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[Deed for purchase of slaves]
A deed for the purchase of slaves ("forty two negroes") and "some stock."
[Petition in case about ownership of slaves]
Petition in a case ("Calvitt v. Harris") about ownership of slaves including Grace (age 27), her son, George (12), and another child of hers who is not named.
[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
A letter/petition to Governor E.M. Pease from citizens of La Grange on behalf of Dr. John S. Lewellen, a local citizen who had been convicted and fined for betting on an election. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
[Receipts regarding Freedmen’s Hospital in Brenham, TX]
Two receipts from a druggist regarding the Freedmen’s Hospital in Brenham, Texas.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The fifth 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.
East Austin School Children
Photograph of East Austin school children in the lower 4th grade. The names of everyone in the photograph are listed on the back. Miss Mary Johnson is the teacher. The photograph is cabinet card format.
[Temporary Texas Capitol Building Fire]
Photograph of the fire that destroyed the building that had temporarily served as the capitol building for the state of Texas while the new capitol building was being constructed. Firefighters can be seen spraying water in to the upper floors while a large number of spectators look on.
Temporary Capitol Burning
View of the Temporary Capitol building burning looking west. People witnessing the event in the intersection of 11th and Congress Avenue
Georgia's Ruling
Short story about the General Land Office in Austin, Texas. Story was published while O. Henry was in prison in Columbus, Ohio.
[Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from S.L. Whitley]
A letter to Julia Maria Pease from S.L. Whitley, the child of a former slave.
[American Legion Men In Costume]
Photograph of a group of men from Travis Post 76 dressed in costumes for the American Legion Fool's Parade. The one on the far left is wearing a dress with a colander on his head, the next is wearing a sign that reads, "A Bath in Austin is 99% Chlorine Water". Next to him, a man is wearing a dress and a wig and holding a sign that is partially cutoff reading "Looking for the new hotel." and the final two are wearing suit jackets without pants.
[American Legion Parade]
Photograph of a group of individuals wearing various costumes, walking in an American Legion parade through a residential area. One man is in a cart pulled by a mule. There are three signs that read, "Travis Post 76 Austin, Tex.," "Travis Post American Legion," and "Looking for the New Hotel."
Entry in Fool's Parade
Photograph of a group of individuals lining up for an American Legion parade. There are three signs that read, "Travis Post 76 Austin, Tex.", "Travis Post American Legion", and "Looking for the New Hotel". The men are in costume. Some are in dresses, some are in tuxedo jackets without pants. A handwritten notes on the back reads, "Evidently they didn't know how to hold 'em." Individuals are named on the back of the print.
[Men in Costume for an American Legion Parade]
Photograph of a group of men marching in an American Legion Parade. Some are in dresses, others are in formal tuxedo jackets without pants. One is a clown. One of them is holding a sign that says "Travis Post 76 Austin, Texas":
Waller Creek Bridge at Twelfth Street
Waller Creek bridge at 12th St. looking south. The creek, though running swiftly, is low.
[Texas Ranger Captains]
Four men standing behind a seated man on a porch. Back reads: "Texas Ranger Captains. Seated: Captain Dan Roberts. Standing L to R: Captain J. A. Brooks, Adjutant General W. W. Sterling, former Ranger Captain Frank A Hamer and Captain John R. Hughes."
Pool at Zilker Park
Photograph of the pool at Zilker Park. Inscription on back of photo reads "Lily Ponds built w/relief labor 1935 Annual Report"
[View of a House]
Photograph of a wood-paneled house with laundry drying on a line on the porch. Some buckets are in front of the house and a pile of firewood is under the porch. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photo, the house belongs to Cecil Hayes. It was located at 303 Orchard Street, Austin, Texas.
[Mayor Mary Kyle Hartson and man standing at Fire Station]
A man and woman shaking hands outside of a building.
[Mayor Mary Kyle Hartson in driver's seat of fire truck]
A woman sitting in the driver's seat of a fire truck.
[Mayor Mary Kyle Hartson leaning against fire truck]
A woman leaning up against a fire truck.
[Mayor Mary Kyle Hartson standing next to furniture]
A woman standing by an old piece of furniture.
