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AR.A.001
Dates:
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Creator: Graham, Richard Niles, 1881-1959
Persons
- Crusemann, Carrie Margaret Graham
- Crusemann, Paul
- Graham, Anita Laura Goeth 1889-1953
- Graham, Carrie Augusta Pease
- Pease, E. M. (Elisha Marshall)
- Pease, Lucadia Christiana Niles
- Graham, Richard Niles
- Pease, Julia Maria
- Graham, Beriah 1804-1879
- Graham, George Thomas, Sr.
- Harman, James William
- Harman Julia Anita Graham
- Goeth, Julia Tips
- Goeth, Ralph Conrad
- Franklin, Fabian
- Franklin, Margaret Ladd
- Graham, Marshall Pease
- Graham, W. Murray
- Griswold family
- Ladd, Augusta Flora Niles
- Ladd, Eliphalet
- Ladd, Henry W.
- Ladd-Franklin, Christine
- McCordic, Jane Augusta Ladd
- Moor, Maria Harriet Niles
- Niles, Christina Griswold
- Niles, John Milton
- Niles, Juliet
- Niles, Richard
Organizations
- Enfield Realty and Home Building Company (Tex.)
- State of Texas
- Texas. General Land Office
- University of Texas at Austin
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Enfield Grocery Company (Austin, Tex.)
- Hartford Female Seminary (Hartford, Conn.)
- Vassar College
- Pease & Harris
- First National Bank (Austin, Tex.)
- Infield Petroleum Company
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Hartford (Conn.)
- Woodlawn (Austin, Tex.)
- Brazoria County (Tex.)
- Brazos County (Tex.)
- Caldwell County (Tex.)
- Enfield (Conn.)
- Galveston (Tex.)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subjects
- Business enterprises--Texas
- American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
- Education
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Governors--Texas
- Genealogy--Texas
- Real property--Texas
- Law firms--Texas
- Slavery--United States
- Frontier and pioneer life--Texas
- Railroads--Texas
- Oil industries--Texas
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Education
- Frontier and pioneer life--Texas
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Excerpt: … from Mexico regarding an alleged assault by Americans on Mexicans who were in Texas; also includes typewritten … Oil News, the centennial edition of Voice of the Mexican Border, a pamphlet from the National Geographic …
AR.Q.002
Dates:
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Creator: Long, Walter Ewing, 1886-1973
Persons
- Long, Walter Ewing
Organizations
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Rotary Club of Austin
- Texas Chamber of Commerce
- Texas Manufacturing Association
- Texas Centennial Committee
- Texas Commercial Executives Association
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Brackenridge Tract (Austin, Tex.)
- Colorado River (Tex.)
- Penn Field (Austin, Tex.)
- Brackenridge Tract (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Agriculture--Economic aspects--Texas--Travis County
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Authors, American--Texas--Austin
- Industries--Texas--Austin
- Labor supply--Texas--Austin
- Roads--Design and construction
- Anniversaries--Texas
- Water-power--Texas
- Dams--Texas
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- Silk industry
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Tourism--Marketing
- Airports--Texas--Austin
Format
- Art
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Excerpt: … 1948 40 Klein, Carl H., 1944 40 Labor, 1918-47 40 Labor-Mexican, 1918-19 41 Labor-Open Shop, 1919-24 41 …
AR.2010.026
Dates:
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Creator: Carey, Linalice
Persons
- Carey, Linalice
Organizations
- Hyde Park Showplace
- Austin Repertory Theatre (Tex.)
- Bijuberti Players (Theater group)
- Creek Theatre
- Melodrama Inc.
- Tejano Productions
- Theatre Unlimited (Group)
- Troupe du Jour
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Wimberley (Tex.)
Subjects
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Theater programs
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … 12 Correspondence, 1962-1984, undated 8 13 Corridos of the Mexican Revolution, undated 8 14 Don Folías …
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
Excerpt: … Hall, 608 West 24th Street (item 382, 384) 3 9 Tula Mexican Restaurant, 608 West 24th Street (item 383) 3 9 …
AR.1993.006
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Metropolitan Ministries
Persons
- Siegenthaler, Carl
Organizations
- Austin Metropolitan Ministries
- Austin Urban Council
- Metro-Ministries of Austin
- United Urban Council of Austin, Inc.
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
Subjects
- Charity organization--Texas--Austin
- Presbyterian Church--Texas--Austin
- Charity--Religious aspects
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … in response to a much-publicized confrontation between Mexican-Americans and the Austin police; and Children …
AR.H.008
Dates:
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Creator: Hart family
Persons
- Hart, James Pinckney
- Meriweather, Carrie
- Hart, William de Normandie
- Hart, James Hill
- Hart, Nannie Strother Furman
- Jagou, Helen Furman
- Hart, James Pinckney
- Hart, Katherine
Organizations
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Austin History Center
- Daughters of the American Colonists
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Texas Fine Arts Association
- Texas State Historical Association
- University of Texas at Austin
- Travis County (Tex.). Historic Landmarks Commision
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Travis County (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Universities and colleges--Texas
- Government--Texas
- Lawyers--Texas--Austin
- College sports--Texas--Austin
- Women--Societies and Clubs
- Men--Societies and clubs
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … undated 6 3-4 Correspondence, 1955-1957, undated 6 5 Mexican Labor Rights, 1956 6 6-7 Campaign finances and …
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
Excerpt: … is working on a biography of Alberto G. Garcia, the first Mexican American physician in Austin. … Brad Rockwell Papers …
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
Excerpt: … English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Jewish, Lebanese, Mexican, Scotch, Swedish, and Swiss descent were included. …
AR.2009.043
Dates:
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Creator: Harris, August Watson, 1893-1968
Persons
- Harris, August Watson
- Harris, Loula
- Giesecke, Bertram E.
- Giesecke, Frederick Ernst
- Campi, Ray
Organizations
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Giesecke & Harris (Architectural firm)
- Elgin-Butler Brick Company
- Citizens State Bank
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.). Company 845 (Kirbyville, Tex.)
- Preservation Austin
- St. Mary's Cathedral School (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas School for the Deaf
- Allan Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
- American Legion. Travis Post No. 76 (Austin, Tex.)
- Norwood Tower (Austin, Tex.)
- Govalle Fire Station
- State Bar of Texas
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Colorado County (Tex.)
- Hidalgo County (Tex.)
- Houston (Tex.)
- Nueces County (Tex.)
- Travis County (Tex.)
- Williamson County (Tex.)
- Lake Austin Boulevard 2201 1/2 (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Architecture--Texas--Travis County
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Architects--Texas--Austin
- Architectural firms--Texas--Austin
- Buildings--Designs and plans
- Segregation in education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … High School shop building, 1935-1936 4 4 Zavala Elementary "Mexican School", 1935-1937 4 5 John Bingham, 1935-1936 4 6 …
AR.U.003
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Press
Persons
- Harding, Warren G.
- De La Rosa, Albert
- Douglas, David
- Darden, Debbie
- Duncan, Roger
- Denton, James G.
- Dibrell, Joe
- Martin, Mike
- Martinson, Kathy
- Martin, Bill
- Milloy, John
- Moya, Richard
- Miles, Sarah
- Muelenback, Thomas
- Meiszer, Nicholas
Organizations
- Austin Press
- University of Texas at Austin
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Congress Avenue (Austin, Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- MoPac Boulevard (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis, Lake (Tex.)
- Palmer Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- County government--Texas
- Discrimination in housing
- Elections
- Newspaper publishing
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … 1981-1982 5 15-16 Massage parlor ordinance, 1980-1981 5 17 Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, 1981 6 1 MoPac (Loop …
