Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Collection: Rescuing Texas History, 2007https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/SG07/browse/?fq=dc_language:eng&fq=str_location_county:Travis+County,+TX2008-02-18T14:57:40-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Collection: Rescuing Texas History, 2007The Great Flood2008-02-18T14:57:40-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33270/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33270/"><img alt="The Great Flood" title="The Great Flood" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33270/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of the exterior of partially-submerged businesses at Riverside and Congress streets in Austin, Texas, including the Night Hawk Cafe #1 and other buildings in the background. Two men are standing outside the cafe, waist-deep in the water.</p>30.257139 -97.746877The Great Flood2008-02-18T14:57:31-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33271/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33271/"><img alt="The Great Flood" title="The Great Flood" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33271/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a flooded street and houses at Riverview Street in Austin, Texas. A wooden fence is visible in the foreground of the image; behind it, there are partially-submerged buildings and posts including a street sight that says "Riverview St 2200."</p>30.250323 -97.723201The Great Flood2008-02-18T14:57:21-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33272/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33272/"><img alt="The Great Flood" title="The Great Flood" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33272/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of the intersection of Riverview and Canadian streets underwater during a flood in Austin, Texas. A partially-submerged building is visible on the left and a mailbox is near the center of the image. There is a post with street signs on the top that say "Riverview St 2200" and "Canadian St. 30." The rest of the area is under water and there are partially-submerged trees around the street area and in the background.</p>1910 Auto with Capitol Building2008-02-18T14:38:32-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33384/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33384/"><img alt="1910 Auto with Capitol Building" title="1910 Auto with Capitol Building" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33384/small/"/></a></p><p>Old fashioned couple stands next to 1910 automobile with the State Capitol in the background</p>Shriners giving Christmas gifts2008-02-18T14:16:26-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33502/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33502/"><img alt="Shriners giving Christmas gifts" title="Shriners giving Christmas gifts" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33502/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of several members of the Shriners organization handing out Christmas gifts to children. There are four men wearing suits and hats with the Shriners logo. Several children of various ages are seated in chairs or wheelchairs; Illustrious Imperial Potentate Andrew A. D. Rahn is handing a gift to acrippled African-American child on the right side of the image. A woman in a nurse's uniform is in the back of the photo, near several wall lockers.</p>1st Southern Presbyterian Church2008-02-18T14:08:38-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33543/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33543/"><img alt="1st Southern Presbyterian Church" title="1st Southern Presbyterian Church" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33543/small/"/></a></p><p>Exterior of Church, Brazos and 8th St. looking north.</p>30.269750 -97.740539Texas Bus Lines2008-02-18T14:06:16-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33556/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33556/"><img alt="Texas Bus Lines" title="Texas Bus Lines" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33556/small/"/></a></p><p>Wide shot photograph of a large group of people standing in a line on the street in front of three Texas Bus Lines buses. They are at the intersection of San Jacinto and 24th streets, in front of the Texas Natural History Museum at the University of Texas campus. A sculpture with several horses and a staircase leading up to the stone building are visible behind them.</p>30.287113 -97.733849Kiddieland Park2008-02-17T21:16:28-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33887/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33887/"><img alt="Kiddieland Park" title="Kiddieland Park" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33887/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. There is a wooden structure with a sign that says "Kiddie Dude Ranch" and benches to the right. A small train full of passengers is passing by. To the far left, an automobile is partially visible and there are trees, tents, and other attractions in the background.</p>Holy Cross Hospital old & new2008-02-17T21:15:48-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33891/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33891/"><img alt="Holy Cross Hospital old & new" title="Holy Cross Hospital old & new" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33891/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a building with a sign that says "Holy Cross Hospital." A man in overalls is standing on the sidewalk, watering the yard.</p>Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony2008-02-17T21:14:38-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33897/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33897/"><img alt="Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony" title="Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33897/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a man in a suit; he's holding a piece of paper in one hand and has his other hand on a trunk lid that is covered in writing and stickers. Behind him, musicians seem to be tuning various instruments. They appear to be in a gymnasium; a basketball hoop is visible on the wall to the left.</p>Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony2008-02-17T21:14:03-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33900/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33900/"><img alt="Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony" title="Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33900/small/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a group people moving packed-up instruments and musical equipment from the NBC Symphony. They appear to be inside a gymnasium; a basketball hoop is on the wall to the left.</p>St. David's Hospital2008-02-17T20:58:19-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33983/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33983/"><img alt="St. David's Hospital" title="St. David's Hospital" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33983/small/"/></a></p><p>Stone plaque with a scripture quotation.</p>[Young woman with severe hairstyle]2007-10-14T21:11:57-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29139/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29139/"><img alt="[Young woman with severe hairstyle]" title="[Young woman with severe hairstyle]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29139/small/"/></a></p><p>Unidentified young woman with a severe hairstyle.</p>["Texas Special" departing Austin]2007-09-28T16:20:55-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28771/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28771/"><img alt="["Texas Special" departing Austin]" title="["Texas Special" departing Austin]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28771/small/"/></a></p><p>Katy's "Texas Special" train No.1, southbound, headed by Engine No. 389, a Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive, near the suburbs of Austin, Texas.</p>["The Bluebonnet" departing from Austin]2007-09-28T16:16:53-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28792/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28792/"><img alt="["The Bluebonnet" departing from Austin]" title="["The Bluebonnet" departing from Austin]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28792/small/"/></a></p><p>Katy's "The Bluebonnet" train no. 7, southbound, powered by Diesel Units, has departed from Texas' capital city, Austin, and approaches the bridge spanning the Colorado River on November 11, 1954.</p>[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from J. De Cordova, Dec. 17, 1856]2007-08-02T16:28:29-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27010/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27010/"><img alt="[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from J. De Cordova, Dec. 17, 1856]" title="[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from J. De Cordova, Dec. 17, 1856]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27010/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter from Jacob de Cordova (by L.J. Reed) to Dr. Thomas Moore, discussing various land accounts, including patents held by Anson Jone's brother.</p>[Ledger sheet showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., dated Nov. 13th, 1874]2007-08-02T15:53:01-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27012/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27012/"><img alt="[Ledger sheet showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., dated Nov. 13th, 1874]" title="[Ledger sheet showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., dated Nov. 13th, 1874]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27012/small/"/></a></p><p>Ledger sheet dated Nov. 13th, 1874, showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., Land Agents.</p>[Letter to L.H. Scrutchfield from De Cordova, Withers & Co.. June 30, 1874]2007-08-02T15:51:36-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27013/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27013/"><img alt="[Letter to L.H. Scrutchfield from De Cordova, Withers & Co.. June 30, 1874]" title="[Letter to L.H. Scrutchfield from De Cordova, Withers & Co.. June 30, 1874]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27013/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter from De Cordova, Withers & Co. to L.H. Scrutchfield, dated June 30th, 1874 from Austin City.</p>