Rescuing Texas History, 2007 - 65 Matching Results
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- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial view of neighborhood south of the University of Texas in foreground, with the University Campus in the center and the Capitol and downtown visible above Texas Memorial Stadium. Red River Street is prominent in the frame.
- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial photograph of downtown Austin. The photograph shows a view of downtown Austin from East Avenue highway during the construction of IH 35. The intersection is Airport Boulevard on the foreground, with the golf course on the right hand side in the middle of the photo, which later became Hancock Center, the first shopping center in Austin.
- Aerial views - East Avenue Highway
- Aerial view of State Capitol and north downtown, looking north to the University of Texas. East Avenue on the far right corner of the photograph.
- Beasley Family Group, 4 Generations
- Three women and a baby.
- [Bride Wearing a Wedding Dress]
- Photograph of a young woman, visible from the knees up, wearing a light-colored, lace wedding gown and veil with a crown. She is holding a small book or wrapped box in her hands. She is posed in front of a wall between two doors; the one on the left is open and a bedroom is visible in the background.
- [Burt C. Blanton and G. Robert Freeman, Jr. in Denison, Texas]
- Burt C. Blanton and G. Robert Freeman, Jr. have just de-trained from a trip aboard the "Flying Scotsman" at the KATY Station in Denison, Texas on June 20, 1970.
- A.C.T. Cast & Crew
- Cecil Hill's players and crew pose for a group shot. Part of the Austin Civic Theater.
- Candid Shot of P.K. Williams
- P. K. Williams posed in an old horse-drawn buggy in front of Rambler (car parts and service)
- Capitol in Color
- Aerial close up shot of Capitol dome in color
- Capitol in Color
- Aerial show of Lavaca St. looking north. In the center right foreground is the Robert Schieffer filling station (note the Texaco star). On the left background is the Castilian dormitory.
- [Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company]
- Photograph of a Carl E. Boch of Calcasieu Lumber Company, seated behind a desk, writing on a piece of paper.
- Catholic Retreat at St. Edward's University
- Group of men standing on steps. Priest stands at front center.
- [Child with adults at the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center]
- Photograph of a group of four women and one child leaving the Austin Cerebral Palsy Clinic.
- Cowboy Statue at Capitol
- Portrait of sculpture
- David Wilson, Jaycee of the Month
- Portrait of young man.
- [First Christian Church Educational Building]
- Photograph of the First Christian Church educational building. There is a large group standing in front of the building and two parked cars in the street.
- ["The Flying Scotsman" leaving Dallas]
- The famed English locomotive, London and North Eastern Railway's No 4472, "The Flying Scotsman" with its nine car consist leaving Dallas early on the morning of June 20, 1970. A southbound KATY freight train waits on the siding.
- Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance
- Frank W. McBee, Sr. seated at desk in his office talking on the telephone.
- Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance
- McBee, Sr. seated at his desk, wearing cowboy boot and smoking a cigar.
- Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance
- Frank W. McBee, Sr., seated at his desk working in a ledger.
- Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance
- Frank W. McBee, Sr., on crutches, stands in the door of his real estate and insurance agency at 1510 S. Congress Avenue. McBee, Sr., also served as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5.
- Judge Ireland Graves
- Judge Graves at his desk
- Kiddieland Park
- Photograph of several children on a boat ride at Kiddieland Park.
- Kiddieland Park
- Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. There is a wooden structure with a sign that says "Kiddie Dude Ranch" and benches to the right. A small train full of passengers is passing by. To the far left, an automobile is partially visible and there are trees, tents, and other attractions in the background.
- Kiddieland Park
- Photograph of Kiddieland Park in Austin, Texas. The aerial view shows the carousel and other rides with various buildings and trees in the background. There are people sitting on benches, walking around the park, and watching the rides.
- [Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1859]
- Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1850 to "My dear Doctor," probably Thomas Moore of Burnet County. Discusses his travels through Texas, and various land transactions. He directs that any letters sent by Phin be forwarded to Graham. Phineas De Cordova was Jacob De Cordova's brother and partner in their Land agent business.
- [Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated May 20, 1858]
- Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore and Moore's son Hamilton. The letter discusses De Cordova's upcoming tour of Europe.
