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- [Air Force One With Casket of LBJ]
- Photograph of Air Force One carrying the casket of President Lyndon B. Johnson. People stand on the tarmac, some at attention.
- [Aircrew Class 70-8B in Front of Plane]
- Photograph of a group of men, the Aircrew class 70-8B, standing in front of a plane.
- [Alfonso Ramos Band plays for a wedding reception at the San Jose Community Center]
- Photograph of the Alfonso Ramos Band playing at the San Jose Community Center in South Austin. The band includes saxophone, drums, bongo drum, trombone, and trumpet. A man in tan suit is singing or talking into the microphone as other band members talk or wait. Five little girls, some wearing white dresses, and two little boys sit on the edge of the stage and watch the dancers. Women, wearing foral bridesmaid dresses, dance with men in suits.
- [American Bank Exterior]
- Photograph of a tall, mirrored-window building housing the American Bank. The building stands on the corner of West 6th Street and Colorado Street. An empty intersection can be seen in the foreground, and two low, light colored buildings can be seen to the left of the building. A parking lot with several trees can be seen to the right.
- [Andy Anderson with Maintenance Worker]
- Photograph of Andy Anderson, the chief of maintenance at the Bergstrom Air Force Base, with a maintenance worker. The worker kneels next to a large tire, and holds its hubcap in one hand.
- [Austin Aerial]
- Photograph taken from the sky of downtown Austin and the new Austin high school building where the city can be seen in the distance, along with small neighborhoods and suburbs in the foreground and completed bridges across the Colorado River in the bottom left.
- [Austin Aerial and Loop]
- Photograph taken from the sky of the area around Austin, TX where the skyline of downtown can be seen in the distance, along with its surrounding suburbs. In the foreground, the edge of Loop 360 can be seen.
- [Austin Community Garden near airport]
- Photograph of Austin Community Garden looking towards the airport. Rows of plants and a string fence separating rows are visible in the foreground. The airport control tower, airplanes and gates are visible behind the chain-link fence in the background.
- [The Barn Exterior in Daytime]
- Photograph of the exterior of a restaurant called "The Barn", located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Three large buildings can be seen side by side and attached to one another. The first is a cylindrical structure with the words, "Steaks and Seafood", seen painted on. Next, is a barn-like building with the restaurant's name seen on the front. Third, is a building made to appear like a steamboat with the words, "Showboat" and "Port of Austin".
- [Barton Pool Cleanup]
- Photograph of two men standing by a tractor on a flooded street.
- [Barton Pool Cleanup #2]
- Photograph of the view at Barton Pool when it was being cleaned in 1970. Two men are seen; one of them is in the water and the other is seated by the grass.
- [Barton Pool Cleanup #3]
- Photograph of the scenery at Barton pool when it was being cleaned in 1970. A man is seen seated on a tractor.
- [Base Entrance]
- Photograph of the entrance to the Bergstrom Air Force Base. There is snow on the ground, and a wagon wheel in front of the guard house. One man stands inside the guard house and another guard waves a car through.
- [Best in TAC Award Ceremony]
- Photograph of Lt. Quinton German receiving the Best in TAC award from Brigadier General George W. McLaughlin.
- [Bouquet toss with bridesmaids and female guests at a wedding at the San Jose Community Center]
- Photograph of a group of women, some with outstretched ars, waiting to catch the bouquet thrown by the bride at a wedding at the San Jose Community Center in Austin, Texas. Some women wear long flowered bridesmaid dresses, three women are dressed in white dresses of a similar design, one wedding guest wears a black jacket trimmed with faux fur, and another guest wears a black checked top and red checked pants. Two little boys stand to the right, looking on.
- [Boy with Kite]
- Photograph of a young boy with a kite. His kite has cartoon eyes, and he wears a striped shirt.
- [Boys on Bikes at Town Lake]
- Photograph of Auditorium Shores on Town Lake, looking east, with three boys riding bikes on a gravel path. A railroad bridge crosses the river behind them. Crest Inn is visible in the distance.
