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- Capitol Fire, February 6, 1983
- Photograph of Lt. Governor Hobby's library after it was destroyed by a fire in his apartment on February 6, 1983.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the front entrance of the Texas Governor's mansion taken after a recent snowfall.
- [Man in Rain]
- Photograph of a man running past gas pumps in heavy rain at a service station.
- [Man walking in snow before Ranger statue at Texas State Capitol building]
- Photograph of a man walking in the snow and carrying an umbrella to protect his uncovered head from snow flurries. He is in front of the Texas Ranger equestrian statue on the grounds of the Texas state capitol building. Light snow covers the sidewalk and ground, indicating this snowfall as the first.
- [Crown on 6th Street, Halloween]
- Photograph of crowds on 6th Street on Halloween. Various businesses and buildings line both sides of the street.
- [Men Saving Belongings from Flood Waters]
- Photograph of "three residents carry(ing) a TV set out of a flooded house along Williamson Creek as heavy rains forced numerous creeks out of their banks."
- [Station wagon pulls Jackie Gerber, skiing on snow]
- Photograph of Jackie Gerber of Austin, trying to ski behind a car on the first snowfall in several years. About 3-4 inches fell in the area, causing the closure of schools and many businesses. The modified water skies used by Gerber didn't do too well on the dry snow.
- Governor's Mansion, Austin, Texas
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion front elevation, showing concrete entry steps and Texas RTHL medallion over the front door. Two signs on the front lawn on either side of the steps read "Mansion Closed." The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant here in 1982 was Governor Bill Clements. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
- [Givens Recreation Center]
- Photograph of Givens Recreation Center at 3911 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas.
- Removing St. David's Bell Prior to Roof Repair
- Photograph of a man operating a crane to remove the bell from St. David's Church.
- [Young fishermen at Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm]
- Photograph of a family standing around a creek from which two children are fishing. The children, a boy between five and six years old and a girl between nine and twelve, hold fishing rods with lines cast into the water; a man sits on a log and watches. Other adults also stand on the creek bank.
- [Parents and children visit turkeys at Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms]
- Photograph of a group of parents and small children visiting the turkey coop at Pioneer Farms. Two children and parent look into the turkey coop. A white turkey is walking toward the coop. Feed covers the ground.
- [Children's washtub band at Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm]
- Photograph of a washtub band consisting of at least nine young adults performing in a barn at Pioneer Farms. They wear homemade t-shirts that read "I'm a Singing Spark." Instruments consist of: three guitars, guitarron, banjo, washtub bass, and at least one tambourine.
- [Graham E. Stirrup After Last Flight]
- Photograph of British exchange officer Graham E. Stirrup after his last flight with the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at the Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Greeting Officers]
- Photograph of Lt. Col. Jim Metsala, Colonel William H. Brandt, and Colonel Alan P. Lurie greeting Major Paul M. Miller after his return from Salty Bee.
- [General Robert C. Mathis At Lunch]
- Photograph of General Robert C. Mathis giving a speech at lunch on Bergstrom Air Force Base. Technical Sergeant Dennis Roberts and Senior Airman Charles Nead are seated at the general's table. The men at the other tables turn to listen to the general.
- [Cutting the Cake]
- Photograph of Brigadier General Richard Meyer and Colonel Charles Sloan cutting a cake commemorating the 36th birthday of the United States Air Force. Three women stand to the right, and there is another man to the left.
- [Commanders at Desk]
- Photograph of Commander Charles Laughlin and Vice Commander George Gennin at a desk. Loflin is seated, and holds a pen over a paper in front of him. Gennin stand to the right.
- [Men Signing Paperwork]
- Photograph of a long line of men waiting to sign paperwork at Bergstrom Air Force Base. They hold their helmets in one hand, and binders in the other.
- [Servicing Plane]
- Photograph of a man on the tail of a fighter airplane at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Refueling Plane]
- Photograph of a man, sitting on the wing of a plane in order to refuel it at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Refueling an F-14]
- Photograph of a man refueling an F-14 aircraft at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Two Men Servicing an F-14]
- Photograph of two men sitting by the wheel of an F-14 aircraft in order to service it.
- [Installing Drag Chute]
- Photograph of SSgt. Tom Bienkowski, aircraft crew chief, installing a drag chute into a 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing RF-4C during RAM '88.
