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- Barbara Jordan - Governor of Texas for a day - June 10, 1972
- Program for Barbara Jordan, Governor of Texas, June 10, 1972 from the "Governor for a Day" celebration.
- Blacks in Music Bookmark
- Bookmark about three black musicians from the Austin area of Texas. Benjamine L. Joyce, Barbara Conrad, Virgie Carrington DeWitty.
- Cutting a Wedding Cake at First Baptist Church
- Photograph of a husband and wife cutting a wedding cake at First Baptist Church.
- Douglass Club Cake
- Photograph of a decorated cake for the Douglass Club 1906. The Douglass Club is an organization promoting the study of literature and philanthropy.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Building Dedication
- Plaque commemorating the dedication of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX on August 8, 1955.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Happy New Year
- New Years card from Rev. L. L. Campbell of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1898.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Historic Marker
- Program from the Dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for the Ebenezer Baptist Church on November 14, 1976.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Men at Building Dedication
- Photograph of men signing contract for building the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX on August 8, 1955. Included are (seated): U.S Fowler, Secretary of Trustee Board; Charles Fowler of Fowler Electric; Troy Ragland, Gemeral Contractor; J.D. Young of Young and Pratt, Heating Contractors; T.C. Calhoun, Chairman of Trustees; U.S. Gregg, Assistant Church Clerk; (standing): Robert L. Rowe, Pastor; W.B. Campbell, Church Treasurer; Walter J. Jones, Trustee and Building Committee Member; Perry Edmondson, Chairman of Deacon Board and Building Committee; C.H. Walker, Trustee; G.B. Arnold, Trustee.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Outreach
- Photograph of clothing given to Korean children from Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- Fannie Mae Caldwell Elementary School
- Exterior photograph of the Fannie Mae Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock, TX. The school is named for Fannie Mae Caldwell, a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX.
- Fanny Mae Caldwell Elementary School
- Photograph of the exterior of the Fanny Mae Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock, TX. The school is named for Fanny Mae Caldwell, a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX.
- Fanny Mae Tyson Caldwell
- Photograph of Fanny Mae Tyson Caldwell's portrait on a table in the office of the Caldwell Elementary School.
- Fanny Mae Tyson Caldwell's Funeral Service Bulletin
- The bulletin from the funeral service for Fanny Mae Tyson Caldwell at St. John Regular Baptist Association Tabernacle. Mrs. Caldwell was a long-time educator in Pflugerville, TX. Included in the bulletin are: one of her favorite poems, "The House by the Side of the Road", the order of the service, her obituary, a Litany of Gratitude in her honor, and a family tribute.
- First Baptist Church - 1926 Men's Bible Class
- Photograph of the 1926 Men's Bible class of First Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
- First Baptist Church - 1926 Women's Bible Class
- Photograph of the 1926 Women's Bible class of First Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
- First Baptist Church Congregation - 1922
- Photograph of the congregation of First Baptist Church in Austin, TX in 1922.
- First Baptist Church - Cornerstone from 1966
- Photograph of the cornerstone laid in 1966 at First Baptist Church. Edwin Brown was pastor at the time.
- First Baptist Church Day Proclamation
- Proclamation made by Samuel T. Briscoe, Commissionar of Princinct 1 that proclaims April 20, 1997 as First Baptist Church Day.
- First Baptist Church - Historic Bell
- Photograph of the historic Bell from First Baptist Church.
- First Baptist Church - Historic Bell
- Photograph of the historic bell from the old building at 14th and Red River Streets. Once in a belfry, it is currently atop the bulletin showcase at 4805 Heflin Lane in Austin, TX.
- First Baptist Church Members Outside a Restaurant
- Photograph of a group of members of First Baptist Church outside a restaurant. They are posed in two rows with several women sitting on a bench and others standing behind them.
- First Baptist Church - Sunday School Picnic
- Photograph of a large group of church members attending the Sunday School picnic at Onion Creek on July 4, 1927. Most of the people are arranged in a large semicircle and others are standing on top of buses directly behind them.
