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[KTBC Station Entrance]

Description: Photograph of a lit up, vertical sign over the street-side entrance to the KTBC television studio at nighttime. A butterfly awning can be seen over the entrance way and part of the sidewalk pavement. A geometric mural of Austin can be seen on the small wall to the right of the entrance. A building with darkened windows can be partially seen to the right.
Date: December 5, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.271439 -97.740353

[Department Store Interior]

Description: Photograph of several aisles of store displays in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. In the foreground, a display of stacked chairs and tables can be seen, along with a scooter or bicycle. Each aisle in the background is packed with store goods, and each has a Santa shaped sign posted on it.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Apartment Living Area]

Description: Photograph of an apartment interior with a seating and dining area. To the right, two chairs and a dresser with records on top can be seen. To the left, a couch can be seen against the wall with a single painting hanging above it and a coffee table placed before it in the center of the room on top of a striped rug. In the background, a dining table can be seen with three chairs around it and a patterned wall behind it.
Date: March 21, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.280900 -97.745125

[Audiometer]

Description: Photograph of a man inspecting an audiometer inside of a traveling hearing lab van. The man is wearing a light toned, checked suit, and a small sign on the wall can be seen displaying who built the interior frame of the van.
Date: May 26, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[14th Annual Calvacade of Commerce]

Description: Photograph of the convention floor taken from above at a business and trade exposition. Several booths can be seen in both the center of the room and around the perimeter, and dozens of people can be seen wandering the floor to observe the various displays. A stage can be seen in the background with another booth positioned at its center. Above it hangs a sign with the convention's name.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260535 -97.752958

[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]

Description: Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Children's Train]

Description: Photograph of a mini train for children at theater located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. On the the engine where the conductor sits, an illustration of a Native American with a headdress can be seen painted on the side. Four children of varying ages can be seen riding in the cars of the train, which have animal cutouts placed on them for decoration. A train tunnel with a field beyond it can be seen in the back ground, and crossing signal light can be seen to the right.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Fishermen in Boat]

Description: Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
Date: August 5, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.351934 -97.806302

[Ragsdale Terminal Exterior]

Description: Photograph of the Ragsdale Terminal with an exterior facade that is dark with matching dark columns that can be seen on the left wall, along with a glass door entrance. The roof is a very light color and has a multi-arched scalloped shape to it that extends far past the edge of the building. The terminal sign can be seen to the right in a garden area with boulders and palm trees.
Date: August 23, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Car Wash]

Description: Photograph of a self-use car wash station called the Motor Valet. A man can be seen washing his car under the station awning while several others cars are in line for their turn. The small building has several flags sticking out from the roof, and a sign advertising the car wash price can be seen to the left. Two storage sheds can be seen in the left background.
Date: May 3, 1964
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Armless Man with Piano]

Description: Photograph of a man without arms or legs sitting in front of an organ. The man can be seen wearing a formal suit, and in the background, a parked bus can be seen with "Richard Miller" painted on the side.
Date: May 2, 1967
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Trade Show Appliance Booth]

Description: Photograph of a booth at a trade expo displaying various kitchen appliances, such as stove ranges and dishwashers. A sign hung at the back of the booth reads, "Fulfords Appliance Co. Builders Dept.". Two women can be seen in the background to the left, stooped over and looking at an unseen item.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Realtor Builders Office]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Nash Philips-Copus realtor office, since demolished, on 6010 Brooks Street. The office is a stone building with windowed entrance way, where a zig-zag roof awning can be seen. A side walk leading from the parking lot can be seen in the right side foreground, along with a small, grassy lawn, palm trees, and large boulders. The company name can be seen both on the side of the building to the right of the entrance and on a tall sign that stands to the left. A sing… more
Date: June 2, 1964
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Construction Site]

Description: Photograph of a steel beam framed building under construction. Workers in overalls and hard hats can be seen throughout the area, and a crane can be seen to the right lifting up a pallet of beams. A light colored truck can be seen in the foreground delivering materials. The corner of another building under construction can be seen in the foreground to the right.
Date: May 5, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Children's Train at Theater]

Description: Photograph of a mini children's' train parked in front of a Trans-Texas Theater that was located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. The engine of the train has an illustration of a Native American in a headdress, and each of the cars behind it have various animal illustrations on them. A road can be seen behind the train, part of which leads behind a sign for the drive-in theater that stands tall in the background. A light colored vehicle can be seen parked on the road beside the sign.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Clowns]

Description: Photograph of a group of five clowns dressed up and posed on a stage. Three clowns can be seen sitting in the front row while the other two stand in the back. They appear to be sitting on suitcase props, with another suitcase seen posed in the front that is labeled with the name of their clown troop.
Date: June 11, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Radio Station Trade Booth]

Description: Photograph of the KOKE radio station's booth at a trade convention. A radio host with a headset stands behind a curved desk, speaking into a microphone while two young men, one in the foreground and one to the left, watch on. A woman can be seen sitting behind the same desk as the host, and a person in a shrimp costume can be seen standing between them. In the background, a mannequin in a dark dress and hat can be seen posed next to signs for the radio station, and a man sitting with his hand o… more
Date: March 5, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Models with Motorized Cart]

Description: Photograph of two women posing to advertise a motorized cart for Powered Products of Texas. The cart can be seen with no roof or doors, and only three wheels and a single front seat. A large package can be seen in the carts carrier bed in the back. The woman seated in the cart can be seen wearing a bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on it. The woman standing to the left of the cart has on a dark, one-piece swimsuit. Both are wearing high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Austin Municipal Airport Ticket Desk]

Description: Photograph of a ticket desk area in the Austin Municipal Airport, where several people with suitcases can be seen waiting at the desk while attendants assist them. Signs with maps and arrival times can be seen on the wall behind the desk. A long sign advertising different airlines can be seen above the desk area. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Club Caravan Comedians]

Description: Photograph of a Las Vegas comedy duo on stage at Club Caravan, located at 2360 North Interstate 35. Comedians, Pepper Davis and Tony Reese, can be seen performing a bit, where Davis is telling jokes in a pair of boxing gloves and robe. Musicians from the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra can be seen in the background.
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Club Caravan Performance]

Description: Photograph of a performance on stage at the Caravan Club, located at located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The singer on stage is Meg Myles, star of "Satan in High Heels" (1962). She is wearing a light colored, with a glittery belt at the waist. She can be seen standing with her arms stretched open wide while singing and looking at the camera. A pianist, bass, and saxophone player can all be seen playing behind her, all part of the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Trade Show Trailors]

Description: Photograph at night of two camping trailers parked outside a business exposition. In the the trailer to the left, a man can be seen in the door way with his back turned to the camera. Another man can be seen standing outside the trailer to the right. Both men appear to be interacting with unseen persons within their respective campers.The exposition center can be seen to the right, and vehicles can be seen parked in the background.
Date: [1961-03-03..1961-03-05]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.260252 -97.751092

[Architect Office Exterior]

Description: Photograph of an office building located at 2816 Hemphill Park, designed and owned by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse, and Greeven. The photo is taken from the street and a foot path coming from the left can be seen cutting through the yard of grass to the entrance. A glass sun room can be seen in the foremost side near the entrance. A cluster of trees can be seen to the the right, and multiple shrubs and bushes are planted around the office's perimeter. A short, rectangular chimney can be seen on th… more
Date: May 30, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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