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AR.F.010
Dates:
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Creator: Miller, Tom, 1893-1962
Persons
- Miller, Tom
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Shivers, Allan
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- Wolf, Oswald G.
- Thornberry, Homer
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Salvation Army
- Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse and Greeven
- Municipal Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
- Page Southerland Page Architects and Planners
- United States. Congress. House
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Austin (Tex.). Board of Equalization
- Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Humane Society of Austin and Travis County
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Racism--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
Austin (Tex.). City Council. Lee Cooke Records
AR.S.018
Dates:
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Creator: Cooke, Lee
Persons
- Cooke, Lee
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Urban Transportation Department
- Brackenridge Hospital
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin
- Power resources--Texas--Austin
Format
- 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.). Mayor's Office. Ron Mullen Records
AR.V.009
Dates:
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Creator: Mullen, Ron, 1939-
Persons
- Mullen, Ron
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- South Texas Nuclear Project
Format
- 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
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.2014.002
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions Process Review Task Force
Persons
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions Process Review Task Force
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
