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[Fraternity Photo in Austin 1917]

Description: Photograph of a UT Fraternity, Austin 1917 - Wm. Blackshear is marked with an X (front row, second from the left). The group is posing in two rows on a large patio or balcony. The front row is seated on the wall with the back row standing behind.
Date: 1917
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Fraternity Boys on Whitis Avenue in Austin]

Description: (back of photo) Fraternity boys sitting on wall near frat house on Whitis Ave, Austin, TX. William Blackshear is the man in uniform and John Rollins is the man seated third from the right.
Date: 1917
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Betsy, Bob, Liza, Carril, and Ann]

Description: (Back of photo) Betsy - Bob - Liza, Carrie, and Liza's little Ann on Whitis Ave. Austin, Tx. Bob is Robert K. Blackshear. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[William Blackshear's Aunt]

Description: (back of photo) My aunt, Bob's mother and the home she has leased in Austin. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Ann and Peter]

Description: (back of photo) Ann and Peter July 8, 1951 - With the car I gave him - Austin, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: July 8, 1951
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Mr. Hughes of Palestine and William Blackshear]

Description: Mr. Hughes of Palestine and William Blackshear at the Fraternity House in Austin Texas - Winter 1917 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1917
Partner: Palestine Public Library

"CB" Smith Motors used cars

Description: Used car lot of "CB" Smith Motors. At distance is Safeway sign and store.
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[People shopping at Price's Dress Shop]

Description: People shopping for dresses in Price's Dress Shop. There is also jewelry in display cases about the store.
Date: June 28, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The Martin family in KTBC-TV studio]

Description: The Martin family, back row from left to right, Bruce, Sharon, Victoria, Eve Marie(Mother) holding Marguerite, George Martin. Seated front row left to right, Nina, Christopher, Edward, Mary, John, Helen and Laura. There is a cameraman to the left of the photo recording them. They are in the KTBC-TV studio. George and Eve Marie hosted a television show called "Life Begins."
Date: June 17, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Picture of a Dolomite Quarry on a piece of paper]

Description: A picture on a piece of paper of a Dolomite rock quarry. There is a dirt road in the middle of the rocks. The caption under the picture states "Dolomite Quarry of Superior Stone Products, Inc. Old Round Rock, Texas"
Date: January 5, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[A man in a Sinclair uniform]

Description: A man dressed in a Sinclair uniform. He is standing in front of many Sinclair automotive products.
Date: August 17, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The exterior of the Andy Anderson Insurance building]

Description: The outside of the Andy Anderson Insurance building. The large sign in front of the building says "Insurance, Real Estate, Andy Anderson - Agency." There is another sign in the front window that says "Real Estate, Rentals, Bonds, Insurance, Auto, Home."
Date: March 11, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Employees standing on the steps of the Andy Anderson Insurance building]

Description: A group of employees standing outside on the stairs of the Andy Anderson Insurance building. Three women wearing dresses are standing in the front row and seven men wearing suits are standing in the back row.
Date: March 11, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[An employee of the Presley Service Department]

Description: A photo of an employee of Presley Service Department. The man is wearing a white Presley shirt with a tie. There are automobiles outside the window to the right of the photo.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[A group of people from the U.S.O. riding in a Buick Roadmaster]

Description: A group of people from the United Service Organizations. They are riding in a Buick Roadmaster. There is a large flag behind them that says "USO", and the side of the car states "USO, Serving the Armed Forces."
Date: October 10, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Johnny Ramos - Boxer

Description: Johnny Ramos, boxer. He has his hands taped up and is in a fighting stance. He is wearing boxing shorts and shoes.
Date: January 18, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

John Roberts Band

Description: Photograph of nine members of the Mello-Tones playing instruments at a function. Several guests are sitting in the background at right.
Date: November 22, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[A man and five women near the pool of the Imperial 400 Motel]

Description: A man, identified as Ray Sackett, wearing a suit standing with five women next to the pool at Imperial 400 Motel. Three of the women are wearing bathing suits, one woman is wearing a kilt, and one woman in a dress, is identified as Patricia Sackett. There is a large sign for the motel behind them.
Date: March 21, 1962
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[A man with a trowel laying a cornerstone at St. David's Hospital]

Description: A man using a trowel to lay the cornerstone at St. David's Community Hospital. There are other men in suits standing around the stone. The stone states: "St. David's Community Hospital, Erected 1954, Board of Trustees, 1951-1954, Hulon W. Black, Pres., Joseph Cocke, Vice Pres., Ronald W. Byram, Sec., Ben H. Parrish, Treas., R.C. (Bob) Armstrong, John A. Barclay, Fred W. Catterall Jr., Edward Clark, Ed P. Cravens, John E. Harrison, E. W. Jackson, Gatewood Newberry, A. Bryan Spires, Max Starcke, … more
Date: December 19, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Large buildings along a street]

Description: A busy street with large buildings along the street. There is a pharmacy on the left side of the street with an advertisement in front of it for "Austin's largest electric sign for Capital National Bank." There are automobiles and people all along the street.
Date: February 9, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Location: 30.269391 -97.743561
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The exterior of Hillcrest Baptist Church]

Description: A view of the exterior of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. It is a brick building with a sign in front that states "Hillcrest Baptist Church, Thos S. Burress, Pastor."
Date: February 24, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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