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- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Affidavit regarding seizure of enslaved people]
- An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.
- [Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]
- A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell regarding muster rolls.
- [Capitol Cornerstone Dedication]
- Photograph of a crowd of people gathered for the cornerstone dedication during the construction of the state Capitol. Some onlookers can be seen sitting and standing on top of the derricks used for the construction.
- [Effie Roach Hofer Autograph Album]
- Autograph album belonging to Effie Roach Hofer. It includes page a 10-line verse poem entitled "Poetry," with drawing of fiddle and pointing finger and hand, signed "W.S. Porter/Secretary Jolly Brothers."
- Pontoon Bridge
- Photograph of a pontoon bridge. A man is standing on the right side of the bridge. Further to the right is a horse tied to the bridge's post. A small building is visible past the other side of the water. The photograph is a cyanotype.
- The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas
- Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.
- [Fort Saloon]
- Photograph of a group of men, women, and children at "Fort Saloon."
- 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.
- Austin High School Band
- Portrait of the Austin High School Band standing at the steps of the Capitol.
- [Invitation to "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody]
- An invitation to a "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody.
- [Will Rogers and Governor-elect Dan Moody at Woodlawn]
- Photograph of Will Rogers and Texas Governor-elect Dan Moody posing together on "Will Rogers' Horse" at Woodlawn. They are wearing hats and holding guns as part of the post. The horse is in a living room or sitting area, next to a brick fireplace.
- Manor School, May 2, 1930
- Photograph of a large group of Manor School students posing for a photograph. The students vary in age from young children to teenagers and are African American.
- [Hogg Memorial Auditorium]
- Looking west at the front and southside of the building.
- [Heep's Jersey Farm]
- Man filling bottles at machine.
- Austin Street Railway Co.
- Austin Transit Bus headed for Country Club
- Austin Street Railway Co.
- Line of buses parked outside near tracks
- [Paul V. McCombs on Porch Swing]
- Photograph of a Paul V. McCombs sitting on a porch swing. He is wearing a suit and reading a book.
- [Lamar Boulevard]
- Photograph of Lamar Boulevard while under construction, looking south from 9th street. This was a Works Progress Administration project. Trees and houses line both sides of the street.
- V-Day Celebration
- Group of people seated at a ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Scoreboard is in background. One man on front row is in uniform.
- V-Day Celebration
- Mayor Tom Miller shaking hands with decorated soldier.
- V-Day Celebration
- Decorated soldier walking with assistance of man and woman at each side.
- V-Day Celebration
- Decorated soldier and woman seated next to another couple.
- V-Day Celebration
- Photograph of a parade up Congress Avenue. A decorated soldier waves from a Buick convertible.
- V-Day Celebration
- Photograph of a convocation at Memorial Stadium, Austin. Flags are flying and planes are flying over the stadium.
- V-Day Celebration
- Photograph of military and civilian personnel exiting a Braniff Airways plane.
- [Servicemen arriving in Austin]
- Servicemen departing buses and walking south from Bowen Trailways Motor Coaches at 708 Brazos. Moonlight tower visible at corner of 8th and Brazos.
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Rear view of bus, Texas plates
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Interior view of bus
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Side view of bus
- Cross-Allen Co. Bus to Mexico
- Exterior view of bus w/curtained windows
- Man with Dog
- Photograph of man seated in chair petting dog.
- [Rev. Thomas Yerra]
- Photo of Rev. Thomas Yerra, pastor of an Episcopal Church and an unidentified woman. Austin, Texas.
- [Air-mail]
- Photo of newspaper delivered by airplane. Austin, Texas.
- Temple Beth Israel
- Photograph of the exterior of Temple Beth Israel. Congregation Beth Israel met at 1101 San Jacinto Street.
- Woman and Girls on Staircase
- Photograph of a woman holding a baby and six girls holding gifts lined up on a stairway.
- Mrs Robison
- Woman seated
- [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.
- [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.
- Senator Jimmy Phillips
- Photograph of man posing with a cigar.
- [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.
- [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.
- Paul Tracy
- Photograph of Paul Tracy. Tracy was a sports reporter for The American Statesman. He and his wife Camille lived at 902 Daniel Drive.
- Man with Pipe
- Photograph of a rather stern faced man holding a pipe.
- Ralph Beaton
- man outside Mobil gas station
- Ralph Beaton
- Photograph of man in uniform and two other men standing on the northwest corner of the intersection of Congress Avenue and 1st Street in Austin, Texas.
- John Nash, Jr.
- John Nash, Jr. seated at desk. Mr. Nash was president of Capitol Chevrolet, Inc. He and his wife Margaret lived at 1608 Westover Rd.
- Louis Goldberg
- Portrait of Louis Goldberg, business manager of The American Statesman. He resided with his wife, Maude, at 402 E. 34th Street.
- [Butler's Shoe Store]
- Photograph of a print of the Butler's Shoe Store located at 801 Main Street in Houston, Texas.