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- St. Ignatius Martyr Church Nativity Scene
- Photograph of nativity with creche on the grounds of the church. There appears to be snow on the ground.
- [President Truman at Baylor]
- Photograph of a large number of people standing on a stage during the commencement at Baylor University, including President Harry S. Truman (center) and Texas Governor Beauford H. Jester.
- Building Exterior
- Exterior view of The Hyltin Funeral Home at 1104 Guadalupe Street. "Funeral Directors and Instant Ambulance Service" Owner was C.A. Hyltin. Travis County Courthouse in the background to the south.
- Building Interior
- Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home.
- Building Interior
- Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home showing mantelpiece and painting of Jesus.
- Mother and Father with Baby
- Photograph of mother and father with baby.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Aerial view of the fire.
- [Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's]
- Photograph of three men standing together wearing suits.
- [Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's]
- Photograph of people gathered at a large dining room table. WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker is seated second from right.
- [Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's with cattle]
- Photograph of group watching cattle at feed trough. WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker stands in the center with his hands in his pockets.
- [Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's with cattle]
- Photograph of group watching cattle.
- [Rickenbacker visit to Austin]
- Photograph of six men standing in front of an airplane. Mayor Tom Miller at center left. Eddie Rickenbacker to the left of Miller.
- [Rickenbacker visit to Austin]
- Photograph of men in suits sitting in chambers in the State Capitol building. Governor Beauford Jester second from left. Eddie Rickenbacker is to the right of Jester.
- [Rickenbacker visit to Austin]
- Photograph of Eddie Rickenbacker in front of airplane.
- [Rickenbacker visit to Austin]
- Photograph of a group of girls with Eddie Rickenbacker in back next to unidentified man.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of houses destroyed by the explosions. Black smoke and fire are visible in the background.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Distant view of fire and smoke cloud.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of men standing near McGar Motor Company watching the fire from a distance.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of The American Legion Hall, Texas City Post #89. Building shows roof damage from the explosions. Smoke is rising in the background. Note the double exposure towards the bottom of the image.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Black smoke and fire as seen from the air.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Aerial view of the fire.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photo of damage on ground with fire and smoke visible in the background. Animal grazes in foreground.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photo taken near McGar Motor Company. Thick black smoke is rising in the background.
- Texas City Explosion and Fire
- Photograph of houses damaged by the explosions.
- Joint Session of the Legislature: Unveiling of Portraits of Eisenhower, Eaker and Nimitz
- Governor Beauford Jester standing at the podium beside an unveiled portrait.
- Future Homemakers of America
- Seven dressed up young women. Four are standing while three are seated.
- Two Young Women
- Photograph of two young women dressed in formals standing in front of the fireplace.
- Two Young Women
- Photograph of two young women in front of the piano. Both are dressed in formals.
- [John B. Connally for CEG]
- Photograph of Connally seated at desk, cigarette in one hand, reading.
- [Party/Barbecue]
- Photograph of men and women at a party.
- [Party/Barbecue]
- Photograph of couples dancing.
- [Dean and Virginia Davis]
- Photograph of Dean and Virginia Davis in cap and gown posing in front of sign at intersection of Edgecliff and Alta Vista Avenue. The Davis' lived at 1000 Alta Vista.
- Hurley Mattress Company
- Photograph of an exterior view of Hurley Mattress and Awning Company which was located at 1101 E. 6th Street. Owner was Carlton E. Wilkerson.
- Llano Homecoming Parade
- Photograph of the Girl Scout float in the Llano Homecoming Parade in 1947.
- [Llano Homecoming Parade]
- Photograph of Riders near Buckhhorn Café.
- [Llano Homecoming Parade]
- Photograph of Troop of riders in front of Charlie's Dime Store.
- Man with Dog
- Photograph of man seated in chair petting dog.
- Noel B. Scott
- Photograph of Noel B. Scott. Scott was blind. He operated Scott's Cigar Stand on the 1st floor of The Travis County Courthouse.
- [Kiwanians with Charter]
- Photograph of two men holding charter for the Kiwanis Club.
- Governor Beauford Jester on the Telephone
- Photograph of two men and a woman. The men are talking on telephones. The man on the right is Governor Beauford Jester.
- [Benoit Tourist Court]
- Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.
- [Colonel Horton]
- Photograph of man reaching for phone.
- [Peirce Family]
- Photograph of group seven elderly people.
- Family Group
- Photograph of children's birthday party. Photo was taken at the L.M. Nau home, 2402 Indian Trail, Austin, TX (demolished). Top row: Sue (Ruff) Armstrong, Judith Ravel, Larry Edmund Lee. Middle row: Unknown, John McPherson Pinckney, Mary Sue (Pinckney) Neptune, Roger William Pinckney, Larry Melvin Nau, holding sister, Nanette Muriel (Nau) Overbeck, unknown, unknown, unknown. Front row: Richard Hopson Pinckney, Kay (Pinckney) Braziel.
- Family Groups
- Photograph of Larry and Nanette Nau, children of Ladner and Katherine (Pinckney) Nau. Larry is standing next to his sister's crib.
- Family Groups
- Larry Nau, son of Ladner Nau and Katherine (Pinckney) Nau, seated on table next to his birthday cake.
- Alamo Hotel
- Photograph of exterior of The Alamo Hotel at 400 W. 6th Street -- 6th Street at Guadalupe.
- St. Edward's Football Team
- Photograph of the full squad with coach and a priest in the picture.
- [Demolition of smokestack]
- Photograph of workers at the top of a smokestack at the Browning Distribution Center, 112 W. 1st St. American Service Co. printed on smokestack.
- [Judge Charles O. Betts]
- Photograph of man seated at judge's seat in courtroom.