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- House of Representatives Chamber, Texas Capitol Building
- View of the House of Representatives chamber in the Texas State Capitol Building. Rows of wooden chairs face the front and two painted portraits hang on the walls.
- 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.
- [Reception Room, Texas State Capitol Building]
- Interior view of the reception room of the Texas State Capitol Building. There are several arm chairs and tables.
- [St. Mary's Academy]
- Photograph of St. Mary's Academy, a private school for girls. It was established in 1874 by the Holy Cross Sisters who assumed operations of a local parish school from the Sisters of Divine Providence. At first, Mother Angela Guillespie and Sister M. Austin did all of the teaching and cooking, but expansion was necessary as enrollment increased in 1875. This building was built in 1885 in the face of increased enrollment. By 1947, the sisters moved the school to a bigger location, and this building was sold and demolished on July 30, 1954.
- [Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks for funds for a weekly publication.
- East Austin School Children
- Photograph of East Austin school children in the lower 4th grade. The names of everyone in the photograph are listed on the back. Miss Mary Johnson is the teacher. The photograph is cabinet card format.
- Austin Primary School
- Group portrait of children posed for a portrait outside of a wood framed building. They wear costumes as if dressed for a school play. Many wear tunics with a large, round flower petal collar and a flower on the chest and one boy to the left holds an oversized flower. The building is a basic square design with a large window at the center of each quarter. Note that 200 Nueces and 717 West Ave. are written on the back.
- [Rogers Locomotive Works Locomotive]
- Photograph of a steam locomotive built by Rogers Locomotive works about 1875. One of the operators stands on the pilot attached to the engine by the front center coupler. Steam locomotives operated until the mid 20th century, when electric and diesel models took over. Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works, based in Paterson, New Jersey, was a popular 19th century manufacturer of railroad steam locomotives. This model is a 4-4-0 indicating its wheel-arrangement.
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan with his printing office as collateral.
- [Portrait of Benno Goldbeck]
- Photograph of Benno Goldbeck, who is sitting and wearing a suit. The text on the back reads, "Benno Goldbeck born 19th January 1856 taken 1st of May 1895. to his friend Max Lungkwitz". He was the son of Theodor Georg Ludwig Goldbeck and Bianca Nohl.
- 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.
- Fredericksburg 50th Jubilee
- Photograph of the 50th Fredericksburg Jubilee. Men on horseback are lined up at the front. Several men are dressed in Native American clothing.
- Austin High School Mid A. Grade, 1896
- Photograph of Austin High School Mid A. Grade class portrait on April 13, 1896. Austin High School opened in 1881. The class consists of 22 young women and five young men seated and standing in front of a school building at 11th Street and Rio Grande Street. There is a broken window behind the woman (Clara Whitteu) on the far left of the group, and a man stands nearly out of frame on the far left. From left to right (first row, seated): Gene Clark, Annie Spence, Mamie Heflybower, Lenora Patterson, Nellie Brown, Haysie Heflybower, Edna Slaughter, Molly Alison, George Decherd; (second row standing and seated): Clara Whitteu, Doree Durfee, LuEmma Raymond, Nan Turner, Kate Mayes, Willie Smith, Gracie Taylor, Laura Hirshfeld, Mary Perry; (last row, seated and standing): Ira Hamilton, Bessie Walsh, Zella Swancoat, Erin Crane, Lula Rose, Scott Key, Ansell Carouth, Will Orr, and Harry Bach.
- Texas School for the Blind
- Group of men in suits and hats lined up in front of campus buildings. For more information: http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kct25
- Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin for 1897-1898
- "Containing 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.
- Fulton's Ice Cream Parlor
- Two men and a little girl at the bar. A rooster is standing on the stool next to the girl. Fulton's was located at 1608 Lavaca St.
- [Execution Scene]
- Photograph of a defendant at an execution, with a noose set up on a wooden platform. Caption on the back reads "This is a photograph of the defendant and assembled witnesses immediately prior to execution as he addressed a group of thousands assembled in front of jail. --Harry Hubert."
- [Group Portrait at a Picnic]
- Photograph of the Haschke and Brown families on picnic in a lightly wooded area. The names of the people in this photograph are listed on the back. The photograph is a cyanotype.
- [Group Portarit at Camp Mabry, Austin]
- Photograph of a group of people seated in a grassy area at Camp Mabry. The person on the far left is in a military uniform, holding a rifle. There are three women and one other man. Large tents and other men are visible in the background. The photograph is a cyanotype.
- University of Texas old main building and library
- Photograph of View of the University of Texas old Main Building and Library. The Old Main Building was constructed in three phases and completed in 1899. It remained the main administrative and library building for 35 years until its destruction in 1934.
- Our religion : a discourse to the First Unitarian Society, Austin, Texas
- Sermon to the First Unitarian Society in Austin from Edwin M. Wheelock, dated Oct. 8, 1899.
- [Correspondence to Henry Ladd from S.W. Doom]
- A letter to Henry Ladd from attorney D.W. Doom regarding “the case of Elisabet Ney against yourself and Mosle.”
- Sewanee vs. [University of] Texas, 1899
- Photograph of Texas vs. Sewanee. Bleachers seat from 150 to 300. Clark Field. Spectators (almost entirely men) crowd the bleachers and the sidelines on both sides of the field. The University of Texas began its football program in 1893 managed by Albert Lefevra, playing two games in the fall and two in the spring. The following year, the team hired its first official head coach, R.D. Wentworth.
- Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
- Short story about a "professional tramp" in New Orleans.
- [1900 Flood of Austin]
- 500 block of East 1st Street with street rail car in the water.
