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Austin Annual Kite Tournament, 1942
Photograph of a group portrait of participants at the annual kite tournament featuring home made kites of various sizes flown by boys and a few girls. Most kites are decorated with a patriotic theme, in support of the American troops in World War II.
[Colorado River Flood]
Photograph of the Colorado River flood in June, 1935.
[Colorado River Flood]
Photograph of the 1935 Texas flood of the Colorado River. The photograph was taken of Congress Avenue from the south. The Capitol building can be seen in the background of the photograph.
[Delta Sigma Theta members receive certificate]
Photograph of three women of the African-American sorority Delta Sigma Theta accepting a certificate from the Travis County Historical Survey Commission on behalf of the Rosewood Recreation Association. Pictured left to right are Ada Simond, Catherine Lamkin, and Betty Williams.
Don Stence with Town Lake Exhibit
Photograph of Don Stence, of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, showing Town Lake Exhibit.
Municipal Airport after completion of Runways, a W.P.A. Project
Photograph of the Austin Municipal Aiport taken after the completion of the runways. Completing the runways was a W.P.A. Project.
[Pan American Recreation Center] Tiny Tot trip to Hillcrest Farms
Photograph of children petting a calf at Hillcrest Farms on a Tiny Tot field trip hosted by Pan American Recreation Center. A boy pets the calf while a young girl feeds the calf a treat. Another boy and girl look on.
PARD Exhibit at Cavalcade of Commerce
Photograph of Parks & Recreation Department exhibit at Cavalcade of Commerce. Banner hanging in background reads "National Gold Medal Award - Class II - 1968."
[Power Plant Boilers, Numbers 5-8]
Photograph of boilers 5&6 (1951) and 7&8 (1955), from left to right, at Seaholm Power Plant. A few cars are parked in front of the building.
[Power Plant Boilers, Numbers 5-8]
Photograph of boilers 5&6 (1951) and 7&8 (1955), from left to right, at Seaholm Power Plant. A few cars are parked in front of the building.
[View of Turbine 1955 Construction]
Photograph of 1955 construction of turbine, in the power house. Taken from upper level looking across at the machinery.
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