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- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Celia, an enslaved woman]
- An agreement for enslaver E.M. Pease’s purchase of Celia, an enslaved woman.
- [Handwritten letter from O. Henry to Jeemo]
- O. Henry inviting "Jeemo" to visit New York.
- [Texas League Ball Park Flooded by Colorado River]
- Photograph of the Texas League Ballpark in South Austin flooded by the Colorado River in December 1913.
- East Avenue looking south at 8th St. during paving project
- Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 8th St. during a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
- Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction
- Photograph of construction of Lohman's Crossing bridge, showing man walking toward vehicle which is partly submerged in water.
- Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction
- Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
- Men on Lohman's Crossing Bridge Under Construction
- Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
- [Entrance to Zilker Park]
- Photograph of a car driving past a large stone marker which reads "Zilker Park."
- [Family Group Portrait]
- Photograph of a large family group posed for a portrait in a deocrated room. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing suits.
- [Large Family Portrait]
- Photograph of a large family posed for a portrait in a decorated room. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing suits.
- [Man and Woman Standing on Balcony]
- Photograph of a man and woman standing on a balcony. The man is weraing a suit and the woman is wearing a dress. She is holding a hat and booklet in her hand.
- [Man and Woman Standing Outside]
- Photograph of man and woman standing outside on the sidewalk. The man is wearing a suit and the woman is wearing a dress. The photographer wrote "Risch Groups" on the envelope of the negative.
- [Two Men and Woman Standing Outside]
- Photograph of two men and a woman standing outside on a sidewalk. The men are wearing suits and the woman is wearing a dress. The photographer wrote "Risch Groups" on the envelope of the negative.
- [Two Women and Man Standing Outside]
- Photograph of a woman, young woman, and man standing outside on a sidewalk. The photographer wrote "Risch Groups" on the envelope of the negative.
- [Jim Baird Sitting at Desk]
- Photograph of a Jim Baird seated behind a desk, looking toward the camera. He is wearing a suit with a patterned tie and pocket square and he has his arms resting in front of him, on top of two stacks of papers on a blotter. A desk set with a pen is partially visible at the front of the desk (left).
- [Jim Baird Sitting at Desk]
- Photograph of a man sitting at a desk. He is wearing a suit.
- [Woman Riding Bicycle]
- Photograph of a woman in a dress riding a bicylce on a dirt path. The photographer wrote the name "Irby Lee Blalock" on the negative envelope.
- [Woman Standing with Bicycle]
- Photograph of a woman standing with a bicycle on a dirt path. The photographer wrote the name "Irby Lee Blalock" on the negative envelope.
- Central Christian Church
- Photograph of church Central Christian Church located on the corner of 11th and Guadalupe streets.
- Central Christian Church building
- Photograph of building taken looking southwest at the facade.
- [Austin Postmaster Ray E. Lee and Group]
- Photograph of Austin Postmaster Ray E. Lee standing with three men and a woman. They are standing behind a man seated in a chair in the room of a household.
- [Postmaster Ray E. Lee and Assistant Postmaster]
- Photograph of Austin Postmaster Ray E. Lee and the Assistant Postmaster standing and talking with another man.
- Tommy Caswell and Shortwave Radio
- Two men wearing headphones seated in front of a shortwave radio setup.
- Tommy Caswell and Shortwave Radio
- Photograph of a young man dressed in a suit standing behind shortwave radio equipment.
- Tommy Caswell and Shortwave Radio
- Back view of shortwave radio equipment.
- Frances Rather Wedding
- Photograph of young woman dressed in a wedding gown and veil holding a bouquet.
- Arnold Chote and Buggy
- Man sitting in a horse-drawn buggy on a city street. Arnold Chote was the County Commissioner for Precinct 1 according to the Austin City Directory for 1942.
- Arnold Chote and Buggy
- Photograph of two men riding in a buggy. Arnold Chote was Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 1.
- Austin Country Club Golf
- Couple standing on the golf course. Identified by community member as Harvey Penicks’ parents.
- Harry Payne Motors
- Several people standing around a vehicle in front of Harry Payne Motors.
- Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Penick - Country Club Golf
- Photograph of three people standing in front of a building. Harvey Penick was a professional golfer and golf coach at The University of Texas at Austin from 1931-1963. He was head pro golfer at The Austin Country Club from 1923-1973.
- Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Penick - Country Club Golf
- Photograph of a woman standing in a garden.
- [Wiley's Plumbing and Heating]
- Photograph of Wiley's Plumbing and Heating trucks and staff. The staff are standing oustide of the Wiley's building.
- Mrs. McNamara and Children
- Photograph of Mrs. McNamara sitting on a couch with a young male child.
- Mrs. McNamara and Children
- Woman and young boy seated on sofa.
- Mrs. McNamara and Children
- Three children seated on sofa.
- Mrs. McNamara and Children
- Photograph of three women and three children.
- [Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Giles with Two Soldiers]
- Photograph of Mrs. Effie Dean Giles and Mr. Bascom Giles, Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas, walking with two men in uniform. Their arms are linked. They are walking oustide in front of a large white home.
- [Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Giles with Two Soldiers]
- Photograph of Mrs. Effie Dean Giles and Mr. James Bascom Giles, Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas, sitting on the front steps of a large home with two young men in uniform. The soldier on the left has been identified as James "Jim" B. Giles Jr and the soldier on the right is Rogan Banton Giles.
- [Poster of Recreation Activities at Rosewood]
- Photograph of a poster displaying the recreation activities at Rosewood Park.
- C. E. Sanderson
- Photograph of Charles E. Sanderson, stock broker for Emerson Roche & Co., located at room 314 in the Capital National Bank Building at 114 W. 7th St.
- [Governor Coke Stevenson & Hershey Presentations]
- Photograph of Governor presenting medal. Governor on the right.
- St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
- Interior view of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. St. Ignatius was located at 303 W. Johanna in 1947.
- St. Ignatius Martyr Church Nativity Scene
- Photograph of nativity with creche on the grounds of the church. There appears to be snow on the ground.
- [Governor Beauford H. Jester signing bill]
- Photo of Governor Beauford H. Jester signing the bill referred to at that time as the "Negro Bill" . Austin, Texas.
- [Group of young girls at Sunshine Camp]
- A group photo of girls at Sunshine Camp. Austin, Texas.
- [Pete Gil in the Boxing Ring for a Benefit Fight]
- Photograph of Pete Gil and another man in a boxing ring for a benefit fight. Gil is wearing boxing gloves, boxer shorts, and a towel around his neck. The other man is wearing a light-colored shirt and light-colored pants.
- [Mr. Adams of Adams Extract Co.]
- Photo of Mr. Adams of Adams Extract Co. sitting at desk. Austin, Texas.
- Boy with Horse
- Photograph of boy with horse.
- Family Groups
- Photograph of a family standing in front of a rock house.