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- [Early Phase of Capital Building Construction]
- Photograph of beginning phase of construction of the capitol. Building is surrounded by piles of limestone rocks and wood debris. A worker is standing on the precipice of the roof and construction cranes are also visible.
- New Capitol Building, July, 1886
- Photograph of workers posing for a group portrait during construction of the new capitol building. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "Hans Falkenburg - sitting on stone (center, with hat)."
- [Photograph of Austin High School Student Council]
- Photograph of Austin High School 1971 student council members standing L to R: Katie Miller, Vice President; Anna Reyes, Secretary; Charles Riptoe, Treasurer; Seated: Carlton Lowe, President. Stephen F. Austin High School was founded in 1881.
- [University of Texas Plan of Development Map]
- Photograph of a copy of a 1933 drawing of existing and future structures on the campus of the University of Texas.
- [Travis County Courthouse]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Travis County Courthouse. Cars are parked out in front.
- [Altar Boys at St. David's Episcopal Church]
- Photograph of two altar boys kneeling at the altar of St. David's Episcopal Church.
- [Rear view of the Lester Palmer Municpal Auditorium]
- Photograph of rear exterior view of the Lester Palmer Municipal Auditorium with landscape, garage and driveway.
- [John Nance Garner Birthday Gathering]
- Photograph of Sam Rayburn, Harry S. Truman, John Nance Garner, and Lyndon B. Johnson gathered around a press table. On the table is a microphone and a gingerbread house made for Garner's birthday.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Governor's Mansion taken from "Souvenir of Austin" (1906).
- [McNeil Depot Saloon]
- Photograph of McNeil Depot Saloon. This is most likely the building that now houses Donn's Depot in Austin, Texas. The building was transported from McNeil, Texas to its current location thirty years ago.
- [Zilker Hillside Theatre - Peter Pan]
- Photograph of two actors of the Zilker Hillside Thearte summer musical "Peter Pan" in August 1971. The two actors playing Captain Hook and Peter Pan are crossing their swords.
- [War Bond Drive]
- Photograph of group including Representative Lyndon Baines Johnson at desk with Robert Taylor (2nd from right) and members of the War Bond Drive in Austin.
- [Aerial View of Austin, Texas]
- Photograph of an aerial view of Austin, TX taken from south of the Colorado River looking up Congress Avenue towards the Texas State Capitol Building.
- [Flag Ceremony]
- Photograph of a servicewoman transferring the Texas flag over to a serviceman as a contingent of women on the steps of the Capitol building look on. People watch in the background.
- [Ford Liberty Bell Fleet]
- Photograph of a Ford f-5 pickup truck with two service men and a woman along with model of the Liberty Bell in the back. Painted on the truck's bed rail is the motto "Save For YOUR Independence - Buy U.S. Savings Bonds." The truck is parked in front of the Texas Capitol building.
- [Partially Submerged House in Floodwaters]
- Photograph of an aerial view of a house submerged almost to the roofline in the water of the flooded Colorado River. Trees and debris can be seen in the water.
- [Servicewomen]
- Photograph of three servicewomen in uniform looking at a lily pond on the grounds of the State Capitol.
- [Two boys fishing from rowboats]
- Photograph of two boys in a pond fishing from rowboats, which are chained to a willow tree, shown in the foreground.
- [The University of Texas, Austin]
- Photograph of an aerial view of the University of Texas, Austin campus and the surrounding area.
- [Women on court at Caswell Tennis Center]
- Photograph of a large group of female tennis players standing at equal distances apart on both sides of both tennis courts. All players carry rackets and look toward the spectators in the stands.
- [Group of Men in Uniform]
- Photograph of a group of soldiers in a few styles of uniform, with a few women and a pastor, possibly at Camp Mabry.
- Interior of Owens Garage
- Photograph of the interior of Owens Garage, located at 1412 E. 14th Street, Austin. Standing second from left: William Owens; third from left: Murry Owens, owner. Service men stand near four cars parked at the garage. A fence reads "Cars greased, washed and polished" near a ramp.
- Governor's Mansion [under snow]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion front and north elevations. It has a screen porch with steps. The front lawn is covered in snow. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. The mansion here was occupied by first female Texas governor Miriam A. Ferguson in 1925. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a National historic landmark in 1970.
- [Technical instructor with engine components and diagram]
- Photograph of a technical instructor at the UT School of Military Aeronautics stands between two engine components and uses a wooden pointer to explain pieces of the engine from a chalkboard diagram. In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson and the Council of National Defense established military schools for aviators at six college campuses around the country. The Schools of Military Aeronautics (SMAs) were to provide basic technical instruction for beginning pilots before they moved on to flight training. The SMA students were not considered regular university students. Those attending the SMA became soldiers in a new branch of the US Army called "Air Service," later becoming the United States Air Force. The UT SMA was initially housed in B. Hall, but moved housing once enrollment expanded from 50 to several hundred men. By the end of the war, the UT SMA had over 1,000 men enrolled--the largest in the country--and was known as the "West Point of the Air." It would be the prototype for the Air Force Academy.
- [Children swimming at Rosewood Park]
- Photograph of a group of African-American children swimming and splashing at the Rosewood Park for Negroes swimming pool. Extensive use of swimming pool and facilities demonstrates success of this recreation center.
- [Entrance to Zilker Park]
- Photograph of a car driving past a large stone marker which reads "Zilker Park."