- [Austin Dam broken in Colorado River flood]
- Photograph of Southeast view of the Austin Dam on the Colorado River after breaking during a flood. The dam was built in 1890 in an attempt to bring industry to the city, but failed after upriver storms sent a flood cracking the dam and killing eight people when the powerhouse flooded.
- Austin, Texas, illustrated : famous capital city of the lone star state
- From the title page: Austin Illustrated. A short resume of the history of the Capital of Texas, together with descriptions of its business, homes, churches, schools, climate, and general environments.
- [Boys Corps of Cadets Group Portrait]
- Group portrait of a corps of cadet in uniform. The boys range in age; the oldest boys hold rifles, and the youngest boy has an "M" on his uniform's shirt. One boy is out of uniform. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Burial Plot]
- Photograph of a grave immediately following a burial in what is likely Austin's Oakwood Cemetery. A floral arrangement in the shape of a cross is at the head of the grave, and flowers cover the dirt over the plot. A headstone with the name "Charles W." is at the head of the grave to the left. Two benches are behind the burial plot. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Class Photograph at Austin High School]
- Group photograph of students and what are likely two teachers in front of the Old Red Campus building on the John T. Allan Campus of Stephen F. Austin High School. The teachers stand on the right of the students who are both seated and standing in a posed group, the boys with their hats in their laps. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- Clay County Courthouse
- Photograph of the newly constructed Clay County Courthouse. A note on the photograph mount credits W.H. Wilson as its architect and Strain, Risley, & Swinburn as the builders.
- [Fairland Depot]
- Photograph of Fairland Depot in Burnet County. A train engine is on the tracks and passengers wait to board on a small platform. A caboose can be seen in the distance on right on a second set of tracks. A windmill and water tower stand in front of the depot building, and some type of mechanical or construction apparatus can be seen on the far left in the foreground. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Family Portrait in Front of Tent]
- Photograph of a family, possibly cedar choppers at a cedar camp, standing barefoot in front of a tent. The photo features a man, a pregnant woman, and a mother and her four children. The children range in age from teenager to toddler, and the youngest child is held on his mother's hip. The man holds a rifle and a small dog on a leash. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Family Portrait in Garden]
- Photograph of a family posed for a portrait in a garden. Grandparents and parents are seated with the youngest child between them, and two older children stand behind them. A bicycle and the steps to the back porch as well as the porch railing can be seen in the background. The lower portion of the seated family members are not visible due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- The fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the First Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas, May 26 and 27th, 1900
- A book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Austin.
- [Formal Portrait of Girl]
- Formal portrait of a girl in a white dress with bows in her hair. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Formal Portrait of Man]
- Formal portrait of a man in a suit. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Formal Portrait of Man]
- Formal portrait of a man in a suit. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Four Men Outside of The Mansion]
- Photograph of four men standing outside of a building, perhaps a hotel, on a city street. The men look at the camera under the building's sign that reads, "The Mansion." One other man can be seen in the background standing in a doorway. One of Austin's historic Moonlight Towers can be seen just behind the building. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Gathering at Congress Avenue Bridge]
- Photograph of a group of Austin citizens gathered on the banks of the Colorado River facing the water. To their right is the Congress Avenue Bridge that was constructed in 1884 and stood until 1910. Two outhouses are behind the crowd. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Gathering at Texas State Capitol]
- Photograph of a community gathering, likely a political rally, at the Texas State Capitol Building. Many men and a handful of women crowd together to hear speakers. A small platform with chairs for those leading the gathering can be seen across the crowd. Two men stand on a ledge outside a second floor window for a better vantage point. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- Group at Elisabet Ney's
- Photograph of a group of people outside Elisabet Ney's house in Austin. A young boy on the right is holding a gun and a young lady is holding a fan. In the background two girls (Viola Bickler and Hannah von Rosenberg) stand in alcoves on the building. The back of the photo identified most of the people.
- [Group at Picnic]
- Photograph of a group seated at a table, enjoying an outdoor picnic, likely at a park. Plates of meat and rolls, pitchers, and glasses of various beverages can be seen on the table. Many of the picnickers are holding food or are mid-bite. Trees, additional tables, and a covered outdoor area can be seen in the background. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Group Portrait of Schoolchildren and Teacher on Steps]
- Group portrait of schoolchildren and their teacher on the steps of what is likely their schoolhouse. The children are in uniform and most are looking to the left of the camera. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Group Portrait of Schoolchildren and Teacher on Steps]
- Group portrait of schoolchildren and their teacher on the steps of what is likely their schoolhouse. Some of the children are not visible due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [High School Students in Shop Class at Austin High School]
- Photograph of twenty high school students and one teacher at Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas in some sort of shop class. The co-ed group stands posed, facing the camera, among worktables. Some of the female students wear aprons and hold tools in their hands. A brick wall with large windows is in the background. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Informal Group Portrait]
- Photograph of two men, a woman, and a young girl in fashionable clothes posed for a picture outdoors. One man makes eye contact with the camera, but the others are posed looking away. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Informal Group Portrait in Garden]
- Photograph of three women and two men sitting on the lawn in front of an elephant ear plant on the side of a white house. The photographer is sitting in the middle of the three women, holding the trigger release cord to take the picture, making this a self portrait of sorts. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Informal Outdoor Group Portrait]
- Photograph of two men and two women outdoors near a small creek. One woman holds a parasol, and the other holds a fan. A second camera on a tripod is visible next to one of the men who holds the trigger release cord for that camera. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.
- [Informal Outdoor Group Portrait]
- Photograph of two women, one man, and a boy posed on rocks around a mostly dry creek bed. One of the women holds a Kodak Brownie camera in her lap. The image is partially obscured due to deterioration of the original photograph.