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- [The Music Man at Zilker Hillside Theater]
- Photograph of a performance of "The Music Man" for the 11th Summer Musical at the Zilker Park Hillside Theater. Spectators sit on the grass and watch the play.
- [Mr. Taniguchi and Mr. Robinson in the Oriental Garden]
- Photograph of Mr. Taniguchi and Mr. Jack Robinson in the Oriental garden in Zilker Park.
- All Tied up on Zilker Kite Field
- Photograph of "All tied up on Zilker kite field." Two teenagers try to untangle a number of kite strings while two girls stand by. They are in a field at Zilker Park in Austin.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the entrance to the Texas Governor's mansion at 1010 Colorado Street.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion at 1010 Colorado Street.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion at 1010 Colorado Street.
- [Governor's Mansion fence]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion east elevation seen behind whitewashed brick and iron fence and gate naming the house as the "Governor's Mansion." Tree visible immediately behind the fence and the mansion is visible under a cloud-filled sky in the background. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant here in 1969 was Governor Preston Smith. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
- [Isamu Taniguchi at Oriental Gardens]
- Photograph of Isamu Taniguchi in the Oriental gardens at Zilker Park. He squats on stones in the middle of a pond and measures a lily pad.
- Music Man
- Photograph of two actresses on stage during a theatrical production of "Music Man" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- Music Man
- Photograph of two performers on stage during a theatrical production of "Music Man" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- [View of Municipal Auditorium from across the Lake]
- Photograph of the Austin Municipal Auditorium and grounds from across Town Lake through trees. The gazebo is visible to the left of the auditorium. The Auditorium, designed by the Austin firm Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven, opened on January 5, 1959.
- [Visitors and bust of Elisabet Ney at the Elisabet Ney Museum]
- Photograph of Visitors Lesly Cain (age 7) and Mrs. Don Johnson examine a bust is of Mrs. Elisabet Ney at the Elisabet Ney Museum. In 1892, European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin at 304 East 44th Street, established a studio named Formosa, and resumed her career as a noted sculptor. Ney sculpted and collected portraits of notable Texans and Europeans. Following Ney’s death in 1907, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory.
- "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
- Photograph of musicians in the orchestra pit and actors on stage during a production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- Austin High [School] R.O.T.C., 1968
- Photograph of Austin High R.O.T.C. in 1968. (This is a portion of a panoramic AR.U.006(235) Panoramic Collection; section 4 of 6). Austin High School opened in 1881 and was the first public high school in Texas. In 1968 the campus was located at 1212 Rio Grande Street.
- [Pan American Recreation Center] Hillside Program
- Photograph of a band performing on a stage before a large audience seated on the lawn at the Pan American Recreation Center Hillside Program.
- [Pan American Recreation Center] Tiny Tot trip to Hillcrest Farms
- Photograph of children petting a calf at Hillcrest Farms on a Tiny Tot field trip hosted by Pan American Recreation Center. A boy pets the calf while a young girl feeds the calf a treat. Another boy and girl look on.
- Don Stence with Town Lake Exhibit
- Photograph of Don Stence, of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, showing Town Lake Exhibit.
- PARD Exhibit at Cavalcade of Commerce
- Photograph of Parks & Recreation Department exhibit at Cavalcade of Commerce. Banner hanging in background reads "National Gold Medal Award - Class II - 1968."
- Oriental Garden - Zilker Gardens
- Photograph of a rock structure at Zilker Gardens' Oriental Garden.
- Oriental Gardens
- Photograph of Isamu Taniguchi at the Oriental garden in Zilker Park. He works on a stone pathway.
- Oriental Gardens - I. Taniguchi
- Photograph of Isamu Taniguchi shoveling rocks at the Oriental Garden.
- Oriental Gardens - I. Taniguchi
- Photograph of Isamu Taniguchi at the Oriental garden at the Austin Area Garden Center. He is sitting on a stone pathway and working with plants.
- Oriental Gardens - I. Taniguchi
- Photograph of garden architect and builder Isamu Taniguchi kneeling at Oriental Garden.
- Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph at Elisabet Ney Museum
- Photograph of Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph looking at a book inscription reading, "Very sincerely bride Nell Taylor, Feb 16, 1929, Elisabet Ney Museum" in front of a classic bust. In 1892, European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin at 304 East 44th Street, established a studio named Formosa, and resumed her career as a noted sculptor. Ney sculpted and collected portraits of notable Texans and Europeans. Following Ney’s death in 1907, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory.
