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Browse and search an inventory of the Austin History Center’s archival collections. Where appropriate, click on the collection title to view the collection finding aid (a detailed description of the collection) hosted by Texas Archival Resources Online. These links will open the description in a new browser window.

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Thomas William Ward Papers

AR.Z.008
Dates: -
Creator: Ward, Thomas William, 1807-1872
Persons
  • Ward, Thomas William
  • Houston, Sam
  • Green, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson)
  • Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson)
  • Shaw, James B., circa 1820-?
  • Jones, Anson
Organizations
  • Texas. General Land Office
  • Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Texas--History--Revolution, 1835-1836
Subjects
  • American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
  • Mayors--Texas--Austin
  • Archives War, 1842
  • Armories--Texas--Austin
  • Archives--Texas
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Robert Harry Akin Papers

AR.Z.016
Dates: -
Creator: Akin, Harry, 1903-1973
Persons
  • Akin, Harry
  • Kennedy, Robert F.
  • Connally, John Bowden
  • Pickle, J. J.
  • Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
  • Tinstman, Robert M.
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
  • Human Opportunities Committee
  • National Restaurant Association (U.S.)
  • International Association of Hotel, Restaurant, and Café Owners
  • Night Hawk Restaurant
  • Akin Farm
  • Austin (Tex.). Model Cities Program
  • Greater Austin Association
  • Community Council of Austin and Travis County
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
  • Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
  • Segregation
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Mayors--Texas--Austin
  • African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
  • Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
  • Restaurants--Texas--Austin
  • Wages--Texas--Austin
  • Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Liquor laws--Texas--Austin
  • Bus lines--Texas--Austin
  • Political campaigns
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Thom Prentice Papers

AR.Z.017
Dates: -
Creator: Prentice, Thom
Persons
  • Prentice, Thom
  • Prentice, Thomas S.
Organizations
  • Democratic Party (Travis County, Tex.)
  • Independent Bankers Association
  • Austin High School (Austin, Tex.)
  • Texas Daily Newspaper Association
  • Austin (Tex.). Communications and Public Information Office
  • Virginia Press Association
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Richmond (Va.)
Subjects
  • Journalism, High School--Texas--Austin
  • Journalism--Study and teaching
  • Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Journalists--Texas
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus Records

AR.Z.018
Dates: -
Creator: Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus
Persons
  • Fitzsimmons, Gary
  • Johnson, Donna
  • Maxey, Glen
  • Prevost, Marvin, E.
  • Scott, Scotty
  • Thomas, Steve
  • Zumbrun, Janna
Organizations
  • Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus
  • Austinites for a Responsive Government (Tex.)
  • Citizens for a United Austin
  • Austin Citizens for Decency
  • Democratic Party (Tex.)
  • Democratic Party (Travis County, Tex.)
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • LGBTQ people
  • Gay rights--Texas--Austin
  • Gays--Texas--Austin--Social conditions
  • Social reformers--Texas
  • Gays--Political activity
  • AIDS (Disease)--Prevention
  • Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin--Law and legislation
  • Discrimination in employment
  • Elections--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Political participation
  • Pressure groups
  • Voter registration
  • Pressure groups
  • Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Mary Arnold Papers

AR.Z.020
Dates: -
Creator: Arnold, Mary, 1935-
Persons
  • Arnold, Mary
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Board
  • Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
  • Zoning--Texas--Austin
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Advance notice required

Austin (Tex.). Office of Land Development Services Records

AR.Z.022
Dates: -
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Office of Land Development Services
Persons
  • Golden, L. Wayne
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). Office of Land Development Services
  • Brackenridge Hospital
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Real estate development--Texas--Austin
  • Urban renewal--Texas--Austin
  • Community development--Texas--Austin
  • Housing--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Austin (Tex.). Parks & Recreation Department Records

AR.Z.025
Dates: -
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
  • Ney, Elisabet
Organizations
  • Elisabet Ney Museum
  • Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
Subjects
  • Museums--Texas--Austin
  • Parks--Texas--Austin
  • Recreation--Texas--Austin
  • Swimming pools--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Audio
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
  • Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice

Austin (Tex.). Assistant City Managers Records

AR.Z.026
Creator: Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
Persons
  • Liro, Joe
  • Beatty, Andrea
  • Miller, Jim
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • City managers--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Advance notice required

Ken Hafertepe Papers

AR.Z.029
Creator: Hafertepe, Ken
Persons
  • Cook, Abner Hugh
  • Saligny, Alphonse Dubois de
Organizations
  • French Legation (Austin, Tex.)
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Texas--Foreign relations--France
  • Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
  • Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846
  • Authors, American--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Austin (Tex.). City Council. Sally Shipman Records

AR.Z.036
Dates: -
Creator: Shipman, Sally, 1938-2007
Persons
  • Shipman, Sally
  • Carrasco, Jorge
  • Nofziger, Max
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Austin (Tex.). Department of Public Works
  • Austin (Tex.). Police Department
  • Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
  • Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • City council members--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Zoning--Texas--Austin
  • Real estate development--Texas--Austin
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Election districts--Texas--Austin
  • Neighborhood government--Texas--Austin
  • Transportation--Texas--Austin
  • Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
  • Voting
  • Public utility districts--Texas--Austin
  • Annexation (Municipal government)--Texas--Austin
  • Electric utilities--Rates
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site