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Pecan Street Looking East from Oliphant's Photo Gallery

Photograph of East Pecan Street (now 6th street) with William Oliphant (who had a jewelry store on Pecan Street in 1852) on a horse. The child next to the horse is Will Carter. A building in the background is visible and has "Missouri House" painted on the side. It was the residence of Michael Ziller. A sign also hangs from the second floor balcony of the house reading "Austin Hotel." Also visible in the background is England & Hannig Cabinet Makers.

Date: November 1866

Creator: Oliphant, W.J.

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Portrait of a group of unknown people]

Photograph of a group of unknown men. They are gathered on the steps of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. There is a young boy sitting on the stone wall in front, and more people can be seen in the background to the right. The name of the church is partly visible on the front of the building to the top left. "May 1947 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed at the top.

Date: May 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Austin Pioneers, Austin Baseball Club, Inc.]

Photograph of three men (Jack Knott, Hank Oana, and E.P. Knebel) standing under a sign resembling a baseball that reads "Austin Pioneers Baseball, Austin Baseball Club INC. Big State League." The two outside men are looking up at the sign while the one in the middle is pointing up at it. A sign for GA Simms Seafoods is visible in the background.

Date: 194X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men in Recruiting Office]

Photograph of three servicemen chatting in a recruiting office. One man has a Navy Recruiting Service patch on his sleeve.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Motorists stranded in flood waters]

Photograph of "stranded motorists attempting to remove their cars from 4 feet of water under an overpass of the MoPac Expressway in the western part of the city. Over 4.5 inches of rain late Monday 5/21 caused flooding in the downtown area." Men are standing, some waist-deep in water, outside of their vehicles.

Date: May 21, 1979

Creator: Kolvoord, Larry

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men Saving Belongings from Flood Waters]

Photograph of "three residents carry(ing) a TV set out of a flooded house along Williamson Creek as heavy rains forced numerous creeks out of their banks."

Date: June 11, 1981

Creator: Thomas, Bob

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men on Horseback on Flooded Street]

Photograph of three men on horseback standing in the middle of Whitis Street in between 26th and 27th Streets. The water is up to the horses' shoulders. Women stand onlooking on the porch of a house.

Date: 191X

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 30.290772 -97.740156

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Cactus Pryor speaking at Hancock Recreation Center]

Photograph of Cactus Pryor, legendary Austin radio/tv personality and author, who was the featured speaker at the Hancock Recreation Center and Golf Course's Centennial Luncheon, September 1999.

Date: September 1999

Creator: Jamail, Mark

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Group Portrait of Catholic Veterans]

Photograph of four veterans and a priest. All wear caps of Catholic veterans. They hold awards and trophies. L-R: Gabriel Tamayo; Father Joseph Houser; Manuel Castillo; Sam Guerra; Romeo Sanchez.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Unidentified Man]

Photograph of an unidentified male associated with University Presbyterian Church.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men Welding]

Photograph of a man welding. Another man standing behind him watches. They are working on a sculpture with a star on it.

Date: 197X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Justice of the Peace]

Photograph of interior of courtroom during proceedings. A man is seen standing and speaking to the judge while others are seated and listening.

Date: June 10, 1956

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Contractor's Office during Capitol Construction]

Photograph of the contractor's office and a group of men on Capitol grounds during construction. Painted on the front of the building is "Abner Taylor - Contractor." Abner Taylor is front and center and Gustave Wieke is 2nd from right. Other men are unidentified.

Date: 188u

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Fishing Scene on Lake Travis

Photograph of a man in waders fishing in shallow water at Lake Travis in front of trees.

Date: unknown

Creator: Texas Highway Department

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Man Holding Giant Fish]

Photograph of a man holding a fish almost his own size, as woman looks on from in the water.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Style Show at Barton Springs]

Photograph of a man in a bathing suit standing on a stage during a style show at Barton Springs. A crowd of people sit on the hillside behind him and watch.

Date: 1940

Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 30.263635 -97.770698

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men Digging Sweet Potatoes at Victory Garden]

Photograph of men digging sweet potatoes in Victory Garden at Sewage Treatment plant. Farm trucks and other vehicles are visible in the background.

Date: October 31, 1942

Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[E.C. Nauert at Public Market]

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: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library