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AR.D.007
Dates:
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Creator: Bartholomew, Eugene Carlos, 1839-1923
Persons
- Bartholomew, Eugene Carlos
- Hawley, George Cressey
Organizations
- Austin National Bank (Austin, Tex.)
- United States. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Hillsdale College
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas. State Department of Education
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin Dam (1893-1900)
- Galveston (Tex.)
- Hanover (Mich.)
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subjects
- American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Diaries
- Education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
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.Q.005
Dates:
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Creator: Travis Audubon Society
Persons
- Greene, Magnolia Neighbors
- Davis, Bradley
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
- Smith, Wilbur A.
- Dawson, E. T.
Organizations
- Travis Audubon Society
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Travis County (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Baker Sanctuary (Travis County, Tex.)
Subjects
- Birds--Texas--Travis County
- Habitat conservation--Texas--Austin
- Endangered species--Texas--Austin
- Wildlife refuges--Texas--Travis County
- Ecology--Societies, etc.
- Birding sites--Texas--Austin
- Nature conservation
- Bird watching
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.Q.020
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Ethnic History Association (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Hart, Katherine
- Kocurek, Willie
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Widen, Carl T.
Organizations
- Austin Ethnic History Association (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Office of Bicentennial Affairs
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
Subjects
- Ethnic groups--Texas--Austin
- Ethnicity--Texas--Austin
- Folk festivals--Texas--Austin
- Festivals--Texas--Austin
- Societies--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.1997.007
Dates:
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Creator: Sheffield, Beverly S., 1913-1999
Persons
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
- Crenshaw, Roberta
- Ney, Elisabet
- Henry, O.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin Community Foundation
- Save Barton Creek Association
- Save Our Springs Coalition
- Save Our Springs Alliance
- Elisabet Ney Museum
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Deep Eddy Swimming Pool (Austin, Tex.)
- Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
- Zilker Park (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Recreation--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Salamanders--Texas--Austin
- Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
- Swimming pools--Texas--Austin
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2014.017
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Athletics
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Playgrounds
- Recreation--Texas--Austin
- Swimming pools
- Photography--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
Access: Available on-site
