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AR.2016.015
Dates:
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Creator: Los Outsiders (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Archuleta, Federico
- Castillo, Jaime Salvador
- García, Michael Anthony
- Harrington, Robert Jackson
- Hernandez, Hector
- Houston, Ora Elliot
Organizations
- ArtPlace America
- Asian American Resource Center (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Cultural Arts Division
- Austin (Tex.). Economic Development Department
- Austin (Tex.). Art in Public Places
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Civic Arts (Austin, Tex.)
- David Chapel Baptist Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Fisterra Studios (Austin, Tex.)
- Franklin Barbecue (Austin, Tex.)
- George Washington Carver Museum (Austin, Tex.)
- GO Collaborative (Austin, Tex.)
- Huston-Tillotson College
- Long Horn Meat (Austin, Tex.)
- Los Outsiders (Austin, Tex.)
- Nubian Queen (Austin, Tex.)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Public City (Austin, Tex.)
- Roland's Soul Food (Austin, Tex.)
- Salvage Vanguard Theater (Austin, Tex.)
- Sam's BBQ (Austin, Tex.)
- Space 12 (Austin, Tex.)
- Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo (Austin, Tex.)
- True Home Church (Austin, Tex.)
- University of Texas at Austin
- Victory Grill (Austin, Tex.)
- Vortex Repertory Company
Places
- African American Cultural Heritage District (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Dobson Park (Austin, Tex.)
- Dr. Charles E. Urdy Plaza (Austin, Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Windsor Park (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Art--Texas--Austin
- Artists--Texas--Austin
- Buildings--Texas--Austin
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Church
- Community arts projects--Texas--Austin
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Mexican American arts
- Minority business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Portrait photography
- Small business--Texas--Austin
- Street art--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2005.011
Dates:
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Creator: Jones family; Simpson family
Persons
- Simpson, Marguerite Jones
- Simpson, Sylvan
- Jones, Moses
- Jones, Lillie Marsden
- Jones, Houston
- Marsden, Willie
- Simpson, Moses
- Simpson, Margaret Elizabeth
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Columbia University Teacher's College
- Monteagle Sunday School Assembly
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas
- Greeting cards
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2016.021
Dates:
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Creator: Parker, Lou
Persons
- Parker, Lou
- Parker, Bertram
- Parker, William Oliver
Organizations
- Episcopal Church. Diocese of West Texas Woman's Auxiliary
- Gamma Phi Beta
- University of Texas at Austin
- Fulmore Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
- League of Women Voters of San Antonio
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- San Antonio (Tex.)
- Corpus Christi (Tex.)
- Honolulu (Hawaii)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Women--Societies and clubs
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2004.004
Dates:
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Creator: Town and Gown Club
Persons
- Battle, William James
- Bedichek, Roy
- Click, L. L.
- Dobie, J. Frank, (James Frank)
- Hart, James Hill
- Macdonald, Malcomb
- McKinney, Chester
- Ransom, Harry Hunt
- Wilkinson, Alfred Earnest
- Wissler, Gene
Organizations
- Town and Gown Club
- University of Texas at Austin
- Driskill Hotel
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Education
- Societies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
William and Ella Hill Papers
AR.2004.012
Dates:
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Creator: Hill family
Persons
- Hill, William
- Hill, Ella
- Sanders, B. B.
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Blanco (Tex.)
- St. Louis (Mo.)
Subjects
- Spiritual healing
- Revivals--United States
- Families--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1991.064
Dates:
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Creator: Orum, Anthony M.
Persons
- Orum, Anthony M.
- Glass, Taylor
- Ransom, Ruby Lee
- Tatum, Jim
- Baker, Betty
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Shelton, Emmett, Sr.
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Nolen, Harry
- O'Quinn, Trueman E.
- Lee, Jean
- Spear, Helen
- Perry, Edgar Howard III.
- Yarborough, Ralph Webster
- Scanlan, John
- Barnes, Lorraine
- Overton, Volma
- Crenshaw, Roberta
- Friedman, Jeff
- Fath, Creekmore
- Long, Walter Ewing
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- Davis, Stormy
- Duncan, Roger
- Schwartz, Lou
- Binder, Bob
Organizations
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
- Texas. Highway Department
- Huston-Tillotson College
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Travis County (Tex.). Commissioners Court
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Anderson High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Clarksville (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- East 6th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Fiesta Gardens (Austin, Tex.)
- West Lake Hills (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Oral history--Texas--Austin
- Local history--Research
- Students--Political activity
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Racism--Texas--Austin
- Gentrification--Texas--Austin
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Real estate development--Texas--Austin
- Civil rights--Texas--Austin
- Judaism--Texas--Austin--Customs and practices
- Church
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Power resources--Texas--Austin
- Water-supply--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Floods--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Acme Ceramic Housing Project Drawings and Brochure
AR.2016.022
Dates:
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Creator: Giesecke, Kuehne & Brooks
Persons
- Kuehne, Hugo Franz
Organizations
- Acme Brick Company
- Giesecke, Kuehne & Brooks
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Tarrytown (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Architecture--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2016.024
Dates:
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Creator: Lebermann, Lowell H., Jr., 1939-2009
Persons
- Lebermann, Lowell H., Jr.
- Johnson, Lady Bird
- Richards, Ann
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Valero Energy Corporation
- Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Philanthropists--Texas--Austin
- Charity organization--Texas--Austin
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2003.014
Dates:
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Creator: YWCA Greater Austin (Tex.)
Persons
- Gorham, Diana
- Cossie, Barbara
- Appenzellar, Anne
- Cunningham, Cris
- Biesele, Margo
- Bounds, Helen
Organizations
- University YWCA/YMCA (Austin, Tex.)
- Gay Community Services (Austin, Tex.)
- YWCA Greater Austin (Tex.)
- Out Youth (Austin, Tex.)
- University of Texas at Austin
- WomenSpace (Organization)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- 2330 Guadalupe Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Mental health counseling--Texas--Austin
- Mental health services--Texas--Austin
- Young Women's Christian associations
- Women--Services for
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Anti-racism
- Drug abuse--Treatment
- Gay youth--Services for
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2002.034
Dates:
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Creator: Bobo family
Persons
- Bobo, Carolyn
- Bobo, Mary
- Bobo, Ormond
Organizations
- Brackenridge Hospital
- University of Texas at Austin
- Fralix
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America
- University Interscholastic League (Tex.)
- Sidney Lanier High School (Austin, Tex.)
- United States. Air Force
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- College sports--Texas--Austin
- Hospitals--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