- Gregory School Faculty
- Photograph of the faculty of the Gregory School in 1911. They are standing in a line outside of a building. Handwritten text at the bottom says, "Days gone by...?"
- H.T. Kealing
- Portrait of a man, labeled "Prof. H. T. Kealing" in handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph. H.T. Kealing (1860 - 1918) was a principal, teacher, writer, editor, and distinguished Methodist Episcopal layman. He was among the first generation of blacks to attend school during the Reconstruction. Kealing Junior High School in Austin was named for him.
- History of the Baeza Family
- Research paper written by Bernardo Baeza about his ancestors in Mexico. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1970.
- Joshua West Sr. Contractor
- Photograph of a new home under construction; the building appears to be mostly finished, although the doors and windows are open. A man is visible inside the house and a ladder is propped against the roof to the right. A sign in front of the building lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
- Joshua West Sr. Contractor
- Photograph of a new home under construction. Seven men are posing outside, around the front door and a ladder is leaning against the room to the right. A sign in the yard names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
- Joshua West Sr. Contractor
- Photograph of a new home under construction. Several men are standing in front of the house which is still only a frame. Two of the men appear to be working on the building and three others on the left of the photograph are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground lists Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
- Joshua West Sr. Contractor
- Photograph of a new home under construction by Joshua West, Sr., Contractor. Two men are working on the siding of the house while three others consult a paper. A wooden sawhorse and picnic table are visible in the foreground.
- Joshua West Sr. Contractor
- Photograph of a new home under construction. Five men are standing in front of the frame of the house, three of them are looking at a piece of paper. A sign in the foreground names Joshua West, Sr. as the contractor.
- [Mitchell Family History]
- Research paper written by Laura M. Bailey about her ancestors and her grandmother, Laura, in particular. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of a large group of people, posing for a portrait; Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill are sitting in the center and twelve people are standing in a semi-circle behind them. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill admiring their anniversary wedding cake; they were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX and celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill sharing the wedding cake for their anniversary. They were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX and celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of Tinora D. Williams, Tamars Deneane Williams, and Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic at a reception table. They are the granddaughters and daughter (Ollie Erma Hill-Bostic) of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of a young woman pinning a corsage on Mrs. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Photograph of banquet tables set up for the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill, who were married October 7, 1933 in Creedmoor, TX. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on Sat, October 8, 1983. A reception was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, TX. They have 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson - Golden Wedding Anniversary
- Portrait of Bro. and Sis. John Patterson standing in a gazebo; they were married March 7, 1950, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception and Dinner at the Austin Hotel.
- I. Q. Hurdle
- Portrait of I.Q. Hurdle, the first principal of Kealing Junior High School in Austin, TX in 1930.
- The Relation Between Love and Baeza
- Research paper written by Christy Baeza about her ancestors in Mexico. It covers the interesting story about the birth and life of Manuela Baeza. It includes family trees for the Baeza family and the Love family. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- Seniors Riding the Church Bus
- Photograph of seniors of First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas getting on the church bus. Three women are standing in front of a van with the passenger doors open; parts of the church name, address, and phone number are visible on the side of the van.
- A Very Special Love
- Portrait of a couple posing in formal-wear. Text under the photograph says: "A very special Love" Wanda Kaye Sweeney & Tommie Lee Edmonson
- W.H. Passon Historical Society Home
- Photograph of the exterior of the W. H. Passon Historical Society in Austin, TX.
- Wesley Chapel M.E. Church
- Photograph of Wesley Chapel M.E. Church in Austin, TX.
- William Ross, His family, and His Tailoring Business
- Photo of William Ross and his family. The group is posed together around a bench. Title: The History of William Ross and His Tailoring Business. Short biography of the business of William Ross an Austin, TX tailor. Image of the Ross family business. Title: Giant Oaks From Little Acorns Grow: The William Ross Story. A biography of William Ross.
- Wooden Bible Cover
- Photograph of a decorative wooden Bible cover from the 1880s.