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[Couch Set with Lamps]
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.
[Governor's Mansion]
Photograph of the exterior of the Texas Governor's mansion taken from the front lawn.
[Governor's Mansion]
Photograph of the exterior of the Texas Governor's mansion with limousine underneath attached carport.
[Holly Street Power Plant Construction]
Photograph of construction of the Holly Street Power Plant in Austin, Texas.
[Holly Street Power Plant Construction]
Photograph of the exterior of the Holly Street Power Plant. The wall still needs to be constructed, and the interior support beams and columns are visible from the outside. Two pickup trucks and a cement mixer are visible on the left. A disconnected crane claw sits on the ground near two construction sheds in front of the building.
Holly Street Power Plant [Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Holly Street power plant. Cables and boards litter the ground of the walkway as pipes cross overhead.
El Matamoros: Wedding Reception
Musical group in action at the wedding reception while bass player looks aside
El Matamoros: Wedding Reception
Shot of musical group playing at the wedding reception
El Matamoros: Wedding Reception
Couples dance on open floor at El Matamoros
El Matamoros: Wedding Reception
Mr. Flores dances as a newlywed with his new wife alone on the dance floor
[MKT Northbound Texas Special]
Photograph of Missouri, Kansas, Texas' northbound Texas Special on Southern Pacific tracks on 3rd at Neches Street, Austin, Texas. Next to the tracks is the Gugenheim-Goldsmith Co. fruits & produce warehouse. Several cars are parked along the street.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Group photograph of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity in an unknown room. The men are all wearing suits and in the center is the fraternity's coat of arms.
[Piano Player and Trapeze Woman at the Gay Nineties]
Photograph of a smiling man at an upright piano and a smiling woman swinging on a trapeze at the Gay Nineties bar ("Ninties" on the mirror). Both people are in period costume, emulating an 1890's honky tonk establishment. The price of some drinks is written on the mirror behind the bar, including the "Yard-O-Beer, $2.00" and margaritas for ¢30, ¢35, ¢85, and ¢95. A metal chandelier hangs from the rafters.
[Round Five-Story Building]
Photograph of a round five-story building of a modern, postwar design. The building features brick walls interspersed with sections of balconies. The bottom floor has glass windows and doors. On the left side is an adjoining brick and glass, square facade of similar height, and to the left of that is a two story brick building.
Trio Los Amigos
Photograph of a trio of Mexican mariachi musicians at the Pan American Recreation Center. The mariachi wear sombreros and patterned panchos. The two mariachi on the right and left play six-string guitars while the middle mariachi plays the Mexican vihuela. The mariachi mouths are open in mid-song. The Pan American Recreation Center was opened in June 1942 as the first Latin American Recreation Center in Austin and run under the auspices of the Federated Latin American Club and directed by the Austin Recreation Department. The name "Pan American Recreation Center" was chosen by the executive committee during a center naming contest. On September 7, 1956, a new Pan American Recreation Center was formally dedicated at 2100 East 3rd Street, just west of the old location and where it currently exists today. The building adjoins Zavala School and was built at a cost of $155,261. The Hillside Theater was later built and completed in June 1958.
UT Silver Spurs
UT Silver Spurs group poses in front of Littlefield Fountain and UT Tower
UT Silver Spurs
UT Silver Spurs stand facing the Littlefield Fountain and UT Tower on 21st Street at the UT campus
Austin Aerials - Lowich Building
Aerial shot of Downtown Austin, State Capitol, and in particular the Lowich Building, 314 W 11th St.
Austin Aerials - Lowich Building
Aerial shot of Downtown Austin, State Capitol, and Lowich Building at 314 W 11th and Catercornered from Travis County Courthouse, which is adjacent to Wooldridge Park.
[19th Street Looking West]
Photograph of 19th Street (now Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.) looking west from about Trinity. Buildings line the left side of the street and construction vehicles and workers are on the right side.
A.C.T. performer atop piano
Costumed young lady from the Austin Civic Theater sits atop piano.
