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Wooden Arch Hangar at Robert Mueller Airport

Description: Photograph of a wooden arch hangar at Robert Mueller Airport, built summer 1943. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "The glued, laminated wood arches were built onsite. The curve was formed to templates laid out on the floor and constructed of 1" X 10" yellow pine plank. They were bolted together at the center and hoisted in place to receive the roof joists. Built by J.M. Odom Construction Co. Work supervised by Charles Morton, chief estimator."
Date: June 19, 1946
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[E.C. Nauert at Public Market]

Description: Photograph of a man standing, holding his ribbon next to a bin of produce at city market. Caption on back of photo reads: "1st prize winner Mr. E. C. Nauert, New Sweden. Dedication of Public Market."
Date: June 6, 1935
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Children in Palm Park Swimming Pool]

Description: Photograph of a lifeguard with boys in Palm Park swimming pool. The children are identified on the back of the photograph as follows: L-R: Ouerry(?), Bobby; Day, Edward; Bell, Roger; Young, Roger; Chamber, Alton; Houseton, John. Guard: Colthorpe, Duane.
Date: June 5, 1941
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Barton Springs After Flood]

Description: Photograph of flooding at Barton Springs. Caption reads: "Picturesque and peaceful Barton Springs was turned into a raging torrent that left debris and destruction after this flood rolled in the morning of June 17, 1958."
Date: June 17, 1958
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Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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Oral History Interview with Larry Jackson, June 10, 2016

Description: Mr. Jackson was raised in segregated Hearne, Texas, but spent part of his youth in Los Angeles and Houston, where he was exposed to integration (at least compared to his hometown) and civil rights activism. In Houston, he became involved in SNCC; later, he moved to Austin with the goal of starting a chapter there. Mr. Jackson talks about the breakfast and day care programs he ran as the founder of SNCC in Austin. He also talks about his collaboration with Anglo and Mexican American activists an… more
Date: June 10, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio & Jackson, Larry
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Gilbert Rivera on June 15, 2016.

Description: Gilbert Rivera is a retired energy professional, author, and activist. He and his wife have lived in the historically black Rosewood neighborhood of Austin for over 30 years. Gilbert was a member of the Brown Berets in Austin and other Chicano civil rights groups. In his interview, he talks about his early years; and resistance against rules against Spanish in schools.
Date: June 15, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Arionus, Steve; Sinta, Vinicio & Rivera, Gilbert
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Marcello Tafoya, June 14, 2016

Description: Mr. Tafoya grew up in Georgetown, Texas, but spent part of his youth working in several Catholic initiatives, including running an orphanage in Cuervanaca, Mexico. Upon returning to his hometown, he started working in the local radio station, eventually launching the first Spanish-language programming. Later, his radio shows took a political role, encouraging the Mexican American community to become involved. In later years, Mr. Tafoya launched Spanish radio programming in several Texas communi… more
Date: June 14, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio & Tafoya, Marcello
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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