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- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sam Houston]
- An “autograph” letter from Sam Houston to E.M. Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from J.M. Prewitt]
- An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from enslaver J.M. Prewitt.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
- The seventh in a series of eleven letters to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease—in them he discusses, among other things, yellow-fever and typhoid epidemics.
- The Independent: O. Henry and the Patriot
- "Mr. Steger [O. Henry's] literary executor, made a trip to Texas not long ago in search of the early work of O. Henry and some of the material he gathered is presented here."
- [Fort Bliss, El Paso]
- Photograph of Fort Bliss, El Paso. A soldier is shown patrolling a fenced area. Inscription on the back reads "Showing Salazaar who objects to having his picture taken. El Paso, Ft. Bliss Refugee Camp. 4-5-14. I got this picture anyway by pressing the bulb with my foot. -F.C."
- Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas
- Photograph of Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. A Mexican bandit (Maximo Castillo) is being kept inside a fenced area with tents. The inscription on the back reads "Castillo, the Mexican Bandit, who is supposed to have blown up tunnels, killing several people and wrecking trains. I was not allowed to take this picture: U.S. officers made me put away my Kodak; so I put is on the ground at my feet and stepped on the bulb and got this snapshot. --F.C."
- Fort Bliss, Tex.
- Photograph of the refugee camp at Fort Bliss, El Paso. Patrolmen are seen on duty outside of a fenced off camp with rows of tents. A sign on a pole advertises "Horas de visita" Inscription on the back reads "Refugee Camp where 600 Mexican Federal Soldiers are kept."
- [Avalon Restaurant]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Avalon Restaurant. The restaurant sign reads "Mexican Foods Fried Chicken Steaks," and there is a truck parked in front.
- Yook, Sam Rayburn, and William P. Hobby
- Photograph of Yook, Sam Rayburn, and William P. Hobby, seated on a couch and looking at the camera.
- Troops in Line
- Troops in line and ready for inspection at Camp Mabry under the command of Colonel Thompson and Captain Clark.
- West 6th Street
- Photograph of "West 6th Street, looking west from Guadalupe Street, after street railway tracks were removed and street repaired. Used in 1940 Annual Report." Signs are visible for Kash-Karry, Paris Café, Koch Cleaning, and a Bowling Center. Cars are parked along each side.
- [Children in Palm Park Swimming Pool]
- Photograph of a lifeguard with boys in Palm Park swimming pool. The children are identified on the back of the photograph as follows: L-R: Ouerry(?), Bobby; Day, Edward; Bell, Roger; Young, Roger; Chamber, Alton; Houseton, John. Guard: Colthorpe, Duane.
- The Levander Family
- Photograph of two boys on bicycles with family members. Boy shaking hands may be Richard Levander or Dale Levander. Family members on porch are Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Levander, Mary and Teddy. Other bicyclist is unidentified. C.G. Levander was superintendent of City Street and Bridge Maintenance. He and his wife Eva and family lived at 4313 Avenue F in Hyde Park.
- Leemer Furr in Uniform in Street of Austin
- Man in uniform standing in the middle of a street in Austin.
- Paul Bolton, KLBJ Newscaster
- Paul Bolton, seated at desk, talking on telephone.
- Paul Bolton, KLBJ Newscaster, and Family
- Group of young women gathered around the mailbox at 2208 Windsor Rd. East. This was the residence of the Bolton family.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Entrance to the foundation with a sign.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Boy with braces standing between two men.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Two boys in an indoor pool.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Three boys in a hospital room gathered around a radio. A nurse stands in the background.
- Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children Meeting
- Boy in hospital bed talking on the telephone.
- [Activities at Blackshear School #1]
- Photograph of a group of children playing in the water outdoors at the Blackshear School.
- [Activities at Blackshear School #2]
- Photograph of a small group of children playing in the water at the Blackshear school in 1945.
- [G. B. Carter]
- Photograph of Mr. Carter seated at desk.
- Confederate Home
- Exterior view of grounds and building at The Confederate Home. This home for Confederate veterans was located at 1600 W. 6th Street.
