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[1959 Dairy Princess Crowning]

Description: Photograph of the crowning of the 1959 Mid-Texas Milk Producers Association Dairy Princess. A group of 17 female contestants stand in a row behind a banquet table with a punch bowl full of milk. All of the contestants pose with glasses of milk in front of a sign that says "June's Best Meals Start With Dairy." Other signs on the wall behind them are obscured. In the foreground a long dining table is set.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal

[An aerial photograph of the Davis Water Treatment Plant]

Description: An aerial view of the city filtration plant in Austin, the Davis Water Treatment Plant. The view is from over a large body of water, looking east. There are many trees surrounding the plant. The dirt road coming to plant from northeast is 35th St. Mt. Bonnel Rd (with bridge) is on west side of plant. The open areas in the upper center of the image with rows of buildings is Camp Mabry.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal

[Architect Draft Room]

Description: Photograph of a draft room in an architect office located at 2816 Hemphill Park. Ten men can be seen working at drafting tables in the photo and an architectural model can be seen in the foreground. The wall to the right of the room is covered in windows and a partition screen with a photo of a building can be seen partially to the right. A cabinet can be seen in the back left corner.
Date: May 30, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Architect Office Exterior]

Description: Photograph of an office building located at 2816 Hemphill Park, designed and owned by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse, and Greeven. The photo is taken from the street and a foot path coming from the left can be seen cutting through the yard of grass to the entrance. A glass sun room can be seen in the foremost side near the entrance. A cluster of trees can be seen to the the right, and multiple shrubs and bushes are planted around the office's perimeter. A short, rectangular chimney can be seen on th… more
Date: May 30, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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