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- [Scenery at Givens Beauty Pageant]
- Photograph of the scenery at the Givens Beauty Pageant in 1970. A group of models are seen walking in a straight line by the pool.
- [Givens Beauty Pageant #6]
- Photograph of the view at the Givens Beauty Pageant event in 1970. A group of models are seen on stage holding trophies.
- [Barton Pool Cleanup #3]
- Photograph of the scenery at Barton pool when it was being cleaned in 1970. A man is seen seated on a tractor.
- [Kite Tourney in Zilker Park #4]
- Photograph of three children standing on a stage during the Kite tournament at Zilker Park in 1970.
- [Givens Beauty Pageant #4]
- Photograph of the scenery at the Givens Beauty Pageant in May 1970. A woman wearing a dress is seen on stage with a mic in hand and another lady is seen standing behind her.
- [Zilker Park Kite Tournament #3]
- Photograph of two children holding kites at Zilker Park during the kite tournament in 1970.
- [Scenery at Zilker Park Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of the scenery at the kite tournament event at Zilker Park in 1970. Three children are seen standing by a stage with kites in hand.
- [Barton Pool Cleanup #2]
- Photograph of the view at Barton Pool when it was being cleaned in 1970. Two men are seen; one of them is in the water and the other is seated by the grass.
- [Givens Beauty Pageant]
- Photograph of the scenery at Given Beauty Pageant in 1970. A group of people are seen gathered around a pool.
- [Opening of Play at Bartholomew Playground]
- Photograph of the scenery at the Bartholomew Playground in 1970 during it's opening. A group of children are seen on swings and two adults are standing behind them.
- [Givens Beauty Pageant #2]
- Photograph of one of the contestants at a Givens Beauty Pageant holding a trophy on stage in May 1970.
- [Pageants Posing with Awards]
- Photograph of a group of models posing on stage with their trophies from the Givens Beauty Pageant.
- [View at Givens Beauty Pageant]
- Photograph of the view at the 1970 Givens Beauty Pageant and a group of models are seen seated by the pool.
- [Zilker Park Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of the scenery at a kite tournament at Zilker Park. A child is seen holding up a kite and a vehicle is parked behind him.
- [Children at a Table]
- Photograph of a group of children gathered around a table at Zilker park and they are drawing on a paper with some crayons.
- [Opening of Bartholomew Playground]
- Photograph of the scenery at the opening ceremony of Bartholomew Park. A group of children are gathered around three suited men and one of them is cutting the ribbon with scissors in hand.
- [Barton Pool Cleanup]
- Photograph of two men standing by a tractor on a flooded street.
- [Cleaning Up Barton Pool]
- Photograph of a group of people holding a hose in the middle of Barton Pool.
- [Kite Tourney in Zilker Park]
- Photograph of group of people at a field during a Kite Tournament at Zilker Park in 1970.
- [Opening of Bartholomew Playground #2]
- Photograph of a small group of people in formal clothing standing on stage at the opening ceremony of Bartholomew Playground in 1970.
- [Zilker Park Kite Tournament #4]
- Photograph of three boys holding a large kite during the 1970 kite tournament event at Zilker Park.
- [Children at Zilker Park Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of two children posing by their kites at the 1970 Zilker Park kite tournament. A group of people are seen behind them and some vehicles are parked in the lot.
- [Kite Tourney in Zilker Park #3]
- Photograph of two young men posing with their kites at Zilker Park during a Kite tournament in 1970. Three vehicles are seen parked behind them.
- [Givens Beauty Pageant #3]
- Photograph of the scenery at Givens Beauty Pageant in 1970. A model is seen walking by the pool and a large crowd is seen observing behind her.
- [Zilker Park Kite Tournament #2]
- Photograph of the scenery at a kite tournament event at Zilker Park in 1970. A large kite with the number 1 written on it is being held up by a few people.
- [Children Coloring]
- Photograph of a group of children seated by tables and coloring on paper at Zilker Park during the Kite touranment.
- [Group of Men in Off-Road Vehicle at Gay Pride Houston]
- Photograph of a group of men riding in an off-road vehicle at Gay Pride Houston. About twelve men are standing in the vehicle and a design that resembles a bird with its wings out is visible on the front of the vehicle.
- [People Walking With Banner in Houston Gay Pride Parade]
- Photograph of a group of people walking in the Houston Gay Pride Parade and holding a banner that says "From all walks of life we are together, united pride."
- [Group of People at Houston Gay Pride Event]
- Photograph of a group of people at the Houston Gay Pride Event. The people are standing next to each other on a sidewalk and looking down and smiling at a person who is laying on the ground.
- [Laguna Gloria Art Building proposal sketch]
- Photograph of a drawing for the proposed Laguna Gloria Art Museum building, designed by Jessen Association Inc. The drawing features a large, white, modern building surrounded by trees. Beneath the drawing is a color palate and a piece of paper with "w/o" on it.;
- [Library Study and Periodicals Section]
- Photograph of a library. Around the room, patrons sit at tables reading and conversing. Shelves of periodicals line the walls in the background. In the middle of the floor are some short, freestanding bookshelves. In the center background is a desk with a woman behind it talking to two patrons. Behind the desk are some windows to an office and three doors.
