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- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from A.J. Hamilton]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from A.J. Hamilton regarding a newspaper’s allegedly erroneous reporting of statements made by Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
- [Correspondence from Lucadia Pease to Juliet Niles]
- A letter to Juliet Niles from her sister Lucadia Pease, who says that the family has (at least temporarily) decided to call their home "Wood Lawn." Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- Pecan Street Looking East from Oliphant's Photo Gallery
- Photograph of East Pecan Street (now 6th street) with William Oliphant (who had a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852) on a horse. The child next to the horse is Will Carter. A building in the background is visible and has "Missouri House" painted on the side. It was the residence of Michael Ziller. A sign also hangs from the second floor balcony of the house reading "Austin Hotel." Also visible in the background is England & Hannig Cabinet Makers.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
- The eleventh 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.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Julia Maria Pease, his daughter]
- A letter from E.M. Pease to his daughter Julia Maria Pease—among other things, he discusses “the extravagance in dress that now prevails.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- The Burning Capitol
- View of the Capitol as it burns looking north from the corner of 11th and Congress.
- [Portrait of the Jacob Bickler, Jr.]
- Photograph of Jacob Bickler, Jr., who is sitting and wearing a shirt. German clippings are on the back of the mount.
- 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.
- [Correspondence to Henry Ladd from S.W. Doom]
- A letter to Henry Ladd from attorney D.W. Doom regarding “the case of Elisabet Ney against yourself and Mosle.”
- Sewanee vs. [University of] Texas, 1899
- Photograph of Texas vs. Sewanee. Bleachers seat from 150 to 300. Clark Field. Spectators (almost entirely men) crowd the bleachers and the sidelines on both sides of the field. The University of Texas began its football program in 1893 managed by Albert Lefevra, playing two games in the fall and two in the spring. The following year, the team hired its first official head coach, R.D. Wentworth.
- [Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from Elisabet Ney]
- A letter to Julia Maria Pease from Elisabet Ney, who discusses her lawsuit against Henry Ladd. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- Capt. Drannon -- Chief of Scouts
- Photograph of Capt. Drannon, Chief of Scouts, at age 80 in Clarendon, Texas. A farmhouse is visible in the background.
- Phoebe
- Short story set in New Orleans.
- The Enchanted Profile
- A short story about a wealthy woman and a young typist.
- The Quest of Soapy
- "This is one of the best and most characteristic of the sketches of lower New York life by O. Henry...The story under another title--"The Cop and the Anthem"--appears in the collection of O. Henry's stories, "The Four Million."
- A Municipal Report
- Short story set in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Another Glimpse
- Excerpt from an issue of "The Bookman" magazine including the cover, table of contents and a note from the editor about the reception of Arthur W. Page's "Little Pictures of O. Henry" series. Includes a letter to the editor written by Robert H. Davis about the author's first impressions of O. Henry. Illustrated by a self-portrait of O. Henry.
- [Texas vs. Notre Dame football game]
- Paul Simmonds being tackled in a 7-30 loss to Notre Dame on Thanksgiving Day, 1913.
- Report on the Dam and Water Power Development at Austin, Texas
- Report about the reconstruction of the Austin Dam including appendices of statistics, graphs, and a bibliography, as well as the letter of transmittal and relevant city resolution.
- [Armistice Day Parade Float]
- Photograph of five individuals standing and one individual sitting on a parade float. One of them is barbecuing, three are dressed as soldiers with a gun, one is dressed as a nurse, and one is dressed as if he was injured. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Aug. 12, 1983 Ralph A. Bickler files probably Armistice Day Parade Nov. 11, 1918 (Ralph is not on float. Mrs. R.A.B.".
- Armistice parade down Congress from Capitol
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way from the Capitol.
- Armistice Parade up Congress
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way toward the Capitol.
- Armistice Parade up Congress to Capitol
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way toward the Capitol.
- [Dedication of Memorial Stadium]
- Aerial view of stadium with the UT band on the field forming a "T"
- [Invitation to "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody]
- An invitation to a "Will Rogers" Party at Woodlawn for Governor-elect Dan Moody.
- [Will Rogers and Governor-elect Dan Moody at Woodlawn]
- Photograph of Will Rogers and Texas Governor-elect Dan Moody posing together on "Will Rogers' Horse" at Woodlawn. They are wearing hats and holding guns as part of the post. The horse is in a living room or sitting area, next to a brick fireplace.
- [Letter from Christopher Morley to John Stahl]
- Letter signed by Chirstopher Morley declining an invitation by Mr. Stahl of the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
- East Avenue looking south at 8th St. after paving project
- Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 8th St. after a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
- [Travis County Courthouse under construction]
- Exterior of the Courthouse under construction. "Progress Photo No. 4."
- O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas"
- Negative image of affidavit concerning Jossiah [sic] Willbarger employment of O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas," 10 November 1932, signed by N.A. Rector
- Club house at Municipal Golf Course [in snow]
- Photograph of Austin Municipal Golf Course Club House entrance covered in snow. Wooden chairs and a bench sit on the concrete patio to the left of the double screen door entrance. Two large bushes flank the walkway. The municipal Golf Course, constructed originally by the Lions Club in 1928 at 2901 Enfield Road, has served its citizens since 1934 and has long been Austin's most popular course.
- East Avenue
- Photograph of East Avenue looking south from Lookout after a recent snowfall.
- [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.
- [Gaston Avenue in Pemberton Heights]
- Photograph of Gaston Avenue looking west from Claire Avenue in the Pemberton Heights subdivision. Two large homes are in the background.
- [Woman Holding Child]
- Photograph of a woman holding a child and standing in front of a fireplace and mantel. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- [Woman Holding Child Standing with a Man]
- Photograph of a woman holding a child and standing with a man. The man is smiling at the child. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- [Woman in Car Holding Child]
- Photograph of a woman holding a child in the front seat of a car. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- [Young Woman Sitting]
- Photograph of a young woman in a dress sitting on a couch next to a piano. The photographer wrote the name "Raymond Brooks" on the negative envelope.
- [Young Woman Standing]
- Photograph of young woman standing at door inside house.
- [Bascom Giles and Laredo Group]
- Photograph of Bascom Giles, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, standing with large Laredo group outside of a building.
- [Bascom Giles Standing with Group]
- Photograph of Bascom Giles, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, standing outside with two women and three men.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of two women looking at a list. One is holding a tiny baby.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of car towing living quarters/tent. Another tent is abandoned behind the car.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of construction at Camp Bowie. Construction debris and piping is visible.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of oil trucks and other vehicles at Camp Bowie.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of car towing living quarters.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of the exterior of Camp Bowie. Sewer pipe in the foreground, completed buildings in the background.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of roadside stand, with advertising for Coca-Cola and Barq's Root Beer.
- [Camp Bowie]
- Photograph of cars parked at Camp Bowie.