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- [Models at Miss East Austin Contest]
- Photograph of the models at the Miss East Austin Contest in 1968. They are standing in a horizontal line wearing white dresses.
- [Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool]
- Photograph of the scenery at the Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool in 1968. A lady is seen putting a crown on a model and a man is standing next to her holding a trophy.
- [Child at Hula Hoop Contest]
- Photograph of a young boy on stage at a hula hoop contest in 1968.
- [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.
- [Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool #2]
- Photograph of a model on stage at the Miss East Austin Contest at Givens Pool in 1968. A photographer is seen in front of her and a man is seated next to the stage.
- [Shenikwa Cox at the Texas Capitol]
- Photograph of Shenikwa Cox sitting in a wheelchair and posing with the Texas Capitol in the background.
- [English Classroom]
- Photograph of a group of middle school children in an English classroom La Grange Middle School. The photo is taken from the back of the classroom, where the students can be seen from behind, sitting at desks in rows. A window with closed blinds can be seen on the wall to the left, and a closed door can be seen on the right wall. In the background, a chalkboard can be seen on the wall, and a teacher can be seen sitting at a desk facing the students.
- [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.
- [Middle School Library]
- Photograph of middle school children sitting around tables in a school library. Bookshelves can be see in rows to the right in the background, and trophies can be seen on top of the shelves along the back wall. The students can be seen working at tables mostly on the left side of the room, and empty privacy desks can be seen in the left foreground. Overhead, a row of lights and an exposed air duct can be seen running parallel to each other on the ceiling.
- [Day View of Train Wreck]
- Photograph of workers inspecting the aftermath of a train wreck over a bridge. Three men can be seen on the left looking at the undercarriage of one of the train cars that remains on the railway. A fourth man can be seen to their right observing a train car that hangs precariously over the bridge's edge. Another train car can be seen on the road below, leaning up against the bridge. Two parked vehicles can be seen in the background
- [Hospital Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of Wadley Hospital with several trees seen on lawn patches in the foreground, along with a winding road leading to the front doors and off to the right. The building is four stories tall with windows seen across every floor. A wall or secondary building can be seen jutting from the right of the hospital with a car parked in front of it.
- [Auditorium Interior Seating]
- Photograph of a fully lit, empty auditorium taken from the view of the stage. There are two levels, the main floor and the upper seating, both filled with rows of empty theater seats. The control room at the top of the theater in the back is also lit inside.
- [Concrete Coring]
- Photograph of a man operating a concrete coring device, or concrete drilling device, with a very large drill bit attached. The machine is drilling in the corner of a concrete floor, and the man can be seen wearing gloves and stained work clothes as he holds a lever on the machine.
- [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.
- [Wood Chair]
- Photograph of a wooden chair with a leather cushion and elegantly curved arm rests. The chair can be seen posed on a pale yellow or off-white background.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Science Classroom]
- Photograph of a middle school science classroom full of students at La Grange Middle School. Rows of students can be seen from the side and facing left. Two adults can be seen standing in the area the students are facing, next to what appears to be a teacher's lab desk. The long tables the students are seen sitting at have faucets and small sinks built into them, and three chalk boards with writing and posters can be seen on the walls in the background.
- [Auditorium Foyer Interior]
- Photograph of the foyer entrance inside a municipal auditorium. The curved wall to the left is columned, with many large windows. Many cylindrical lights hang from the ceiling, and to the right, an interior balcony can be seen. Below the balcony are several mobile, stair-like structures, some of which are place in front of closed doors on the right wall. The rest of the floor space in empty and open.
- [Steel Framing of the Frank Erwin Center]
- Photograph of the steel frame of a coliseum-like structure, believed to be the Frank Erwin Events Center. The ground in the foreground is unpaved dirt, and the photo is taken downhill from the building frame. Two cranes can be seen inside the structure, and buildings can be seen in the background.
- [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.