- [Bridesmaid and groomsman at wedding reception at the San Jose Community Center]
- Photograph of a Hispanic bridesmaid and groomsman at a wedding at the San Jose Community Center in Austin, TX. The couple is seated at a table, apparently about to kiss. The bridesmaid is wearing a flowered dress. The groomsman is wearing a tuxedo with a ruffled shirt and a boutonniere tied with a pink ribbon on his lapel. A woman's hand rests on his right forearm at the left of the photograph. A longneck beer bottle and paper cup sit on the table in front of the couple.
- [Bridesmaids, groomsman, and other wedding guests seated at wedding reception at the San Jose Community Center]
- Photograph of three bridesmaids wearing flowered dresses and short veils and a groomsman with shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and wearing a black tuxedo with a ruffled shirt, along with other wedding guests seated at wedding reception at the San Jose Community Center in Austin. They sit with other wedding guests around a long, rectangular table. Several disposable paper cups sit on the tablecloth.
- [Bridge Over Lily Pond]
- Photograph of a wooden foot bridge crossing over a lily pond at botanical gardens.
- [Building Family Housing]
- Photograph of family housing buildings under construction at the Bergstrom Air Force Base. Cars are visible to the right. The caption on the photo reads "Much progress was shown in the 226 Unit Family Housing Project scheduled for completion in April 1971 at a cost of $4,125,927.00."
- [Building T-407]
- Photograph of building T-407 at the Bergstrom Air Force Base, before the fire that destroyed it.
- [Bulldozer Destroying Building]
- Photograph of a bulldozer destroying the old base theater after the new theater was opened in December 1973.
- [L.C. Anderson High School closing boycott]
- Photograph of students boycotting the closing of L.C. Anderson High School. The school was ordered closed in 1971 by a federal judge as part of desegregation. African-American students and parents sit on sidewalks and cars to protest the closing. The school, located at 900 Thompson Street, was originally named E.H. Anderson, and later renamed L.C. Anderson after one of its longest-serving principals. In 1973, a new, integrated L.C. Anderson High School reopened at its current location at 8403 Mesa Drive.
- [Canadian Street Library Branch]
- Photograph of the Canadian Street Branch Library located at 2131 East Ceaser Chaves/1st st. (was Canadian Street).
- Cars in Traffic
- Photograph of cars stuck in traffic by Brackenridge Hospital, waiting to turn right at a yield sign onto 15th Street.
- "Caught by Captain" from Zilker Hillside Theater's "Peter Pan"
- Photograph of Zilker Hillside Theater's production of "Peter Pan". The scene depicted shows Captain Hook's capture of Peter Pan, Wendy Darling and her brothers/the lost boys.
- [Change of Command]
- Photograph of a change of command ceremony for the 67th Wing at Bergstrom Air Force Base, at which Colonel Walter Daniel, center, relinquished command to Colonel George A. Edwards, Jr., right. Major General Gordon Blood is to the left.
- [Chemical Warfare Gas Chamber]
- Photograph of a man wearing a gas mask holding out a hand from behind the door of a chemical warfare gas chamber. A sign on the door reads "Photography is Prohibited".
- Child takes a wild ride at Zilker Playscape
- Photograph of a child sliding down a tube slide at Zilker Park. His hands are in the air while his mother leans over to support his exit. She carries a camera in her right hand.
- [Children at a Table]
- Photograph of a group of children gathered around a table at Zilker park and they are drawing on a paper with some crayons.
- [Children at Zilker Park Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of two children posing by their kites at the 1970 Zilker Park kite tournament. A group of people are seen behind them and some vehicles are parked in the lot.
- [Children Coloring]
- Photograph of a group of children seated by tables and coloring on paper at Zilker Park during the Kite touranment.
