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Susan Toomey Frost Papers
AR.1992.011
Dates:
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Creator: Frost, Susan Toomey
Persons
- Frost, Susan Toomey
- Arnold, Mary
- Barnstone, Robert
- Carrasco, Jorge
- Cooksey, Frank C.
- Humphrey, George
- Urdy, Charles
- Trevino, John
- Washington, Joe
- McHone, Mike
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin Community Television
- Austin Parks and Recreation Policy Advisory Committee
- Town Lake Park Alliance
- Austin Neighborhoods Council
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- We Care Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Sand Beach Reserve (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
Subjects
- Convention facilities--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Community leadership
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Women--Political activity
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Real estate development--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Edwin Rudolph Jordan, Jr. Papers
AR.1993.039
Dates:
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Creator: Jordan, Edwin Rudolph, Jr.
Persons
- Moore, Tallie
- North, Catherine
- Jordan, Edwin Rudolph, Jr.
- Watkins, Gene
- Reed, Mary
Organizations
- Bauer House
- Les Amis De Hospice Austin
- Hospice Austin
- Austin (Tex.). Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office
- Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Castle Hill (Austin, Tex.)
- West 7th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- Clarksville (Austin, Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Hospice care--Texas--Austin
- Art--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Neighborhoods--Texas--Austin
- Right of property--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Land use, Urban--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1992.025
Dates:
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Creator: Todd, Bruce
Persons
- Todd, Bruce
- Barnett, Camille Cates
- Cooke, Lee
- Pickle, J. J.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Tex.)
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
- Brackenridge Hospital
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Health and Human Services Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (Tex.)
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Military base conversion--Texas--Travis County
- Child care services
- Crime prevention
- Environmental policy
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2016.032
Dates:
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Creator: Swede Hill Neighborhood Association (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
Organizations
- Swede Hill Neighborhood Association (Austin, Tex.)
- Swede Hill Neighborhood Development Corporation (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Revitalization Authority
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Swede Hill (Tex.)
Subjects
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Neighborhood government--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Real property--Texas--Austin
- Real estate development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.016
Dates:
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Creator: Akin, Harry, 1903-1973
Persons
- Akin, Harry
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Tinstman, Robert M.
- Williams, William T. (William Thomas), Jr.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Fiesta Gardens (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City managers--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Water--Fluoridation--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
Format
- Art
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.024
Dates:
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Creator: Citizens for Airport Relocation (Austin, Tex.); Airport Neighborhoods Environmental Defense Association (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Embree, Alice
- Smolen, Mark
- Adler, Steve
Organizations
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Tex.)
- Citizens for Airport Relocation (Austin, Tex.)
- Airport Neighborhoods Environmental Defense Association (Austin, Tex.)
- City of Austin
- Law Offices of Barron, Graham and Adler (Austin, Tex.)
- Manor Area Neighbors Association (Tex.)
Places
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
- Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Montopolis (Austin, Tex.)
- Del Valle (Tex.)
- Manor (Tex.)
Subjects
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Political participation
- Noise pollution
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Neighborhood government--Texas--Austin
- Public welfare--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.027
Dates:
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Creator: Valentine, Sarah McKim
Persons
- Cavett, Gladys Freund
- Fish, Janet
- Henderson, W. G.
- Kenmotsu, Nancy Adele
- Marshall, Jean Williams Dugger
- Owens, James Mulkey, Jr.
- Quinlan, Dorothy
- Quinlan, James P.
- Schulle, Clara
- Shea, Brigid
- Simpson, Mary Tol
- Van Maanen, Ronald D.
- Voelkel, Kermit E.
- Voelkel, Leola H.
- Valentine, Sarah McKim
- Walker, Eldridge
- Word, James H.
- Wendler, Ed Tynan, Sr.
- Zrioka, William
Organizations
- Shoal Creek Project (Austin, Tex.)
- Seton Hospital (Austin, Tex.)
- National Wildflower Research Center (U.S.)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Places
- Shoal Creek (Austin, Tex.)
- Seiders Springs (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Bryker Woods (Austin, Tex.)
- Allandale (Austin, Tex.)
- 4705 Burnet Road (Austin, Tex.)
- 4703 Burnet Road (Austin, Tex.)
- 34th Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Human ecology--Texas--Austin
- Creeks
- Urbanization--Texas--Austin
- Rivers--Texas--Austin
- Creeks--Texas--Austin
- Ecology--Texas--Austin
- Springs--Texas--Austin
- Floods--Texas--Austin
- Erosion--Texas--Austin
- Native Americans--Texas--Austin
- Indians of North America
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Urban runoff--Management
- Oral history
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2015.021
Dates:
Creator: Shipman, Sally, 1938-2007
Persons
- Shipman, Sally
- Martinez, Gilbert
- Alexander, Drury Blakeley
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Economic Research Associates
- Longley & Maxwell
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
- Texas State Capitol (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.010
Dates:
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Creator: McFadden, Paul W., 1867-1946
Persons
- McFadden, Paul W.
- McFadden, Quay Minter
- Williams, Margaret McFadden
- Anderson, L. C. (Laurine Cecil)
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Texas Power & Light Company
- University Drug Store (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- 2300 Guadalupe Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Building laws--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.029
Dates:
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Creator: Shea, Brigid
Persons
- Shea, Brigid
- Bradley, Gary
- Bunch, Bill
- Garza, Jesus
- Kitchen, Ann
- Reynolds, Ronney
- Todd, Bruce
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Bergstrom Housing Reuse Task Force
- Better Austin Tomorrow
- Save Our Springs Coalition
- Save Our Springs Alliance
- Texas Municipal League
- International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives
- Austin Community College (Austin, Tex.)
- Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
- Texas. Legislature
- Freeport-McMoran
- FM Properties
- Lantana Water Service
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
- Holly Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Circle C (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
- Water quality management
- Springs--Texas--Austin
- Public utility districts--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Climatic changes--Government policy
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
