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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
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.1991.014
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Public Works
Persons
- Cope, J. S.
- Haggard, W. E.
- Helland, H. R.
- Iredell, G. S.
- Levander, C. G.
- Metcalfe, Orin E.
- Meunster, R. A.
- Motheral, J. E.
- Roundtree, S. Reuben, Jr.
- Welborn, W. C.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Engineering Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Public Works
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- Building Inspection
- Public works--Texas--Austin
- Streets--Texas--Austin
- Sewage disposal--Texas--Austin
- Drainage--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Cemeteries--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2001.001
Dates:
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Creator: Barentine, J. P., III
Persons
- Barentine, J. P., III.
- Freeman, D. C.
- Agnew, Andrew A.
- Henry, O.
Organizations
- Capitol City Abstract Co.
- Gracy Title Company
- Herrera Ornamental Iron Works
Places
- 606 E. 3rd Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 610 E. 3rd Street (Austin, Tex)
- 600 E. 3rd Street (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
- Frontier and pioneer life--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1997.004
Dates:
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Creator: Camacho Family
Persons
- Camacho, Lorraine
- Camacho, Daniel C.
- Maxey, Glen
- Trevino, John
- Yarborough, Ralph Webster
- Bradley, Gary
- Barrientos, Gonzalo
Organizations
- Metz Elementary School (Austin, Tex.)
- Holly Street Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
- Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations--History
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Zaragosa Park (Austin, Tex.)
- Parque Zaragoza (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Education--Texas--Austin
- Minority business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Power-plants--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Environmental justice
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.1994.016
Dates:
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Creator: Newton, Harry Groll
Persons
- Newton, Harry Groll
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- American poetry--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1993.001
Dates:
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Creator: Crenshaw, Roberta, 1914-2005
Persons
- Dickson, Roberta
- Crenshaw, Roberta
- Nichols, Dick
- Akin, Harry
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Wilson, Jim Amos
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
- Palmer, Lester
- Taniguchi, Alan Y.
- Williams, William T. (William Thomas), Jr.
- Shanks, Louis F.
- St. John, Ed
- Mathias, Vic
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Parks and Recreation Board
- National Recreation and Park Association
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Conservation Foundation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
- Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Urban beautification--Texas--Austin
- Women civic leaders--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.018
Dates:
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Creator: Mayfield Park/Community Project
Persons
- Cannatti, Karen
- Kaiser, Mary C.
- Watt, Barbara
- Gutsch, Mary Frances Mayfield
- Gutsch, Milton Rietow
- Mayfield, Allison
- Santos, Lupe
- Hartzog, Martha
- Moerbe, Olga
Organizations
- Friends of the Parks
- Gregory Free & Associates
- Austin Natural Science Association Guild
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Mayfield Park/Community Project
- Keep Austin Beautiful
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- 3505 W. 35th Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Recreation--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- Urban beautification--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Available on-site
