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Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

Description: 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.).
Date: 1956
Creator: Walton, W. M.
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Lifeguards of Barton Springs

Description: Photograph of Barton Springs lifeguards. ID on back. Seated L-R: J. Garrison; C. Kelly, B; Estrada, N. Hargrave, J. Terrell, L. Baker, J. Toomy, S. Wilkerson, O. Ludwig, J. Prowse. Back Row L-R: B. Rundel, C. Extram, D. Gross, B. Wright, unidentified, Bev Sheffield.
Date: 1940
Creator: Boone
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[Line of Cars Waiting to Enter a Festival]

Description: Photograph of a line of cars and people waiting for entry to an unidentified music festival. Bumper-to-bumper traffic sits long enough for people to sit on and hang out of vehicles. Many individuals choose to enter the festival on foot and are visible in lines on either side of the road.
Date: [1970,1979]
Creator: Austin Citizen
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Livestock Auction

Description: Unidentified men and women sit outside of a metal pen at the Watson Brothers Stock Sale livestock auction. Inside the pen two small, black cows stand in hay, they are branded with the number "89."
Date: June 20, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
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[Living and Dining Room]

Description: Photograph of a living and dining room in a single-story, postwar house. In the left foreground is a coffee table with ashtrays and a magazine on it. In the left background beyond the coffee table is a dining table set with four cushioned chairs and a fruitbowl. Behind that, against a stone wall, is a cabinet with a mirror and potted plants on top, as well as some small shelves with a metal pitcher. To the right of the dining table is a plaster wall, in which are some paper doors. To the right … more
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living/Dining Area]

Description: Photograph of a living and dining area in a mid-century modern style home. A wall of cabinets can be seen in the background with a shelf in the center for dishes. An artwork depicting Buddha hangs on the wall to the right, and a dining table with silverware and two chairs on either end can be seen in front of the cabinets. In the foreground, a sitting area with a cushioned chair, stools, coffee table, and lamp table can be seen.
Date: August 5, 1957
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living Room at Top of Stairs]

Description: Photograph of a living room in a postwar home. In the center foreground is a long couch, opposite which on the right side of the room is another couch. Between them is a stand with a ceramic bowl on it and a coffee table with some magazines or newpapers. The right side of the room has a brick wall with a framed painting on it, to the left of which is a hallway with stairs leading down. Left of that in the center background is a cushioned chair and small table in front of the opening to another … more
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living Room by Deck]

Description: Photograph of a postwar, second floor living room. In the right foreground is the top of spiral stairs, behind which stands a round table with chairs and a set of bowls. In the left foreground is a bar with two stools. Behind that in the left background are some couches in a corner with a coffee table and more chairs. In the right corner opposite that is a metal fireplace and chimney. Behind the fireplace and in the right wall are windows and sliding doors revealing a large balcony area, overlo… more
Date: 1964~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living Room near Kitchen and Bedroom]

Description: Photograph of a living room in a postwar home. In the left foreground is a chair and table with an ashtray on it, behind which is an opening to a bedroom. In the center against a wall is a TV set on a stand and a desk with a chair, lamp, rotary phone, ashtray, and mirror. In the right background is a bar with three stools at it, behind which is the kitchen.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living Room Set-Up]

Description: Photograph of a living room set up with simple, wooden, furniture. On the left wall, a desk with a mirror hanging above it can be seen with three nesting tables stacked to the right of the desk. A couch and coffee table can be seen centered against the back, curtained wall, and another couch can be seen against the wall to the right. The couches are of unique design, featuring shelves built into them. A briefcase sits in the shelf of the right-side couch.
Date: May 22, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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[Living Room with Fireplace]

Description: Photograph of a living room with a lit fireplace in the back right corner. The back wall is one long window with a view of a yard and a swimming pool that looks out over a scenic view. In front of the window, two chairs with side tables sit with several plants between them. The tables both have several books on them, and a floor lamp with three fixtures stands behind the one on the right. The residence is located at 5102 Oak Ridge Drive.
Date: February 28, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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