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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: … Joseph 84 Wilson, Margaret Woodrow Concert, 1918 84 Women-Chamber of Commerce Members, 1943 84 Woolen Mills, …
AR.1994.081
Dates:
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Creator: Travis County Historical Commission
Persons
- Smith, Ina Ray
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Fehr, Kilian
- Alderman, Elora
- Barkley, Mary Starr
- Beaman, Margarine G.
- Carroll, Mary Jo
- Hankins, Barbara S.
- Harriman, Sarah
- Howard, Will
- Linn, Emma Lou
- Manaster, Jane
- Montandon, Avadne
- Owens, James Mulkey, Jr.
Organizations
- Texas Historical Commission
- Travis County Historical Commission
- Travis County Historical Survey Committee
Places
- Travis County (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
- Historic sites--Texas--Travis County
- Church buildings--Texas--Austin
- Historic markers--Texas--Travis County
- Cemeteries--Texas--Travis County
- Historic preservation--Texas--Travis County
- Historic buildings--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … War of 1842 25 9 Texas Capitol 25 10 Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs 25 11 Texas Newspapers, C.S.A. 25 12 Texas …
AR.1993.002
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Light Newspaper
Persons
- Barnstone, Robert
- Barrientos, Gonzalo
- Bone, Ponty
- Gonzalez, Hank
- Lorenz, Perry
- Tucci, Tony
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
Organizations
- Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Austin Agenda
- Austin Light
- Austin Weekly
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Stacy Park (Austin, Tex.)
- Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- American newspapers--Texas--Austin
- Community newspapers--Texas--Austin
- Newspaper publishing--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … K.D. Lang, The Wagoners, Larry Gatlin, Madeleine Stowe, Women of the Calabash, Lena Guerrero, Bobby Balderamer, …
AR.2020.014
Dates:
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Creator: Austin History Center
Persons
- Amato, Chelsea
- Archuleta, Federico
- Beckwith, Tony
- Bridges, Dale
- Chen, Anna
- Gupta, Amar
- Hildenbrandt, Meghan
- Ivy, Michael
- Janner, Jay
- Johnson, Bethany Jo
- Kemp, Beverly
- McCrum, Jesus Alberto
- McGavick, Jack
- McCrum, Jesus Alberto
- Mersky, Lisa
- Monnone, Brian
- Peloquin, Kristy
- Rodriguez-Mendoza, Amalia
- Sublett, Jesse
- Taylor, Jeffrey
- Wheeler, Camille J.
Organizations
- Big Flavor Films
- Billy's on Burnet
- Easy Tiger Bakeshop
- H.E.B. Grocery Company
- Hindu Charities of America
- McCallum Voice Collective
- Tso Chinese Delivery
- Tacodeli
- Texas Farmers Market
- The Cavalier
- Waterloo Records
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
- Art--Texas--Austin
- Businesses--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Moving images--Texas--Austin
- Public health--Texas--Austin
- Restaurants--Texas--Austin
- Written works--Texas--Austin
- Street art--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … especially those focused on the rights and needs of women. … Visual art created as a response to the COVID-19 … especially those focused on the rights and needs of women. Open …
AR.2016.029
Dates:
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Creator: Murphy, Larry
Persons
- Murphy, Larry
- Kaitz, Emily
Organizations
- Austin American-Statesman
- Austin Lounge Lizards (Musical group)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
Subjects
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Photographers--Texas--Austin
- Photojournalism--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … [collision] -- 8100 Mesa Drive, 9 January 1978 3 40 Two women in car wreck on Airport Boulevard, 25 January 1978 3 …
AR.2012.004
Dates:
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Creator: Trans Texas Theaters Inc.
Persons
- Podolnick, Earl
- Podolnick, Lena
Organizations
- Trans Texas Theaters, Inc.
Places
- Texas
Subjects
- Motion picture theaters--Texas--Austin--History
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … in Jerusalem. Other memberships included the Texas Women's Federation and the Perry Club for Girls. Earl …
AR.2009.018
Dates:
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Creator: Jessen Associates, Inc.
Persons
- Jessen, Harold Everett
- Jessen, Wolf Ernst
- Millhouse, Charles A.
- Greeven, Alton E.
- Crume, Herbert C.
- Day, Fred W.
- Newman Sanford L.
Organizations
- Jessen and Jessen
- Jessen Associates, Inc.
- Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse and Greeven
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Texas Supreme Court Building (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Architectural firms--Texas--Austin
- Architecture--Texas--Austin
- Buildings--Texas
- Buildings--Designs and plans
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … of America, Inc. Building, circa 1969 8 13-20 Austin Women's Club additions (JJ-331), 1954-1960 8 21-23 Brown …
AR.2006.035
Dates:
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Creator: Keever, Jack, 1938-2004; Keever, Cynthia
Persons
- Keever, Jack
- Keever, Cynthia
- Wray, Stefan
Organizations
- All Saints' Episcopal Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Strawberry Pickers (Musical group)
- Associated Press
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … 1975. In 1974, Cynthia won a prestigious "Outstanding Young Women of America" award in Washington, DC. Family members …
AR.R.022
Dates:
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Creator: Calico Printing
Persons
- Awn, Kerry
- Brady, C.
- Bradley, Clark
- Cantu, Cliff
- Carter, Cliff
- Casey, Watt
- Featherston, Ken
- Franklin, Jim
- Garrett, Danny
- Juke, Guy
- Priest, Micael
- Turner, Rick
- West, Rick
- Wilkins, Dale
- Yeates, Sam
Organizations
- Austin Opry House (Austin, Tex.)
- Antone's Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Soap Creek Saloon (Austin, Tex.)
- Armadillo World Headquarters
- Inner Sanctum Records
- Calico Printing
- Manor Downs
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
Subjects
- Posters, American
- Rock music--Texas--Austin
- Posters, American--20th Century
- Artists--Texas--Austin
- Rock music--Posters
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Excerpt: … Bland at Antone's (unknown artist), undated qAR 007/085 Women's Symphony League's Bicentennial Symphony Street Dance …
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: … Clippings, February 1981 8 4 Travis County Jail Lawsuit - Women, 1981 8 5 U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor …
