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- ABC Shop
- Eve Marie Martin and George Martin stand behind the counter in the ABC shop, located at 809 W. 12th St. in Austin.
- [An aerial photograph of the Davis Water Treatment Plant]
- An aerial view of the city filtration plant in Austin, the Davis Water Treatment Plant. The view is from over a large body of water, looking east. There are many trees surrounding the plant. The dirt road coming to plant from northeast is 35th St. Mt. Bonnel Rd (with bridge) is on west side of plant. The open areas in the upper center of the image with rows of buildings is Camp Mabry.
- [An aerial view of construction at the University of Texas]
- An aerial view of the University of Texas campus. There is a construction site just beyond a large flagpole in the photo.
- [An aerial view of construction at the University of Texas]
- An aerial view of the University of Texas campus. There is a construction site just beyond a large flagpole in the photo.
- Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus
- Aerial view of the University of Texas campus with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
- Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus
- Aerial view of the University of Texas campus looking northwest with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
- Aerial View of Town Lake
- Aerial view of Town Lake looking northwest. Riverside drive in center. Fish hatchery on the north side of the Colorado river and east of IH 35.
- [Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]
- A pilot and a copilot in uniforms and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane standing in a field. In front of the plane, 8 other soldiers in uniform and a civilian in white shirt and bow tie stand posed facing the camera.The third soldier from the right is resting his arm on part of the airplanes framework, and holding one of the structural supports. In the background are some large tents and two soldiers. "Wright C., SC-16 "Trainer," with Lts. Thomas D. Milling, instructor and Fred Seydel student, Texas City, Texas, May 1913. The 'C" was a larger, heavier version of the 'B', and had fixed vertical stabilizers (Blinkers) in front for additional stability. SC-16 was flown to Houston and back by Lt. Kirtland with Sgt. Idzorek, mechanic, 12 May 1913. It was transferred to San Diego in June 1913, however, a cracked crankcase prevented it from flying. There were no spare 50 h.p. engines, thus preventing his 'C' from joining the rest of hte Wright 'C's.' (USAF Museum photo) - from "1st Aero Squadron in Texas City, Texas" by Douglas E. Edwards in Over The Front, Vol. 13, No. 2, Summer 1998, p. 129, published by the League of WWI Aviation Historians.
- [Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]
- Photograph of a pilot and copilot in uniform and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane sitting in a field. Seven other soldiers in uniform and one civilian man dressed in white shirt and bow tie stand in front of the airplane. Wording on photo front with a line drawn to the pilot (the leftmost person in the cockpit): "Milling".
- Austin Chapter of Hadassah
- A group of women from the Austin Chapter of Hadassah posing for a photo at a formal gathering. All of the women are wearing dresses.
- Bill McVay and unidentified man in store
- Photograph of two men in Hanley Paint Store. Photograph of Bill McVay (on right) and unidentified man in paint store, Van Horn, TX. The store was established by McVay in an old gas station located at 305 West Broadway. This location is now used for the Red Rock Ranch Tours.
- Blind class reading Braille
- Group of 3 women watching as young woman reads Braille. Another young woman is seated at the right side of the photograph.
- [Buffet table at the Perry Hotel]
- Photo of a buffet table at the Perry Hotel with a chef standing next to table of food. Austin, Texas.
- Cab parked on street
- Checker cab parked on a residential street. Houses in background.
- [Cashiers at Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant]
- Photo of cashiers inside Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant. Austin, Texas.
- [Charles Howard Blackshear II]
- Charles Howard Blackshear (II) - son of Joe Anderson Blackshear Sr. - Here Charles is on vacation at the Watts Bar Resort, May 1960, age 52. He now resides in Louisville, Ky. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
- [Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. painting ]
- Photo of Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. painting on canvas. Austin, Texas.
- [Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. standing next to painting]
- Photo of Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. standing next to painting. Austin, Texas.
- [Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. standing next to painting]
- Photo of Charlie Clifton Cain Jr. standing next to painting. Austin, Texas.
- [Collapsed building from Waco Tornado]
- Photo of a collapsed building resulting from the Waco tornado of 1953. Austin, Texas.
