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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
AR.W.002
Dates:
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Creator: Blodgett, Dorothy; Blodgett, Terrell
Persons
- Barnett, Camille Cates
- Blodgett, Dorothy
- Blodgett, Terrell
- Bush, George W.
- Clements, William P.
- Connally, John Bowden
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Pickle, J. J.
- Richards, Ann
- Shivers, Allan
- White, Mark
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- National Municipal League
- Theta Sigma Phi
- Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Garland (Tex.)
- Waco (Tex.)
Subjects
- City Council members--Texas--Austin
- City managers--Texas--Austin
- City managers--Texas--Garland
- City managers--Texas--Waco
- Governors--Texas--Biography
- Legislators--Texas--Biography
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Women journalists--Texas--Austin
- Election law--Texas--Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Voting
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.W.003
Dates:
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Creator: Mather, Jean
Persons
- Mather, Jean
- Mather, Robert
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
- Austin Tomorrow Ongoing Committee
- South River City Citizens (Austin, Tex.)
- Women's Environmental Coalition
- We Care Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- South Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Cities and Towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community Development--Texas--Austin
- Ecology--Texas--Societies, etc.
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Zoning
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Brackenridge Hospital Records
AR.W.012
Dates:
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Creator: Brackenridge Hospital
Persons
Organizations
- Brackenridge Hospital
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Hospitals--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.W.013
Dates:
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Creator: Duncan, Roger, 1947-
Persons
- Duncan, Roger
- Shipman, Sally
- Rose, Mark
- Muehlenbeck, Thomas
- Hancock, R.L.
- Meiszer, Nicholas
- McClellan, Carole
- Carrasco, Jorge
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Lower Colorado River Authority
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (Tex.)
- South Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Lake Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Oak Hill (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- Renewable energy sources--Texas--Austin
- Energy conservation--Texas--Austin
- Nuclear energy--Texas--Austin
- Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Voting--Texas--Austin
- Bonds--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Water Quality Management--Texas--Austin
- Minority business enterprise--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Citizens’ associations
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). Office of the City Manager. Dan Davidson Records
AR.Y.004
Dates:
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Creator: Davidson, Dan H.
Persons
- Davidson, Dan H.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Municipal officials and employees--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government by city manager--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- 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
Austin (Tex.). Parks & Recreation Department Records
AR.Z.025
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
- Ney, Elisabet
Organizations
- Elisabet Ney Museum
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
Subjects
- Museums--Texas--Austin
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Recreation--Texas--Austin
- Swimming pools--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
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.2014.017
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Persons
- Sheffield, Beverly S.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Athletics
- Parks--Texas--Austin
- Playgrounds
- Recreation--Texas--Austin
- Swimming pools
- Photography--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
Access: Available on-site