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- Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
- Short story about a "professional tramp" in New Orleans.
- Sewanee vs. [University of] Texas, 1899
- Photograph of Texas vs. Sewanee. Bleachers seat from 150 to 300. Clark Field. Spectators (almost entirely men) crowd the bleachers and the sidelines on both sides 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.
- [Correspondence to Henry Ladd from S.W. Doom]
- A letter to Henry Ladd from attorney D.W. Doom regarding “the case of Elisabet Ney against yourself and Mosle.”
- Our religion : a discourse to the First Unitarian Society, Austin, Texas
- Sermon to the First Unitarian Society in Austin from Edwin M. Wheelock, dated Oct. 8, 1899.
- Temporary Capitol Burning
- View of the Temporary Capitol building burning looking west. People witnessing the event in the intersection of 11th and Congress Avenue
- [Temporary Texas Capitol Building Fire]
- Photograph of the fire that destroyed the building that had temporarily served as the capitol building for the state of Texas while the new capitol building was being constructed. Firefighters can be seen spraying water in to the upper floors while a large number of spectators look on.
- [Capitol Building Burning]
- Photograph of the Capitol building on fire, with smoke emanating from the top floor and roof of the building. Onlookers are gathered in the street; also visible are horse-drawn fire engines.
- [Interior of St. David's Episcopal Church]
- Photograph of the sanctuary of St. David's Episcopal Church. It is decorated with lights and garland for Christmas.
- University of Texas old main building and library
- Photograph of View of the University of Texas old Main Building and Library. The Old Main Building was constructed in three phases and completed in 1899. It remained the main administrative and library building for 35 years until its destruction in 1934.
- [Group Portarit at Camp Mabry, Austin]
- Photograph of a group of people seated in a grassy area at Camp Mabry. The person on the far left is in a military uniform, holding a rifle. There are three women and one other man. Large tents and other men are visible in the background. The photograph is a cyanotype.
- [Group Portrait at a Picnic]
- Photograph of the Haschke and Brown families on picnic in a lightly wooded area. The names of the people in this photograph are listed on the back. The photograph is a cyanotype.
- [Execution Scene]
- Photograph of a defendant at an execution, with a noose set up on a wooden platform. Caption on the back reads "This is a photograph of the defendant and assembled witnesses immediately prior to execution as he addressed a group of thousands assembled in front of jail. --Harry Hubert."
- [Four University of Texas at Austin football players in uniform with 1898 ball]
- Photograph of four University of Texas football players, three standing and one kneeling on one knee and holding an 1898 football. The photograph is mounted on a cabinet card. The UT student players are wearing uniforms consisting of dark turtleneck sweaters with a large "T" centered on the chest, quilted padded pants, shin guards and leather lace-up ankle boots. The reverse of the photograph notes that the photograph is from the James H. Hart Estate. Hart is standing at the far left in the photograph. James Hart was an end on the 1897 football team, a tackle on the 1898 team and captain on the 1899 team. He led UT to 23-5 mark during his four seasons, including 6-0 record in 1900. Hart also served as secretary of the athletic association, and editor in chief of the 1899 Cactus. He returned to UT football as coach in 1902, leading the Longhorns to a 6-3-1 record, and served 26 years as alumni representative to UT Athletics Council.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the northeast.
- Fulton's Ice Cream Parlor
- Two men and a little girl at the bar. A rooster is standing on the stool next to the girl. Fulton's was located at 1608 Lavaca St.
- [Grand Stand at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas]
- Photograph of the Grand Stand at Camp Mabry in Austin in 1897, crowded with people. In the foreground a man in a suit and hat, carrying an umbrella, and a woman wearing a long white dress and hat, stroll toward the Grand Stand. Other people, some wearing military uniforms, are milling about. The wooden structure had raked seating under a long hipped roof, and one large central second story tower with smaller second story towers at each end. The structure, which served as a reviewing stand for troops, was burned by arson in 1902, and the original specifications exist at the Alexandar Architectural Archives at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin for 1897-1898
- "Containing the present state, county and city governments, and a complete list of all postoffices and money order offices in Texas; also an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes; full name and address of all residents, their occupations or pursuits, and a complete classified business directory. Also a valuable street and avenue guide.
- [Ralph and George W. Bickler]
- Photograph of Ralph A. and George W. Bickler, who are posing for a portrait. George is wearing a dress and Ralph is wearing a suit.
- Unveiling of Firemen's Monument Austin
- Photograph of the unveiling of the Firefighter's memorial at the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. There is a large crowd of people and horse-drawn buggies surrounding the monument.
- Texas School for the Blind
- Group of men in suits and hats lined up in front of campus buildings. For more information: http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kct25
- Austin High School Mid A. Grade, 1896
- Photograph of Austin High School Mid A. Grade class portrait on April 13, 1896. Austin High School opened in 1881. The class consists of 22 young women and five young men seated and standing in front of a school building at 11th Street and Rio Grande Street. There is a broken window behind the woman (Clara Whitteu) on the far left of the group, and a man stands nearly out of frame on the far left. From left to right (first row, seated): Gene Clark, Annie Spence, Mamie Heflybower, Lenora Patterson, Nellie Brown, Haysie Heflybower, Edna Slaughter, Molly Alison, George Decherd; (second row standing and seated): Clara Whitteu, Doree Durfee, LuEmma Raymond, Nan Turner, Kate Mayes, Willie Smith, Gracie Taylor, Laura Hirshfeld, Mary Perry; (last row, seated and standing): Ira Hamilton, Bessie Walsh, Zella Swancoat, Erin Crane, Lula Rose, Scott Key, Ansell Carouth, Will Orr, and Harry Bach.