- [Customers eating inside Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant]
- Photo of customers eating inside Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant. Austin, Texas.
- [Customers standing outside Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant]
- Photo of customers standing outside Youngblood's Fried Chicken restaurant. Austin, Texas. Looking north along South Lamar street.
- DAR honors Ernestine Thompson
- Announcement for the reception when the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) honored Ernestine Thompson with the Community Service Award at the W.H. Passon Historical Society on May 21, 2006. Ernestine collected artifacts for the Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum.
- [Debris on street from Waco Tornado]
- Photo of debris in street from the Waco tornado, 1953. Austin, Texas.
- Destroyed Building, possibly the R.T. Dennis building
- Unidentified men stand or sit around and on an unknown building demolished by a tornado in Waco in 1953. This is possibly the R.T. Dennis building, a five-story building that was demolished in the tornado.
- Diffey's Hotel
- Mr. Diffey, wearing a vest, is seated behind the desk in the lobby at Diffey's Hotel. Behind him are cigars for sale, a clock, calendar, and thermometer.
- Dora Hancock's 100th Birthday
- Photograph of birthday party. Photograph of Dora Hancock's 100th birthday party, May 25, 1979, in Van Horn, TX. Pictured: Alice Deane Mclure Hargrave, Charles McLure, Dessie McLure, Juanita Bradley, Edna Verne Weston, Libby Maxwell, Mary Harington, Rosa Lee Wylie and Dora Hancock
- [Employees of Jefferson Chemical Company in front of the plant]
- A group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant. Two of the employees in the front row of the group are holding up a trophy.
- Ernestine Thompson receiving community service award from D.A.R.
- The Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.)representative, Nancy Tanner, honors Ernestine Thompson with the Community Service Award at the W.H. Passon Historical Society on May 21, 2006. Ernestine collected artifacts for the Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum.
- Excursion of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley
- Excursion party posing in front of Shary house
- Excursion party of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley at Sharyland
- Panoramic photograph of an excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's brick home.
- Excursion party of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley, Tex.
- Excursion party posing in front of Shary house.
- Exterior of M. A. Toole Grocery
- Group of unidentified men stand outside of the M. A. Toole Grocery store at night.
- [An external view of Harris Memorial Baptist Church]
- A view of the outside of Harris Memorial Baptist Church. There are stained glass windows and a large cross on the outside of the building.
- [Family group photo]
- Family group photo. Austin, Texas.
- [Family group photo]
- Family group photo. Austin, Texas.
- Group of Unidentified Men in Front of Airplanes
- A group of five unidentified men stand in front of a row of propeller airplanes at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
- [Group of women inside church with graduation attire]
- Photo of women inside church with graduation attire. Austin, Texas.
- [A group of young girls posing in ballet outfits]
- A group of young girls posing in ballet dresses with a floral design on them at a Spring Program.
- [Group of young men standing in front of UT tower]
- Photo of a group of young men standing in front of UT tower. Austin, Texas.
- [Hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station with five K-type blimps]
- Hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station with five K-type blimps.
- [Hemphill Bookstore]
- Photo of Hemphill Bookstore on 25th and Guadalupe. Austin, Texas.
- [Hillcrest Farms trucks]
- Hillcrest Farms dairy trucks. Austin, Texas.
- Interior of Cueneo's Bakery
- Interior view of Cueno's Bakery on 3901 Red River showing two unidentified men in all white standing next to a large oven.
- J. H. Shary excursion, Sharyland bath house
- Excursion party posing next to the wooden bath house
- [J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper]
- J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper at a desk. The headline of the newspaper says "High Court Throws Out Segregation in Schools."
- John H. Shary excursion
- Excursion party posing on dirt road in front of palm and citrus trees. Some colorization.
- [Judge Yarborough]
- Judge Yarborough sitting in office reading. Austin, Texas.
- Kilian Hall under construction
- Photo of Kilian Hall under construction. Austin, Texas.
- Kilian Hall under construction
- Photo of Kilian Hall under construction. Austin, Texas.