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- [Activities at Blackshear School #1]
- Photograph of a group of children playing in the water outdoors at the Blackshear School.
- [Activities at Blackshear School #2]
- Photograph of a small group of children playing in the water at the Blackshear school in 1945.
- The aerial blimp Ranger: Austin area, boarding etc
- Boarding the aerial blimp Ranger, which was one of five Goodyear blimps commandeered by the Navy to patrol the coasts during WWII. The blimp landed at the Municipal Air Port.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from J.M. Prewitt]
- An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from enslaver J.M. Prewitt.
- [Austin Baking Company -- Butter Krust Bread]
- Photograph of the exterior of Austin Baking Company which was located at 300 Lamar Blvd. Austin Baking Company made Butter Krust Bread. The general manager was Robert L. Moore.
- [Austin Baking Company -- Butter Krust Bread]
- Photograph of the exterior of Austin Baking Company which was located at 300 Lamar Blvd. Austin Baking Company made Butter Krust Bread. The general manager was Robert L. Moore.
- [Avalon Restaurant]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Avalon Restaurant. The restaurant sign reads "Mexican Foods Fried Chicken Steaks," and there is a truck parked in front.
- [Beverly Studios Photography]
- Photograph of Beverly Studios with the the business's sign attached to the left side of the foremost wall. To the right of the studio sign, three large photography samples can be seen, and a glass door entrance can be seen further to the right. In the background to the right, a columned, two-story building can be partially seen displaying a sign that reads "City Upholstery".
- Bird-Scheib, Inc.
- Exterior view of buildings in the 1300 block of Lavaca Street. Among the businesses are The Toy Palace and Bird-Scheib Interior Decoration, Furniture and Gifts.
- Bolm Building
- Exterior view of The Bolm Building at 308 W. 15th Street.
- [Bud Nash Dance Studio]
- Photograph of a dance studio owned and run by dance instructor, Bud Nash. The building is single story and mid-century modern design. Chairs in a waiting room can be seen through the large windows with a glass door entrance. To the right of the glass entrance is a handicap ramp leading to another entrance to the building.
- [Children in Palm Park Swimming Pool]
- Photograph of a lifeguard with boys in Palm Park swimming pool. The children are identified on the back of the photograph as follows: L-R: Ouerry(?), Bobby; Day, Edward; Bell, Roger; Young, Roger; Chamber, Alton; Houseton, John. Guard: Colthorpe, Duane.
- Colonel O.B. Abbott
- Man in uniform seated behind desk. Oscar B. Abbott is listed in 1949 City Directory as Executive Officer, Texas Military District. The Abbotts resided at 2000 Bremen.
- Confederate Home
- Exterior view of grounds and building at The Confederate Home. This home for Confederate veterans was located at 1600 W. 6th Street.
- [Construction Site]
- Photograph of a steel beam framed building under construction. Workers in overalls and hard hats can be seen throughout the area, and a crane can be seen to the right lifting up a pallet of beams. A light colored truck can be seen in the foreground delivering materials. The corner of another building under construction can be seen in the foreground to the right.
- [Cook Funeral Home Interior]
- Photograph of the interior of the Cook Funeral Home located at 1100 Colorado Street. There are two couches and an armchair in the waiting area, and two stands for check-in books. There are two lamps, a coffee table, and a bouquet of flowers.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
- The seventh in a series of eleven letters to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease—in them he discusses, among other things, yellow-fever and typhoid epidemics.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sam Houston]
- An “autograph” letter from Sam Houston to E.M. Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- Dudley Miller
- Man in doorway.
- Ed Coker and Fiancee - Portrait
- Photographic portrait of Ed Coker and fiancee.
- [Eddie's Restaurant]
- Photograph of a restaurant named, "Eddie's", nestled in between other stores on a sidewalk strip. A large, prominent sign with the restaurant's name, the tagline "Just Good Food!", many lights, and a character of a smiling chef can be seen in the top half of the photo. The same chef character can be seen on the wall below, next to a window advertisement for a lunch special. Partial signs for two other stores flanking the restaurant can also be seen.
- [Exterior of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Factory]
- Photograph of an exterior view of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company factory in Austin, Texas (1009 West 6th Street). The first floor has all exterior windows, and the second floor has partial windows.
- [Exterior View of a Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of a building. There is a tree in between a wall and the building and a road leading up to the building.
- [Exterior View of Adams Extract Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Adams Extract building, located at 11600 San Antonio Highway (now IH-35).
- [Exterior View of Adams Extract Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Adams Extract building which was located at 11600 San Antonio Highway (now IH-35).
- [Exterior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an exterior view of W. T. Waggoner building taken from the southeast. It is a two-story stone building, and there is a sign reading, "The W. T. Waggoner Estate" above the doors.
- [Exterior View of the W. T. Waggoner Building]
- Photograph of an exterior view of W. T. Waggoner building taken from the southeast. There are cars and a truck parked outside.
- [Family in Kitchen of Watt Watkins Residence]
- Photograph of the interior of the Watt Watkins residence, located at 4515 Shoal Creek Boulevard. The kitchen is visible, with three family members doing various things. A woman is opening a cabinet, while a man holds an open box of Ritz crackers for a young girl, who is reaching in the box.
- Father Duffy with Bob Hope
- Photograph of Father Duffy, Priest at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, shaking hands with Bob Hope. A photo of Bing Crosby hangs on the wall behind them.
- [Fishermen in Boat]
- Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
- [Fort Bliss, El Paso]
- Photograph of Fort Bliss, El Paso. A soldier is shown patrolling a fenced area. Inscription on the back reads "Showing Salazaar who objects to having his picture taken. El Paso, Ft. Bliss Refugee Camp. 4-5-14. I got this picture anyway by pressing the bulb with my foot. -F.C."
- Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas
- Photograph of Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. A Mexican bandit (Maximo Castillo) is being kept inside a fenced area with tents. The inscription on the back reads "Castillo, the Mexican Bandit, who is supposed to have blown up tunnels, killing several people and wrecking trains. I was not allowed to take this picture: U.S. officers made me put away my Kodak; so I put is on the ground at my feet and stepped on the bulb and got this snapshot. --F.C."
- Fort Bliss, Tex.
- Photograph of the refugee camp at Fort Bliss, El Paso. Patrolmen are seen on duty outside of a fenced off camp with rows of tents. A sign on a pole advertises "Horas de visita" Inscription on the back reads "Refugee Camp where 600 Mexican Federal Soldiers are kept."
- Four Men Standing
- Photograph of four men standing. Left to right they are Carlos Castaneda, unknown, Father Duffy, unknown.
- [G. B. Carter]
- Photograph of Mr. Carter seated at desk.
- [General K. L. Berry]
- Portrait of General Berry in uniform.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Entrance to the foundation with a sign.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Boy with braces standing between two men.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Two boys in an indoor pool.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Three boys in a hospital room gathered around a radio. A nurse stands in the background.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Boy in hospital bed talking on the telephone.
- [Governor Beauford Jester - Mr. Lock]
- Photograph of Governor Jester and Mr. Coke shaking hands for the camera.
- [Governor Beauford Jester - Mr. Lock]
- Photograph of Governor Jester and Mr. Lock shaking hands for the camera.
- [Group Photo of Boys' Baseball Team
- Photograph of baseball teams of boys from Congress Avenue Baptist Church posing for a portrait. They are arranged in two rows, and the front row is holding bats. There is a man in the background in a white shirt and dark-colored pants.
- [Harry Cooper Store Front]
- Photograph of the storefront of a clothing store. A lit up neon sign spelling the store's name can be seen across the top of the store in the photo and in the store's window displays, smaller lights are directed to showcase several mannequins wearing various items of women's clothing, such as dresses, shirts, and shoes. To the right, a partial car and and partial sign to another store front can both be seen.
- [Home Kitchen]
- Photograph of a mid-century modern kitchen with a pair of dual ovens set in the wall to the right and a third small oven seen beneath them. A set of open shelving with glassware can be seen left of the ovens. A stove range can be seen on counter to the left of the photo, with a tile back splash behind it and a box shaped ventilation hood above. In the foreground, there is a light colored dining table with four chairs.
- [Home Patio View]
- Photograph of a home patio with a porch roof that reaches over much of the area and sliding glass doors that can be seen along the right wall. Several sets of small tables and chairs can be seen placed across the stonework space, and a long dinner table with four chairs and tableware set up can be seen in the right corner in the background. In the distance, nature views of pastoral hills and trees can be seen.
- [Hotel Dining Area]
- Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woman can be seen seated alone in the background to the left.
- [Hotel Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior the Commodore Perry Hotel with views in the foreground of cars parked on the street to the left and several people walking across the streets and sidewalks. The hotel's name appears in a large lettered sign seen on the left street facing side of the building. In the background, more cars are parked and driving in the street.
- [Hotel Lounge]
- Photograph of a lounge area within the Commodore Perry Hotel, with two columns and a decorative brick wall can be seen to the left, dividing a hallway with two elevators away from the lounge area seen to the right. The room is filled with various couches and chairs, arranged into a row of four seating areas with coffee and end tables. Two chandeliers can be seen hanging, and a portrait of a man can be seen on the wall in the background.