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[Students in Front of Library]

Description: Photograph of a male and female student on the steps of a library located on 3400 East Avenue at Concordia Lutheran College. The male is wearing dark pants and a buttoned shirt, sitting on a low wall beside the steps. The female is wearing a dark skirt a buttoned blouse, standing next to the wall and holding a clipboard. A row of hedges can be seen to their left and a double door entrance can be seen to their right. The library sign above the entrance reads, "Hirschi Memorial Library".
Date: February 28, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior View]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport with a wall of windows seen to the right, showing a view of the tarmac outside. In the area left of the windows is a seating area, where two people can be seen sitting in chairs. In the foreground to the right are glass exit doors with a sign above that reads, " To Planes". The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Business Trade Show Crowd]

Description: Photograph of attendees to a business exposition observing multiple booths that are lined up in front of a curtain. The attendees are walking around in front of the booths observing various products. Multiple signs and electronic products can be seen on display. Some of the attendees can be seen carrying food, such as cotton candy, and carrying sample bags from other booths.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Department Store Display]

Description: 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.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Narcotic Research Trade Booth]

Description: Photograph of a group of onlookers, both adults and children, observing a booth at a business and trade exposition that warns about the dangers of marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. At the booth, a man in a dark suit can be seen talking to the group from behind a table. A large tri-fold display can be seen behind him. To the right in the background, two other booths with more onlookers can be seen.
Date: March 3, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260567 -97.753055

[Trade Show Photography Booth]

Description: Photograph of a booth by Mears Photography at a business and trade expo. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen while one man hands the other a trophy. A table can be seen in the right foreground with a cluttered pile of photos and pamphlets. Two chairs can be see to the left, and in the back against a curtain wall is a partition displaying several photographs under multiple lights. A stage can be partially seen in the background to the right, just behind the partition and curtain wall. more
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Department Store Interior]

Description: 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.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[14th Annual Calvacade of Commerce]

Description: Photograph of the convention floor taken from above at a business and trade exposition. Several booths can be seen in both the center of the room and around the perimeter, and dozens of people can be seen wandering the floor to observe the various displays. A stage can be seen in the background with another booth positioned at its center. Above it hangs a sign with the convention's name.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260535 -97.752958

[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]

Description: Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Children's Train]

Description: Photograph of a mini train for children at theater located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. On the the engine where the conductor sits, an illustration of a Native American with a headdress can be seen painted on the side. Four children of varying ages can be seen riding in the cars of the train, which have animal cutouts placed on them for decoration. A train tunnel with a field beyond it can be seen in the back ground, and crossing signal light can be seen to the right.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Fishermen in Boat]

Description: Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
Date: August 5, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.351934 -97.806302

[Trade Show Appliance Booth]

Description: Photograph of a booth at a trade expo displaying various kitchen appliances, such as stove ranges and dishwashers. A sign hung at the back of the booth reads, "Fulfords Appliance Co. Builders Dept.". Two women can be seen in the background to the left, stooped over and looking at an unseen item.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Children's Train at Theater]

Description: Photograph of a mini children's' train parked in front of a Trans-Texas Theater that was located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. The engine of the train has an illustration of a Native American in a headdress, and each of the cars behind it have various animal illustrations on them. A road can be seen behind the train, part of which leads behind a sign for the drive-in theater that stands tall in the background. A light colored vehicle can be seen parked on the road beside the sign.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Austin Municipal Airport Ticket Desk]

Description: Photograph of a ticket desk area in the Austin Municipal Airport, where several people with suitcases can be seen waiting at the desk while attendants assist them. Signs with maps and arrival times can be seen on the wall behind the desk. A long sign advertising different airlines can be seen above the desk area. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Club Caravan Comedians]

Description: Photograph of a Las Vegas comedy duo on stage at Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Comedians, Pepper Davis and Tony Reese, can be seen performing a bit, where Davis is telling jokes in a pair of boxing gloves and robe. Musicians from the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen in the background.
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Club Caravan Performance]

Description: Photograph of a performance on stage at the Caravan Club, located at located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The singer on stage is Meg Myles, star of "Satan in High Heels" (1962). She is wearing a light colored, with a glittery belt at the waist. She can be seen standing with her arms stretched open wide while singing and looking at the camera. A pianist, bass, and saxophone player can all be seen playing behind her, all part of the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Trade Show Trailors]

Description: Photograph at night of two camping trailers parked outside a business exposition. In the the trailer to the left, a man can be seen in the door way with his back turned to the camera. Another man can be seen standing outside the trailer to the right. Both men appear to be interacting with unseen persons within their respective campers.The exposition center can be seen to the right, and vehicles can be seen parked in the background.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Business Trade Show]

Description: Photograph of a trade show where several people can be seen observing various booths and business samples. People can be seen in the foreground to the left near a GE booth, many carrying various sacks with food and product samples. Another group including two girls can be seen to the right showing interest in a booth selling tea tables. More booths and people can be seen beyond a curtain partition in the background to the right.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Club Caravan Opening]

Description: Photograph of a performer on stage during the opening night of Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The performer is a singer in a light colored dress and a cowboy hat, smiling and pointing up with her finger. Behind her on stage, the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen.
Date: August 18, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Killian Hall]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a decorative stone and brick building at Concordia Lutheran College, located at 3400 East Avenue. A student can be seen walking toward the building and several shrubs can be seen around the building's entrance and pathways. A palm tree can be seen in the right foreground and the name of the building can be seen carved into stone above the entrance.
Date: February 28, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Terminix Pest Control]

Description: 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 b… more
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Fraternity Dorm Room]

Description: Photograph of a fraternity dorm room featuring two twin beds. The beds sit parallel against the wall, below a wide, curtained window in the background. A night stand with a telephone and radio can be seen between the beds, and a very large bottle of whiskey can be seen beside the bed on the right. In the foreground, the edge of a dresser can be seen, and a desk with a radio, books, and small flags can be seen pushed against the left wall.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.291815 -97.744831

[Bill Youngblood in Front of Terminix Sign]

Description: 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.
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.277236 -97.751584
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