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- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan.
- [Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks for funds for a weekly publication.
- [Palace of the Governor, Santa Fe, New Mexico]
- Photograph of the Palace of the Governor in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a long, single-story building with a shaded walkway along the street. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "The old Palace of the Governor, oldest Govt. Bldg. in U.S. Built about 1600, occupied by all Governors up to 1890. In this bldg. Gov. Lew Wallace wrote a portion of Ben Hur. This building is now the property of the American School of Archaeology - 4-27-13."
- [Texas vs. Notre Dame football game]
- Paul Simmonds being tackled in a 7-30 loss to Notre Dame on Thanksgiving Day, 1913.
- [Dedication of Memorial Stadium]
- Aerial view of stadium with the UT band on the field forming a "T"
- [Seaholm Power Plant]
- Photograph of the Seaholm Power Plant at 800 West Cesar Chavez Street. The plant has a water tower, vent stacks, and railroad tracks crossing the foreground of the image. The plant is surrounded by a short, chain-link fence on all sides except where the main gate is open on the right side of the image. The plant was constructed during the 1930s and was eventually demolished in the 1960s.
- [Lake Austin]
- Photograph of boats and a canoe on Lake Austin.
- [Lake Austin Shoreline]
- Photograph of a view of the shoreline of Lake Austin taken from the water. There is a tall cliff wih trees along the water.
- [Small Airplane on Lake Austin]
- Photograph of a small airplane floaing on the water in Lake Austin. Tom Miller Dam is in the background.
- [Correspondence to Julie Graham from Representative Lyndon Baines Johnson]
- A letter to Julie Graham from Representative Lyndon Baines Johnson, who congratulates her on graduating from high school.
- Unidentified Man in White with Banjo
- An unidentified man wearing all white holds a banjo at a reception.
- Johnson's Trading Post Rodeo
- Photograph of the Trading Post rodeo grounds. Johnson's Trading Post is located at the intersection of Highway 71 and Bee Cave Rd. west of Austin.
- Johnson's Trading Post Rodeo
- Photograph of horse and rider barrel racing. Johnson's Trading Post is located at the intersection of Highway 71 and Bee Cave Rd. west of Austin.
- Johnson's Trading Post Rodeo
- Photograph of man on horseback barrel racing.
- Johnson's Trading Post Rodeo
- Photograph of horse and rider barrel racing.
- Johnson's Trading Post Rodeo
- Photograph of man riding a bull.
- Mrs. J. D. Sharkey
- Photograph of a woman seated in a chair.
- Civil Air Patrol Boys
- Photograph of five boys standing. The Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered volunteer civilian auxiliary of The United States Air Force.
- Civil Air Patrol Boys
- Photograph of five boys standing.
- [Bascom Giles and Group of Texas Masons]
- Photograph of Bascom Giles, Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Texas, wearing masonic regalia. He is standing at a podium on a stage with a group of Texas Masons.
- [Bascom Giles Wearing Masonic Regalia]
- Photograph of Bascom Giles, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, wearing Masonic regalia.
- [Bromfield]
- Photograph of three men in business suits.
- [Firm Foundation Publishers]
- Portrait of George Wallace Showalter. Firm Foundation was located at 104-108 E. 9th and 901 Congress Ave. Listed as "General Distributor of Religious Literature."
- Firm Foundation Publishing House
- Interior of bookstore at Firm Foundation Publishing House. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature which was located at 3110 Guadelupe Street.
- Firm Foundation Publishing House
- Two typesetters at work. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature located at 3300 Guadalupe Street.
- Firm Foundation Publishing House
- Work area of Firm Foundation Publishing House. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature located at 3110 Guadalupe at the time. The image shows two men, Tom Selly on the left and an unknown man on the right.
- Firm Foundation Publishing House
- Business office. Firm Foundation Publishing House was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature. It was located at 3300 Guadalupe Street.
- [Children on shoulders of man]
- Photo of children on shoulders of man during Harry Truman's Whistle Stop campaign. Austin, Texas.