- Fredericksburg 50th Jubilee
- Photograph of the 50th Fredericksburg Jubilee. Men on horseback are lined up at the front. Several men are dressed in Native American clothing.
- Texas Industrial Review, Volume 01, Number 03, October, 1895
- The Texas Industrial Review is described as "A monthly publication" that is "Devoted to the General Business Interests of the Southwest" (57). This issue has articles focusing on Austin, the International Regatta, and the cotton mill.
- "Old Dismal" Substitute Hook and Ladder Wagon
- Photograph of the Substitute Hook and Ladder Wagon and firemen outside of Texas State Capitol building taken from 11th Street and Colorado Street looking east. The Hook and Ladder Wagon is drawn by two horses.
- [Portrait of Benno Goldbeck]
- Photograph of Benno Goldbeck, who is sitting and wearing a suit. The text on the back reads, "Benno Goldbeck born 19th January 1856 taken 1st of May 1895. to his friend Max Lungkwitz". He was the son of Theodor Georg Ludwig Goldbeck and Bianca Nohl.
- [Pavillion at Hyde Park]
- A crowd watching four men in the lake behind the pavillion.
- [Snow on Capitol Grounds]
- Looking south from the Capitol. The Temporary Capitol is in view on the right with the Travis County Courthouse on the left.
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan with his printing office as collateral.
- [Achilles Grocery]
- Photograph of Achilles Grocery as seen from the corner. Located at 16th and Guadalupe Streets. Men are standing in front on the porch, and the sign on the building reads "W.A. Achilles General Merchandise."
- Austin Primary School
- Group portrait of children posed for a portrait outside of a wood framed building. They wear costumes as if dressed for a school play. Many wear tunics with a large, round flower petal collar and a flower on the chest and one boy to the left holds an oversized flower. The building is a basic square design with a large window at the center of each quarter. Note that 200 Nueces and 717 West Ave. are written on the back.
- [Fulmore Elementary School Students]
- Photograph of the 3rd and 4th grade classes at Fulmore Elementary School. There are 37 students, including boys and girls, and one female teacher present. Many of the boys seated in the front row are barefoot. A sign reads "South Austin 3rd-4th 1895."
- [Rogers Locomotive Works Locomotive]
- Photograph of a steam locomotive built by Rogers Locomotive works about 1875. One of the operators stands on the pilot attached to the engine by the front center coupler. Steam locomotives operated until the mid 20th century, when electric and diesel models took over. Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works, based in Paterson, New Jersey, was a popular 19th century manufacturer of railroad steam locomotives. This model is a 4-4-0 indicating its wheel-arrangement.
- [Sham Battle, Camp Mabry]
- Photograph of a sham battle being staged at Camp Mabry in 1895. In the right foreground are costumed men mounted on horses and standing/sitting on the ground. In the background are men lined up on the battlefield and, further back, encampments set up.
- [Bridge over Barton Creek]
- Photograph of a bridge over Barton Creek.
- East Austin School Children
- Photograph of East Austin school children in the lower 4th grade. The names of everyone in the photograph are listed on the back. Miss Mary Johnson is the teacher. The photograph is cabinet card format.
- [Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks for funds for a weekly publication.
- Austin's gala season : second annual international rowing regatta to be contested May 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th, at Austin, Texas.
- Flyer for the second annual rowing regatta.
- Camp on Sanitarium grounds, Hyde Park
- Men in military uniform lined up in front of tents.
- The Governor's Mansion
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.
- [Governor's Mansion and grounds]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion showing the east elevation from across the street from the roof of the temporary capitol. The columns and entablature are painted dark shades; the porch is extended; and the trees have matured. The picket fence surrounding the lot steps down for the variation in grade. The mansion was built by Abner Cook in 1855 and was continuously occupied since 1856. The occupant here in 1894 was Governor James Stephen Hogg. The mansion was declared a Texas historical landmark in 1962 and a national historic landmark in 1970.
- House of Representatives Chamber, Texas Capitol Building
- View of the House of Representatives chamber in the Texas State Capitol Building. Rows of wooden chairs face the front and two painted portraits hang on the walls.
- The Industrial Advantages of Austin, Texas, or Austin Up To Date
- This book gives a brief historical overview of Austin, Texas and discusses the impact of the industries on the city, noting the major business enterprises of the time period. Index follows page 91.
- [Jacob Bickler Family Outside House]
- Photograph of the family of Jacob Bickler standing outside a house (502 West 14th Street) on the front porch. They are all wearing a coat and hat of some sort. The house is a 1-story brick building and has a picket fence.
- [Land Office Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Texas General Land Office building (now the Capitol Visitor's Center).
- [Reception Room, Texas State Capitol Building]
- Interior view of the reception room of the Texas State Capitol Building. There are several arm chairs and tables.
- [St. Mary's Academy]
- Photograph of St. Mary's Academy, a private school for girls. It was established in 1874 by the Holy Cross Sisters who assumed operations of a local parish school from the Sisters of Divine Providence. At first, Mother Angela Guillespie and Sister M. Austin did all of the teaching and cooking, but expansion was necessary as enrollment increased in 1875. This building was built in 1885 in the face of increased enrollment. By 1947, the sisters moved the school to a bigger location, and this building was sold and demolished on July 30, 1954.
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan.
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her to carry a note on a property.
- The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas
- Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.
- [40th and Avenue G in Hyde Park ]
- Photograph of the site of 40th and Avenue G in Hyde Park, taken before Avenue G was built.