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AR.2010.007
Dates:
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Creator: Overton, Volma
Persons
- Overton, Volma
- Overton, Warneta
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- DeWitty, Virgie Maye Carrington
- Doggett, Lloyd
Organizations
- Austin History Center
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Austin Branch
- Austin NAACP Federal Credit Union (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Boys Scouts of America. Troop 70 (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas State Conference of the NAACP Branches
- Oak Springs Elementary (Austin, Tex.). Campus Advisory Council
- Texas Society to Abolish Capital Punishment
- United States. Army Reserve
- United States Postal Service
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Austin
- Civil rights--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- African Americans--Education (Secondary)--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Education (Elementary)--Texas--Austin
- African American students
- School integration--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Election law--Texas--Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Ballroom dancing
- African Americans--Suffrage
- Social reformers
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Economic aspects
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in employment--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in public accommodations--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2012.015
Dates:
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Creator: PODER
Persons
- Almanza, Susana
- Alvarez, Raul
- Herrera, Sylvia
- Rivera, Gilbert
Organizations
- PODER
- Montopolis Neighborhood Association
- Southwest Network for Environmental Justice
- Tokyo Electron
- Exxon Mobile Corporation
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Austin, Tex.)
- ChevronTexaco (Firm)
- Longhorn Partners Pipeline
- Motorola
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor
- SEMATECH (Organization)
- Texas Coalition Advocating Justice for Juveniles
- Brown Berets, Austin chapter
Places
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Montopolis (Tex.)
- Govalle (Austin, Tex.)
- Johnston Terrace (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Holly Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Environmental justice
- Neighborhood government--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Social conditions
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- Gentrification--Texas--Austin
- Groundwater--Pollution--Texas--Austin
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Property tax relief--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Social aspects--Texas--Austin
- Water quality
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Urban transportation
- High technology industries--Environmental aspects
- Hazardous waste site remediation--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Sarah Ann Robertson Papers
AR.1991.025
Dates:
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Creator: Robertson, Sarah Ann
Persons
- Robertson, Sarah Ann
Organizations
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- United Way
- Austin Alliance for Smooth Transition
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Wells Branch (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Ethnic groups--Texas--Austin
- Latinos--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
- Indians of North America--Texas
- Native Americans
- Ethnic relations--Study and teaching (Secondary)
- Voluntarism--Management
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Advance notice required
AR.2008.002
Dates:
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Creator: Sing family
Persons
- Sing, Joe
- Aguallo, Ana
- Aguallo, Mary Frances
- Aguallo, Raul Hernandez
- Aguallo, Terry
- Laguna, Roberta
- Moreno, Frances
- Sing, Joe, Jr.
- Sing, Margaret
- Sing, Mauricia
- Sing, Rumalda
- Sing, Senovia
Organizations
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Boston (Mass.)
- Guangdong Province (China)
- Hong Kong
- New Orleans (La.)
- Quebec (Province)
Subjects
- Asian American families
- Asian Americans--Texas--Austin
- Chinese Americans
- Chinese American businesspeople
- Immigrants--Texas--History
- Mexican American families
- Laundry workers
- Interracial Marriage--Law and Legislation
- Racially mixed people
- Racially mixed families
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
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.1991.064
Dates:
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Creator: Orum, Anthony M.
Persons
- Orum, Anthony M.
- Glass, Taylor
- Ransom, Ruby Lee
- Tatum, Jim
- Baker, Betty
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Shelton, Emmett, Sr.
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Nolen, Harry
- O'Quinn, Trueman E.
- Lee, Jean
- Spear, Helen
- Perry, Edgar Howard III.
- Yarborough, Ralph Webster
- Scanlan, John
- Barnes, Lorraine
- Overton, Volma
- Crenshaw, Roberta
- Friedman, Jeff
- Fath, Creekmore
- Long, Walter Ewing
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- Davis, Stormy
- Duncan, Roger
- Schwartz, Lou
- Binder, Bob
Organizations
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
- Texas. Highway Department
- Huston-Tillotson College
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Travis County (Tex.). Commissioners Court
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Anderson High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Clarksville (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- East 6th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Fiesta Gardens (Austin, Tex.)
- West Lake Hills (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Oral history--Texas--Austin
- Local history--Research
- Students--Political activity
- Housing--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Racism--Texas--Austin
- Gentrification--Texas--Austin
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Real estate development--Texas--Austin
- Civil rights--Texas--Austin
- Judaism--Texas--Austin--Customs and practices
- Church
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Power resources--Texas--Austin
- Water-supply--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Floods--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2004.037
Dates:
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Creator: Black Citizens' Task Force
Persons
- Turner, Dorothy
- Roberts, Velma
- Urdy, Charles
- Warfield, John
- Laughlin, Trella
Organizations
- Black Citizens' Task Force
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Brackenridge Hospital
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin Community Television
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Police--Complaints against--Texas--Austin
- Social movements--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2002.041
Dates:
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Creator: DeWitty family
Persons
- DeWitty, Dana
- Dewitty, Velma
Organizations
- St. Stephen's Missionary Baptist Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin State Hospital (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Racism--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1999.016
Dates:
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Creator: Jones, Joseph Jay, 1908-1999
Persons
- Jones, Joseph Jay
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous)
- Rainey, Homer P. (Homer Price)
- Yelderman, May
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- The Curtain Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Little Theatre
- Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
- Municipal Golf Course Club (MUNI)
- St. John's Orphan Home
- Holiday House
- Austin Aqua Festival
- Austin Senators (Baseball team)
- Braniff Airways
- Continental Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Capitol Theatre (Austin, Tex.)
- Drive-In Theatre
- Hillbilly Kitchen
- Montopolis Drive-In
- Lam's Yum Yum Chinese Restaurant
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- New Orleans Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam
- University Light Opera Company (Austin, Tex.)
- Varsity Theater (Austin, Tex.)
- Yank Theatre (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Tyler (Tex.)
- Port Arthur (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- African Americans
- Civil rights
- Amusements
- Animals
- Auctions
- Automobiles
- Business enterprises
- Celebrations
- Restaurants
- Theater
- Protest movements
- Public schools
- Advertising fliers--Texas
- Festivals
- School sports
- Students--Political activity
- Peace movements
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Church
- LGBTQ people
- Restaurants--Texas--Austin
- Peace movements--Texas--Austin
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Police misconduct
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Universities and colleges--Social aspects--Texas--Austin
- World War (1939-1945)
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Lillie Harris Walling Scrapbook
AR.1994.021
Dates:
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Creator: Walling, Lillie Harris
Persons
- Walling, Lillie Harris
Organizations
- Austin Pan American Round Table
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Mexico--Description and travel
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Latinos
- Mexican Americans
- Pan-Americanism--Societies, etc.
- Cultural relations
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site