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[Couch Set]

Description: Photograph of a furniture set including a couch with two matching chairs on either side and a coffee table. Behind the set on the left is a curtain, and in the center a faux brick wall with a hanging painting. A folding wooden screen stands on the right.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Couch Set with Lamps]

Description: Photograph of a furniture set, featuring a couch flanked by bi-level tables with lamps and books on them, a cushioned chair, and a coffee table with an ashtray and cup & saucer. On the wall behind the couch are three framed prints. In the right corner is a curtain.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Couple Posing in Stagecoach]

Description: Photograph of a couple riding in a stagecoach and posing for the camera in a graveled area. The coach is drawn by two horses who are at a standstill for the photo. The driver is dressed in western clothes, with dark pants, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat. The couple are each looking out a window of the coach and looking at each other. Trees can be seen throughout the background.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Cows on Ranch]

Description: Photograph of three cows grazing next to a pond at a ranch. Two trees frame either side of the picture in the foreground. In the background surrounded by short trees is a very large, white house, with a long stable or barn to its left.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Credit Union]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a Credit Union building in an unknown location in Austin. A desk and chair with telephone and typewriter can be seen in the right foreground, and a cubicle desk area can be seen to the left. A decorative brick wall divides the room areas and a seating area can be seen near a window in the background.
Date: November 30, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Credit Union Cubicles]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a Credit Union at an unknown location in Austin. Three cubicle spaces with desks and drawers can be seen to the left and two larger desk can be seen to the right. One desk has a telephone and typewriter that can be seen and a partition wall with an open door can be seen in the background. A decorative brick wall can be seen to the far left.
Date: November 30, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Department Store Display]

Description: Photograph of a display full of perfume fragrances in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. A tall gazebo model structure can be seen at the top of the display, and racks of clothing for sale along with store mannequins can be seen in the background.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[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.

[Dining Couple at Stage Coach Inn]

Description: Photograph of a staged couple posing at the Stage Coach Inn at a dining table set with plates and dinnerware. The couple can be seen looking up towards a waiter standing next to the table. An atrium with skylights and a very large tree can be seen in the background. The ceiling has a noticeably rustic design where prominent wooden beams can be seen.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Dining Room near Living Area]

Description: Photograph of a dining room. Four set tables with chairs stand in the foreground and centerground. The left wall is composed of windows looking into a courtyard. In the background is an array of couches and tables, and two wooden doors. A potted plant stands in the far right corner. The courtyard has stone tiling and a concrete island with shrubs and a small tree, behind which is a metal table and some chairs.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Dining Room Table]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Don Yarborough]

Description: Photograph of gubernatorial candidate, Don Yarborough, posing with supporters for the camera. He can be seen smiling, wearing a dark suit and shaking the hand of a woman in a floral hat with glasses hanging from pearls around her neck. The woman just behind them can be seen smiling for the camera and wearing a floral hat with a polka dot dress. Other people can be seen in the background carrying signs in support of Don.
Date: May 16, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Don Yarborough Speech]

Description: Photograph of gubernatorial candidate, Don Yarborough, about to give a speech while standing on a small plane. He can be seen on the plane's wing, smiling with his both hands raised. He is wearing a dark suit and striped tie. A man in dark glasses can be seen in the left background beyond the plane, and the back of a supporter's head can be seen watching Don in the mid-ground. In the right foreground, an American flag can be seen.
Date: May 16, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Dorm Students]

Description: Photograph of four college students in Goodall Wooten Dorm. Two students can be seen sitting on a couch to the left. A blanket tapestry is hung on the wall behind them along with a cow skull and a paddle in the corner to the right. Another student can be seen standing and smoking near the open balcony door to the right. A fourth student can be seen standing on the balcony with his hand in his pocket.
Date: March 7, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Drive Up Food Stand]

Description: Photograph of a small drive up hamburger stand called the Jet Drive Inn, with a large, metal awning roof. Two cars can be seen parked to the left of the stand, where a man and woman stand outside of one with the car door open. To the right of the stand are several picnic tables, where two couples can be seen sitting together. The photo was taken at night, the hamburger stand is lit from the inside and with lights on the roof, and the parking lot is otherwise empty.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Empty Bedroom]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom, possibly in a hotel. On the left side against a wall, on which hangs three framed paintings, is a desk with a lamp on it. To the right of that is the door, followed by a TV set and a couch with a coffee table in front of it. In the right foreground is a angled desk beneath a mirror, with a lamp and chair. A side of the bed is visible in the bottom-right foreground. Another chair and lamp are visible in the mirror's reflection against a curtained window.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Empty Lobby with Desks]

Description: Photograph of a large lobby. In the foreground are chairs adjoined to small tables with ashtrays on them. In the background center and left are several desks with chairs. The space is segmented by large concrete columns. Tables stand in the background right, behind which is the entrance and exit.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Empty, Plain Office]

Description: Photograph of a office space. Several desks with chairs are spaced around the room with glass dividers between them. In the left foreground are two chairs and a potted plant for waiting. A door with a clock above it is visible in the center background.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Exterior View of Postmodern Building]

Description: Photograph of a building with decorative brick walls. The building is four stories tall with postmodern architecture elements, and can be seen sitting on the corner of Guadalupe Street, around 20th St. A woman can be seen walking on the sidewalk to the right and several cars can be seen parked on the sides of both streets.
Date: November 20, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[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.

[Food Store]

Description: Photograph of a grocery store called Town and Country, located on St. Johns Avenue, Austin Texas. The photo is taken from the side of a road, where a full view of the small store and its parking lot can be seen. A single car can be seen parked to the left of the lot, and further to the left a tall sign with the store name can be seen. A large field and several houses can be seen in the background.
Date: March 22, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Foyer]

Description: Photograph of a foyer in a modern, postwar building. A large square pillar stands prominently in the center of the room. Some cushioned chairs and a lamp sit in the right by a curtained window. Behind the pillar and in the left background are potted plants; in the left wall is a set of glass doors. More glass doors to the street are visible in the center background, through which a 1950s-era car is visible. A large roundel hangs or is painted on a window facing the street.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
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