- [Harry Truman speaking from back of train]
- Photo of Harry Truman speaking from the back of train during his Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas. LBJ is immediately to Truman's left, and Gov. Jester is on the right.
- [Newspress inside train]
- Photo of the newspress inside train of Harry Truman's Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas.
- [Photo of back of train and Sam Wah Cafe]
- Photo of back of train and Sam Wah cafe during during Harry Truman's Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas.
- [Photo of crowd near train]
- Photo of crowd near the train during Harry Truman's Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas.
- [Photo of Harry Truman and Lyndon Baines Johnson with a group on back of train]
- Photo of Harry Truman and group at back of train during his Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas. LBJ is on the far left.
- [Photo of Harry Truman with an Austin Jr. high pennant]
- Photo of Harry Truman and group at back of train holding an Austin Jr. High pennant during his Whistle Stop tour. Austin, Texas.
- [Pres. Harry Truman Whistle Stop Spectators]
- Photo of President Harry Truman during his Whistle Stop campaign, crowd and staff of the train car. Austin, Texas.
- [Capital Memorial Park]
- Artist's rendering of aerial view of park. Also known as Capital Memorial Gardens, this private cemetery was opened between 1948-1950. It was later sold to Cook-Walden and is located at IH-35 and FM 1825.
- [Capital Memorial Park]
- Photograph of the entrance to the cemetery. Also known as Capital Memorial Gardens, this private cemetery was opened between 1948-1950. It was later sold to Cook-Walden and is located at IH-35 and FM 1825.
- [Capital Memorial Park]
- Photograph of the entrance to the cemetery. Also known as Capital Memorial Gardens, this private cemetery was opened between 1948-1950. It was later sold to Cook-Walden and is located at IH-35 and FM 1825.
- [Capital Memorial Park]
- Photograph of the entrance to the cemetery. Also known as Capital Memorial Gardens, this private cemetery was opened between 1948-1950. It was later sold to Cook-Walden and is located at IH-35 and FM 1825.
- [Capitol Memorial Park Aerial]
- Aerial photo of Capital Memorial Park. Austin, Texas. Main entrance on FM 1825 (on the south east intersection of Frontage Road north IH 35 and Wells Branch Pkwy).
- [Woman in Arab Costume Dress]
- Photograph of a woman (possibly Virginia Farmer) in Arab costume dress kneeling on a stage floor. The dress is light colored and has patches of glitter. The bodice is also glittery and shows the woman's belly. A scarf tied around her face covers her nose, mouth, and chin.
- Aerial view of northeast Austin
- Aerial photograph looking northeast at the future site of Maplewood Elementary. Closest road intersecting the railroad tracks is E. 38th 1/2 St. Maplewood bisects E. 38th 1/2 St. with Ashwood and Kirkwood Streets bisecting Maplewood and running parallel with E. 38th 1/2 St. The municipal airport runways can be seen in the background.
- Capitol Truck and Trailer Company
- Photograph of men working on a large truck with several others standing around. Capitol Truck and Trailer Company was located at 4822 E. 1st Street.
- Capitol Truck and Trailer Company
- Photograph of the interior of the building showing offices and cashier. A number of men are standing about in the area. Capitol Truck and Trailer Company was located at 4822 E. 1st Street.
- Capitol Truck and Trailer Company
- Photograph of work bays. Capitol Truck and Trailer Company was located at 4822 E. 1st Street.
- Capitol Truck and Trailer Company
- Exterior shot of the building with trucks standing in front. Tony's Cafe is also visible in the photograph.
- Capitol Truck and Trailer Company
- Photograph of man standing beside a large truck in front of the building.
- Goad Motor Company
- Exterior view of Goad Motor Company building which was located at 2nd and Guadalupe Streets. Goad was the distributor for Oldsmobile and Cadillac automobiles.
- Goad Motor Company, Guadalupe at 2nd Street - Exterior shots of building
- Exterior shots of building
- Judge Hickman -- Swearing-In Ceremony
- Photograph of a swearing-in ceremony. John E. Hickman was chief justice of The Texas Supreme Court from 1948 until 1961.