[A sign in Kyle]
Sign: "Please don't stake cows here." Kyle Fire Dept.
[Unknown man at Fire Station]
A man standing in front of a building.
Ma and Jim Ferguson Voting
Ma and Jim Ferguson are shown putting their votes into a ballot box during the 1940 election.
Ma Ferguson in Costume in front of State Capitol
Ma Ferguson poses in period costume next to a cannon in front of the state capitol building. She's wearing a sash reading "Texas 100 Years Old."
[Infant in Crib]
Photograph of an infant sitting in a crib. The baby is playing with toys. The photographer wrote the name "Herman Becker" on the negative envelope.
[Infant in High Chair]
Photograph of a child seated in a high chair in front of a window. The photographer wrote the name "Herman Becker" on the negative envelope.
[Man Holding Baby]
Photograph of a man holding a baby. He is sitting on a stool and the baby is positioned in front of him.
[Governor W. Lee O'Daniel and Mel Miller]
Photograph of Governor O'Daniel and Mel Miller. They are standing and holding a piece of paper.
[Man Holding Baby Above Head]
Photograph of a man holding a baby in the air. The man is wearing a suit. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Garrison -- Golden Wedding Anniversary
Photograph of an elderly couple on their 50th wedding anniversary.
[Capitol Machine Works]
Photograph of the exterior of the Capitol Machine Works building. A large tow truck is parked in front of the building and three men are leaning against the truck.
[Capitol Truck and Trailer]
Photograph of the exterior of the Capitol Truck and Trailer Company building. There is a large truck parked in front of the building. The truck is carrying a crane.
[Capitol Truck and Trailer Building]
Photograph of the exterior of the Capitol Truck and Trailer building. There is a large truck that is carrying a crane parked outsid the building. Two men are leaning against the hood of the truck. Sinclair gas pumps are visible in front of the building, and the Capitol Machine Works building is in the background.
[Man Speaking at Podium]
Photograph of a man standing at a podium speaking into a KNOW microphone in the Capitol. On the negative sleeve, the photographer wrote "Judge Story."
Jim Farley
Photograph of three men -- two seated and one standing -- looking at a booklet.
[Senator Henry L. Winfield with Woman]
Photograph of Senator Henry L. Winfield standing with a woman in an office.
University Presbyterian Church - 50th Anniversary
View of The University Presbyterian Church, Austin Texas.
Mayor's Meeting - LCRA
Large group meeting. People seated at table and standing. One woman present.
Austin Athletic Club at Shoal Creek by House Park
Photograph of rear exterior of the Austin Athletic Club at Shoal Creek by House Park. Visible are: a tennis court; benches for watching matches; two workers changing out screens on the second floor windows. The first organized recreation center in Austin was the privately owned Austin Athletic Club, built in 1923, by William T. Caswell. In 1931. Mr. Caswell sold the club to the City of Austin for "a small remuneration". The name of the center was officially changed to the Austin Recreation Center in 1970. After substantial damage, due to the Memorial Day flood of 1981 that center was closed after the existing center was built and opened in 1986.
Magnesium Plant Awards
Group of people standing at podium with IMCC Magnesium banner behind them. American flag is flying at forefront. After World War II this magnesium plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Magnesium Plant Awards
Radio station KNOW provides coverage of the event. After World War II this magnesium plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Magnesium Plant Awards
Mayor Tom Miller at the podium. IMCC Magnesium sign in background. The event is being covered by KTBC Radio. After World War II this plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Magnesium Plant Awards
A large group of people dressed for cold weather gathered outside for awards ceremony. The magnesium plant became The Balcones Research Center after World War II.
Magnesium Plant Awards
Samples of magnesium products displayed on a table. Sing in background says "Magnesium by International". After World War II this plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Joyce Smith - Informal Portrait in Bathing Suit
Young lady in bathing suit posing by a tree.
[Joyce Smith - Informal Portrait in Bathing Suit]
Young lady in bathing suit posing by a tree.
Mrs. Lance Walker with baby
Baby in crib
Mrs. Lance Walker with baby
Woman holding baby
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