in the background to the right.
- [Air Conditioned Village Information Center]
- Photograph of four men in front of the information center for the completed Air Conditioned Village housing development. To their right is a large sign with information about the village, its sponsors, and developers. Another person in dark clothing can be partially seen just behind the right of the sign.
- [Air-mail]
- Photo of newspaper delivered by airplane. Austin, Texas.
- [Armless Man with Piano]
- Photograph of a man without arms or legs sitting in front of an organ. The man can be seen wearing a formal suit, and in the background, a parked bus can be seen with "Richard Miller" painted on the side.
- [Auditorium Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of a municipal auditorium. The building has a domed roof and a glass exterior wall enclosing it. A large brick structure can be seen rising from the right side of the building and an awning can be seen in the foreground in front of the building to the right, and several cars can be seen parked to left.
- [Auditorium Foyer Interior]
- Photograph of the foyer entrance inside a municipal auditorium. The curved wall to the left is columned, with many large windows. Many cylindrical lights hang from the ceiling, and to the right, an interior balcony can be seen. Below the balcony are several mobile, stair-like structures, some of which are place in front of closed doors on the right wall. The rest of the floor space in empty and open.
- [Auditorium Interior Seating]
- Photograph of a fully lit, empty auditorium taken from the view of the stage. There are two levels, the main floor and the upper seating, both filled with rows of empty theater seats. The control room at the top of the theater in the back is also lit inside.
- Austin High School Band
- Portrait of the Austin High School Band standing at the steps of the Capitol.
- Austin Power Plant Construction
- Aerial view of Austin Power Plant Construction.
- Austin Power Plant Construction
- Aerial view of Austin Power Plant Construction.
- Austin Street Railway Co.
- Austin Transit Bus headed for Country Club
- Austin Street Railway Co.
- Line of buses parked outside near tracks
- Band - The Mello-Tones
- 8 member band playing in a decorated room. The Mello-Tones.
- The Bar as an Institution of the State
- Transcription of the speech Phillips gave which discusses the role of lawyers and their obligations to the people that they serve.
- [The Barn Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of a rustic, country themed restaurant called, The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. The building is designed to look like an old barn building, and a porch, windows, and entrance can be seen on what would be considered the side of said barn. A tree can be seen near-center in the foreground, and two vehicles can be seen parked to the right.
- [The Barn Restaurant]
- Photograph of the interior of a rustic themed restaurant called The Barn, located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Dining tables with light colored tablecloths and dark chairs can be seen in the foreground. Wood paneled walls and beams can be seen throughout the room, and a stone fire place area can be seen in the center of the room, separating the kitchen and another portion of the dining area.
- [Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]
- A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
- Blind class reading Braille
- Group of 3 women watching as young woman reads Braille. Another young woman is seated at the right side of the photograph.
- [Bride and Groom in Car]
- Photograph of a bride and groom sitting in the front seat of a car. The groom has his arm around the bride and they are smiling for the camera.
- [Butler's Shoe Store]
- Photograph of a print of the Butler's Shoe Store located at 801 Main Street in Houston, Texas.
- A.C.T. Mime
- Mime from Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] theatrical group
- [Capitol Cornerstone Dedication]
- Photograph of a crowd of people gathered for the cornerstone dedication during the construction of the state Capitol. Some onlookers can be seen sitting and standing on top of the derricks used for the construction.
- [Chef Cooking in the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]
- Photograph of a cook preparing food in the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There is a large can opener in the foreground attached to the counter, and four large fridges on the right side of the photo.
- [Child at Hula Hoop Contest]
- Photograph of a young boy on stage at a hula hoop contest in 1968.
- [Concrete Coring]
- Photograph of a man operating a concrete coring device, or concrete drilling device, with a very large drill bit attached. The machine is drilling in the corner of a concrete floor, and the man can be seen wearing gloves and stained work clothes as he holds a lever on the machine.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell regarding muster rolls.
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Rear view of bus, Texas plates
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Interior view of bus
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Side view of bus
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Exterior view of bus w/curtained windows
- [Day View of Train Wreck]
- Photograph of workers inspecting the aftermath of a train wreck over a bridge. Three men can be seen on the left looking at the undercarriage of one of the train cars that remains on the railway. A fourth man can be seen to their right observing a train car that hangs precariously over the bridge's edge. Another train car can be seen on the road below, leaning up against the bridge. Two parked vehicles can be seen in the background
- [Dedication of Shelter House at Gillas Playground]
- Photograph of a group of children gathered around a table where a lady is standing by an open box next to another person wearing a mask.
- [Durham Wedding]
- Portrait of the wedding party.
- [Durham Wedding]
- The bride and groom in a car after the wedding.
- [Durham Wedding]
- Bride and groom cutting cake, with woman pouring tea or coffee.
- [Effie Roach Hofer Autograph Album]
- Autograph album belonging to Effie Roach Hofer. It includes page a 10-line verse poem entitled "Poetry," with drawing of fiddle and pointing finger and hand, signed "W.S. Porter/Secretary Jolly Brothers."
- [English Classroom]
- Photograph of a group of middle school children in an English classroom La Grange Middle School. The photo is taken from the back of the classroom, where the students can be seen from behind, sitting at desks in rows. A window with closed blinds can be seen on the wall to the left, and a closed door can be seen on the right wall. In the background, a chalkboard can be seen on the wall, and a teacher can be seen sitting at a desk facing the students.
- [Exterior View of a House]
- Photograph of an exterior view of a house. There are exterior screens encasing a porch. There are also trees outside the house.
- [Exterior View of a Modern House]
- Photograph of an exterior view of a house. There are exterior windows and two entrances. There are also trees outside the house.
- [Exterior View of the Stableford Building]
- Photograph of the Stableford building car dealership taken from the north-east corner street. The name "Jack Stableford" and the word "Pontiac" are in large letters along the roof. There are two cars in a large glass room on the east side of the building. There is a car parked on the street in front, and a parking lot of cars on the north side of the building.
- [Exterior View of the Stableford Building]
- Photograph of the Stableford building car dealership taken from the east street. The name "Jack Stableford" and the word "Pontiac" are in large letters along the roof. There are two cars in a large glass room on the east side of the building. There is a car parked on the street in front, and a parking lot of cars on inside the building.
- [Farmers Insurance Company secretary]
- Photograph of a Farmers Insurance Company secretary at her desk. She holds a document in her right hand, and her left hand is at her typwriter. Two stacks of papers sit on her desk to her right. She is smiling at someone who is out of frame.
- [Fort Saloon]
- Photograph of a group of men, women, and children at "Fort Saloon."
- [Girl Scouts sitting along a table with two adults]
- A group of Girl Scouts sitting at a long table. Two adults are sitting at the ends of the table.
- The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas
- Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.
- Great Western Auto Loans
- Photograph of the exterior of Great Western Auto Loans neon sign, located at 604 Lavaca St.
- [Heep's Jersey Farm]
- Man filling bottles at machine.