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AR.2000.002
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Police Department
Persons
- Whitman, Charles Adolphus
- Whitman, Charles Joseph
- Whitman, Elizabeth M.
- Whitman, Kathleen Frances
- Martinez, Ramiro
- McCoy, Houston
- Speed, Billy
- Ashton, Thomas
- Carr, Thomas
- Eckman, Thomas
- Gabour, Jerome
- Griffith, Karen
- Lamport, Marguerite
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Police Department
- University of Texas at Austin
- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Needville (Tex.)
- Lake Worth (Fla.)
Subjects
- Mass murder--Texas--Austin--20th century
- Mass shootings--Texas--Austin--20th century
- School shootings--Texas--Austin--20th century
- Criminal investigation
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Alma Woodland Papers
AR.1999.018
Dates:
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Creator: Woodland, Alma
Persons
- Woodland, Alma
- Rogers, Alma Lavonne
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Universities and colleges--Texas--Austin--History
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1999.016
Dates:
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Creator: Jones, Joseph Jay, 1908-1999
Persons
- Jones, Joseph Jay
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous)
- Rainey, Homer P. (Homer Price)
- Yelderman, May
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- The Curtain Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Little Theatre
- Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
- Municipal Golf Course Club (MUNI)
- St. John's Orphan Home
- Holiday House
- Austin Aqua Festival
- Austin Senators (Baseball team)
- Braniff Airways
- Continental Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Capitol Theatre (Austin, Tex.)
- Drive-In Theatre
- Hillbilly Kitchen
- Montopolis Drive-In
- Lam's Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- New Orleans Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam
- University Light Opera Company (Austin, Tex.)
- Varsity Theater (Austin, Tex.)
- Yank Theatre (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Tyler (Tex.)
- Port Arthur (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- African Americans
- Civil rights
- Amusements
- Animals
- Auctions
- Automobiles
- Business enterprises
- Celebrations
- Restaurants
- Theater
- Protest movements
- Public schools
- Advertising fliers--Texas
- Festivals
- School sports
- Students--Political activity
- Peace movements
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Church
- LGBTQ people
- Restaurants--Texas--Austin
- Peace movements--Texas--Austin
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Police misconduct
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Universities and colleges--Social aspects--Texas--Austin
- World War (1939-1945)
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1999.013
Dates:
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Creator: Colson, James B.
Persons
- Colson, James B.
- Alton, Amy
- Boulton, Bill
- Cearley, Ramona Jean
- Cortes, Ronald
- Dreyer, Martin
- Goen, Morris
- Goode, Rommy
- Gregston, Terry
- Hayman, Carol
- Herrera, Jesse
- Jacobs, Janice
- Kirkham, Robert
- Luna, Sam
- Luzius, Karen
- Lyons, Tim
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Places
- West Campus (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Hyde Park (Austin, Tex.)
- 22nd Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 24th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 19th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 21st Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 23rd Street (Austin, Tex.)
- Rio Grande Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Neighborhoods--Texas--Austin
- Architecture--Pictorial works
- Photojournalism--Texas--Austin
- Streets--Texas--Austin
- Photography--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1996.008
Dates:
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Creator: Appraisal Associates of Austin, Inc.
Persons
- Frederick, Jim A.
- Gardner, Thomas R.
- Lurie, Leon
- Sampler, Charles L.
Organizations
- Appraisal Associates of Austin, Inc.
- Austin (Tex.). Urban Renewal Agency
- Frederick-Gardner and Associates
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City planning--Texas
- Real property--Valuation
- Urban renewal--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
James Vincent Farley Papers
AR.1996.011
Dates:
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Creator: Farley, James Vincent
Persons
- Farley, James Vincent
Organizations
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Austin Branch
- Night Hawk Restaurant
- University of Texas at Austin
- United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Universities and colleges--Social aspects--Texas--Austin
- Menus
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Beta Mu Chapter Records
AR.1994.011
Dates:
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Creator: Pi Kappa Alpha. Beta Mu Chapter
Persons
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Pi Kappa Alpha. Beta Mu Chapter
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Fraternal organizations
- Greek letter societies
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1994.028
Dates:
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Creator: Mansbendel, Peter
Persons
- Mansbendel, Clotilde Shipe
- Mansbendel, Peter
- Shipe, Monroe M.
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Woodwork
- Woodworkers--Texas--Austin
- Wood-carving--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Joe Edgar Manry Papers
AR.1994.111
Dates:
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Creator: Manry, Joe Edgar, 1938-1994
Persons
- Manry, Joe Edgar
- Thames, Maudee Carron
- Pearcy, James
Organizations
- Angelina College (Tex.)
- Odessa College (Tex.)
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Performing arts--Texas
- Theater--Historiography
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Flora Thomas Papers
AR.1991.083
Dates:
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Creator: Thomas, Flora
Persons
- Thomas, Flora
- Callaway, Morgan, Jr.
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Hodges School (James County, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Universities and colleges--Texas--Austin--History
- Teachers--Texas
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
