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[Wood Chair]

Description: Photograph of a wooden chair with a leather cushion and elegantly curved arm rests. The chair can be seen posed on a pale yellow or off-white background.
Date: September 2, 1989
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Area with Bookshelf]

Description: Photograph of a dining area next to a kitchen in a postmodern designed home. A glass topped table surrounded by chairs can be seen in the center of the nook, and a cushioned seat can be seen in the right foreground. In the background, a low, horizontal bookshelf sitting below two wide windows can be seen, along with a small television. A kitchen counter with stove top burners, a ventilation hood, and exposed air duct can be seen to the left.
Date: September 4, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[House with Pool]

Description: Photograph of a two story, postmodern home with very large windows and a boxy, sleek, exterior. A large pool with a diving board can be seen in the foreground. Sunbathing chairs can be seen to the left of the pool and hills and trees can be seen surrounding the home.
Date: September 4, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Postmodern Home Interior]

Description: Photograph of a postmodern home interior, where two rows of very large windows take up most of the back wall, through which a swimming pool can be seen outside. In the center of the room is a living room sitting area, where a couch and two chairs surround a glass topped table in the middle. The furniture can be seen resting on a large, floral rug with and older look to it. Various plants can be seen around the perimeter of the room, and a fireplace can be seen on the left wall.
Date: September 4, 1982
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Workers at Machines]

Description: Photograph of two workers at unknown machines. The man seen at the machine in the foreground is in a light t-shirt and light jeans. The person seen at the machine in the background is in a darker t-shirt and dark jeans, and has dark, curly hair. A box of wipes or tissues with the brand name, "Kimwipes", can be seen in the foreground on a table to the right.
Date: September 18, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Workers at Ventilated Stations]

Description: Photograph of workers handling quartz tubes at work stations. Each station can be seen with a ventilation hood above it with an array of ducts coming out of the tops and leading towards the right. The workers can be seen seated at the stations to the left and they are wearing casual work clothes with specialized glasses that could either be for close inspection or welding protection.
Date: September 18, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Torchbearer Statue]

Description: Photograph of "The Torchbearers" statue, located at the UT Undergraduate Library. The statue is of a running man passing a torch off to another. A tarp can be seen obscuring the background but grass at the bottom of the photo suggests it was taken on site, as the statue is a permanent outdoor fixture.
Date: September 22, 1977
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.286603 -97.740264
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[UT Coach Office]

Description: Photograph of the interior of University of Texas football coach, Darrell K. Royal's office. The walls are wood paneled and a wooden desk can be seen in the center. Two desk chairs can be seen in the foreground and a third can be seen pushed against the wall to the right. Three small tables can be seen, two with lit lamps, and a painting of a longhorn can be seen hanging on the wall behind the desk.
Date: September 20, 1963
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Woman on Soundstage]

Description: Photograph of an overhead view of a television sound stage at KTBC Studio. Multiple racks of lighting equipment can be seen in the foreground. On the stage down below, a woman can be seen in a chair, holding a clipboard and looking up towards the camera.
Date: September 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.271433 -97.740423
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Club Caravan Performance]

Description: Photograph of a performance on stage at the Caravan Club, located at located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The singer on stage is Meg Myles, star of "Satan in High Heels" (1962). She is wearing a light colored, with a glittery belt at the waist. She can be seen standing with her arms stretched open wide while singing and looking at the camera. A pianist, bass, and saxophone player can all be seen playing behind her, all part of the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[State Archive Receptionist]

Description: Photograph of a Texas State Archives receptionist sitting at a desk. She has painted nails and can be seen sitting with her hands together, wearing a floral printed blouse or dress. A phone and stapler can be seen to the left and a decorative wall can be seen behind her.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.274129 -97.738418
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Texas State Archives Lobby]

Description: Photograph of the interior view of the lobby in the Texas State Archives building. Two dark pillars can be seen in the center with a reception desk between them. A skylight can be seen on the ceiling above that features a dark, stained glass star design. A similar design can be seen on the floor below.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.274129 -97.738441
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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Dining Hall Decor]

Description: Photograph of a dining hall in the former Commodore Perry Hotel. In the foreground, a small table with a flower arrangement on it can be seen to the right, and a decorative brick wall or room divider can be seen to the left. The room is filled with tables covered in table cloths and dinner ware, accompanied by dining chairs. There are dark, square columns throughout the room, and windows made of glass blocks can be seen in the background. A man and woman can be seen seated at a table in the bac… more
Date: September 19, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.269976 -97.740887
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Mid-Century Modern Building at Day]

Description: Photograph of North Austin State Bank, located at 2100 Northland Drive. The photo is taken from a side walk where a glass wall entrance with a geometric awning on the building can be seen. To the right of the entrance, a geometric mural can be seen on the building's wall. A lattice structure can be seen protruding from the roof at the top of the building. A road or parking lot with trees can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Mid-Century Modern Building at Night]

Description: Photograph taken at night of North Austin State Bank, located at 2100 Northland Drive, where the glass walled building can be seen lit from the inside. Tied back window curtains and multiple tables and cushioned chairs can be seen in the interior. Two flat, awning-like overhangs can be seen on the exterior and on the right-most wall, a glass, double door entrance can be seen. In the foreground is and empty parking lot.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Shopping Center]

Description: Photograph of the Allandale Shopping Center as seen from a parking lot. The stores are arranged in a single strip mall building, with the closest stores seen in the right foreground. A sign to the left can be seen that reads "Allandale Village". The parking lot is mostly empty except for a few cars in front of the stores in the distance.
Date: [1959-09-03..1959-09-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.334278 -97.740716
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Day View of Train Wreck]

Description: Photograph of workers inspecting the aftermath of a train wreck over a bridge. Three men can be seen on the left looking at the undercarriage of one of the train cars that remains on the railway. A fourth man can be seen to their right observing a train car that hangs precariously over the bridge's edge. Another train car can be seen on the road below, leaning up against the bridge. Two parked vehicles can be seen in the background
Date: September 2, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Night View of Train Wreck]

Description: Photograph of men investigating the debris from a train wreck over a bridge. Three rail cars can be seen remaining on the bridge to the left, with the third car jutting out over the edge. A fourth car has been thrown from the bridge and can be seen leaning against it from the road. Two men, one in a police uniform, can be seen observing the train car that has fallen off the bridge, and a third man in a light colored jacket can be seen in the right corner looking at something off-camera.
Date: September 2, 1958
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[T. N. Porter Junior High School]

Description: Photograph of a reproduction rendering of T. N. Porter Junior High School. The reproduction is done in a photographic-like style and shows the front of the school from a south eastern perspective. The name of the school and the architects behind the design can be seen on the bottom left and bottom right of the photo, respectively.
Date: September 28, 1956
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.235744 -97.788633
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Georgetown Elementary]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of Georgetown Elementary School an empty parking lot seen in the foreground. The school features many large windows, and a covered sidewalk can be seen wrapping around the sides of the exterior. A pasture with trees and shrubs can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: September 19, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Georgetown Elementary School]

Description: Photograph taken from under a wooden roof awning over a sidewalk at Georgetown Elementary School. The sidewalk stretches back to the right towards part of the school that is a brick building with walls of tall windows. In the background, pastoral land can be seen stretching into the distance and a few small buildings can be seen to the left.
Date: September 19, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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