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- [T.A. Gullett School Construction]
- Photograph of T.A. Gullett Elementary School under construction.
- [Aerial View of Construction and Five-Story Building]
- Aerial photograph of an unidentified five story building, next to which is the foundation and walls for a large complex. The five-story building has several cars parked around it, and the property is filled with trees. On the left side is a road, with a crossing road in the upper-third of the picture; both are lined with houses and cars.
- [Beverly Sheffield at Sing Song]
- Photograph of Beverly Sheffield at a Sing Song production at Zilker Hillside Theater. He is on stage, standing in front of the band, speaking at a microphone.
- [Boys on Bikes in Front of Brick Building]
- Photograph of four boys on bikes in front of a single-story, brick, postwar structure. In the foreground is a ditch, over which runs a concrete sidewalk with a bridge. The boys ride their bikes in the grass on the opposite side of the sidewalk. Telephone poles and houses can be seen in the background on the far left.
- [Cardiologists' Office Building]
- Photograph of cardiologists' office. On the left wall the names of doctors "George E Clarke, Jr. M.D." and "Donald E. Pohl(?), M.D." are listed, beneath which is a sign reading "Diagnosis and Cardiology." The building is a modern, postwar structure with brick and paneled walls. A paved sidewalk leads up from the left foreground to the door.
- [Cars by Modern School Building]
- Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. The building is in a plain, brick, postwar design. Arranged windows for a chapel are visible in the right wing's first floor. The wings are joined by a two-story section in the center background. On the street in the foreground are parked three 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-left side, and in the background on the far left more trees can be seen behind a playground.
- [Chapel Interior]
- Photograph of a modern chapel. Several pews with hymnals stand in the foreground. In the left background against a brick wall is an altar, flanked by candle stands. Above the altar hangs a plain cross; to the altar's right is a lectern, as well as a stand in the wall for a missal or prayer book. The right side of the room has an abstract mixture of stained and clear glass windows in small, joined segments.
- [Couches]
- Photograph of two couches in a corner. Between them is a table with a lamp on it. On the left hangs four prints of photographs; on the right is a window with drawn curtain. The floor is wood with a square shag carpet in the middle. The entrance to an office is visible on the far left.
- [Diorama of a House or Office]
- Photograph of a diorama of a house or office. The design is of a postwar, modern, single-story structure with three wings. The diorama includes two model cars and many model trees.
- [Doctor's Office Building]
- Photograph of a doctor's office building, taken from across a parking lot. The building is a single-story postwar design. At center, a metal fence in front of the main entrance has three signs with the names of the doctors on them: "S. O. [?], M.D.," "H. J. Williams, M.D.," and "S. F. Johnson, M.D." Behind the building is a power line and several trees, while a lone tree grows out of the middle of the parking lot on the right.
- Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
- Minority party campaign posters.
- Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
- Campaign posters.
- Employee Elections at Farmer's Insurance Group
- Man in suit standing on chair conducting a group of 5 men [in song].
- [Empty Lobby]
- Photograph of a lobby in an unidentified building. The room is divided by several short wood and metal screens with chairs set on either of each. In the left foreground is a round wooden table with a potted plant on top. On the right side is a brick wall, against which is a couch with a small table and lamp next to it. In the left background is a door, on either side of which are entrances to hallways. The left hallway has a short door or counter in front of it, on which is a sign reading "Dr. Sam W. Wilborn, Business." On the right side of the main door hangs a similar sign on the wall.
- [Entrance to a House]
- Photograph of the entrance to a modern, postwar house. A covered, elevated walkway with handrails leads from the camera to the door. A tree rises to its right, with part of the roof built around it. Nearby hills and foliage can be seen in the left background.
- [Goodnight Motel]
- Photograph of Goodnight Motel. A two-story lobby stands at center with a sign on the right saying "Goodnight Lobby," behind which is parked a 1940s-era car. In the right background, the sign for "Hill's Cafe" is visible, beneath which are parked two more cars.
- [Goodnight Motel Lobby]
- Photograph of the Goodnight Motel lobby. In the center and left foreground is a table with an astray, magazine, and plant, surrounded by cushioned chairs. Other chairs are scattered around the room. In the right background is a TV set and a counter, to the right of which is a large, framed painting of dogs on a wood-paneled wall. Large windows in the center and left background reveal a parking lot and overhanging roof, as well as another building opposite.
- Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.
- This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
- [Modern School Building]
- Photograph of two wings of an unidentified, multi-story school building, taken from across the street. They are in a plain, brick, postwar design. Both have large windows, many with drawn curtains. On the street are parked two 1950s-era cars. Tree branches emerge from the top-right foreground.
- Neal Douglass - Staff
- Staff filling out paperwork while cameramen stand behind
- Neal Douglass - Staff
- Some staff with Cameras, Misc. Shots of Construction, Schematics, etc.
- [Office of Dr. Oliver W. Slehs]
- Photograph of the entrance to a doctor's office. The building is a single-story, postwar, modern design with a combination of brick and paneled walls. On the outside of the wall next to the door is a sign saying "Oliver W. Slehs, M.D." with some writing beneath it. The foundation is lined with bushes, and a house can be seen in the right-background.
