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- [Christmas Program at Rosewood #2]
- Photograph of the scenery at a Christmas event at Rosewood Park in 1949.
- [Group Portrait of Young St. Mary's Academy Graduates]
- Photograph of graduates of the St. Mary's Academy posing for a portrait. They are arranged in four rows, and all are wearing light-colored graduation caps and gowns.
- [Four Members of a Band Playing on Stage]
- Photograph of four members of a band standing on stage, entertaining at the inauguration of Governor of Texas Beauford Jester. Two men are holding guitars and two men are holding fiddles.
- [Aerial View of St. Edward's University]
- Photograph of an aerial view of St. Edward's University from the south. The football field and Fieldhouse are visible at the top of the photo with the four-story administration building to the south.
- [Man Working on a Block of Stone]
- Photograph of a man working on a block of stone at a Texas Quarries location. He is holding a chisel; there is a machine in the background.
- [Beauford Jester and His Wife at His Inauguration]
- Photograph of Beauford Jester walking at his inauguration party. He is dressed in a dark-colored suit, and his wife is next to him in a dark-colored dress. There are people sanding on either side of them, making a path for them to walk through.
- [Four People Standing in Formal Wear]
- Photograph of two couples standing for a portrait at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. Both of the men are wearing suits and ties and the women are wearing long dresses.
- [Exterior View of the Edna Fire Station]
- Photograph of the Edna Fire Station building taken from the north. The word "Edna" is written in brick on the building, and a firetruck inside the building.
- [Inaugural Festivities for Governor Jester]
- Photograph of a large group of people wearing formal clothing standing on a stage at the inauguration of the Governor of Texas, Beauford Jester. There is a large bow hanging on the wall above them.
- [Exterior View of the Edna Fire Station]
- Photograph of the Edna Fire Station building taken from the north. The word "Edna" is written in brick on the building, and there is a fire department sign with a firetruck inside the building.
- [Group of People Sitting Around a Table]
- Photograph of a large group of people sitting around a long table at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. There are wearing formal dresses and suits, and various bottles and glasses sit on the table.
- [Hairdressers Working on Customers in the Texas Beauty School]
- Photograph of hairdressers working on customers' hair and nails in the Texas Beauty School. They are wearing white dress uniforms, and all but one of the people is a woman. The customers are sitting in front of mirrors.
- [Ice Coolers Containing Beers]
- Photograph of four ice coolers with bottled and canned beers in it inside a 7-Eleven store. There is an advertisement that reads "Ice Cold Beer." There are displays and other advertisements in the background.
- [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.
- [People at a Journalism Banquet]
- Photograph of a group of men and women at a banquet celebrating 30 years of journalism at the University of Texas - Austin. They are wearing dark-colored clothing and standing in line at a table.
- [Saw Cutting a Slab of Stone]
- Photograph of a large circle saw cutting a slab of stone at a Texas Quarries location. The saw is on a long track that spans a workshop.
- [Three Men Standing Next to Large Ice Coolers]
- Photograph of three men standing next to a large ice cooler full of beers in a 7-Eleven store. There are multiple advertisements along the back wall. The three men are wearing work uniforms, and one of them is placing a bottle inside of a paper bag.
- [Bob Hope Meeting With Local Dignitaries]
- Photograph of Bob Hope being given a certificate by local officials from the state of Texas. Hope is standing in the middle in a dark colored suit; one of the men next to him is wearing a dark-colored suit and the other is wearing a light-colored suit.
- [Governor Jester, Alan Shivers, and Durwood Mansfield Sitting in an Office]
- Photograph of Governor Beauford Jester, Lieutenant Governor Alan Shivers, and Speaker of the House Durwood Mansfield meeting in an office. They are seated around a desk.
- [Portrait of Mildred Leslie in Her Wedding Dress]
- Photograph of Mildred Leslie standing in front of a ceiling to floor mirror in her wedding dress. Her back is turned to the camera, and her face is reflected in the mirror.
- [Exterior View of the City Coliseum]
- Photograph of the exterior of the City Coliseum in Austin. It is a dome-shaped building. There are doors around the first floor. There are parking spots in the foreground, and a car parked on the side of the building.
- [Aerial View of Austin, Texas]
- Photograph of an aerial view of Austin, Texas from the south. University of Texas-Austin is visible to the north, and the Texas State Capitol Building is prominently visible in the center of the image.
- [Young Men Waiting at Austin Municipal Airport]
- Photograph of a group of young men standing at the Austin, Texas Municipal Airport, waiting to board a plane. They are wearing various-colored clothing and standing at Gate One.
- [Football Helmet]
- Photograph of a football helmet. There is a white pattern on top, and hanging from two strings.
- [Exterior View of the Edna Fire Station]
- Photograph of the Edna Fire Station building taken from the north. The word "Edna" is emboldened on the building.
