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[AWPGLA at Muny]
Group portrait of ladies from the Austin Women's Public Links Golf Association. They hold a poster reading "Light up with Jax."
AWPLGA at Muny
Group portrait of golfers from AWPLGA, the Austin Women's Public Links Golf Association, drinking Jax beer. The stand outside under some strands of lights. A small truck is in the foreground.
Browning Aviation
Photograph of the Browning Aviation hangar with three small planes parked in front of it. Eight men in suits stand in front of the planes, facing the camera.
[Construction of Austin Municipal Airport]
Photograph of an aerial view of construction of the Austin Municipal Airport. The runways, control tower, two hangars, and several other buildings are visible. Cars are parked in the parking lot. In the foreground is a 4-lane divided highway and there are houses in the background.
[Construction of the control tower at Mueller Municipal Airport in Austin, Texas]
Photograph of the aircraft control tower under construction at Mueller Municipal Airport. There is scaffolding around the concrete interior support structure, and board formwork is in place for pouring a flared level near the top of the tower. In front of the tower, the scalloped metal terminal roof is under construction, and there are several wooden construction shacks in foreground.
[Lobby and registration desk at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel]
Photograph of the front desk and a portion of the lobby at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, located at 701 Congress Avenue in Austin. The registration area is made of wood, trimmed in a darker wood, and there are rows of key or letter boxes behind the desk. A rack filled with brochures sits on the desk. A large circular chandelier with shaded lamps hangs from the recessed lobby ceiling, just in front of the registration desk. Wooden, upholstered arm chairs sit in front of square columns on either side of the chandelier.
[Ribbon Cutting for Municipal Airport]
Photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson, Austin Mayor Lester Palmer, and others cutting the ribbon on stage at the dedication of the municipal airport. Palmer stands at the podium and Johnson is on the far right.
[Texas Supreme Court Justices]
Photograph of nine Texas Supreme Court Justices sitting for a portrait. Pictured from left to right in the top row are Joe R. Greenhill, Ruel C. Walker, James R. Norvell, and Robert W. Hamilton. Pictured from left to right in the bottom row are Clyde E. Smith, Meade F. Griffin, John E. Hickman, Robert W. Calvert, and Frank P. Culver Jr. They have all signed the bottom of the print.
[Texas Supreme Court Justices on the Bench]
Photograph of the Texas Supreme Court Justices sitting on the bench. They are all seated in one row. Portraits hang on the wall behind them.
[Construction on exterior of power plant]
Photo of construction on exterior of power plant power. Austin, Texas.
[Furniture Set]
Photograph of a group of various pieces of furniture posed together as a set. A dark chair, can be seen on the left, and a lighter chair on the right. A wood framed screen divides them and what appear to be a double vanity set with a cabinet between them can be seen in front of the chairs. Each vanity has goose neck lamp attached.
[Bank Interior]
Photograph of multiple desks spread in an Austin Savings and Loan Association office located at the corner of 11th and Lavaca Street.. Each desk has a chair on one side for a loan officer and two chairs on the other side for clients. The area is enclosed with a low fence that can be partially seen in the foreground. Cylindrical lights hang above the desk area, and in the back ground, an atrium area can be seen with plants and a decorative back wall.
[Dining Room Table]
Photograph of a dining area with a wooden table and dining chairs. Two windows can be seen beyond the dining table, with the one on the right curtained. To the right of the windows is a small table on wheels that can be seen along with three art pieces on the wall above it. To the left is a small cabinet area with a tiled back-splash. In the foreground is a brick seating area with a cushioned top and a rug.
[Home Bedroom]
Photograph of a bedroom with a windowed wall and two single beds that can be seen against the wall to the right with a table and two lamp sconces between them. In the left foreground is a dresser with framed photographs and knickknacks. Beyond the dresser in the left corner, a tray stand and a low table with a globe and tall lamp can be seen. A decorative wall and a narrow gravel area can be seen through the window wall.
