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AR.L.015
Dates:
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Creator: O'Quinn, Trueman E.; Porter, Jenny Lind; Hofer, Thelma Ethel; Austin History Center Association
Persons
- Henry, O.
- Hall, Gilman
- Henry, Olivier
- Hofer, Ethel
- Jennings, Al
- Morley, Christopher
- O'Quinn, Kerry
- O'Quinn, Trueman E.
- Porter, Athol Estes
- Porter, Jenny Lind
- Porter, Margaret Worth Sartin
- Porter, Sarah Lindsay Coleman
- Porter, William Sydney
- Smoot, Lawrence K.
Organizations
- First National Bank of Austin
- Maddox Brothers and Anderson, Land Agents
- Texas. General Land Office
Places
- Asheville (N.C.)
- Austin (Tex.)
- Columbus (Ohio)
- Greensboro (N.C.)
- Houston (Tex.)
- La Salle County (Tex.)
- New York (N.Y.)
- San Antonio (Tex.)
Subjects
- American literature
- Authors, American--19th century--Biography
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Journalism
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.) Office of Bicentennial Affairs Records
AR.N.006
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Office of Bicentennial Affairs
Persons
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Office of Bicentennial Affairs
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and custom
- Texas--Centennial celebrations, etc.
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Jan Charles Reid Papers
AR.O.002
Dates:
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Creator: Reid, Jan Charles
Persons
- Reid, Jan Charles
- Bridger, Bobby
- Kennedy, Rod
- Friedman, Kinky
- Nesmith, Michael
- Fromholz, Steven
Organizations
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
Subjects
- Authors, American--Texas--Austin
- Rock music--Texas--Austin
- Music critics--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.O.010
Dates:
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Creator: Weigl Iron Works
Persons
- Weigl, Fortunat
- Weigl, Herbert
- Weigl, Lee
Organizations
- F. Weigl Iron Works
- Leon Chandler, Architect.
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Red River Street 104 (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Foundries
- Ironwork--Texas--Austin
- German Americans--Texas--Austin
- Germans--Texas
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Austin Public Library Records
AR.Q.010
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Austin Public Library
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Public Library
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Libraries--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2011.010
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
Persons
- Arnold, Mary
- Cousar, James
- Eakle, Chris
- Guttman, Walter
- Kuehne, Hugo Franz
- Schutze, Carl Ahrendt
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Plan Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Signs and signboards--Law and legislation--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Parks & Recreation Department Records
AR.Z.025
Dates:
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Creator: Parks and Recreation Department
Persons
- Ney, Elisabet
Organizations
- Elisabet Ney Museum
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Barton Springs (Austin, 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
Laguna Gloria Museum Records
AR.Z.032
Dates:
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Creator: Laguna Gloria Art Museum
Persons
Organizations
- Laguna Gloria Art Museum
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Art museums--Texas--Austin
- Art--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.Z.036
Dates:
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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
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Digital records
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Available on-site
AR.2015.030
Dates:
Creator: University of Texas Department of American Studies
Persons
- Zumbrun, Janna
- Chong, Alexis
- Hoang, Elyse
- Shetty, Divakar
- Shetty, Shalini
- Shetty, Pooja
- Sanchez-Ruiz, Velia
- Ruiz, Ruth
- Zamora, Emilio
- Ramirez, Miguel
- Vitek, Valasta
- Coswell, Lee
- Rosipal, Eileen
Organizations
- Austin History Center
- L Style G Style
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subjects
- Mexican Americans
- LGBTQ
- Asian Americans
- Railroads
- Czech Americans--Texas
- American Civil War (1861-1865)
- Gay rights
- Graffiti
- Human trafficking
- Indians of North America
- Mexican American soldiers--Texas--History--20th century
Format
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
