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AR.O.011
Dates:
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Creator: Friedman, Jeff, 1945-2007
Persons
- Friedman, Jeff
- Dryden, Bud
Organizations
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
- Brackenridge Hospital
- LoVaca Gathering Company
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- MoPac Boulevard (Austin, Tex.)
- Municipal Golf Course (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- Affirmative action programs--Government policy
- Electric utilities--Rates
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- Political campaigns
- Public welfare
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Child care services
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Transportation
- Women's health services
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Traffic flow--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
- Labor unions--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Annexation (Municipal government)--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.P.002
Dates:
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Creator: Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
Persons
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
- Reynolds, Burt
- Davidson, Dan H.
- Znotas, Joseph M.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Austin (Tex.). Health and Human Services Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
- United States. Air Force. Thunderbirds
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Lake Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.U.004
Dates:
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Creator: Goodman, Richard, 1949-2005
Persons
- Goodman, Richard
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
- Levy, Mike
- Cooke, Lee
- Himmelblau, Betty J.
- Mullen, Ron
- Snell, Jimmy
- Trevino, John
- Deuser, Larry
- Duncan, Roger
- Urdy, Charles
- Wendler, Ed, Jr.
Organizations
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Brackenridge Hospital
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
- Austin (Tex.). Traffic and Transportation Department
- Austin (Tex.). Cable Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Environmental Board
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Rainey Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Springs--Texas--Austin
- Ecology--Texas--Austin
- Floods--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Electric utilities--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Cable television--Texas--Austin
- Energy conservation--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Gay rights--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Motorboat racing--Texas--Austin
- Public works--Texas--Austin
- Energy conservation--Texas--Austin
- Health--Texas--Austin
- Municipal budgets--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). City Council. Lowell Lebermann, Jr. Records
AR.Y.006
Dates:
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Creator: Lebermann, Lowell, Jr., 1939-2009
Persons
- Lebermann, Lowell H., Jr.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Anniversaries--Texas
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Parks & Recreation Department Records
AR.Z.025
Dates:
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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
AR.2013.024
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Board
Persons
- Kuehne, Hugo Franz
- Caswell, William Thomas
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Board
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Advance notice required
AR.2005.015
Dates:
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Creator: Goodman, Jackie
Persons
- Goodman, Jackie
- Garcia, Gustavo L.
- Olivares, Jesus
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin Music Network
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin Community Television
- Austin Aqua Festival
- Austin (Tex.). Police Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Public Works
- Austin (Tex.). Traffic and Transportation Department
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Bull Creek (Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Holly Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
- Seaholm Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- Annexation (Municipal government)--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Environmental policy--Texas
- Gentrification--Texas--Austin
- Immigrants--Texas--Austin
- Power-plants--Remodeling for other use
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Women--Political activity
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Water quality management--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1993.019
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
- Giedraitis, John
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Treaty Oak (Austin, Tex.)
- Historic trees--Texas
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Available on-site
AR.2002.008
Dates:
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Creator: Pennington, Gloria Mata; Pennington, Mel, 1934-2003
Persons
- Pennington, Mel
- Pennington, Gloria Mata
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Fiesta de Independencia Foundation
- KXAN (Television station : Austin, Tex.)
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Saltillo (Coahuila, Mexico)
Subjects
- Sister cities
- Aged--Services for--Texas--Austin
- Mexican American women
- Latinx--Texas--History
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Sports--Texas--Austin
- Television journalists--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- Municipal officials and employees--Texas--Austin
- Charities--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2001.003
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Department. Cemeteries Division
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Public Works
- Austin Memorial Park Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Evergreen Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Oakwood Cemetery Annex (Austin, Tex.)
- Plummers Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis County International Cemetery (Travis County, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin Memorial Park Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Evergreen Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Oakwood Cemetery Annex (Austin, Tex.)
- Plummers Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis Co. International Cemetery (Travis County, Tex.)
Subjects
- Cemeteries--Texas--Austin
- Ethnic groups--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
- Jewish cemeteries--Texas
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