- [Children in Cafeterira]
- Photograph of a group of school children eating lunch in the Pflugerville Elementary School cafeteria. The students can be seen sitting at a very long lunch table with stools attached. two teachers can be seen standing in the background at the end of the table. An empty table can be seen in the foreground, and the cafeteria kitchen can be seen in the background through windows and doors on the wall to the right.
- [Children in Class]
- Photograph of a group of school children in a classroom at Pflugerville Elementary School. The children can be seen working in workbooks at small desks, and the teacher can be seen standing to the far right. A chalk board with the alphabet can be seen on the left wall, and shelves with coats and lunchboxes can be seen on the wall to the right, in the background. An open door can be seen to the left of the lunchbox shelf.
- [City Council Swearing-In Ceremony]
- Photograph of city council members being sworn into office. The members are standing in a gazebo that is decorated with red, white, and blue banners and American flags.
- [City Manager Dan Davidson at Zilker Park]
- Photograph of City Manager Dan Davidson speaking at a podium in front of a playground at Zilker Park. Two boys are visible in the foreground.
- [Cleaning Up Barton Pool]
- Photograph of a group of people holding a hose in the middle of Barton Pool.
- [Combat Support Center Sign]
- Photograph of a sign at the Bergstrom Air Force Base, which reads "Combat Support Center". There is a Texas flag draped over the building.
- [Commissioners Watching a Presentation]
- Travis County Commissioners Richard Moya and Ann Richards and County Judge Mike Renfro seated together in a meeting room watching a presentation from an unidentified man in the foreground. The man appears to be holding a map or large document. Other spectators are off to the side.
- [Convict Hill Interior]
- Photograph of the interior of a restaurant named Convict Hill, once located at 6522 East U.S. 290. Many people can be seen at the tables throughout the space and in the background, three patrons can be seen at a salad bar. A waiter can be seen to their left wearing a shirt with the name of the restaurant. In the center left, a wooden support beam can be seen with small shelves wrapped around it to hold steak sauce, water pitchers, etc.
- [Convict Hill Restaurant]
- Photograph of the interior of Convict Hill restaurant. In the foreground, a waitress in a short dress can be seen holding menus and gesturing at a food cart filled with iced steak cuts, along with a wine bottle and glass of wine. Wooden tables set with silverware can be seen throughout the restaurant, and various western paintings can be seen hanging on the wall.
- Courthouse from Westgate
- Exterior view of the Travis County courthouse from above. The Butler House (now demolished) is visible in the left foreground and some cars are in the parking lot.
- [Dan Davidson and Jack Robinson]
- Photograph of (left to right): Dan Davidson, Austin City Manager, shaking the hand of Jack Robinson, Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (facing) in an office. Architectural plans lean against the wall behind manager Davidson.
- [Dance Class at Rosewood Recreation Center]
- Photograph of a woman and a young girl during a dance lesson at Rosewood Recreation Center. The instructor, Ada Bonner, and the girl are both wearing tap shoes.
- [Dedication - Givens Recreation Center]
- Photograph of mayor Carole Keeton speaking at a podium at the dedication of Givens Recreation Center. A group of people, including city government officials, are sitting behind her listening to her speak. On the stage is a display honoring Dr. Everett H. Givens.
- [Dedication of Bergstrom Control Tower]
- Photograph of Colonel George A. Edwards, Jr. cutting the ribbon at the dedication of Bergstrom's control tower. Three men stand beside him holding the ribbon.
- [Dedication Plaque - Givens Recreation Center]
- Photograph of two people looking at a dedication plaque inside Givens Recreation Center.
- [DeLeon children slide at Zilker Park]
- Photograph of Jesse DeLeon holding on to a play structure while brother and sister (Michael and Angie) wait behind him, getting ready to go down the slide at Zilker Park.
- [Delta Sigma Theta members receive certificate]
- Photograph of three women of the African-American sorority Delta Sigma Theta accepting a certificate from the Travis County Historical Survey Commission on behalf of the Rosewood Recreation Association. Pictured left to right are Ada Simond, Catherine Lamkin, and Betty Williams.