[Home Exterior with Car]
Photograph of the exterior of a home that features unique geometric structures within its architecture, including a large, flat awning structure for cars that can be seen in the foreground. Two vehicles can be seen parked under the awning structure, one white and one dark, and a ramp can be seen leading up to a door to the house in the background. Two small trees can be seen in front of the building, and a rocky slope can be seen in the right foreground.
[Home Interior Living Room]
Photograph of a living room interior in a mid-century modern home with a piano that can be seen in the left foreground, and a seating area with two coffee tables can be seen over the back of a sofa to the right. A large, brick fireplace takes up the center of the room, where a cushioned seat can be seen to the right of the hearth. To the left of the fireplace wall are a chair, stool, and small rug on the floor, and beyond them is a pass-through window showing a partial view of the kitchen.
[Home with Pool]
Photograph of the backyard of a two story home with a swimming pool that can be seen in the foreground with a rocky walking surface surrounding it. A large bush to the left, and in the background, a balcony wraps around the second floor with a few chairs on it, and a seating area with an outdoor kitchen can be seen beneath the balcony in the shade. Three palm trees and a wooden fence can be seen to the right.
[Kitchen]
Photograph of a kitchen with an attached desk area in the left foreground. A bar with a sink can be seen coming off the kitchen counter to the left into the center of the room. Jars of spices can be seen lined along the window above the left kitchen counter and both a kettle and glass coffee maker can be seen on the counter's stove top. An oven can be seen built into the cabinets on the wall to the right.
[Mid-Century Living Room]
Photograph of a tile floor living room with large windows along the right side that show a view of palm trees. A piano can be seen in the right foreground and a chair with a stool and rug to the left. Five sofas and chairs of different styles can be seen through out the rest of the room, along with coffee and end tables with two lamps. The floor is a light colored tile and exposed beams can be seen on the ceiling.
[Outdoor Kitchen]
Photograph of an outdoor kitchen and seating area on a patio beneath a balcony. Along the brick wall to left, a mantle with plants, a fireplace, cabinets, and a stove with a kettle can all be seen. On the back wall, several picture frames are hung above an outdoor dining table that is set with plates and cups. A fence and plants can be seen in the background, and a large empty pot can be seen to the right near the balcony's support beams. A lounge chair and a glass table can be seen in the foreground.
[An unidentified man and Allen Russell conversing with John Wayne]
John Wayne talking with Allen Russell and an unidentified man. They are all wearing suits.
John Furman Lewis Dean W. Page Keeton
John Furman Lewis and Dean W. Page Keeton talk over an envelope in a UT Law School office
[Man and Woman at Entrance]
Staged photograph of a Dr. Scott calling on the home of a Mrs. Mears at a house located at 1800 West 6th Street. The man can be seen standing outside on the steps and wearing a dark, striped suit while holding a brimmed hat. The woman can be seen standing in the open doorway, wearing a light, plaid skirt, a dark blouse, and an open sweater with the sleeves rolled up. On the exterior wall in the background, a lamp sconce and decorative letter box can be seen.
[Carver Branch Library]
Photograph of exterior view of the Carver Branch Library, later part of the Carver Museum. Two trees in front of the building are bare of leaves.
[Exterior View of High School]
Photograph of the Albert Sidney Johnson High School courtyard. A path can be seen in the foreground to the left, leading to a double door entrance in the background. To the right, the building can be seen with large windowed walls and a geometric roof that overhangs a sidewalk with benches.
[Bull and Ranch Hand]
Photograph of a ranch hand standing outside and holding a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
[Bull on Porter Ranch]
Photograph of a bull standing in a field on Porter Ranch.
[Bull on Porter Ranch]
Photograph of a bull standing in a field on Porter Ranceh. The bull is being led by a ranch hand.
[Bull with Ranch Hand]
Photograph of a ranch hand standing in a field and holding a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
[Hotel Buffet]
Photograph of uniformed woman in a hotel buffet named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. The woman is wearing a dark dress with a light colored collar and apron. An unknown device can be seen sticking out in her dress pocket and she is wearing light colored lace-up shoes. She can be seen pushing a cart full of food in front of a buffet with heat lamps. A geometric wall mural can be seen in the background to the right.
