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[Women sewing]

Description: Photograph of women sewing in a room in the old Pan American Recreation Center on 3rd and Comal Streets. Most women sit at sewing machines while four women crowd together on a bench and sew or embroider by hand. four women stand at a table in the back for cutting fabric A young boy of a bout five sits on footrest in the foreground. There is Mexican art on the walls and the only door to the room is open. The Pan American Recreation Center was opened in June 1942 as the first Latin American Rec… more
Date: November 20, 1946
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Lab, Austin
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dress fitting at Pan American Recreation Center]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing with her right arm lifted while a seamstress works on the waistline of her dress. More women are working on sewing machines or sewing by hand. Several women measure and cut fabric in the back. This sewing room was in the old Pan American Recreation Center at 3rd Street and Comal Street. The Pan American Recreation Center was opened in June 1942 as the first Latin American Recreation Center in Austin and run under the auspices of the Federated Latin American Club… more
Date: November 19, 1946
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Lab., Austin
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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[News Clip: Women Workers]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: November 30, 1990, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Shoppers admiring metalwork]

Description: Photograph of shoppers admiring artwork made of metal on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.
Date: November 2000
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Melodic Elegance in Marshall, Texas]

Description: In the picturesque setting of Marshall, Texas, a talented woman gracefully plays the violin, her music filling the air with enchantment. With a pleasant smile adorning her face, she exudes both passion and sophistication. Amidst a backdrop of vibrant flower plants, her musical performance captivates the hearts of all who witness this harmonious moment.
Date: November 2012
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Women Browsing Yarn at the Market in Puno, Peru]

Description: Photograph of two women browsing a booth at a market in Puno, Peru. The vendor of the booth appears to be selling yarn in a variety of colors. Both women have their backs turned to the camera and are wearing traditional Peruvian clothing including montera (hat), pollera (skirt), and a jobona (wool jacket). Another woman can be seen walking past the yarn vendor.
Date: November 1977
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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