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- [Receipt for transportation of slaves]
- A receipt for the transportation of "the negro girl Emily and child belonging to Hon. E.M. Pease."
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
- [Correspondence to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis]
- A letter to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis, who asks Graham to attend a conference regarding "the Indians on our frontier."
- [Ralph and George W. Bickler]
- Photograph of Ralph A. and George W. Bickler, who are posing for a portrait. George is wearing a dress and Ralph is wearing a suit.
- The Elm Grove Dairy farm
- Pamphlet printed by the owner of the dairy when he was trying to sell it. Notes the improvements on the dairy, price per various acreage, buildings, and terms of sale.
- [Cotton Compress at Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of a man in a suit and bowler hat standing amidst stacks of compressed cotton bales. Several buildings and electric lines are visible in the background.
- [Man in a Cotton Field between Abilene and Anson, Texas]
- Photograph of a man wearing a suit and bowler hat standing in a cotton field. The cotton extends all the way to the flat horizon.
- Travis Heights, Austin
- Photograph of a car driving through the Travis Heights subdivision in Austin. There are trees and shrubs on either side of the dirt road; no houses are visible.
- [Colorado River Flood]
- Photograph of the Colorado River flood in June, 1935.
- [Colorado River Flood]
- Photograph of the 1935 Texas flood of the Colorado River. The photograph was taken of Congress Avenue from the south. The Capitol building can be seen in the background of the photograph.
- [Colorado River Flood 1]
- Photograph of the flooded Colorado River. Trees are submerged in the water. "Handwritten note on the back reads, "1 By placing pictures 1 and 2 end to end the full width of the Colorado River is shown."
- [Colorado River Flood 2]
- Photograph of the south banks of the Colorado River during a flood. Handwritten note on the back reads, "2 The two buildings shown on either side of South Congress Avenue at the end of the bridge were the only ones left in the river valley."
- [Colorado River Flooding]
- Intersection of South Congress and Barton Springs Road.
- Municipal Airport after completion of Runways, a W.P.A. Project
- Photograph of the Austin Municipal Aiport taken after the completion of the runways. Completing the runways was a W.P.A. Project.
- [Member of Girls Baseball Team]
- Photograph of a girl catching a baseball with gloves on.
- Mayor Tom Miller and Frank Scofield
- Frank Scofield is seated at desk. Mayor Tom Miller is standing.
- [Annual Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of a group of people gathered outdoors at the Annual Kite Tournament in 1942.
- [Annual Kite Tournament]
- Photograph of a group of children posing with their kites on a field during an annual kite tournament in 1942.
- Austin Annual Kite Tournament, 1942
- Photograph of a group portrait of participants at the annual kite tournament featuring home made kites of various sizes flown by boys and a few girls. Most kites are decorated with a patriotic theme, in support of the American troops in World War II.
- Camp Swift -- Induction Ceremony of the Old 59th
- Photograph of men in uniform with civilians standing in the background.
- Camp Swift -- Induction Ceremony of the Old 59th
- Photograph of soldier standing before microphones. Others stand at ease in the background.
- Camp Swift -- Induction Ceremony of the Old 95th
- Photograph of a large military group marching in a field and saluting to the right. During WWII Camp Swift was an infantry and medical training camp. It also served as a POW camp, primarily for Germans soldiers from Rommel's Afrika Korps.
- Lamar Bridge Dedication
- An elderly unidentified woman is about to cut a ribbon marking the dedication of the Lamar Bridge. A group of unidentified individuals surround her, including an MP in military uniform.
- Lamar Bridge Dedication and Opening
- Photograph of man speaking at podium.
- Lamar Bridge Dedication - Its Initial Opening
- Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamar Street Bridge? [Photo is misidentified as opening ceremony of bridge. Date is July 15, 1942, which is date of opening of bridge, but people are wearing overcoats and holding shovels.] Man holding shovel furthest to the right is Mayor Tom Miller.