[Hotel Circular Buffet]
Photograph of buffet within a hotel named Villa Capri, located at 2360 North Interstate Highway 35. Three men in suits can be seen standing in front of the circular buffet in a dining hall. A man in a chef hat can be seen sitting within the buffet circle. Star burst light fixtures hang from the ceiling and a geometric mural can be seen in the right background. A table set with dinnerware can be seen in the left foreground and a few others similarly set can be seen in the left background.
[Man Leading Bull]
Photograph of a ranch hand standing in a field and leading a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
Porter Ranch
Ranch hand with bull. House and barn in background.
Porter Ranch
Black bull on rope standing in pasture.
Porter Ranch
Ranch hand with bull in pasture.
[Ranch Hand with Bull]
Photograph of a ranch hand standing in a field and leading a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
[Ranch Hand with Bull]
Photograph of a ranch hand standing outside and leading a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
[Apartment Kitchen]
Photograph of a small apartment kitchen area. On the wall to the right, a row of upper cabinets are hung above, and a sink and oven with a pot resting on a burner can be seen on the bottom cabinets. A phone can be seen hanging on a door frame in the left foreground. In the background, a bed and window can be seen through an open doorway.
[Living Room with Mural]
Photograph of a Rio House apartment living room, where to the right, an end table with lamp and a couch with an eye-shaped coffee table placed in front of it can be seen. On the wall behind the couch is a mural of men on horses, with a possibly middle eastern motif. To the left, a small, round dining table and three chairs can be partially seen. The back wall is partly wallpapered, and a closed door can be seen in the left background.
[Men and women gathered around dining table at Villa Capri]
Photo of men and women gathered around dining table at Villa Capri restaurant. Austin, Texas. Cake reads "Congratulations Girl Unit."
Portrait: Trueman O'Quinn
Portrait of Mr. Trueman O'Quinn
[Men posing in front of vans with Brice Floral Company shop in the background]
Photo of men posing in front of vans with Brice Floral Company in background. Austin, Texas. Brice Floral Company was located at 2221 East Avenue in Austin and owned by Billy M Brice. In order of left to right, the top row are Neil Elder, Billy Brice, Patrick Noack and the bottom row are Willy Brooks, Alfred Moffet, O'quinn Cairo, Harold G. Carter.
[Model in Golf Cart]
Photograph of a woman wearing a cowgirl hat, dark one-piece swimsuit, and dark high heels while posing in the seat of a motorized golf cart. The car can be seen with three wheels, no doors, and a small roof with tassel trim. A set of golf clubs can be seen in the back of the cart.
[Model with Engine]
Photograph of a woman posing next to an engine on a table for Powered Products of Texas. She can be seen winking and making the "OK" sign with her hand. She is wearing a high waisted bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on the fabric and a pair of dark high heels.
[Longhorn Dam]
Photo of Longhorn Dam, looking southwest. Pleasant Valley Rd. crosses the dam which was built to provide water for Holly Street power plant. Austin, Texas.
[Child in Costume]
Photograph of a woman in a polka dot dress putting a robe on a child wearing a paper crown, probably in preparation for a play or theatrical production.
[Display with Paintings and Hats]
Photograph of a display with religious paintings, small doll hats, and silver trays. The exhibition was likely in Doris Miller Auditorium in Rosewood Park in Austin.
[Group of Women]
Photograph of four women wearing dresses and standing together. They are likely at the Travis County Negro Extension Service building located at 1154 Lydia Street, Austin, Texas.
[Group of Women]
Photograph of four women standing together and laughing. Most likely they are at the Travis County Negro Extension Service Program building located at 1154 Lydia Street, Austin, Texas.
[Handmade Clothing Display]
Photograph of a display with handmade clothing. A poster on the display reads, "Be thrifty, sew it yourself," and has a drawing of a woman sewing. A sign below the display reads, "Texas Blind Deaf and Orphan School."
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