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[American Legion Rodeo Advertisement]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: American Legion. Department of Texas.

Blanketing Burfard

Description: 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."
Date: 191X

The Colors

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jensen Studio

[Men with Motorcycles at Camp Mabry]

Description: 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."
Date: 191X

[Two People Walk Through a Field at Camp Mabry]

Description: Photograph of two people walking in a snowy field. Two houses are at left and another building is at right. Handwritten note on the back reads, "Showing the Country Club in the distance with the smoke coming out of the chimney. Div. Hqrs is just behind the house where I have the x. Our office is about 50 yards beyond this house. Puzzle: find the 'x'."
Date: 191X

[Three Children With A Goat-Cart]

Description: 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.
Date: 1924
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