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- [Cavalry Troops Marching in Texas Capitol Building Dedication Parade]
- Photograph of the parade for the dedication of the Texas State Capitol building. This particular photograph features cavalry troops (Interstate drill) marching down Congress Avenue. Crowds of spectators are standing watching on either side of the street. Many flags are on display.
- Pecos High Bridge
- Photograph of an elevated railroad leading up to a distant bridge. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Pecos High Bridge - 320 ft."
- [Pecos River Seen from the Pecos High Bridge]
- Photograph of the Pecos River from above. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Pecos River from the [Pecos] High Bridge - S.R."
- [Student gathering on University of Texas at Austin campus before Governor Ferguson protest parade]
- Photograph of a group of University of Texas students and supporters gathered on the lawn behind the Old Main Building, as they prepare for a protest march to Governor James E. Ferguson's (Pa Ferguson) capitol office. Many of the group are seated on the lawn or on chairs, and some hold umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. A caption on the back of the photograph reads "scene in the campus before the student parade, May 28, 1917, Old Main Bg. in the background." The group was protesting Governor Ferguson's call for fraternities and sororities to be banned from the UT campus, and his further call for the removal of University president Dr. Robert Ernest Vinson. The Governor was not successful in either case, and was indeed himself impeached and removed from office by the Texas legislature on September 25, 1917.
- [Congress Avenue Flooded by Colorado River]
- Photograph of Congress Avenue flooded by the Colorado River. Note on photo reads: "Looking northwest from So. Congress Sept. 28, 1936."
- Judge Alexander of Supreme Court
- Judge Alexander of the Supreme Court of Texas seated at desk in office.
- Mrs. John Bremond with Ladies and Cake
- Photograph of a group of women standing behind a large cake decorated with large candles and an American flag. Tables are set for a celebration of some type.
- [Martin Dies Jr.]
- Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is raising his hand into the air.
- [Martin Dies Jr.]
- Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is at a podium with a KNOW banner and microphone.
- [Martin Dies Jr. Greeting People]
- Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. greeting people after making a speech to the Senate. He is standing in a large crowd.
- [Martin Dies Jr. Speaking]
- Photograph of Martin Dies Jr. speaking in Wooldridge Square Park. He is standing at a podium with his fist raised into the air.
- [Aluminum for Defense]
- Photograph of Aluminum for Defense collection point outside of the Texas Capitol building. A large chicken-wire bin holds aluminum cans. The Capitol dome is visible in the background.
- Larry Cox Ranch
- Man on a rearing horse.
- Larry Cox Ranch
- Photograph of a saddled horse standing in front of a stone house.
- Larry Cox Ranch
- Photograph of man on horse in front of stone house.
- Governor Beauford Jester and Mother
- Future governor, Beauford Jester, and his mother seated with two other men. Man to right of mother appears to be Allan Shivers.
- Governor Beauford Jester's Mother, Frances Gordon Jester
- Mother of future governor, Beauford Jester, standing behind desk. Beauford Jester was elected Governor of Texas in 1947.
- Mayor Tom Miller - City Canning
- Mayor Tom Miller standing on the right and two other men in what appears to be a canning plant.
- [Women at a Check-Out Counter at the Co-Ed Shop]
- Photograph of women standing at a checkout counter at the Co-Ed Shop with their backs to the camera. There is a bookshelf and a clothing rack in the background.
- [Exterior View of Big Bear Food Store]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Big Bear Food Store, which advertises meats, groceries, and picnic supplies. There is an advertisement for Butter Krust on a billboard in the background.
- [Meat Counter at Big Bear Food Store]
- Photograph of a woman standing at a meat counter, holding a piece of meat. She is standing inside the Big Bear Food Store, and wearing a dark-colored dress.
- Future Homemakers of America
- Seven dressed up young women. Four are standing while three are seated.
- [Dean and Virginia Davis]
- Photograph of Dean and Virginia Davis in cap and gown posing in front of sign at intersection of Edgecliff and Alta Vista Avenue. The Davis' lived at 1000 Alta Vista.
- Benoit Tourist Court
- Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.
- [Benoit Tourist Court]
- Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.
- [Larry Cox Ranch]
- Photograph of a man with a horse and a dog.
- [Larry Cox Ranch]
- Photograph of man holding reins of horse outdoors.
- [Larry Cox Ranch]
- Photograph of man on a horse outdoors.
- [Municipal Building]
- Photo of Municipal Building. Austin, Texas.
- [Stewart Couple]
- Photograph of a couple in profile.
- [Old Car]
- Man in old car, surrounded by small crowd. Austin, Texas.
- [Walter Tips Company]
- Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado. Streets in front of building with cars parked. Railroad tracks in the lower left of the picture.
- [Walter Tips Company]
- Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado.
- Walter Tips Company Exterior
- Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado. Streets in front of building with cars parked. Railroad tracks in the lower left of the picture.
- Walter Tips Company Exterior
- Exterior of Walter Tips Company at 2nd and Colorado. Covered loading dock with 3 trucks parked inside.
- Baldwin at Desk
- Photograph of man seated at desk. James W. Baldwin was an associate professor at The University of Texas.
- Mr Arnold; Big Bear Grocery
- Portrait of Harlan Julius Arnold who founded Big Bear Grocery stores in 1938.
- [Photograph of Treaty Oak in Winter]
- Photograph of Treaty Oak, a 500 year old landmark, with buildings in the background.
- [Photograph of Treaty Oak in Winter]
- Photograph of Treaty Oak, a 500 year old landmark, with buildings in the background.
- The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage
- Close-up view of the deteriorating O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage.
- The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage
- Exterior view of the O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage as seen from the street.
- The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage
- Photograph of the O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage.
- Trueman O' Quinn Buying The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage
- Photograph of two men standing in front of the O.Henry Honeymoon Cottage. This house was originally located on E. 11th Street. In 1956 it was moved by The Heritage Society to Shoal Creek (Wooten) Park where it was to be restored. Several attempts were made to burn the house and on December 23, 1956 the house was set afire and burned to the ground as the restoration was taking place.
- Trueman O' Quinn Buying The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage
- Photograph of four men standing in front of The O. Henry Honeymoon Cottage. Two of the men are exchanging documents.
- [Ice Coolers Containing Beers]
- Photograph of four ice coolers with bottled and canned beers in it inside a 7-Eleven store. There is an advertisement that reads "Ice Cold Beer." There are displays and other advertisements in the background.
- [Three Men Standing Next to Large Ice Coolers]
- Photograph of three men standing next to a large ice cooler full of beers in a 7-Eleven store. There are multiple advertisements along the back wall. The three men are wearing work uniforms, and one of them is placing a bottle inside of a paper bag.
- Yellow cab
- Yellow Cab
- Brown Building at 8th and Colorado
- Exterior view of The Brown Building. Nixon Clay College sign is also visible at left of photo.
- The Austin Club -- John Pennington
- Photograph of two men shaking hands.
- Man with collection of tops
- man standing with top collection