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[A View of Fredericksburg, Texas]
Photographic reproduction of a landscape drawing by Hermann Lungwitz of a man looking over a landscape, with a forest between a field of cattle and a town. Note on the back reads. "Panoramic view of the City of Friederichsburg [sic] Texas presented to Texas State Archives by Ralph Bickler. Hermann Lungkwitz, grandfather (maternal) of Ralph Bickler. This was a pencil sketch made at the request of the Dresden Museum of Germany. It was made 1853-54-55 or 1856, the date is not known for sure. The museum made a litho plate (probably stone) and sent lithograph copies back to Friederichburg."
[Lungkwitz Family Portrait]
Photograph of the Lungkwitz family, who are sitting around a table outside under a tree. There is a stone building in the background. Identifications from the back of the print: Alice Lungkwitz, Guido Lungkwitz, Martha Lungkwitz, Helene Lungkwitz, Ralph Kuechler, Eva Lungkwitz, Max H. Lungkwitz, Camilla Kuechler, Richard Kuechler.
The Giants Pulpit, near Mable Falls
Stereographic photographs of large rocks with trees in the background.
[A Group of Hunters Wait in Camp]
Stereographic photographs of a camp of buffalo hunters in Jones County. There is a tent held up by a log, with a covered wagon in the background.
[J. G. Lieb]
Photograph of J. G. Lieb, who is sitting and only his torso and up is visible.
[A View of the Comal River]
Stereographic photographs of the Comal river with a forest on one bank.
[A View of the Comal River]
Stereographic photographs of the Comal River. Trees are along the far bank.
[Group Portrait of National Teacher's Association at Mount Vernon]
Photograph of a large group of people in Washington D.C. for the National Teacher's Association meeting, including Jacob Bickler (fourth row center), posing outside Mount Vernon. Other people are standing near the house in the background. Text below photo says, "Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, VA."
Ostersonntag in Riverside Park
Family group portrait in Riverside Park in San Antonio on Easter. A couple of the men hold drinks (beer?) and one boy holds a gun. There is a horse-drawn carriage and trees in the background.
[Bickler Family Portrait]
Formal studio portrait of seven children in the Bickler Family. Handwritten note on the back reads, "To Mr.s [illegible] Cherry and Children with love from the BIckler, Family, Austin Texas, Dec. 22 92."
[Jacob Bickler Family Outside House]
Photograph of the family of Jacob Bickler standing outside a house (502 West 14th Street) on the front porch. They are all wearing a coat and hat of some sort. The house is a 1-story brick building and has a picket fence.
[Parade on Congress Avenue]
Photograph of a parade as it goes down Congress Avenue. Businesses are visible including C. L. Condit Co. and C. F Rumpel Art Store and Bazaar. An illegible note is in the lower right corner.
[Austin National Bank Employess]
Photograph of the employees of the Austin National Bank posing for a portrait. The men are all dressed professionally. In the top row, from left to right, is Vest E. Lander, Bookkeeper, Sully B. Roberdeau, Receiving Teller, Leon D. Williams, General Bookkeeper, Clark C. Campbell, Bookkeeper, Gerald Boerner, Mail Teller, Morris Hirschfield, Cashier, Ralph A. Bickler, Secretary, Earl E. Simms, Collector, and Miles F. Byrne, Receiving Teller. In the middle row, from left to right, is Wesley, H. Lyons, Bookkeeper, Boyd Wells, Exchange Teller, John H. Whitis, Bookkeeper, and C. M. (Jim) Bartholomew, Assistant Cashier and Paying Teller. In the front row is George W. Mabson, Porter.
[Morris Hirschfield and Ralph A. Bickler at Austin National Bank]
Photograph of Morris Hirschfield (cashier) and Ralph A. Bickler (secretary) at Austin National Bank. They are sitting in an office; one of them is wearing a suit, and one of them is wearing a button-up shirt with a bow-tie.
Drum and Bugle Corps
Photograph of a group of men standing at attention in formation at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics. Several men play bugles and a few beat drums.
[Emblems at Texas School of Military Aeronautics]
Photograph of a front of a brick building with an archway. Within the archway, there are decorative emblems. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Emblems presented to S.M.A. by graduating squadrons. These emblems are in the University of Texas Library."
I'm a Little Daisy, Growing Wilder Every Hour
Photograph of a large group of men from the Texas School of Military Aeronautics walking in a circle with their hands on their hats. There is one man standing on a platform overlooking them. Buildings in the background are obscured by trees.
Passing in Review
Photograph of a large group of men from Texas School of Military Aeronautics walking in formation. Some flags can be seen in the background.
Retreat
Photograph of a large group of men from Texas School of Military Aeronautics standing at attention, in formation, and all facing the same way.
Tail Spin Training
Photograph of a large group of men at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics excercising in a large field. They are seated on teh ground with their arms and legs outstretched. There is one man standing behind the group next to an old car.
[Texas School of Military Aeronautics]
Photograph of a garden with trees and bushes. The background includes two large buildings. A handwritten caption on the back possibly reads "Raid."
[Texas School of Military Aeronautics Portrait]
Photograph of the Squadron 48 posing in front of the Texas State Capitol.
[Three Children With A Goat-Cart]
Photograph of three children in a cart pulled by a goat in front of a brick house. One is standing next to the cart, while the other two are sitting in the cart. Signs on the cart read "Austin" and "1924". A red paper heart has been cut out and affixed to the upper right corner of the photo.
[Men Stand in Formation]
Photograph of a group of men standing in a formation at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics. Several men hold bugles and a few have drums.