Wedding
Mrs. Benson Rivera feeds her husband a piece of the wedding cake while both families look on
Wedding
Child of couple stands with bow in a driveway
Wedding
Men exit wedding follow Mr. & Mrs. Benson Rivera
Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. Benson Rivera pose with bridesmaids/male companions
Wedding
Parents of Mr. & Mrs. Benson Rivera pose in front of the wedding cake
[St. David's Episcopal Church]
Photograph of St. David's Episcopal Church. A few cars are parked on the street alongside it.
A.C.T. Mime
Mime from Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] theatrical group
[St. David's Episcopal Church]
Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal Church taken from across the street at the intersection of San Jacinto and East 7th.
Scenes from a play
Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] scene from a play
A.C.T. Dancers
One of Cecil Hill's ACT [Austin Civic Theater] ballerinas in a stretched pose.
A.C.T. Dancers
Cecil Hill's ballerinas with a synchronized pose. Part of the Austin Civic Theater.
A.C.T. Dancers
Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] group ballerina dancers pose
[Gun Cabinet]
Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
[Furniture Set]
Photograph of a western themed furniture set on display that features a couch with a horse head printed on its back, two end tables with lamps made of painted hide and stirrups, a chair with a saddle printed on it, and a wooden coffee table. Most of the furniture is made from a half wagon wheel structure, and a western painting can be seen hanging on display on the left wall.
[Construction Site]
Photograph of a steel beam framed building under construction. Workers in overalls and hard hats can be seen throughout the area, and a crane can be seen to the right lifting up a pallet of beams. A light colored truck can be seen in the foreground delivering materials. The corner of another building under construction can be seen in the foreground to the right.
[Workers on Platform]
Photograph of construction workers in overalls and hardhats on a suspended platform, working on the Vaughn building. The workers can be seen constructing another part of the platform, and the top of the Commodore Perry Hotel can be seen in the background.
[Workers on Roof]
Photograph of the Vaughn building under construction. Workers in overalls and hardhats can be seen in the foreground on the roof top with a scaffold and crane, four of whom can be seen placing a large beam. Dozens of vehicles can be seen in the parking lot below and more of the city can be seen in the background, including St. David's Episcopal Church to the left.
A.C.T. Cast & Crew
Cecil Hill's players and crew pose for a group shot. Part of the Austin Civic Theater.
[Audiometer]
Photograph of a man inspecting an audiometer inside of a traveling hearing lab van. The man is wearing a light toned, checked suit, and a small sign on the wall can be seen displaying who built the interior frame of the van.
[Hearing Test Van]
Photograph of a portable hearing test lab in a large van named, Rudmose Audiometer Travel Lab. The van can be seen parked center in the foreground at the top of a hill and the company's information can be seen painted onto the side. Several people can be seen with bikes in the left background, and a woman driving a car can be seen in the background to the right.
Neal Douglass - Studio
Side interior shot of studio with lamp parring above table
Neal Douglass - Studio
Camera set-up shot
Neal Douglass - Studio
Office door of Lester Pope and Mike Lorfing at Neal Douglass photography studio
Neal Douglass - Studio
Interior shot of office inside the studio
Neal Douglass - Studio
Shot of lamp equipment above desks on right hand side of the studio, looking at corner with trash can
A.C.T. "Tom Sawyer" play
A scene from the play "Tom Sawyer" put on by Austin Civic Theater. Randall Craig on the left as Tom, center is Marylyn Germind as Beckie Thacher, and on the right is Steven Foster as Huck Finn.
Scenes from a play
A scene from a play, Cecil Hill's A.C.T. [Austin Civic Theater] group
Austin Aerials - CB Francis Rest Home
Aerial shot of CB Francis Rest Home, 6909 Burnet Rd. Burnet Road running left to right in center. Cullen Ave on left and Justin Lane intersecting Burnet Lane and Burnet Road on the right. Two of buildings on left hand side of Justin Lane on the upper right are churches. Daugherty St running left to right (to Justin) on lower left.
Tools of Fishing
Fishing rod, lure, and bait presented for an advertisement
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