- [Tubas in Music Class]
- Photograph of a music class. Three tubas sit on stands in the foreground. In the background are several students with instruments, seated around their teacher. Behind the teacher is a blackboard with writing on it, and to its right a reel-to-reel tape recorder.
- [Building near Water]
- Photograph of a modern, postwar, multi-story building near a river or lake. A treetrunk takes up the right foreground. Several leafless trees line a field between the water and building.
- [Mechanics Working in a Garage]
- Photograph of a large garage. In the centerground is a jacked 1967 Buick Wildcat with the hood up; behind it is a Chevrolet C/K with the hood up. A stationwagon is visible in the garage door in the left background. The cars are attended to by several mechanics, possibly students, while others work with machinery at desks along the right wall.
- [Diorama of Island Complex]
- Photograph of a diorama of buildings and automobiles surrounded by trees on an island or peninsula.
- [Home Economics Class]
- Photograph of eight young women in a home economics class. Their instructor stands with a bowl behind an island counter and stove in a kitchen classroom.
- [Library, Second Floor]
- Photograph of a library, taken from an overhead gallery. On the left are rows of bookshelves; on the right are cubicle desks and tables for reading, with patrons at some.
- [Dining Room with Fireplace]
- Photograph of a large dining room at a restaurant or club in the Texas Hill Country. Two levels of tables and chairs make up the space, all set with plates, silverware, and cups. In the background is a fireplace in a stone wall, above which hangs a painting. Windows lining the right side reveal a wooded hill.
- [Theater Rehearsal]
- Photograph of theater students rehearsing. Two players stand on stage acting out a scene while nine others sit in chairs around the auditorium. The seating is staggered on three sides, with a large open space with chairs in the middle at the foot of the stage.
- [People on an airstair]
- Photograph of seven people posing on an airstair next to a Continental airplane. A man and woman at the bottom hold a large package with a bow; to their right a man holds camera equipment and a bottle of wine. Above them is a man in a suit, two stewardesses, and a pilot.
- [Library Study Room]
- Photograph of a large library study room. Several rows of tables and chairs have students sitting at and standing near them. Other students sit at cubicle-desks. In the background blackboards, cork boards, and posters.
- [American Bank Exterior]
- Photograph of a tall, mirrored-window building housing the American Bank. The building stands on the corner of West 6th Street and Colorado Street. An empty intersection can be seen in the foreground, and two low, light colored buildings can be seen to the left of the building. A parking lot with several trees can be seen to the right.
- [Rhino Statue]
- Photograph of a statue of a rhinoceros. The animal is posed in a walking stance and the statue rests on a possibly marble slab base that itself can be seen resting on pedestal with dark painted sides. It is unclear what the material of the statue is.
- [Faulk Central Library Interior Rendering]
- Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering of the interior of the Faulk Central Library building. The rendering consists of a lounge area with people drawn reading books, and a set of stairs and bookshelves in the background. The building's name can be seen in the bottom left corner and the name of the architectural firm can be seen in the bottom right. The artist's signature can also be seen at the bottom right under the edge of the rendering.
- [Animal Sculpture]
- Photograph of a statue of an animal that could be either a mongoose or an otter, created by artist, Charles Umlauf. The animal is poised on a rock that is also part of the statue figure. The sculpture can be seen resting on a smooth surface, such as a floor or table, with a grassy material in the backdrop.
- [Children in Class]
- Photograph of a group of school children in a classroom at Pflugerville Elementary School. The children can be seen working in workbooks at small desks, and the teacher can be seen standing to the far right. A chalk board with the alphabet can be seen on the left wall, and shelves with coats and lunchboxes can be seen on the wall to the right, in the background. An open door can be seen to the left of the lunchbox shelf.
- [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.
- [Head-Shoulder Portrait]
- Photograph portrait of a young African-American man seen from the shoulders up. He can be seen wearing a light colored suit jacket with no tie, and a dark, wide shirt collar over his lapels. A short, chain necklace can be seen around his neck.
- [Students in High School Library]
- Photograph of the interior of the Westlake High School high school library. A girl can be seen wearing headphones at a recorded media listening station in the foreground. Another girl can be seen to the right behind the media station's counter. Bookshelves can be seen in the background to the right, and many windows can be seen on the back wall. Students can be seen sitting at tables throughout the space in the background.
- [Convict Hill Interior]
- Photograph of the interior of a restaurant named Convict Hill, once located at 6522 East U.S. 290. Many people can be seen at the tables throughout the space and in the background, three patrons can be seen at a salad bar. A waiter can be seen to their left wearing a shirt with the name of the restaurant. In the center left, a wooden support beam can be seen with small shelves wrapped around it to hold steak sauce, water pitchers, etc.