- [Uploading Lopan Camera]
- Photograph of SSgt. Chris Ream, the photo specialist for the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing RAM team, uploading a lopan camera into an aircraft.
- [Flag Ceremony]
- Photograph of Tony McPeak handing a flag to Carl Franklin. A man, who is tentatively identified as Charlie Laughlin, stands to the right. A plane is visible in the background.
- [Final Adjustments]
- Photograph of SMSgt. Dwight Morehead of the Air National Guard's 155th Tactical Reconnaissance Group from Lincoln, Nebraska, making final adjustments to his aircraft prior to the RAM '88 competition.
- [Interview with Sally Ride and Bob Crippen]
- Photograph of MSgt Robert Evilsizer interviewing astronauts Sally Ride, left, and Bob Crippen, middle, at the Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Verne Orr with 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squad]
- Photograph of the Honorable Verne Orr discussing the use of photoflash cartridges with Master Sergeant Strength and Airman Lacilladc. Colonel Charles P. Sloan and Colonel McNevin are visible in the background. All but McNevin are squatting around the cartridges.
- [People at Texas Special Olympics]
- Photograph of people on a track during the Texas Special Olympics. People are also visible in the stands.
- [Men and Plane]
- Photograph of a group of men standing around the detached cockpit of a plane. Another man sits inside the cockpit. There are pictures on the wall behind them, and a box on the floor.
- [Men at Bergstrom Air Force Base]
- Photograph of a group of men standing outside bunkers at the Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Men Standing in Front of Plane]
- Photograph of a group of men standing in front of a plane.
- [Men On a Plane]
- Photograph of a group of men standing on and around a plane.
- [Men in Front of Plane]
- Photograph of a group of men standing in front of a plane.
- [John Logeman with Photo Derby Participants]
- Photograph of Colonel John D. Logeman leading Photo Derby participants back to Bergstrom Air Force Base. A truck and several planes are visible on the tarmac.
- [Welcoming Buermeyer]
- Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel James C. Metsala, right, welcoming Lieutenant Colonel David W. Buermeyer to Bergstrom Air Force Base after flying from South Carolina. The plane is visible in the background.
- [Using the A La Carte System]
- Photograph of an unidentified airman using the new A La Carte system at the Cy Wilson Dining Hall at the Bergstrom Air Force Base. He shows his wallet to a woman sitting at a machine. She looks at the food on his plate.
- [Colonel Charlie Loflin and CMSgt Ross]
- Photograph of Colonel Charles Loflin and Chief Master Sergeant Ross holding a book at a retirement ceremony in 1989.
- [Wehling Assumes Command]
- Photograph of Colonel George E. Wehling assuming command of the 67th Combat Support Group. He stands between Colonel John Linihan, right, and an unidentified man, in front of three flags.
- [Ribbon Cutting Ceremony]
- Photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Glyndon Bruhl holding the ribbon as Colonel Charles P. Sloan, Jr. prepares to cut it to open the 62nd Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron flight operations facility.
- [Man Working on Machinery]
- Photograph of a man working on machinery on the Bergstrom Air Force Base. There are tools spread out on the table in front of him.
- [Men Working on Machinery]
- Photograph of two men working on machinery on the Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Vice President Bush Greeting Colonel Logeman]
- Photograph of Vice President Bush visiting Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. He is shown greeting Colonel Logeman, next to an airplane. Other men and a woman stand around them.
- [1986 Reconnaissance Air Meet]
- Photograph of the 1986 Reconnaissance Air Meet at the Bergstrom Air Force Base. A crowd is gathered and there are four planes on display.
- [Columbia Landing at Bergstrom]
- Photograph of an airplane, with the space shuttle Columbia piggy-backing on top of it, landing at Bergstrom Air Force Base.
- [Formal Dedication of Reconnaissance Air Park]
- Photograph of formal dedication of the Reconnaissance Air Park by the 67th Wing. Planes are on display throughout the park.
- [67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing's Maintenance Team]
- Photograph of a line of military personnel standing in a line. They are the RAM maintenance team for the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. Several vans are visible to the right.
- [Tim Venable With Supplies]
- Photograph of SSgt Tim Venable kneeling next to a tool box. A plane is visible in the background.
- [Load of Supply Equipment]
- Photograph of a load of supply equipment and supplies being loaded onto the bed of a truck.