- [Exterior View of the Presbyterian Seminary Chapel]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Presbyterian Seminary Chapel. There are groups of people walking into a church service, and palm trees lining the walkway.
- [Woman Standing Outside the University of Texas Clock Tower]
- Photograph of a woman standing outside the University of Texas Tower, looking up at the clock. The woman is standing next to a suitcase, holding a purse, and facing away from the photographer.
- [Three Men at a Journalism Banquet]
- Photograph of three men at a banquet celebrating 30 years of journalism at the University of Texas - Austin. They are all wearing suits and are looking at a program.
- [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.
- [Aerial View of St. Edward's University]
- Photograph of an aerial view of St. Edward's University from the northeast. The football field and Fieldhouse are visible in the middle of the photo, with the four-story administration building to the south.
- [Exterior View of the Beta House]
- Photograph of an exterior view of the Beta house. It is a three-story building with exterior windows. Cars parked in a parking lot outside of it, and a shadow of the photographers is visible.
- [Mel-Tones Band Performing on Stage]
- Photograph of a man standing and singing on a stage with a band at St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. The band members have matching music stands that reads "Mel-Tones."
- [Clincher Softball]
- Photograph of a Clincher softball with a stamp that reads "C&S Sporting Goods Co. Ft. Worth, Austin, & San Antonio."
- [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.
- [Four People Standing in Formal Wear]
- Photograph of two couples standing for a portrait at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. The women are wearing long dresses and the men wear suits and ties.
- [Group Portrait of Men Standing Outside the Beta House]
- Photograph of a large group of men standing outside the Beta House. They are arranged in six rows on a flight of stairs. They are all wearing suits, and there is a small dog in front of the front row. There is also a shield over the top of them.
- [Group of Men Boarding an Airplane]
- Photograph of a group of young men from St. Edward's University boarding a Braniff Airways flight at the Austin, Texas Municipal Airport. They are all wearing suits and ties, and one of them is wearing a hat. The pilot is standing on the ground under the plane, and a flight attendant is standing at the top of the stairs.
- [Texas State Capitol Building in the Winter]
- Photograph of the Texas State Capitol Building from the south. There is snow on the ground and on the trees.
- [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.
- [People Square Dancing]
- Photograph of a room of approximately 100 people square dancing in a ballroom at the inauguration of the Governor of Texas, Beauford Jester.
- [Interior view of a Home]
- Photograph of a kitchen with a small stove and pots hanging on the walls, as seen from a bedroom. The door between the two rooms is made of a cardboard. Most likely this was the home of an African American family in Austin.
- 1949 Livestock Show, Travis County
- Photograph of young men standing in a row with their calves at the 1949 Travis County Food and Livestock Show at Rosewood Park in Austin, Texas. Two men with sticks appear to be inspecting the cattle. A group of spectators is in the background.
- [View of a Kitchen]
- Photograph of a small kitchen with a small stove, oven, and table. The walls are covered in newspaper. The floor is uneven and stained. This was most likely the kitchen in the home of an African American family.
- [Family Outside Their Home]
- Photograph of a family with two small children and a dog outside of their wooden house. Laundry is hanging to dry on lines. Other wooden houses in the background. Dirt, patches of weeds, and small trees surround the houses.
- [Women with Chairs]
- Photograph of two women standing behind and looking two cushioned chairs. A brick building is visible behind them.
- [Boys with Beef Calves]
- Photograph of young men and boys standing in a row with their beef calves at the 1949 Travis County Livestock Show at Rosewood Park in Austin. Spectators stand behind them and cars are visible in the distance.
- [Austin, TX]
- Photograph of the city of Austin looking northeast from the Calcasieu Lumber Company. The Walter Tips Co. Hardware store can be seen on the north side of the street.
- "Austin Pioneers" Baseball Club
- Photograph of group portrait of the "Austin Pioneers" Baseball Club. Manager Hank Ona is at top left. E. P. Knebel is at right. Top row left to right: Mgr. Hank Ona, P.-Ralph Kennedy, C.-Bill Monahan, P.-F.M. Younger, C.-Bob Clodfelter, P.-Al Lawrence, 3 b.-George Estock, P.-Dave Sarver, 1 b.-Emery Hresko, Of.-E. P. Knebel. Second row left to right: ss.-Fred Campbell, 2 b. Eddie Bachman, 3b.-Eddie Rzendzain, cf.-Wade Tate, P.-Elwood Moore, lf.-Dick Brown, P.-Alex Burkhart, P.-James Godfrey. Front: Jack Long and Beno Reynolds - Bat Boys.
- Austin, "The Friendly City"
- Photograph of the Texas State Capitol. The photograph appeared on the front of a card given out by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. The back of the card reads as follows, "This Card Certifies that Geo. A. Newgent representing A. J. Maloney Co is a member in good standing of the Austin Chamber of Commerce". The card is signed by the president and the manager of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and states that it will expire Dec. 31, 1949.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the front entrance of the Texas Governor's mansion.