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- [Announcement of E.M. Pease’s candidacy for governor]
- A circular in which E.M. Pease announces his candidacy for governor.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel that includes a list of slaves at Darrington Plantation.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Sheriff W.B. Knox, and “Wanted” poster]
- A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles]
- A letter from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles, her mother, whom she encourages, along with her sister Juliet, to visit the new family home. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- Bulger's Friend
- Short story about an old man who joins the Salvation Army.
- [Congress Avenue]
- Photograph of Congress Avenue looking north. Cabaniss Hardware and Dewey Garage are visible at right, as well as cars and some advertisements painted on the buildings. The Capitol is visible in the distance. Streetcar rails are in the center of the road.
- Steam shovel in Barton Springs
- View of construction of the pool at Barton Springs. A steam shovel and construction equipment.
- [Letter from Christopher Morley to John Stahl]
- Letter signed by Chirstopher Morley declining an invitation by Mr. Stahl of the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
- 1938 Colorado River Flood
- Colorado River in flood at 1st Street.
- Aerial View of Flood
- Aerial photograph of the 1938 flood. Looking Northeast from Congress Avenue, south of the Colorado River. Palm School in center background.
- [Photograph of a Flooded Road]
- Photograph of a view looking down a flooded street with homes on either side and standing water in the road during the 1938 flood.
- [Photograph of an Unidentified Boy with a Kitten in Water]
- Photograph of an unidentified boy standing in flood waters while holding a cat in his arms during the 1938 flood.
- [Photograph of Two Unidentified Boys in Front of a House]
- Photograph of two unidentified boys standing in front of a wooden house in a yard that has been flooded with water during the 1938 flood.
- Trees on a Flooded Riverbank
- Photograph of trees on a flooded riverbank in Austin, Texas during the 1938 flood.
- [Two Unidentified Boys Next to a Flooded River]
- Two unidentified boys stand next to a flooded riverbank during the 1938 flood.
- [View of crew working in slaughter room of the Austin Abattoir]
- Photograph of a crew working on cattle carcases in a slaughterhouse. Inscribed on the back of the photo is "View of crew working in slaughter room of The Austin Abattoir. All in sight is beef."
- [Marvin Hall at Desk]
- Photograph of Marvin Hall of State LiFe Insurance Commission sitting at a desk.
- [Marvin Hall Sitting at Desk]
- Photograph of Marvin Hall of the State Life Insurance Commission sitting at desk.
- [Raymond Brooks Signing Document at Desk]
- Photograph of a man sitting at a desk in an office. He is signing a Lower Colorado River Authority document. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- [Raymond Brooks Sitting at Desk]
- Photograph of a man sitting at a desk in an office. He is about to sign a Lower Colorado River Authority document. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- Child Seated in Chair
- Photograph of a child seated in chair holding a large picture book.
- Woman with Group of School Children
- Photograph of woman standing beside car with a group of what appear to be school children. Brown Booth was a newspaperman with The American Publishing Company which published The Austin American and The Austin Statesman.
- Young Woman Seated in Chair Reading to Child
- Photograph of young woman seated in a chair reading to a small child.
- Nancy Weber
- Photograph of young girl seated on floor eating birthday cake.
- Nancy Weber
- Photograph of young girl with birthday cake.
- Nancy Weber
- Photograph of young girl with birthday cake.
- Bergstrom Field
- Man seated at a table. There is a monkey on a chain seated on the table.
- Bergstrom Field
- Man in uniform seated beside equipment inside airplane.
- Bergstrom Field
- Two men in uniform behind desk. One is standing while one is sitting. Name plate on desk reads: Capt. L.D. Kendall.
- Bergstrom Field
- Two men in uniform are standing in front of the propeller of an airplane.
- George Brooks
- Photograph of man dressed in white suit.
- M. R. Watson, sales manager, Kullman Motors
- Mr. Watson, portrait
- M. R. Watson, sales manager, Kullman Motors
- Mr. Watson, portrait
- [Seamstresses at Paul's Draperies]
- Photograph of seamstresses working a large factory full of equipment at Paul's Draperies. There are sewing machines and spools of thread in the background.
- [Woman in a Casket]
- Photograph of a woman in a white casket at her funeral. There are floral arrangements around her, and a painting of Jesus above her casket.
- [Nick's Drive-In]
- Photo of Nick's Drive-In. Austin, Texas.
- Gene Bartholomew
- Photograph of a man in his workshop working with a saw.
- Gene Bartholomew
- Photograph of man seated at desk.
- Gene Bartholomew
- Photograph of a man displaying a gun collection. Eugene C. Bartholomew was vice president of The Austin National Bank. He resided with his wife, Wanda, at 1900 Exposition Blvd.
- Mr W Achilles
- man behind counter in grocery store
- Family gathering
- Family gathering
- Family gathering
- Family gathering
- T.H. Williams
- Photograph of woman shopping in a department store. T.H. Williams and Company was an exclusive department store for ladies located at 500-502 Congress Avenue.
- Jefferson Chemical Company
- Photograph of Jefferson Chemical Company as seen from the air.
- Jefferson Chemical Company
- Jefferson Chemical Company as seen from the air. Jefferson Chemical was located at 7114 Georgetown Rd. (N. Lamar Blvd.)
- Mr. Lawhon
- Photograph of John Lawhon. Lawhon was administrator of The State Liquor Control Board. He lived with his wife Jonnie at 4309 Ramsey Avenue in Rosedale.
- Carl Eckhardt
- Photograph of Carl Eckhardt. Eckhardt was a professor in the college of engineering at The University of Texas. He is seated in front of a large bookcase. He lived with his wife Florence at 1500 Westover Rd.
- Dana X. Bible -- UT Athletic Director
- Photograph of Dana X. Bible seated behind desk. Bible, a legendary football coach, was athletic director at The Univesity of Texas at Austin.
- Dana X. Bible -- UT Athletic Director
- Photograph of Dana X. Bible standing with hand in pocket.
- First Church of Christ Scientists
- Photograph of exterior front of building. Church was located at 110 W. 14th Street.