- [East 6th Street at Neches]
- Photograph of the south side of East 6th Street taken from Neches. Humpty Dumpty Grocery at 419 East 6th is shown in the photo.
- [Exterior Austin High School from the corner of 12th Street and Rio Grande Street]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Austin High School Rio Grande Campus from the corner of 12th Street and Rio Grande Street looking north. A moon tower is visible on the corner and a lamp post is visible on the far right foreground. Trees are bare indicating fall or winter.
- Taniguchi - Oriental Garden
- Photograph of garden architect and builder Isamu Taniguchi posing on the rocks at Zilker's Oriental Garden.
- [Copy of Photograph of 1919 Texas State Capitol]
- Copy of a photograph loaned by Mrs. Gill Paggi of the Texas State Capitol.
- [Catherine Lamkin and Howard Norris in Office]
- Photograph of Mrs. Catherine Lamkin & Mr. Howard Norris behind a deask in an office, looking through some paperwork.
- Once Upon a Mattress
- Photograph of an actor and actress in costume for a production of "Once Upon a Mattress" at Zilker Hillside Theatre.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the northwest.
- [Interior of the Carver Branch Library]
- Photograph of an Interior view of the Carver Branch Library. Tables and chairs are in the foreground.
- [Congress Avenue with Capitol in snow]
- Photograph of Congress Avenue covered in snow with a veiw of the capitol building. The street is slushy with dirty snow that hasn't been plowed, and cars parked along the side of the streets are covered in snow.
- [City of Austin Auditorium]
- Photograph of the City of Austin Auditorium taken from the north side of Town Lake after a snowfall.
- [Austin, TX]
- Photograph of Austin, TX taken from the southeast. US-81 and the Holly St. exit ramp sign are in the photograph.
- [Cosmetology Class]
- Photograph of a cosmetology class at the old Anderson High School. Several students stand in front of tables with busts and wigs. All of the students are African American females.
- [Front exterior of Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion front elevation and north elevation. The image shows the grounds and entry. The building has a dark downspout on this side of the building. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant here in 1967 was Governor John Connally. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
- Horse Training at Manor Downs
- Photograph of a man at Manor Downs holding a lead for a dark horse who is trotting in front of him. A barn and pickup truck are in the background.
- [W.T.Williams, Ladybird Johnson, and Beverly Sheffield]
- Photograph of City Manager W. T. Williams, Mrs. Lyndon Johnson and Mr. Beverly Sheffield standing in front of the Parks and Recreation Department office.
- [Pan American Tiny Tot Christmas party]
- Photograph of Santa Claus visiting the children at the Pan American Recreation Center Tiny Tot Christmas party. A girl sits on Santa's lap while the rest of the children wait and watch from tables around the room. They wear paper reindeer hats and have candy canes. Christmas decorations include Santa's sleigh with three reindeer on the far wall.
- [Tiny Tot Christmas Party]
- Photograph of a Tiny Tot Christmas Party at Hancock Recreation Center. Santa Claus hands out candy canes to a group of children.
- Pan American Recreation Center flag football
- Photograph of children, aged about 10-13 play flag football at the Pan Am Recreation Center. A few boys have jerseys that say "Pan Am Aces" on the front; the rest play in plain clothes. A boy in the foreground raises a cup and looks at the camera. The boy next to him leans forward, ready to catch a pass thrown by a boy in sunglasses. Other children stand around casually. The game is not in full-play.
- Pan American Recreation Center Library
- Photograph of children in the stacks at the Pan Am Rec Center library. The shelves are packed with books. Two girls reach for books on shelves within reach. A third boy stands on a child's chair for reach.
- Pan American Recreation Center Library
- Photograph of children reading at the Pan Am Rec Center library. Three children sit at a child's table with books covering the tabletop in front of them. Older children browse books from a shelf in the back. An adult looks on.
- [Tiny Tots at Hancock]
- Photograph of a group of children playing a game. They are in a large circle, holding hands, with two adult instructors.
- [Crowd at Zilker Hillside Theater Production]
- Photograph of a crowd attending a production of "The King and I" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- King and I - 1966
- Photograph of musicians in orchestra pit and actors at production of "The King and I" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
- [Railroad tracks near Austin]
- Photograph of International and Great Northern railroad tracks outside of Austin. On the tracks in the distance can be seen the switch, and in the far distance, the city watertower is visible. Telephone poles and brush are dominant, though some houses and fences indicating residences are visible.