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- [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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- [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
- [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."
- [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.
- [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.
- Hillcrest Farms Exterior
- View of Hillcrest Farms buildings and sign. Trucks parked by building and at left in photograph.
- Hillcrest Farms Interior
- Interior view of room with dairy equipment.
- [Hogg Memorial Auditorium]
- Looking west at the front and southside of the building.
- [Homer Garrison with medal]
- Photo of Homer Garrison, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, holding medal. Austin, Texas.
- [Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]
- Photograph of the interior of the Commodore Perry kitchen. There are two counter tops with a mixer and a scale. There are shelves with cans in the background. There is also an upright saw and a roll of paper towels on the counter.
- [Interior View of the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]
- Photograph of the interior of the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. There are three pressure cookers and two deep fryers connected to gas lines. There are also two counter carts with pans in the kitchen.
- [Invitation to "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody]
- An invitation to a "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody.
- John C. Ross - Hardware Co. Building
- Exterior view of John C. Ross Hardware Company store. Adjoining is the John Deere Tractor store. Railroad tracks in foreground. Cars parked in front of building.
- John Nash, Jr.
- John Nash, Jr. seated at desk. Mr. Nash was president of Capitol Chevrolet, Inc. He and his wife Margaret lived at 1608 Westover Rd.
- [Judge Ralph Yarborough and son Richard]
- Judge Ralph Yarborough standing next to son Richard Yarborough holding a phone.
- [Judge Virginia Blair and family]
- Photograph of Judge Virginia Blair with family, at home. One older woman sitting in a chair, with a young child by her side and two women standing behind them.