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- [Proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease Regarding Criminal Fugitives, June 13, 1855]
- A proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease regarding criminal fugitive William Gibson.
- [Deed for sale of Woodlawn]
- The deed for the sale of Woodlawn from James B. Shaw to E.M. Pease.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
- The tenth 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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]
- Photograph of a bullfight in Juarez, Mexico. The crowd watches from their shaded balcony as the matadors enter the ring. Inscription on the back reads "Torrodors [sic] and Picadors entering the Bull Ring."
- [Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]
- Photograph of a matador delivering the killing blow in a bullfight. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Bull charging to his death against the sword."
- [Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]
- Photograph of a matador close to a bull in a bullfighting arena. The crowd watches from the bleachers and a shaded balcony.
- [Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]
- Photograph of a bull charging a horseback matador in an arena. A small crowd watches from the bleachers and a shaded balcony. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Bull Charging Picador, Juarez 4-13-13. The horses being blind-folded, stands his ground - The bull is thrust off with the long lance - not always does the horse escape being [illegible] - in this instance, the picador had his breeches ripped at the seam."
- [Bullfight in Juarez, Mexico]
- Photograph of a bull by a downed horse in a bull fighting arena. Two matadors have their backs turned to the camera, watching the bull. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Bull tossing a horse he has just gored to death."
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the front entrance of the Texas Governor's mansion.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the front entrance of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the street.
- [Portrait of C. M. Cureton]
- Photograph of C. M. Cureton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, as he was leaving the Bench at the close of the ceremonies celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the first meeting of the Supreme Court of Texas.
- Howard Bull House
- Photograph of front view of a rock house on a corner lot.
- Howard Bull House
- Side view of a rock cottage on a corner lot.
- [Marble Falls Wool Scouring Equipment]
- Photograph of large wool scouring equipment from Marble Falls. There are several men standing on and in front of the equipment. The picture was taken at the site of the Walker's Austex Chili Plant in downtown Austin.
- [Men with Wool Scouring Equipment]
- Photograph of men wearing suits and work clothing standing in front of wool scouring equipment from Marble Falls. Walker's Austex Chili Company building is in the background.
- [Wool Scouring Equipment from Marble Falls]
- Photograph of several men standing with large wool scouring equipment from Marble Falls. Several men are standing on top of the structure in the worksite and others are standing on an embankment to the right.. The site is on 5th street in downtown Austin and the view is looking toward the east.
- Buck Hood in Uniform
- Man in uniform standing on a balcony. Hood is listed as editor of The American Statesman in The City Directory.
- Buck Hood in Uniform - Child with Puppies
- Child sitting on lawn with puppies in his lap.
- St. John Orphanage Track, Proposed Naval Hospital Site
- Photograph of a dilapidated old building, St. John's Orphanage Track, also the proposed naval hospital site. The stone building is dirty and there is damage to the roof. It is surrounded by a field and a dirt road leads to the building.
- Construction of Calcasieu Lumber Company
- Photograph of the construction of Calcasieu Lumber Company offices, located at 301 W 2nd St. The photograph emphasizes the segregated restrooms in the foreground.
- Dean Davis, St. David's Altar Boy
- Young man in white clothing kneeling at altar.
- [Dr. Camden]
- Photograph of Dr. Camden sitting at desk.
- Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Dotson
- Mr. and Mrs. Dotson posed by Zenith radio
- Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Dotson
- Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Dotson
- Building Exterior
- Exterior view of The Hyltin Funeral Home at 1104 Guadalupe Street. "Funeral Directors and Instant Ambulance Service" Owner was C.A. Hyltin. Travis County Courthouse in the background to the south.
- Building Interior
- Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home.
- Building Interior
- Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home showing mantelpiece and painting of Jesus.
- [Portrait of Girls and Women]
- Photograph of a group of girls posing for a portrait at a meeting of the Women's Missionary Union at a First Baptist Church. The girls are wearing light-colored dresses, and the girl in the front is holding a star wand.
- [Portrait of Woman and Child at Women's Missionary Union Meeting]
- Photograph of a woman and a child posing for a portrait at a meeting of the Women's Missionary Union at the First Baptist Church. The woman is wearing a long satin dress with a matching shawl, holding a star wand, and the girl is wearing a white dress with ruffles and a bow around her torso.
- [Women with Punch Bowls at Women's Missionary Union Meeting]
- Photograph of two women standing at a table with punch bowls and snacks at the meeting for the Women's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church. The table is decorated with a flower star and a lace tablecloth, and the women are dressed in formal attire.
- [Women's Missionary Union Meeting in First Baptist Church]
- Photograph of women gathered in the Women's Missionary Union, who is meeting in a First Baptist Church. There are three rows of girls in the background, and four women standing in front of them.
- [Exterior View of a 7-Eleven Store]
- Photograph of a view of a 7-Eleven store. There are no cars in the parking lot. Across the top of the building is a sign for 7-Eleven, and advertisements for food, ice, meats, and ice cream. a bin in the front has "ice cold beer."
- [Couple Dancing in a Gymnasium]
- Photograph of two people dancing in the middle of a ballroom at St. Edward's University. The man is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the woman is wearing a dark-colored dress.There are other couples dancing in the background behind them.
- [People Dancing in a Gymnasium]
- Photograph of two people dancing in the middle of a room at St. Edward's University. The man is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the woman is wearing a dark-colored dress suit.There are other couples and a basketball hoop dancing in the background behind them.
- Santa Claus Leaving by Plane
- Santa standing by small airplane as it is being gassed up.
- [St. Edward's University Party Goers]
- Photograph of four people sitting at a table at a party at St. Edward's University. There are two men on the back half of the table, wearing dark-colored suits; there are four women on the front half of the table in dark-colored dresses.
- [All-Black School]
- Photo of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
- [Exterior of All-Black School]
- Photo of exterior of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
- [Interior of All-Black School]
- Photo of interior of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
- [Band Entertaining People at a Barbecue]
- Photograph of four men entertaining people at a barbecue hosted by the Carusos. One member is playing an accordion, one member is playing a violin, one member is playing a guitar, and the final member is playing an upright bass. There is another man in the background listening.
- [Caruso Family at a Table]
- Photograph of the Caruso family sitting at a table at the family barbecue. They are sitting at a long table, and there is a truck in the background. Some family members are looking at the camera, and one person at the head of the table is looking away from the camera.
- [Caruso Family Barbecue]
- Photograph of the Caruso family barbecue. Some people are eating off a long table extending from a pick-up truck, and there is a man playing a violin, entertaining others.
- [Group Photo of Caruso Family at Barbecue]
- Photograph of the Caruso family at the family barbecue. There are members of a band on the right side. Some members are seated, and there are a few people in the background standing.
- [Truck at Caruso Family Barbecue]
- Photograph of a front view of a Dodge truck parked in the grass. There is a group of people gathered behind the truck.
- Hogg Auditorium
- Exterior of Hogg Auditorium
- [Mrs. Quinn sitting on bed]
- Photo of Mrs. Quinn, 100 year old woman, sitting on bed. Austin, Texas.
- [Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse]
- Photograph of the exterior of clubhouse building, viewed from across a lawn. It is a one-story brick building with Ionic columns on either side of the front entrance.
- [Deejays at a St. Edward's University Party]
- Photograph of three men selecting music at a St. Edward's University dance. The men are wearing suits and ties, and there are records on the tables next to them.