- [Orchestra at Zilker Hillside Theater]
- Photograph of a conductor leading an orchestra at a performance at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
- Men gathering around serving table
- Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
- People sitting and eating in a grove
- Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
- Two men at the picnic
- Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
- Men standing by a truck with a keg of beer
- Shorthorn Bar-B-Q group shots
- Man & woman gleam at the camera holding beverages
- [Single-Story House on a Hill at Night]
- Photograph of a postwar single-story house built on a hill, taken at night. The inside of the house is illuminated. Stone or brick landscaping surrounds the foundation. An elevated room with a balcony emerges from the left side of the house above the slope. The property is surrounded by trees.
- St. John's Nursery
- Photograph of a group of about 50 African-American children posing in front of a white-washed adobe building. The boys in the center hold a sign that says "St. John / Nursery". The girls all wear dresses and the boys wear shirts and slacks. Some boys also wear suspenders and bow ties. The building has a central door, windows on either side of the door with floral curtains visible, and vents above each window. A wood picket fence is visible in the foreground.
- [Three-Story Brick Building]
- Photograph of a three-story brick building, most likely a school. Some windows are opened. Two lamps stand on the left side; a paved sidewalk runs around the structure from a staircase on the far left. The surrounding ground is barren. Tree branches make up the top-right foreground, and another tree can be seen in the left background behind the building.
- [Two-Story House on a Hill]
- Photograph of a two-story house on the slope of a hill. The second floor is flush with the ground while the first floor is built into the side of the slope. The roof extends out from the front porch to form a carport, in which is parked a station wagon. The yard is bare with only dirt and patches of grass and shrubs. A set of trees and a telephone pole obscures the porch. The horizon on either side is lined with trees.
- [Two-Story House on a Hill]
- Photograph of a two-story house on a hill. The second story has a balcony along its length on one side. Trees stand on either side in the background; a telephone pole is visible in the left foreground.
- [Window Display for Metal Handbags]
- Photograph of a window display in a store, advertising a sale of metal handbags. Dozens of handbags are displayed on shelves with price cards. In the middle is a large poster reading "Here is a Green Star Special Filigree Metal Handbag. $1.98. Box Style. Gilt & Silver Finish." Across the top are three signs reading "Fall Harvest Lucky 7 Sale."
- [Woman in Lobby]
- Photograph of a lobby in an unidentified building with a young woman standing at a desk in the right background. On the left is a coffee table surrounded by chairs and a couch, set against large windows. Another table stands next to the couch with a lamp on top; a potted plant stands on the floor next to that. In the center background a counter can be seen with the word "Information" lettered on one corner.
- Board Room Meeting
- Photograph of seven men and a woman seated around a board room table during a meeting. There are stacks of paper on the table and maps hanging on the walls behind them.
- Domestic Science Senior Cooking Class, Austin High School, 1908
- Photograph of the 1908 domestic science senior cooking class at Austin High School. Bottom row (left to right): Annie Lou Puckett, Lily Ecklund, Lora Turner, Fannie Walker, Rosa Maas. Middle row (left to right): Katie Clark, Nettie B. Sullivan, Adele Barbisch, Clara Stovall, Alice Ramsdell, Lomie Layton. Top row (left to row): Miss Bell (teacher from Denton), Inez Slaughter, Nona Lewis, Janie Tannehill, Bessie Enlow, Mabel Maud, May Belle Robbins, Bessie Pate, Emma Seeker and Salome Anthony. Photo gift of Mrs. Mabel Maud Huckaby.
- [Deteriorating house/structure - 1203 Chicon]
- Photo of a deteriorating house/structure located at 1203 Chicon Street. Austin, Texas.
- Johnny Ramos - Boxer
- Johnny Ramos, boxer. He has his hands taped up and is in a fighting stance. He is wearing boxing shorts and shoes.
- Lone Ranger
- The Lone Ranger standing at microphone. A group of children in Lone Ranger costumes are standing around him.
- Lone Ranger
- Lone Ranger Clayton Moore signs autographs for young fans
- Lone Ranger
- Lone Ranger, Clayton Moore, speaks to myriad of followers, young and old
- Lone Ranger
- People lined up outside to meet Clayton Moore, the Lone Ranger
- Lone Ranger
- Lone Ranger, Clayton Moore, addresses myriad of young male and female fans, as well as parents
- Car lot - Goad Motor Company
- Cadillac cars parked in lot under sign reading "Safety Tested Used Cars" at Goad Motor Company.
- [Man greeting young girl at gas pump]
- Photo of a man greeting a young girl with "March of Dimes" magazine at a gas pump. Austin, Texas.
- [Library at Bergstrom Air Force Base]
- Photograph of the library at the Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. There are many shelves full of books, and lamps are placed on the shelves. A card catalog and globe are visible.
- Zale Jewelers Store Exterior
- Photograph of the exterior of Zale Jewelers located at 704 Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. Three women stand outside the doors, looking in the windows. A bus passes on the left, and the street is wet. A trash bin on the sidewalk reads "Keep Austin Beautiful." The neighboring business is partially visible with a window displaying women's shoes.
- [Bar at Bergstrom Air Force Base]
- Photograph of the bar at the non-commissioned officers mess at the Bergstrom Air Force Base in Texas. Stools are arranged around the bar, and glasses, a sink, and a sign that says "Specials for this Evening!" are visible behind the bar.
- [Government Housing]
- Photograph of a row of identical houses provided by the government for military personnel on the Bergstrom Air Force Base in Texas. Four two-story duplex houses are visible.