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[Hula Hoop Contest #3]
Photograph of a group of children engaged in a hula hoop contest event in 1968.
[Children at Hula Hoop Contest]
Photograph of a group of children engaged in a hula hoop contest in 1968.
[World's Tallest Christmas Tree at Zilker Park #2]
Photograph of the World's Tallest Christmas Tree in 1967.
[Hula Hoop Contest]
Photograph of the scenery at a hula hoop contest in 1968.Agroup of children are seen with hula hoops and a crowd is seen on the side watching them.
[Posing at Rosewood]
Photograph of a group of children posing in a room at Rosewood.
[World's Tallest Christmas Tree at Zilker Park]
Photograph of the worlds largest Christmas tree at Zilker Park taken from a distance.
[Hula Hoop Contest #2]
Photograph of a group of children engaged in a hula hoop contest outdoors at a unknown location in 1968.
[Photograph of Beverly Sheffield]
Photograph of Beverly Sheffield posing in a dark colored suit and tie.
[Trophies at Rosewood]
Photograph of a couple of children holding trophies at Rosewood Park and a man in a suit is standing next to them.
[Acting at Rosewood]
Photograph of a small group of people performing some moves at Rosewood Park in 1969.
[Marcia Ball Performing at Liberty Lunch]
Photograph of Marcia Ball singing into a microphone during a performance at Liberty Lunch in Austin, Texas.
[Large House Exterior]
Photograph of an old colonial house once located on 1502 Brazos Street. The building's wide covered porch has Doric capitals that can be seen on its columns, and a tall set of stone steps can be seen leading up to the porch. Several dark windows can be seen on the face of the building along with an entrance at the center. Dark panels can be seen beneath the porch that may be windows to a basement or a split level. Shrubs and trees can be seen around the steps and in the foreground.
[Steak 'N' Stein Diner]
Photograph of a small diner called Steak 'N' Stein with an old neon sign that can be seen on a tall stand to the right. Vehicles can be seen parked front between the building and the street in the foreground, including a Dodge truck and a Volkswagen. A small sign can be seen to the right advertising breakfast and lunch specials. The restaurant, now demolished, was located on 1701 San Jacinto Boulevard.
[Artist Sculpting]
Photograph of artist, Charles Umlauf, in the middle of sculpting a bust of a man with a bow tie. The artist is standing to the left of the large bust, wearing a t-shirt and holding a sculpting tool. The back ground is a solid, dark color.
[Computer Furniture]
Photograph of three pieces of wooden computer furniture in front of a bright red back drop. The furniture can be seen arranged to hold computers, monitors, keyboards and paper. The table in the middle is the smallest, and can be seen with only a scanner or printer resting on it.
[Department Store Display]
Photograph of a display full of perfume fragrances in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. A tall gazebo model structure can be seen at the top of the display, and racks of clothing for sale along with store mannequins can be seen in the background.
[Department Store Interior]
Photograph of several aisles of store displays in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. In the foreground, a display of stacked chairs and tables can be seen, along with a scooter or bicycle. Each aisle in the background is packed with store goods, and each has a Santa shaped sign posted on it.
[Texas Capitol Model]
Photograph of a miniature 3D model of the Texas State Capitol campus. The model is composed of pale replicas of buildings, including the capitol, and is meant to display the area from 11th street to 18th street. The model's purpose is to show proposed buildings for the area.
[Wards Department Store]
Photograph of Wards Department Store with several vehicles parked on the street in the foreground. The name "Wards" can be seen prominently on the storefront, and several window displays can be seen beneath the building's sidewalk awning. A U.S. flag can be seen on a flag pole on top of the roof.
[Terminix Pest Control]
Photograph of the Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and Lamar, taken from across the street. A formally dressed man and woman can be seen in front of the building at the top of a set of steps. To the left is a parking lot with several company vehicles, including one designed to look like a bug seen next to the building. Several men in jumpsuit uniforms can be seen, each standing next to a vehicle. A tall sign for the business can be seen at the edge of the lot. Two vehicles can be seen in the foreground.
[Bill Youngblood in Front of Terminix Sign]
Photograph of the roadside sign of Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and North Lamar. An insect statue can be seen on top of the sign, and a car with insect wings and an insect-like design can be seen next to a building in the background. In the foreground, Bill Youngblood, the owner of Terminix, can be seen in front of the sign, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. He is smiling and standing with his hands behind his back.
[Group of People with Governor Shivers at the Texas State Capitol]
Photograph of a group of people standing behind the governor, Allan Shivers, as he is signing something in the Governor's Public Reception room at the Texas State Capitol. Shivers is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the group behind him is wearing dark-colored clothing.
[Country Band Performing on a Stage]
Photograph of six members of a country band standing on a stage, holding instruments. One is holding a violin, one is holding a bass, three are holding guitars, and the final one is singing.
[Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams Square Dancing]
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams square dancing next to a brick wall. Mr. Adams is wearing a western shirt and dark-colored pants, and Mrs. Adams is wearing a light-colored dress. The wall has a poster advertising for the Texas Square Dancing Festival.
[Mrs. Lankford at St. Elmo School]
Photograph of Mrs. Lankford at St. Elmo School writing on a chalk board. She is wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the waist up. The board reads, "Our Earth's Neighbors / Mercury," and is in the process of writing Venus.
[Portrait of Ralph Kies Sitting at an Organ]
Photograph of Ralph Kies sitting at an organ. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, and a book of music is sitting on the music stand.
[Man Posing With an Allsweet Display]
Photograph of a man in a dark-colored suit standing with an Allsweet margarine display in a Swift and Company store. There are shelves stocked with various grocery items in the background.
[Dr. Hepcat Holding a Record]
Photograph of "Dr. Hepcat" Albert Lavada Durst holding a record in his studio. He is wearing a suit and tie, and sitting near a record player and a microphone.
[Exterior of the Milam Cafeteria Building]
Photograph of the southwest corner of the Milam Cafeteria taken from across the street. It is a multi-story brick building with decorative stonework around the corners and quoins on the corners; the walls of the ground floor appear to be stuccoed. There are lines of cars on both sides of the building.
[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry]
An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of a Maria, an enslaved woman, from enslaver Clinton Terry.
[Bill of sale for purchase of enslaved person by enslaver E.M. Pease]
A bill of sale for the purchase of an enslaved person by enslaver E.M. Pease.
[Pecos River Seen from the Pecos High Bridge]
Photograph of the Pecos River from above. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "From the Pecos High Bridge - Sunset Route - 4/10/13 - Ht. 320 ft."
[Mr. Moore, W. C. weighing Cotton in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of several men, including a Mr. W.C. Moore, weighing bales of cotton with a large scale. The scale weighs the cotton by suspending it from a chain.
[Pecos High Bridge and Railroad]
Photograph of a railroad with the foot of a cliff to the left and a river to the right. Utility lines run above and to the right of the railroad. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Sunset Route."
[Courthouse at Anson, Texas]
Photograph of the courthouse at Anson, Texas. It is a two-story building with a tower in the center. A man is visible at the corner of the building and a horse is in the foreground, tied to a fence.
[Farmland in Burnet, Texas]
Photograph of farmland in Burnet, Texas. A farmer can be seen harvesting crops in the distance.
Sunset Route
Photograph of a railroad running along the Pecos River on the Sunset Route. Utility lines and a wire fence are visible between the railroad and the river.
Riverside Drive, Austin
Photograph of a car driving through Riverside Drive, Austin. A rocky hillside is at the right.
[Pigeons in Anson, Texas]
Photograph of pigeons gathered around a wooden-fenced area with a large birdhouse or dovecote. Much of the view is obscured due to the motion blur of flying pigeons.
[Pigeons in Anson, Texas]
Photograph of numerous pigeons gathered in a wooden-fenced. Some are sheltered in what appears to be a large birdhouse or a dovecote.
Riverside Drive, Austin
Photograph of a man driving a car on Riverside Drive in Austin. A logo on the side of the car reads "Henderson."
[Elderly Couple]
Photograph of an older couple standing with a table between them. On the table is a cake with candles, possibly a birthday cake or anniversary cake.
[Home-Canned Food Display]
Photograph of a man and woman standing in front of a display of home-canned food and quilts. A sign above the display reads, "Texas Standard."
[Women Sewing]
Photograph of four women sitting and standing around a table with a sewing machine making clothes. There is extra fabric and tools on the table and chairs around them.
[Display of Handmade Baby Clothes]
Photograph of a display of handmade baby clothes. A sign on the display reads, "Sew and Save."
[Girl Scout Troop Display]
Photograph of a display for Campbell Girl Scout Troop 125, with children and a woman standing in front of it.
[Woman Looking at Elroy Elementary School Display]
Photograph of a woman standing in front of a display with children's drawings and crafts and a sign that says "Elroy Elementary School." The artwork represents "Church," "Home," "School," Hospital" and also shows the profile of a head with a headdress.
[Woman Celebrating Birthday]
Photograph of an elderly woman standing next to a small table. The table has with a birthday cake with candles on it as well as forks, knives, teacups and saucers.
[Woman Outside a House]
Photograph of a woman standing on the porch of a wooden house and pointing away from the camera. In the lower right corner the trunk of a car is partially visible with things sticking out of it.
[Display of Home-Canned Foods]
Photograph of a display with jars of food and a sign that says "Home canned products." Some of the jars have award ribbons on them. A sign above the display reads "Texas Standard."
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