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- [Parade of Carriages Through Gate]
- Photograph of a parade of horse-drawn carriages through a gate decorated with United States flags and a sign reading "Au Revoir." There are large crowds of people on both sides of the street and on the balconies and roofs of the businesses.
- [Two People in a Church]
- Photograph of two people kneeling or seated in a church. They are both facing the pulpit, which is decorated with several candles. There is some damage at the top of the photo obscuring the image.
- [Baby in a Wicker Pram]
- Photograph of a baby sitting in a wicker pram. There is a porch and some greenery visible in the background. There is some damage to the left and bottom of the photograph obscuring the image.
- [Piano in Living Room]
- Photograph of a living room containing a piano, two couches, and a small table or ottoman covered by a cloth. There are two plants and a bust on the piano and a book on the small table.
- Souvenir of Austin, Texas, 1911
- This book includes written information about the history, and schools in Austin, Texas as well as an overview of statistics for Texas and a description of the Austin Business League. Primarily, the book has photographs of different views and buildings around the city.
- Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1893-94
- General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the present state, county and city governments, and a complete list of all county officials, post offices and money order offices in Texas; also an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes, the full name and address of all residents, their occupations or pursuits, and a Complete Classified Business Directory, also A Valuable Steet and Avenue Guide." The Table of Contents starts on page 6; the Index to Advertisements is on page 8.
- Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1900-1901.
- General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the Present State, County and City Governments, and a Complete List of all Postoffices and Money Order Offices in Texas; Also an Index of Societies, Associations, Churches, Corporations, Educational Institutes; Full Name and Address of all Residents, Their Occupations or Pursuits, and a Complete Classified Business Directory, also a Valuable Street and Avenue Guide." Table of Contents is on page 3 and Index to Advertisements is on page 4.
- Catalogue of The Kelley School, 1910-1911
- The catalog for The Kelley School includes information about the institution, calendars, course offerings, a register of students, and photographs.
- La Prelle Place, Austin, Texas
- This booklet describes La Prelle Place, which is "Austin's Restricted Residence District" with descriptions of the amenities and accompanying photographs.
- Progresive Retail Merchant of Texas, Volume 1, Number 2, July 1915
- Periodical containing information about business-related topics in Travis County, along with civic news regarding organizational meetings, stories, and other information of interest to business owners and merchants in the Austin area.
- Texas land titles : an essay (preliminary to the Texas review)
- An essay about Texas land titles and how to correct errors.
- Reminiscences of an ex-Confederate soldier : or, Forty years on crutches
- A narrative of a soldier's experiences in the Civil War. T.H. Bowman was a soldier in Company A, William Wirt Adams's regiment of Mississippi Cavalry. He fought in Kentucky and Tennessee, and later settled in Texas.
- Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863
- Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863 by Bishop of the Diocese, Alexander Gregg.
- Footprints of Texas history
- A book about Texas history.
- Circular of information, 1902-1903
- A pamphlet about the Whitis Avenue School in Austin.
- The Confederate soldier; and Ten years in South America
- A biography by J.M. Polk about his life, and years with Hood's Texas Brigade.
- Texas souvenir : a collection of poems devoted to the scenery and historical events of Texas
- A book of poetry about the people, history and scenery of Texas.
- Specifications: road and bridge construction
- A book covering the details of road and bridge construction in Travis county, Texas.
- A Texas Scrap-Book: Made Up of the History, Biography, and Miscellany of Texas and Its People
- A book about Texas history, biography, and miscellany.
- Texas Industrial Review, Volume 01, Number 03, October, 1895
- The Texas Industrial Review is described as "A monthly publication" that is "Devoted to the General Business Interests of the Southwest" (57). This issue has articles focusing on Austin, the International Regatta, and the cotton mill.
- Souvenir of Austin, Texas : capital of the great Lone Star State
- Souvenir guide to Austin, in color.
- Souvenir of Austin, Texas
- A series of views by photographer S.B. Hill.
- Something of interest concerning Austin, the great capital of Texas
- Pamphlet relating the benefits of Austin.
- Memories of the lost cause; and Ten years in South America
- A biography by J.M. Polk about his life, and years with Hood's Texas Brigade.
- Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, A. D. 1868, Volume 2
- Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. Index begins on page 539.
- History of Hill City lodge no. 456, A.F. & A.M.: from its constitution on June 19, 1876 to St. John's Day, June 24, 1919
- A history of the Hill City Lodge in Austin from its constitution on June 19, 1876 to St. John's Day, June 24, 1919.
- Austin street and avenue guide and Travis County rural route directory with logs of the road
- "The Street and Avenue Guide consists of two sections. The first section comprises the numbered streets in numerical order. The second section comprises the streets by name in alphabetical order."