- [General K. L. Berry]
- Portrait of General Berry in uniform.
- [Governor Beauford Jester - Mr. Lock]
- Photograph of Governor Jester and Mr. Coke shaking hands for the camera.
- [Governor Beauford Jester - Mr. Lock]
- Photograph of Governor Jester and Mr. Lock shaking hands for the camera.
- [Exterior of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Factory]
- Photograph of an exterior view of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company factory in Austin, Texas (1009 West 6th Street). The first floor has all exterior windows, and the second floor has partial windows.
- Llano Homecoming Parade
- Photograph of the Girl Scout float in the Llano Homecoming Parade in 1947.
- [Llano Homecoming Parade]
- Photograph of Riders near Buckhhorn Café.
- [Llano Homecoming Parade]
- Photograph of Troop of riders in front of Charlie's Dime Store.
- [Cook Funeral Home Interior]
- Photograph of the interior of the Cook Funeral Home located at 1100 Colorado Street. There are two couches and an armchair in the waiting area, and two stands for check-in books. There are two lamps, a coffee table, and a bouquet of flowers.
- [Group Photo of Boys' Baseball Team
- Photograph of baseball teams of boys from Congress Avenue Baptist Church posing for a portrait. They are arranged in two rows, and the front row is holding bats. There is a man in the background in a white shirt and dark-colored pants.
- Father Duffy with Bob Hope
- Photograph of Father Duffy, Priest at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, shaking hands with Bob Hope. A photo of Bing Crosby hangs on the wall behind them.
- Four Men Standing
- Photograph of four men standing. Left to right they are Carlos Castaneda, unknown, Father Duffy, unknown.
- The aerial blimp Ranger: Austin area, boarding etc
- Boarding the aerial blimp Ranger, which was one of five Goodyear blimps commandeered by the Navy to patrol the coasts during WWII. The blimp landed at the Municipal Air Port.
- The Ranger aerial blimp at the Municipal Air Port
- This is The Ranger, an aerial blimp in distance. This is one of five Goodyear blimps that was commandeered by the Navy to the patrol the coastline during WWII.
- The Ranger, an aerial blimp
- Blimp on ground at mooring with people. This is The Ranger, one of five Goodyear blimps commandeered during WWII by the Navy to patrol the coasts.
- Colonel O.B. Abbott
- Man in uniform seated behind desk. Oscar B. Abbott is listed in 1949 City Directory as Executive Officer, Texas Military District. The Abbotts resided at 2000 Bremen.
- Mr. Robert Donahue - Portrait
- Portrait
- Texas State Bank
- Lobby of The Texas State Bank. In 1949 this bank was located at 615 Brazos.
- Street Scene -- Downtown Austin
- Photograph taken at about 8th Street and Congress Avenue looking south toward the river. Stephen F. Austin Hotel is visible in the background.
- Street Scene -- Downtown Austin
- Photograph taken at 9th Street and Congress Avenue looking east. Goodfriends Department Store is in the background with pedestrians crossing the street.
- Street Scene -- Downtown Austin
- Photograph taken at 9th Street and Congress Avenue looking north toward the capitol. Signs are visible for Sears, Goodfriends Department Store and Annette Duval Dance Studio.
- Superior Dairies
- Exterior view of plant with delivery truck parked in front. The plant was located at 600 E. 1st Street.
- Superior Dairies
- Photograph of a Superior Dairies delivery truck in front of building. Advertisement on the truck is for Duchess De Luxe Ice Cream. Superior Dairies was located at 600 E. 1st Street.
- Superior Dairies
- Exterior view of the Superior Dairies building at 600 E. 1st Street.
- [Austin Baking Company -- Butter Krust Bread]
- Photograph of the exterior of Austin Baking Company which was located at 300 Lamar Blvd. Austin Baking Company made Butter Krust Bread. The general manager was Robert L. Moore.
- [Austin Baking Company -- Butter Krust Bread]
- Photograph of the exterior of Austin Baking Company which was located at 300 Lamar Blvd. Austin Baking Company made Butter Krust Bread. The general manager was Robert L. Moore.