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[Dining Area and Club Staircase]
Photograph of a dining area within Capitol Club, located at 709 Congress Avenue. Several dining tables with light colored tablecloths can be seen in the foreground. Above the dining area is a chandelier-like light fixture. Several circular art decorations are hanging on the wall to the right, and a half wall that doubles as a planter can be seen dividing the room at the center. In the background beyond the planter, the club's art-deco stairwell can be seen.
[The Barn Exterior in Daytime]
Photograph of the exterior of a restaurant called "The Barn", located at 8611 Balcones Drive. Three large buildings can be seen side by side and attached to one another. The first is a cylindrical structure with the words, "Steaks and Seafood", seen painted on. Next, is a barn-like building with the restaurant's name seen on the front. Third, is a building made to appear like a steamboat with the words, "Showboat" and "Port of Austin".
[Audiometer]
Photograph of a man inspecting an audiometer inside of a traveling hearing lab van. The man is wearing a light toned, checked suit, and a small sign on the wall can be seen displaying who built the interior frame of the van.
[Club Staircase]
Photograph of a mid-century modern staircase in Club Caravan, located at 709 Congress Avenue. To the right in the foreground, a low table with a potted plant can be seen. Under the stairway in the background, there is a seating area with several chairs around a narrow table. An art-deco wall can be seen in the background above the second landing of the stairs and there is a chandelier-like light fixture hanging from above.
[Man and Woman at Entrance]
Staged photograph of a Dr. Scott calling on the home of a Mrs. Mears at a house located at 1800 West 6th Street. The man can be seen standing outside on the steps and wearing a dark, striped suit while holding a brimmed hat. The woman can be seen standing in the open doorway, wearing a light, plaid skirt, a dark blouse, and an open sweater with the sleeves rolled up. On the exterior wall in the background, a lamp sconce and decorative letter box can be seen.
[Hearing Test Van]
Photograph of a portable hearing test lab in a large van named, Rudmose Audiometer Travel Lab. The van can be seen parked center in the foreground at the top of a hill and the company's information can be seen painted onto the side. Several people can be seen with bikes in the left background, and a woman driving a car can be seen in the background to the right.
[Club Dining Area]
Photograph of the Capitol Club interior, located at 709 Congress Avenue. Two plants and a partial partition wall flank the entrance-way in the foreground. The room is filled with light colored tables paired with dark chairs. A curved bar with bar stools can be seen in right background with an art deco light fixture hanging above. A darkened passage-way can be seen in the background.
[Interior View of Canary Hut Restaurant]
Photograph of the interior of a restaurant called Canary Hut.
[Exterior View of Canary Hut Restaurant]
Photograph of the exterior of the Canary Hut restaurant. The building is a modern A-frame design, and there is a station wagon parked to the side of the building.
[Woman in a Casket]
Photograph of a woman in a white casket at her funeral. There are floral arrangements around her, and a painting of Jesus above her casket.
[Seamstresses at Paul's Draperies]
Photograph of seamstresses working a large factory full of equipment at Paul's Draperies. There are sewing machines and spools of thread in the background.
[Exterior View of Canary Hut Restaurant]
Photograph of the awning of the Canary Hut restaurant.
[Exterior View of Alpha Gamma Delta House]
Photograph of an exterior view of an Alpha Gamma Delta house with two people sitting outside. It is a two-story house with exterior windows on the second level. There is a stone path leading from the sidewalk to the front entrance.
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Sheriff W.B. Knox, and “Wanted” poster]
A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Announcement of E.M. Pease’s candidacy for governor]
A circular in which E.M. Pease announces his candidacy for governor.
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel]
A letter to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel that includes a list of slaves at Darrington Plantation.
[Correspondence from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles]
A letter from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles, her mother, whom she encourages, along with her sister Juliet, to visit the new family home. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Group of Young Men and Women]
Photograph of a group of young men and women standing together in a field in front of a fence. Some of them are holding textbooks.
[Girls Jumping Rope]
Photograph of a group of little girls playing jump rope in a courtyard.
[Children in Rosewood Park]
Photograph of two young girls standing in a park with a group of children playing behind them. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photo, it was taken in Rosewood Park in Austin in 1958.
[Children on Playground]
Photograph of a group of children spinning on a roundabout at a playground.
[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.
Y.W.C.A. Sports Day
Photograph of three young women in a candid scene from the Y.W.C.A. Sports Day. Two young women wear shorts and sneakers, and a third woman wears a skirt and heels. One young woman holds a bat and another holds a softball.
Bulger's Friend
Short story about an old man who joins the Salvation Army.
[Letter from Christopher Morley to John Stahl]
Letter signed by Chirstopher Morley declining an invitation by Mr. Stahl of the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
[View of crew working in slaughter room of the Austin Abattoir]
Photograph of a crew working on cattle carcases in a slaughterhouse. Inscribed on the back of the photo is "View of crew working in slaughter room of The Austin Abattoir. All in sight is beef."
[Congress Avenue]
Photograph of Congress Avenue looking north. Cabaniss Hardware and Dewey Garage are visible at right, as well as cars and some advertisements painted on the buildings. The Capitol is visible in the distance. Streetcar rails are in the center of the road.
[Brigadoon performance at the Zilker Hillside Theater]
Photograph of the cast of actors performing Brigadoon as the summer drama at the Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin.
Steam shovel in Barton Springs
View of construction of the pool at Barton Springs. A steam shovel and construction equipment.
50th Wedding Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Baird
Couple standing behind reception table
[Swearingen-Armstrong Ford Dealership]
Exterior shot of Swearingen Armstrong Ford V-8 car dealership, on 202 West 1st Street in Austin. Four dark Ford vehicles can be seen parked outside, in front of the dealership.
[Portrait of F. W. Cokindolpher]
Portrait of F. W. Cokindolpher, wearing a white shirt and tie.
Man and Woman with Airplane
Man sitting inside small airplane and woman standing by it.
Man and Woman with Airplane
Man sitting inside small airplane and woman standing by it.
[Myra McCorkle Wedding Shower]
Three women around the punch bowl indoors.
[Myra McCorkle Wedding Shower]
Group of women around a small table as the bride opens gifts.
[Myra McCorkle Wedding Shower]
Group of women around the dining room table.
[Mrs. Burnett]
Portrait of a woman.
Woman with Group of School Children
Photograph of woman standing beside car with a group of what appear to be school children. Brown Booth was a newspaperman with The American Publishing Company which published The Austin American and The Austin Statesman.
Nancy Weber
Photograph of young girl seated on floor eating birthday cake.
Nancy Weber
Photograph of young girl with birthday cake.
Nancy Weber
Photograph of young girl with birthday cake.
[Raymond Brooks Signing Document at Desk]
Photograph of a man sitting at a desk in an office. He is signing a Lower Colorado River Authority document. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
[Raymond Brooks Sitting at Desk]
Photograph of a man sitting at a desk in an office. He is about to sign a Lower Colorado River Authority document. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
[Marvin Hall Sitting at Desk]
Photograph of Marvin Hall of the State Life Insurance Commission sitting at desk.
[Marvin Hall at Desk]
Photograph of Marvin Hall of State LiFe Insurance Commission sitting at a desk.
1938 Colorado River Flood
Colorado River in flood at 1st Street.
M. R. Watson, sales manager, Kullman Motors
Mr. Watson, portrait
M. R. Watson, sales manager, Kullman Motors
Mr. Watson, portrait
George Brooks
Photograph of man dressed in white suit.
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