- Lutheran Student Union
- Exterior of Lutheran Student Union House (more distant) at W. 22nd St. and San Antonio
- Lutheran Student Union
- Exterior of Lutheran Student Union House (closer) at W. 22nd and San Antonio
- Manhattan General Hotel Supply
- Interior view of cafeteria style restaurant.
- Mary McLanran
- Man and woman in work setting. Woman using paper cutter.
- Mr. Rachlin at Reed's Music Store
- Photograph of Ezra Rachlin playing the piano at J.R. Reed Music Company. Rachlin was the music director and conductor of The Austin Symphony Orchestra from 1949-1969. J.R. Reed Music Company was located at 805 Congress Avenue.
- Mr. Rachlin at Reed's Music Store
- Photograph of Ezra Rachlin at the piano at J.R. Reed Music Company. Rachlin was the music director and conductor of The Austin Symphony Orchestra from 1949-1969. J.R. Reed Music Company was located at 805 Congress Avenue.
- Mr. Rachlin at Reed's Music Store
- Photograph of Ezra Rachlin playing the piano at J.R. Reed Music Company. Rachlin was the music director and conductor of The Austin Symphony Orchestra from 1949-1969. J.R. Reed Music Company was located at 805 Congress Avenue.
- Mrs. Frank Gibson - Austin Club
- Woman seated on sofa. Man, Frank Gibson, seated in chair.
- [Mrs. Walter Bremond with Christmas decorations]
- Photograph of Mrs. Walter Bremond seated next to a fireplace with Christmas decorations.
- National Electrical Contractors' Association
- View of conference room and long conference table. Sign in background reads: "Another Safe All-Metal Wiring Installation". (Aluminum wiring?)
- National Electrical Contractors' Association
- Interior view of office with secretary at desk. The association was located at 706 West Avenue in late 1952.
- National Electrical Contractors' Association
- Exterior view of office. Sign on door reads: "National Electrical Contractors' Association Central Texas Chapter, Inc." This office had two locations in 1952 -- 1709 San Antonio and 706 West Avenue. The West Avenue address was the later address so this is probably the West Avenue location.
- National Electrical Contractors' Association
- View of conference room with table and chairs.
- Nixon-Clay Commercial College
- Female students working in classroom at Nixon-Clay Commercial College, 119-A W. 8th St.
- North Austin Lions Little League
- N. Austin Lions Little League, Shipe field (rfs)
- Portrait of singer Lydia Mendoza
- Portrait of singer Lydia Mendoza with her guitar. Autograph on photo: "Cariñosamente Lydia Mendoza 1-19-48"
- Portrait of singer Victor M. Cuevas
- Portrait of Victor M. Cuavas sitting on a pile of logs. Autograph on photo: "Dedico este recuerdo cariñosamente a Marie-- Victor M. Cuevas 23 - Dec 51"
- Roy Durie
- Color oil Portrait of Roy Durie. Mr Durie is wearing gray felt cowboy hat, black tie, white shirt with pearl buttons, black rim glasses, gray cowboy cut suit, leather embossed belt, gold belt buckle, Texas shaped belt clip, and gold watch chain
- Texas Ave
- Photograph of a portion of the business area in Kemah, Texas along Clear Creek during a typical high tide. Water from Clear Creek has filled several parking lots and has crossed the street in areas. Several cars are parked at various businesses. A motel, seafood restaurant, tire shop, grocery store, and auto parts store are pictured.
- Texas Ave at high tide
- Photograph of a portion of the business area in Kemah, Texas along Clear Creek during a typical high tide. Several cars are parked in the lot of a lounge and pharmacy on Texas Ave. The water from Clear Creek has filled the parking lot and has reached the street.
- Texas Bus Lines
- Wide shot photograph of a large group of people standing in a line on the street in front of three Texas Bus Lines buses. They are at the intersection of San Jacinto and 24th streets, in front of the Texas Natural History Museum at the University of Texas campus. A sculpture with several horses and a staircase leading up to the stone building are visible behind them.
- Vic E. Sterzing Band
- Vic E. Sterzing and his band play for a Christmas Dance
- Wedding
- Bride leaving home on Blanco St. (rfs)