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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
John-Michael Cortez Papers
AR.2003.023
Dates:
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Creator: Cortez, John-Michael V.
Persons
- Cortez, John-Michael V.
Organizations
- Austin History Center Association
- McNeil High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Austin Partners in Education
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin Community College (Austin, Tex.)
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Minority business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Willie and Maurine Kocurek Papers
AR.2002.005
Dates:
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Creator: Kocurek, Willie, 1910-; Kocurek, Maurine
Persons
- Kocurek, Willie
- Kocurek, Maurine
Organizations
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2002.034
Dates:
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Creator: Bobo family
Persons
- Bobo, Carolyn
- Bobo, Mary
- Bobo, Ormond
Organizations
- Brackenridge Hospital
- University of Texas at Austin
- Fralix
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America
- University Interscholastic League (Tex.)
- Sidney Lanier High School (Austin, Tex.)
- United States. Air Force
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- College sports--Texas--Austin
- Hospitals--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2000.019
Dates:
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Creator: Houston, Ora Elliott
Persons
- Houston, Ora Elliott
Organizations
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.). Board of Trustees
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- African American women--Political activity
- Political campaigns
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
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
AR.1998.009
Dates:
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Creator: Travis County Democratic Women's Committee
Persons
- Donn, Sophie
- Kelley, DeCourcy
- Neely, Mary Ann
- Collier, Lillian
- Buss, Edith
- Goodwin, Ruby
Organizations
- Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Travis County Democratic Women's Committee
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Travis County (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Women--Political activity--Societies, etc.
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Local government
- Municipal bonds
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1996.002
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Independent School District (Tex.). Citizens' Bonds Advisory Committee
Persons
- Schmidt, May Irene Hamilton
Organizations
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.). Citizens' Bonds Advisory Committee
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
- School bonds--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Katherine Cook Scrapbooks and Photographs
AR.1994.045
Dates:
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Creator: Cook, Katherine, 1892-1977
Persons
- Cook, Katherine
- Scott, Zachary
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
- Black, Charles
Organizations
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Cook Elementary School (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Friday Mountain Camp (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1994.096
Dates:
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Creator: Blackshear Elementary School (Austin, Tex.). Parent-Teacher Assocation
Persons
Organizations
- Blackshear Elementary School (Austin, Tex.). Parent-Teacher Association
- Blackshear Elementary School (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Public Schools--Texas--Austin
- Elementary schools--Texas--Austin
- Parents' and teachers' associations
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site