- [Realtor Builders Office]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Nash Philips-Copus realtor office, since demolished, on 6010 Brooks Street. The office is a stone building with windowed entrance way, where a zig-zag roof awning can be seen. A side walk leading from the parking lot can be seen in the right side foreground, along with a small, grassy lawn, palm trees, and large boulders. The company name can be seen both on the side of the building to the right of the entrance and on a tall sign that stands to the left. A single car can be seen parked near the entrance.
- [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.
- [Night View of Train Wreck]
- Photograph of men investigating the debris from a train wreck over a bridge. Three rail cars can be seen remaining on the bridge to the left, with the third car jutting out over the edge. A fourth car has been thrown from the bridge and can be seen leaning against it from the road. Two men, one in a police uniform, can be seen observing the train car that has fallen off the bridge, and a third man in a light colored jacket can be seen in the right corner looking at something off-camera.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Scene at Texas Quarries]
- Photograph of a group of men working on at the Texas Quarries. There is a crane set up with a hook hanging from the top of the image and mobile devices on railroad tracks to move things.
- [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.
- [Two Men Meeting in the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]
- Photograph of two men meeting in the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen, located at 800 Brazos Street. One man is dressed in a suit and tie and the other is wearing chef's attire. They are both looking at papers on a long metal counter.
- [Stone Blocks at Texas Quarries]
- Photograph of a stack of limestone blocks at a Texas Quarries location. There is a crane in the background used for lifting the blocks, and a bucket in the foreground.
- [Steinbomer Office Exterior]
- Photograph of the exterior of Henry Steinbomer's office.
- [Stone Blocks at Texas Quarries]
- Photograph of a stack of stone blocks at a Texas Quarries location. There is a crane in the background used for lifting the blocks, and a railroad going next to the pile of stones.
- [Three Chefs Cooking in the Commodore Perry Hotel Kitchen]
- Photograph of three cooks preparing food in the Commodore Perry Hotel kitchen. The one on the right is stirring something in a pot, the one in the middle is making a plate, and the one on the left is looking at a counter. There is also a chef watching them.
- [Street View of an Air Conditioned Village]
- Photograph of a street view of buildings in the completed Air Conditioned Village. Each of the buildings are one-story brick houses, and there is a car parked outside of one of the buildings.
- [People Around Table at Barbecue]
- Photograph of a large group of people gathered around a table at a barbecue. Men and women stand waiting in line to serve themselves at the table. There are cars and a covered wagon parked on the residential street.
- [Stableford Building Entry]
- Photograph of the "Jack Stableford" sign on the Stableford building. The sign is illuminated, and the interior of the car dealership is partially visible.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Scene at Texas Quarries]
- Photograph of a group of men working at Texas Quarries. There are two big machines on railroad tracks and the men work around them.
- [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.
- [Three Men Standing Outside a Chuck Wagon]
- Photograph of three men standing outside a chuck wagon eating a plate from a barbecue. The wagon has two sign on it reading, "YOUR HOST FOR THE TEXAS BARBECUE... STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS INSTITUTE 'National Authority on Brick and Tile Construction' Washington D.C." and "WORLD'S ONLY AIR CONDITIONED CHUCK WAGON TEXAS, OF COURSE!"
- [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.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell regarding muster rolls.
- [Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]
- A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
- [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.
- [Will Rogers and Governor-elect Dan Moody at Woodlawn]
- Photograph of Will Rogers and Texas Governor-elect Dan Moody posing together on "Will Rogers' Horse" at Woodlawn. They are wearing hats and holding guns as part of the post. The horse is in a living room or sitting area, next to a brick fireplace.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Affidavit regarding seizure of enslaved people]
- An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.
- Pontoon Bridge
- Photograph of a pontoon bridge. A man is standing on the right side of the bridge. Further to the right is a horse tied to the bridge's post. A small building is visible past the other side of the water. The photograph is a cyanotype.