- [Rosewood Park pool]
- Photograph of the swimming pool at the Rosewood Park for Negroes. The pool was built by J.F. Johnson Construction and is seventy feet wide by seventy five feet long, and runs three feet to seven feet and six inches deep. The photo is of the shallow end of the pool. Two cars are parked in near the pool. A lifeguard sits underneath a rules notice.
- Soldiers on Parade in Austin, Texas
- Photograph of American troops on parade through downtown Austin. The soldiers are riding in the back of 6x6 "deuce and a halfs" (CCKW350) which are towing 105mm howitzer cannons. The unit is probably part of either the 36th Infantry Division or the 2nd Infantry Division.
- Rosewood Park for Negroes
- Photograph of a group of black children watching a youth prepare to dive from the diving board into the public pool at Rosewood Park.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the southwest.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the southeast.
- [Congress Avenue]
- Photograph of a bustling Congress Avenue taken from the south looking towards the Capitol Builing. People are walking or riding on horse and carriage.
- [Austin Community Garden near airport]
- Photograph of Austin Community Garden looking towards the airport. Rows of plants and a string fence separating rows are visible in the foreground. The airport control tower, airplanes and gates are visible behind the chain-link fence in the background.
- Cars in Traffic
- Photograph of cars stuck in traffic by Brackenridge Hospital, waiting to turn right at a yield sign onto 15th Street.
- [Dillman's Farm at Austin Community Gardens]
- Photograph of a section of garden at the Austin Community Garden. A wooden sign that says "Dillman's Farm" is in the foreground, indicating the plot as belonging to the Dillmans. Wooden stakes and leafy plants are visible in front of a chain-link fence running along the border of the garden. A hose snakes up into view at the back of the Dillman plot.
- [Inmate at Travis County Jail]
- Photograph of an African-American man in handcuffs being led through door by a guard at the Travis County Jail in Austin.
- [Mayor Jeff Friedman on a boat]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman interviewing Mayor Jeff Friedman on a boat on Lake Austin. He holds a microphone in one hand and points to the shore with the other.
- [Painting Presentation at Town Lake Gazebo]
- Photograph of Lady Bird Johnson and Michael Frary, and unnamed man present a painting of the gazebo at Town Lake in front of the actual gazebo.
- [Student looking at University of Texas Main Building]
- Photograph of student with backpack in foreground with U.T. Tower in background. Students are walking around the main campus in front of the main building. Several students are sitting in front of the steps. Several tables are visible in the background. An event is taking place.
- [Student on UT shuttle bus]
- Photograph of a female student holding onto the bar near the front door on the UT shuttle bus number 429. The driver looks out of the windshield. The student wears a backpack and appears to be waiting to exit the bus at the current or next stop. A "No smoking" sign above the driver prohibits passengers from smoking on the bus.
- [Unidentified Elementary School]
- Photograph of an unidentified elementary school that appears to be vacant/abandoned.
- [Group of Children at Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of First Lady Willie Hobby, seated on the steps of the Governor's Mansion, surrounded by a group of children. Included are Marie Hanna Bernheim; Roy Rather, Jr.; Margaret Soreano Beverly; Kathleen Crawford; Catherine Teten Nash; Mary Watt Avery; Mary Louise Hill Sparks; Virginia Horton Roberdeau; Helen Phinney Avery; George Sparks; and Frances Seybolt Rather.
- Deep Eddy, Austin Tex
- Photograph of spectators and swimmers at Deep Eddy Bathing Beach.
- [Congress Avenue]
- Photograph of pre-1875 Congress Avenue taken from the southwest side of the avenue.
- Adams Extract Company
- Photograph of a man working with equipment at the Adams Extract Company.
- The Zilker Zephyr
- Photograph of children and parents riding the Zilker Zephyr miniature train through Zilker Park. Downtown Austin and the Capitol building are visible in the background.
- [Impact at uknown game at Clark Field]
- Photograph of low angle shot of an impact at an uknown game at Clark Field. The weather is sunny and cloudless. Even at this close range, it is difficult to determine which players belong to which team. At this time players did not wear helmets or protective padding. Their uniforms consisted of opposing colors and did not contain team names, logos, player names, or numbers. The University of Texas began its football program in 1893 managed by Albert Lefevra, playing two games in the fall and two in the spring. The following year, the team hired its first official head coach, R.D. Wentworth.
- [Kickoff of Unknown Game at Clark Field]
- Photograph of kickoff of an unknown football game at Clark Field on a sunny, cloudless day. Several men are standing on the sideline in the foreground and a crowd is watching from the opposite side of the field.
- [Tackle at unknown game at Clark Field]
- Photograph of Tackle at an uknown game at Clark Field. Coaches, referees, and players look on from the field and sidelines. A large crowd of spectators stands along the opposite side of the field. The University of Texas began its football program in 1893 managed by Albert Lefevra, playing two games in the fall and two in the spring. The following year, the team hired its first official head coach, R.D. Wentworth.
- [Unknown game at Clark Field]
- Photograph of an unknown game at Clark Field shows players piling on each other right before a tackle while officials look on. A large crowd of spectators stands along the opposite side of the field. At this time players did not wear helmets or protective padding. Their uniforms consisted of opposing colors and did not contain team names, logos, player names, or numbers. The University of Texas began its football program in 1893 managed by Albert Lefevra, playing two games in the fall and two in the spring. The following year, the team hired its first official head coach, R.D. Wentworth.