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[Boat Shop]
Photograph of men in a boat shop. Several small motor boats of different designs stand around the floor in a large building with hanging fluorescent lights. In the foreground, two men in suits examine the stern of one boat, while other men move around between boats in the background.
[Children bowling]
Photograph of two children bowling in a school hallway. The young girl has released her ball, which rolls towards the seven pins. The boy is bent over, ready to release his ball as well.
[Children Engaging in Mexican Dance]
Photograph of two children doing a Mexican dance.
[Citizens National Bank at Capital Plaza]
Photograph of Citizens National Bank at Capital Plaza in Austin, Texas. A large neon sign advertising the plaza stands on the right. The bank building is in a single-story, postwar design. Other business of the plaza are visible in the right background.
[Foyer]
Photograph of a foyer in a modern, postwar building. A large square pillar stands prominently in the center of the room. Some cushioned chairs and a lamp sit in the right by a curtained window. Behind the pillar and in the left background are potted plants; in the left wall is a set of glass doors. More glass doors to the street are visible in the center background, through which a 1950s-era car is visible. A large roundel hangs or is painted on a window facing the street.
[Group photo of football team]
1961 Austin Anderson High School football team. Austin, Texas.
[Hart Savings and Association Building]
Photograph of a single-story, postwar building at a street corner, with the name "Hart Savings and Association" on it. The building's edges are surrounded by a concrete colonnade. Two 1950s-era cars are parked on the street, as well as one car in a drive-thru on the left side of the building. Neighboring brick buildings are visible on either side.
[Large Gathering]
Photograph of a large gathering of people standing and seated at rows of tables in a hall. In the foreground an older woman smiles at the camera. Stickers or signs with the word "TOWER" on them are scattered on some tables.
[Looking north on Congress with Capitol in view]
Photograph of the view looking north along Congress Avenue with businesses, cars and people.
[Man and Boy Shaking Hands at Gathering]
Photograph of a man in a suit shaking hands with a smiling boy at a large gathering. They are surrounded by many people of all ages, most of whom are holding cups.
[Man at Desk]
Photograph of an unidentified man in a suit and tie, sitting at a desk. In his right hand is a pencil, poised to sign or having just signed a document. In his left hand is a cigarette.The American and Texas flags stand on either side behind him. On the wall is a chart with various numbers on it.
[Men with Merc 1000 Motor]
Photograph of two men in a boat dealership, interacting with a display of the Merc 1000 engine. The engine is suspended from a stand with an advertisement on it: 100 HP Merc 1000. Most powerful outboard ever built." Behind the men and display several boats for sale are visible.
[Stone Church]
Photograph of a church made from stone, with large, sloping roofs. On the building's front is a large cross. A tree stands on its right side. Nearby homes are visible on the right.
[Students and Teacher in Classroom]
Photograph of middle school students at their desks in a classroom. In the background behind her desk sits their teacher. A chalkboard with writing hangs on the left wall; the right wall consists of staggered cork boards and horizontal wooden screens.
[Students at School Building]
Photograph of single-story, postwar school building. A young man and woman can be seen walking along a sidewalk away from the building on the left. Further in the background a man and woman talk on the same sidewalk beneath an awning.
[Two Boys at School Building]
Photograph of two boys walking down a covered sidewalk at school. The buildings are single-story, postwar design. Trees cover the grounds in the right background.
[Two football players]
Photo of two football players. Austin, Texas.
[Two football players]
Photo of two football players. Austin, Texas.
[View of Congress Avenue to Capitol]
Photograph of a view north up Congress Avenue to the Capitol building.
[Bill Youngblood in Front of Terminix Sign]
Photograph of the roadside sign of Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and North Lamar. An insect statue can be seen on top of the sign, and a car with insect wings and an insect-like design can be seen next to a building in the background. In the foreground, Bill Youngblood, the owner of Terminix, can be seen in front of the sign, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. He is smiling and standing with his hands behind his back.
[Terminix Pest Control]
Photograph of the Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and Lamar, taken from across the street. A formally dressed man and woman can be seen in front of the building at the top of a set of steps. To the left is a parking lot with several company vehicles, including one designed to look like a bug seen next to the building. Several men in jumpsuit uniforms can be seen, each standing next to a vehicle. A tall sign for the business can be seen at the edge of the lot. Two vehicles can be seen in the foreground.
Exterior State Archives Building
Exterior view of State Archives Building and landscaping in front.
[Church Parishoners]
A group of unidentified people inside church.
[Clergy]
Clergymen discussing with each other.
[Killian Hall]
Photograph of the exterior of a decorative stone and brick building at Concordia Lutheran College, located at 3400 East Avenue. A student can be seen walking toward the building and several shrubs can be seen around the building's entrance and pathways. A palm tree can be seen in the right foreground and the name of the building can be seen carved into stone above the entrance.
[Students in Front of Library]
Photograph of a male and female student on the steps of a library located on 3400 East Avenue at Concordia Lutheran College. The male is wearing dark pants and a buttoned shirt, sitting on a low wall beside the steps. The female is wearing a dark skirt a buttoned blouse, standing next to the wall and holding a clipboard. A row of hedges can be seen to their left and a double door entrance can be seen to their right. The library sign above the entrance reads, "Hirschi Memorial Library".
