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[Texas Supreme Court Justices]

Description: 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.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Christianson-Leberman
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Frosty Acres Vegetable Display]

Description: Photograph of a man advertising Frosty Acres vegetables to a woman. Between them on a table are several boxes sampling different kinds of frozen vegetable products, along with signs displaying their prices. On the curtain behind the man are posters advertising the company's "grade certificates."
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[University Men's Shop]

Description: Photograph of the front of University Men's Shop. Beneath a neon sign is a large glass window in door. On display in the window is a set of suits and related clothing items, as well as a sign that says "Fall Fashion" and a chalkboard with "Back to School" written on it.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Two-Story House and Large Tree]

Description: Photograph of a large, two-story, white house in a late-nineteenth/early-twentieth century American style. A large tree stands in the left foreground, framing the photograph; another large tree stands near the house at center. A set of tables and benches is visible in the yard at left, as well as a metal lamp pole.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Printing Shop]

Description: Photograph of three women and a man at work in a printing shop. Stacks of printed sheets and shreds of paper are scattered around the floor while workers operate machinery.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Room at the Villa Capri]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom at the Villa Capri Hotel. In the foreground is a triangular table with two "Master Hosts" brochures and an ashtray with "Villa Capri" matches in it. On either side of the table are two cushioned chairs. In the left background is a bed with two nightstands and lamps as well as a rotary phone. To the right of that is an open door, followed by a desk and chair with a mirror, and a TV set.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Lobby and registration desk at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel]

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1960~
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Home with Pool]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Kitchen]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Home Exterior with Car]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Outdoor Kitchen]

Description: 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 fore… more
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Home Interior Living Room]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Mid-Century Living Room]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Home Bedroom]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960-01-27..1960-01-28]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Model with Engine]

Description: 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.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Musicians Sculpture]

Description: Photograph of bronze statue resting on a smooth surface. The statue is an abstract representation of musicians and a conductor. Five of the musicians are sitting, one is standing, and the conductor can be seen standing on a pedestal.
Date: September 9, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[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.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Model in Golf Cart]

Description: 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.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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