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AR.1991.057
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
Persons
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin Equal Citizenship Corporation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Braille books
- Human rights--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Racism--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Blind--Services for--Texas--Austin
- Braille books
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- People with disabilities
- Discrimination against people with disabilities
Format
- 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.1991.080
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Austin 150 Commission
Persons
- Cooke, Lee
- Shipman, Sally
- Nofziger, Max
- Carl-Mitchell, Smoot
- Urdy, Charles
- Humphrey, George
- Barnstone, Robert
- West, Glenn E.
- McBee, Frank Wilkins, Jr.
- Bradshaw, Elizabeth
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Austin 150 Commission
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
Places
- Travis County (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Celebrations--Texas--Austin
- Business
- Anniversaries--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Boards and Commissions. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Quality of Life Advisory Commission Records
AR.2017.021
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LBGTQ) Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Persons
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LBGTQ) Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Human rights--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Gays--Texas--Austin--Social conditions
- Gay rights--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.022
Dates:
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Creator: Smith, Cassie
Persons
- Del Bosque, Paul
- Espitia, Gloria
- Rodriquez, Matthew Briar
- Salinas, Roen
- Smith, Cassie
- Zapata, Claudia Eliza
Organizations
- Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.)
- Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (Austin, Tex.). Advisory Board
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Art--Texas--Austin
- Artists--Texas--Austin
- Chicanos
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- Latinx--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Social life and customs
- Mexican American arts
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.028
Dates:
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Creator: Maxwell, Mary Gay, 1938-2016
Persons
- Maxwell, Mary Gay
- Neely, Mary Ann
- Jenkins, Julie
- Carter, Marilla
Organizations
- Waterfront Overlay Task Force (Austin, Tex.)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Austin (Tex.). Environmental Board
- Hill Country Foundation
- Austin (Tex.). Watershed Protection Department
- Austin (Tex.). Austin Water
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Parkhouse Tract (Austin, Tex.)
- Edwards Plateau (Tex.)
- Walnut Creek (Austin, Tex.)
- Onion Creek (Tex.)
- Slaughter Creek (Tex.)
- Bull Creek (Tex.)
- Water Treatment Plant #4 (Austin, Tex.)
- Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (Tex.)
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Circle C (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City planning--Texas
- Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
- Watershed management--Texas--Austin
- Zoning law--Texas--Austin
- Air quality--Texas
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Creeks
- Rivers--Texas--Austin
- Endangered species--Texas--Austin
- Habitat conservation--Texas--Austin
- Water quality management
- Water treatment plants
- Nature trails--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2018.035
Dates:
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Creator: Rockwell, Brad
Persons
- Rockwell, Brad
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Renewable Energy Resources Commission
- Texas Citizens' Party
- ACORN (Organization)
- Wheatsville Food Cooperative
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Electric utilities--Rates--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- Political participation
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas
- Consumer cooperatives--Texas--Austin
- Protest movements
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.043
Dates:
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Creator: Spertus, Philip
Persons
- Spertus, Philip
- Spertus, Sylvia
- Zimmerman, Harry L.
- Zimmerman, Keith A.
- Dell, Michael
- Dell, Susan
- Worob, Marc
- Shapiro, Sandy
- Pozen, Harriett
- Stahl, Marilyn
- Silverman, Wayne
- Cohen, Jeff
- Pastor, Andy
Organizations
- Jewish Federation of Austin
- Dell Jewish Community Campus Develoment Corporation
- Jewish Community Association of Austin
- Congregation Beth Israel (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
- 7300 Hart Lane (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Judaism--Texas--Austin
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Jewish leadership
- Jewish community centers
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Philanthropists--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Marc Worob Papers
AR.2020.029
Dates:
Creator: Worob, Marc
Persons
- Worob, Marc
Organizations
- Jewish Federation of Austin
- Dell Jewish Community Campus Develoment Corporation
- Jewsih Community of Austin
- Congregation Beth Israel (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
- 7300 Hart Lane (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Judaism--Texas--Austin
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Jewish leadership
- Jewish community centers
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Philanthropists--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