- Austin's gala season : second annual international rowing regatta to be contested May 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th, at Austin, Texas.
- Flyer for the second annual rowing regatta.
- Proceedings of Investigation Committee, House of Representatives Thirty-Fifth Legislature: Charges Against Governor James E. Ferguson Together with Findings of Committee and Action of House with Prefatory Statement and Index to Proceedings
- This publication documents the investigation of Governor Ferguson conducted by the Investigation Committee including transcripts of interviews, relevant documents, and the findings of the Committee. Index starts on page 531.
- Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, June 1, A. D. 1868.
- Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. The Reoport of the Attorney-General of Texas and other documents are included in the Appendix, starting on page 947. Index begins on page 995.
- Report on the Dam and Water Power Development at Austin, Texas
- Report about the reconstruction of the Austin Dam including appendices of statistics, graphs, and a bibliography, as well as the letter of transmittal and relevant city resolution.
- The University of Texas, Austin—Galveston.
- This booklet is primarily a photojournal of the university and some of the surrounding area in Austin, with photographs of all of the main buildings on campus. The first two pages have a brief statement from the Registrar about admissions and departments at the university.
- The Scouting Expeditions of McCulloch's Texas Rangers; or, the Summer and Fall Campaign of the Army of the United States in Mexico--1846; including Skirmishes with the Mexicans, and an accurate detail of the Storming of Monterey; also the Daring Scouts at Buena Vista together with anecdotes, incidents, descriptions of country, and sketches of the lives of the celebrated partisan chiefs, Hays, McCulloch, and Walker.
- A narrative recounting the experiences of Texas Rangers in Texas and the actions they were involved in. Includes lists of soldiers killed and wounded.
- The Industrial Advantages of Austin, Texas, or Austin Up To Date
- This book gives a brief historical overview of Austin, Texas and discusses the impact of the industries on the city, noting the major business enterprises of the time period. Index follows page 91.
- History of the Hornsby-Dunlap Consolidated School (Travis County) With Course of Study 1907-1908
- This publication includes a brief history of the school, statements about the aims of the school and endorsements for consolidation, course of study for all grade levels, and the rules and regulations.
- The Bar as an Institution of the State
- Transcription of the speech Phillips gave which discusses the role of lawyers and their obligations to the people that they serve.
- The Austin Silk Plantation and Manufacturing Company
- This pamphlet describes the processes of silk production and compares it to raising cotton.
- The Texas Fine Arts Association and Elisabet Ney Museum
- This pamphlet gives an overview of the museum with a brief biography of Elisabet Ney and legal documents of the Texas Fine Arts Association.
- Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin.
- This book contains the text of Austin City ordinances which were revised and adopted in 1908. Subject index begins on page 351.
- Report of Construction of the Temporary State Capitol, at Austin, Texas.
- This report is a compilation of the legislation and correspondence related to the building of the temporary state capitol in 1882.
- Journal of the Fifty-Second Annual Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, Held in All Saints' Chapel, Austin, May 8th, 9th and 10th, 1901
- This publication includes the reports made by the members of the council, lists of clergy in the diocese, and the minutes of the council meetings.
- Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.
- This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
- List of Fugitives From Justice: 1891.-- Part 7
- A list of criminals, divided by county, which gives the name, crime, and description of each fugitive. Name index begins on page 27.
- In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive
- Memoir of Theodore 'Dot' Babb, describing his experiences when he and several others were taken captive in the 1865 by Comanches near present-day Decatur, Texas and what happened after he was released.
- Hollow Reinforced-Concrete Structure Replaces Dam at Austin, Texas, Which Failed Fifteen Years Ago
- This article gives historical background of the first dam at Austin, Texas and its failure followed by a discussion of the changes that were made when building the new dam, including plans.
- The Daily News-Tribune, Industrial Review Edition: Austin, Capital City of Texas.
- This edition gives an overview of the city of Austin including major buildings, businesses, and people as well as general information about the the layout and statistics of the city.
- Difficulties of a Mexican revenue officer in Texas
- This book discusses the action by the Mexican government to send a revenue officer and small contingent of soldiers into Texas during 1835 to collect taxes from the citizens and the resistance they faced. Includes some letters and notes from the author about later excerpts from newspapers.
- Prospectus of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association at Austin, Texas, For the Season of 1893
- This prospectus outlines the ideals and intentions of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association to educate the people of the city and provide better public services.
- Account of the Removal of the Remains of Stephen F. Austin from Peach Point Cemetery in Brazoria County, Texas to State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, October 18 to 20, 1910
- This book describes the ceremonies and processes involved in moving Austin's remains and includes the relevant formal decisions by the Texas State Legislature.
- Almanac, 1856.
- The almanac includes general information about medicine, statistics, recipes, folk remedies, and meteorology for 1856.