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AR.W.003
Dates:
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Creator: Mather, Jean
Persons
- Mather, Jean
- Mather, Robert
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
- Austin Tomorrow Ongoing Committee
- South River City Citizens (Austin, Tex.)
- Women's Environmental Coalition
- We Care Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- South Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Cities and Towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community Development--Texas--Austin
- Ecology--Texas--Societies, etc.
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Zoning
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.Z.016
Dates:
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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
Mary Arnold Papers
AR.Z.020
Dates:
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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
Ina Ray Smith Papers
AR.Z.035
Dates:
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Creator: Smith, Ina Ray, 1912-1994
Persons
- Smith, Ina Ray
- Smith, Ina Donlavey
- Smith, Van Mitchell
- Smith, Van Mitchell, Jr.
- Koock, Mary Faulk
Organizations
- Austin Heritage Foundation
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Glastron Boat Company
- Austin (Tex.). Historic Landmark Commission
- International Business Machines Corporation
- John Roberts Inc.
- KTBC-TV (Television station : Austin, Tex.)
- Steck-Warlick Company
- Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
- Talents Unlimited
- Texas Fine Arts Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Texas State Capitol (Austin, Tex.)
- Congress Avenue (Austin, Tex.)
- Washington (D.C.)
Subjects
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
- Public relations--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Travel
- Local history--Research
Format
- 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
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2002.037
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Urban Renewal Agency
Persons
- Golden, L. Wayne
- Lurie, Leon
- Chiles, John H.
- Mosby, J. E.
- Peason, Wesley
- Sampler, Charles L.
- Troiano, Lewis
- Knickerbocker, Tom
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Urban Renewal Agency
- Austin (Tex.). Redevelopment Authority
- Blackshear Residents' Organization
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development
- Historic buildings
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Urban renewal--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Charles A. Betts Papers
AR.2015.026
Dates:
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Creator: Betts, Charles A.
Persons
- Betts, Charles A.
Organizations
- Franklin Savings Association
- Downtown Austin Alliance
- Downtown Management Organization (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Regional-Urban Design Assistance Team
- American Institute of Architects. Austin Chapter
- Austin History Center Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
Subjects
- Savings and loan associations--Texas--Austin
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Central business districts--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2014.012
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Design Commission
Persons
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Design Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Architecture--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Central business districts--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Robert Akers AustinPlan Section 12 Records
AR.2016.001
Dates:
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Creator: Akers, Robert
Persons
- Akers, Robert
Organizations
- City of Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1991.006
Dates:
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Creator: Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation
Persons
- Inman, Bobby Ray
- White, Mark
- Wilson, Meg
- Wiedemann, Harden H.
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Advanced Micro Devices (Firm)
- Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Texas Economic Development Commission
- Texas. Office of the Governor
- Texas. Governor's Office of Planning and Intergovernmental Relations
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Balcones Research Campus (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Computer architecture
- Computer software
- Corporations--Texas--Austin
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Business and education--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Knowledge economy--Texas--Austin
- Microelectronics industry
- Fifth generation computers
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
