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[2nd Infantry Division on Parade]

Description: Photograph of two M8 Greyhound armored scout cars from the 2nd Infantry Division on parade through downtown Austin. Following almost a year of combat in the European Theater, the 2nd Infantry Division was stationed in Texas to train up for deployment to the Pacific, which never happened due to the war's ending.
Date: March 29, 1946
Creator: Allison Photograph Service
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Red Cross Nurses Preparing Supplies]

Description: Photograph of groups of Red Cross nurses prepare medical supplies at tables. There is a large poster on the wall in the back advertising "The Greatest Mother in the World, War Fund 1943."
Date: 1943
Creator: American National Red Cross Capital Area Division
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Arts and crafts classes at Pan American Recreation Center

Description: Photograph of children painting papier mache elephants at the Pan American Recreation Center at an arts & crafts class. Two elephants sit on the table, nearly done. An open jar of paint and several towels sit on the table top. Two boys and three girls surround the table. 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 Departmen… more
Date: 196X
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Beverly Sheffield at Sing Song]

Description: Photograph of Beverly Sheffield at a Sing Song production at Zilker Hillside Theater. He is on stage, standing in front of the band, speaking at a microphone.
Date: 1956
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[English lessons at the Pan American Recreation Center]

Description: Photograph of a group of adults sitting around a table and read from "Elementary Reader - English" books during an English lesson at the Pan Am Rec Center. 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. O… more
Date: 19XX
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Inter-playground table tennis tournament at Austin Athletic Center

Description: Photograph of inter-playground table tennis tournament at Austin Athletic Club with tables of both singles and doubles playing on the interior basketball courts. The bleachers are full of women and children watching. The first organized recreation center in Austin was the privately owned Austin Athletic Club, built in 1923, by William T. Caswell. In 1931. Mr. Caswell sold the club to the City of Austin for "a small remuneration". The name of the center was officially changed to the Austin Recre… more
Date: June 21, 1961
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph at Elisabet Ney Museum

Description: Photograph of Mrs. Mary Anne Joseph looking at a book inscription reading, "Very sincerely bride Nell Taylor, Feb 16, 1929, Elisabet Ney Museum" in front of a classic bust. In 1892, European portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin at 304 East 44th Street, established a studio named Formosa, and resumed her career as a noted sculptor. Ney sculpted and collected portraits of notable Texans and Europeans. Following Ney’s death in 1907, her friends preserved the stu… more
Date: February 2, 1968
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Music Man

Description: Photograph of two actresses on stage during a theatrical production of "Music Man" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
Date: 1969
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Music Man

Description: Photograph of two performers on stage during a theatrical production of "Music Man" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
Date: 1969
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

"Oliver!"

Description: Photograph of a close-up of two performers - a man and a boy - on stage during a production of "Oliver" at Zilker Hillside Theater.
Date: August 1970
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Opening of Pan American Recreation Center

Description: Photograph of the side of the newly built Pan American Recreation Center at 2100 East 3rd Street. Swing sets are behind the building. The previous Pan Am Rec Center existed at 3rd and Comal Streets.
Date: September 1956
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Opening of the Pan American Recreation Center

Description: Photograph of the interior of the basketball court in the gymnasium at the opening of Pan American Recreation Center at 2100 East 3rd Street. A basketball hoop is visible on one wall and there are exposed metal beams along the ceiling.
Date: September 1956
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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