[Texas School of Military Aeronautics]
Photograph of insignias on the wall of a building at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics.
[The Falls of Bull Creek]
Photograph of the falls of Bull Creek. The text on the back of the photo reads, "The high falls near 'Slanting Rock' swimming hole in upper Bull Creek. This shows about half of the falls."
[Family Standing in Bull Creek]
Photograph of a family wading in Bull Creek. There are three children, an adult man, and a small dog standing in the water; a number of trees are visible along the bank in the background.
Wading Above the Falls
Photograph of three people wading in Bull Creek. They are wearing swimsuits and the person in the middle is wearing a swim cap. Brushy hills are in the background behind them.
[View from University of Texas Tower]
Photograph of a view of Austin from the University of Texas Tower. There is snow on the ground and the Texas Capitol is visible in the distance.
Gallery of Fame
Photograph of Ralph Bickler, Richard Pough, Frances Gillotti's Ringed Kingfisher, Fred Webster, and George Webster posing for a portrait in Ralph Bickler's yard.
[Individuals Taking An Oath at Texas State Genealogical Society Meeting]
Photograph of four individuals standing and taking an oath at a meeting of the Texas State Genealogical Society. There is a young man in the foreground. Archivist's note the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[Lady Giving Speech at Texas State Genealogical Society]
Photograph of a woman giving a speech, while three other women and one man sit at tables near her on a stage. The one on the far right is hidden partially by a bouquet of flowers. Archivist's note on the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[Texas State Genealogical Society]
Photograph of five individuals posing for a picture. One is looking directly at the camera, three are looking to the right, and one is adjusting his jacket. Archivist's note on the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[Texas State Genealogical Society]
Photograph of four adults behind a row of chairs. There is a small girl in the lower left of the picture, looking off to the left, and partially obscured by the chairs. The men are wearing ribbons that say, "GUEST". Archivist's note on the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[Texas State Genealogical Society Meeting]
Photograph of three individuals sitting at a table, conversing. The wall behind them includes decorative shields. The text on the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[Texas State Genealogical Society Meeting]
Photograph of three women sitting at a table, posing. The two on the left are looking at the camera, while the one on the right is not. The text on the back reads, "[Texas State Genealogical Society - Nov. 29-30, 1963 Ft. Worth, Texas]"
[American Legion Rodeo Advertisement]
Reproduction of a flyer advertising contests at an event hosted by Travis Post 76 of the American Legion at Lake Austin Ball Park. It has an illustration in the center of a young man riding a bucking bronco and a hat flying behind him. Events include "Broncho Busting" with a $25 prize and a goat-roping contest.
[Bickler School]
Photograph of the front of the Bickler School in Austin, TX.
Blanketing Burfard
Photograph of a group of men at Camp Mabry bouncing another man on a blanket. One man is looking back at the camera, but the rest of them are focused on the man in the air. They are all dressed in military uniforms. Cabins with fabric roofs are in the background. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Blanketing Burfard, a bird from Oklahoma, me rising on my toes, white leggings."
The Colors
Photograph of 4 men, 2 of which are holding flags at a military encampment. The American Flag is on the left, and the University of Texas Flag is on the right.
[Gorman Bakery Truck]
Photograph of a Gorman Bakery truck parked outside the Gorman Bakery.
[Gravestone of Elizabeth Schnerr]
Photograph of a gravestone that has a sculpture of an angel leaning at the top and text that reads, "Elizabeth Emma Schnerr Geb. Schneider Geb. Feb. 8, 1827 Gest. Oct. 26, 1903." Handwritten text on the back of the photo reads, "Angel supposedly sculpted by Elisabet Ney, Fredericksburg Cemetery".
[Group Portrait in Front of a Cabin]
Photograph of a group of men posing in front of a cabin at Camp Mabry. Some are inside the cabin, hanging out the window, and others are sitting in front of the entrance. They are all dressed in military uniforms. Other cabins, all with fabric coverings, are in the background.
[Group Portrait in Front of the 36th Division Headquarters]
Group portrait photograph of men in front of the 36th Division Headquarters at Camp Mabry. They are all in military uniform, and are lined up in two rows. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Taken under the General's window, Jim #3 in first row."
[Man in Military Uniform]
Portrait of a man standing outdoors in front of plants, dressed in military attire. The image appears to be cropped as the handwritten note on the back is incomplete.
[Man Reading on Mount Bonnell]
Photograph of a man reading, and sitting on a rock likely at Mount Bonnell. There is a tree hanging over him.
[Men Huddled in a Group]
Photograph of a group of young men at Camp Mabry huddled around a mat, watching a game of crap. In the background is a line of tents. Text on the back reads, "A little crap game an every day sport here".
[Men on a Cannon]
Photograph of a group of men posing in front of a cannon in Wooldridge Square Park. Three of them are sitting on the cannon and four are standing behind it. The bandstand is behind them.
[Men with Motorcycles at Camp Mabry]
Photograph of a group of men posing with motorcycles at Camp Mabry. Some are sitting on the motorcycles and some are standing behind them. They are all dressed in military uniforms. Tents are in the background. Handwritten note on the back reads, "Taken about the middle of the detachment street, reading left to right, Griffith, Jay Bird Werner, Schnidge, Buron, Morgan, Baes, Ewing, Kone, me with head turned, Krohn on motorcycle, Sally, Rowe, Poteet standing center back."
On Comal River, near the Springs, above New Braunfels
Stereographic photographs of the Comal river. Trees are on either side and a log sticks up out of the river in the foreground.
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