- Captain Augustine De Zavala -- Draft Board
- Photograph of Mr. Augustine De Zavala seated at a desk. De Zavala, who became a captain in World War I, was a grandson of Lorenzo de Zavala. This is a photograph of him as a committee member of the Re-employment and Transportation Committee, United States Selective Service Boards 1, 2 & 3, Travis County.
- Captain Augustine De Zavala -- Draft Board
- Photograph of Augustine De Zavala standing with cane. De Zavala was the grandson of Lorenzo De Zavala
- [Photo of Bill Monroe]
- Photo of Bill Monroe (Neal Douglass photographer). Austin, Texas.
- Federal Courthouse
- Exterior view of Federal Court House. Cars parked in lot in front of building.
- Federal Courthouse
- Exterior view taken from the south of the Austin United States Courthouse.
- Federal Courthouse
- Exterior view of the Austin United States Courthouse.
- Capitol Chevrolet Company
- Car showroom of Capitol Chevrolet Company seen through front windows. Car wrapped with bow. Accessories "for the Family Car" in the foreground.
- [Major Crowe Family group]
- Photograph of man with women, child and baby.
- Garland Smith - Auto Painted "Promote Allan Shivers to Lieutenant Governor".
- Mercury automobile painted with political slogan parked in front of the capitol. "Promote Allan Shivers to Lieutenant Governor"
- [Negro Basketball Team]
- Photograph of a Negro basketball team playing indoors at Rosewood Park in 1947.
- [Man and Woman in Black-Face Makeup Dancing]
- Photograph of a man in black-face makeup and a woman dancing on a stage, with two rows of children in the background. There is a large sambo-style face in the background.
- [Woman Singing on Stage]
- Photograph of a woman singing on a stage at a "Black Face and Beauty" performance. There are two rows of children in the background. The woman is wearing a formal dress with a corsage on her hip.
- [Judge Charles O. Betts]
- Photograph of man seated at judge's seat in courtroom.
- [Judge Charles O. Betts]
- Photograph of man seated at desk reading a book.
- Dancer with painted backdrop
- Woman dancer
- [Four People Standing in Formal Wear]
- Photograph of two couples standing for a portrait at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. Both of the men are wearing suits and ties and the women are wearing long dresses.
- [Four People Standing in Formal Wear]
- Photograph of two couples standing for a portrait at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. The women are wearing long dresses and the men wear suits and ties.
- [Group of People Sitting Around a Table]
- Photograph of a large group of people sitting around a long table at a St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. There are wearing formal dresses and suits, and various bottles and glasses sit on the table.
- [Mel-Tones Band Performing on Stage]
- Photograph of a man standing and singing on a stage with a band at St. Edward's University Spring Formal dance. The band members have matching music stands that reads "Mel-Tones."
- Man in Boxing Pose
- Photograph of man in boxing pose.
- Two Small Boys on a Water Fountain
- Photograph of two small boys atop a water fountain. One of the boys is playing with the water faucet.
- Lieutenant Governor Morris and Family
- Man seated at desk; woman standing; two children seated on desk. G.C. Morris became the Acting Lt. Governor upon the death of Governor Beauford Jester in July, 1949.
- Man, Woman and Child around the Christmas Tree
- Photograph of a man, woman and child around a Christmas tree. Toys are displayed under the tree.
- Aerial View of Downtown Austin
- Aerial view of downtown Austin looking west. Driskill Hotel is on left.
- Aerial View of Downtown Austin
- Austin High School (first campus - note semicircular part of building) on the top right of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel and to the top left of the St. David's Episcopal Church (top of Driskill Hotel). The roof top of St. Mary's Academy is noticible between Stephen F Austin Hotel and St. David's Episcopal Church. Left center on 7th Street and Lavaca two churches visible First Presbyterian Church (Original Site) on top and Cumberland Presbyterian on bottom (sold in 1955).