[14th Annual Calvacade of Commerce]
Photograph of the convention floor taken from above at a business and trade exposition. Several booths can be seen in both the center of the room and around the perimeter, and dozens of people can be seen wandering the floor to observe the various displays. A stage can be seen in the background with another booth positioned at its center. Above it hangs a sign with the convention's name.
[Business Trade Show]
Photograph of a trade show where several people can be seen observing various booths and business samples. People can be seen in the foreground to the left near a GE booth, many carrying various sacks with food and product samples. Another group including two girls can be seen to the right showing interest in a booth selling tea tables. More booths and people can be seen beyond a curtain partition in the background to the right.
[Business Trade Show Crowd]
Photograph of attendees to a business exposition observing multiple booths that are lined up in front of a curtain. The attendees are walking around in front of the booths observing various products. Multiple signs and electronic products can be seen on display. Some of the attendees can be seen carrying food, such as cotton candy, and carrying sample bags from other booths.
[Narcotic Research Trade Booth]
Photograph of a group of onlookers, both adults and children, observing a booth at a business and trade exposition that warns about the dangers of marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. At the booth, a man in a dark suit can be seen talking to the group from behind a table. A large tri-fold display can be seen behind him. To the right in the background, two other booths with more onlookers can be seen.
[Trade Show Appliance Booth]
Photograph of a booth at a trade expo displaying various kitchen appliances, such as stove ranges and dishwashers. A sign hung at the back of the booth reads, "Fulfords Appliance Co. Builders Dept.". Two women can be seen in the background to the left, stooped over and looking at an unseen item.
[Trade Show Photography Booth]
Photograph of a booth by Mears Photography at a business and trade expo. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen while one man hands the other a trophy. A table can be seen in the right foreground with a cluttered pile of photos and pamphlets. Two chairs can be see to the left, and in the back against a curtain wall is a partition displaying several photographs under multiple lights. A stage can be partially seen in the background to the right, just behind the partition and curtain wall.
[Trade Show Trailors]
Photograph at night of two camping trailers parked outside a business exposition. In the the trailer to the left, a man can be seen in the door way with his back turned to the camera. Another man can be seen standing outside the trailer to the right. Both men appear to be interacting with unseen persons within their respective campers.The exposition center can be seen to the right, and vehicles can be seen parked in the background.
[Drive Up Food Stand]
Photograph of a small drive up hamburger stand called the Jet Drive Inn, with a large, metal awning roof. Two cars can be seen parked to the left of the stand, where a man and woman stand outside of one with the car door open. To the right of the stand are several picnic tables, where two couples can be seen sitting together. The photo was taken at night, the hamburger stand is lit from the inside and with lights on the roof, and the parking lot is otherwise empty.
[The interior of the Kress store]
The interior of the Kress store. There are flowers, cards, and records amoung other items on display in the Kress store. There is also a glass door leading to the "Garden & Patio Shop."
[The interior of the Kress store]
The interior of the Kress store. There are cosmetic bags and other merchandise on display in the store. There is also a ladder to the left of the photo. There are several balloons along the ceiling.
Johnson (LBJ) / Adenauer visit
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, Lady Bird Johnson, and Lyndon Baines Johnson standing on a platform, with 2 unidentified women. LBJ's hand is raised holding his hat. A group of young women is in the background.
Johnson (LBJ) / Adenauer visit
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Lyndon Baines Johnson walking in a rural setting with a group of men.
Johnson (LBJ) / Adenauer visit
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, Lyndon Baines Johnson and others riding in a convertible automobile, waving, with a crowd in the background.
Johnson (LBJ) / Adenauer visit
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, Lyndon Baines Johnson and others standing in a group in an outdoor setting. Flags behind the group.
Pan American Citizenship Class
Photograph of ten elderly women and three men sit around a table at the Pan American Recreation Center for a United States citizenship class. A double sink and cupboards are in the background.
[The exterior of the Kress store]
The exterior of the Kress store. A sign in the front window of the store says "open." There is a car parked under a light to the right of the photo. There are also flags hanging over the parking lot and on the exterior of the Kress building.
[Children at Perry Playground]
Photograph of a group of children playing at Perry Playground in the Summer of 1961.
[New Play Apparatus at Perry Playground]
Photograph of a group of children playing with the new play apparatus at Perry Playground in 1961.
[Play Apparatus at Perry Playground]
Photograph of a group of children playing on swings at the Perry Playground.
[Play Apparatus at Perry Playground #2]
Photograph of a group of children playing at the Perry Playground with the new apparatus in 1961.
[TV Motel]
Photograph of the TV Motel, located at 1905 South Congress Avenue. The building is somewhat U-shaped, with the opening seen facing the street in the foreground. The building is fairly symmetrical, with two entrances and equally spaced windows that can be seen on either side of the driveway. A sign is positioned above the drive entrance with the motel's name on it twice. Two cars can be seen parked within the parking lot in the background.
[Woman Outside a House]
Photograph of a woman standing on the porch of a wooden house and pointing away from the camera. In the lower right corner the trunk of a car is partially visible with things sticking out of it.
[Women Sewing]
Photograph of four women sitting and standing around a table with a sewing machine making clothes. There is extra fabric and tools on the table and chairs around them.
[Three men and a woman dressed in formal attire at an airport]
Four people wearing formal wear at an airport. There are three men dressed in suits and one woman wearing a dress. A man and a woman in the group are conversing about an object that they are both holding. There is a plane in the background labeled "Braniff Internation Airways." A woman and a young boy are leaning against a railing in the background.
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