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AR.H.024
Dates:
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Creator: Hirshfeld, Henry, 1834-1911
Persons
- Hirshfeld, Henry
- Hirshfeld, Jennie Melasky
- Hirshfeld, Morris
- Hirshfeld, Caroline
- Hirshfeld, Laura
- Hirshfeld, Samuel
- Hirshfeld, Jacob
- Bernheim, Leila Hirshfeld
- Bernheim, Henry Hirshfeld
- Hanna, Marie Hirshfeld Bernheim
- Frees, Rosa Hirshfeld
- Free, William Jacob
- Frees, Miriam Hirshfeld
- Porter, Athol Estes
Organizations
- Austin National Bank (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- United Daughters of the Confederacy
- Allan Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Driskill Hotel
- B. Melasky & Son (Austin, Tex.)
- Hirshfeld, Gratz & Company
- Hirshfeld and Anderson (Austin, Tex.)
- Hood Seminary (Austin, Tex.)
- Miss Numbers School (Austin, Tex.)
- Richardson Academy
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- 608 Congress Avenue (Austin, Tex.)
- 303 W. 9th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- 305 W. 9th Street (Austin, Tex.)
- United States--Emigration and immigration--History
Subjects
- American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
- German Americans--Social life and customs
- Jews--Texas
- Women--Social life and customs
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Freemasons
- Fraternal organizations
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Abstracts of title--Texas--Austin
- Autographs--Collectors and collecting
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Judaism--Texas--Austin--Customs and practices
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Private schools
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Naturalization records
- Immigrants--Texas--History
- World War I
- World War (1914-1918)
- World War II
- World War (1939-1945)
- Real property
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Parker and Shudde Families Papers
AR.P.010
Dates:
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Creator: Shudde, Nona Lee Clement Parker
Persons
- Shudde, Nona Lee Clement Parker
- Shudde, Louis O.
- Parker, Lila Anne
- Parker, Richard Denny
- Parker, William L.
- Clement, Frank
- Parker, Richard Clement
- Parker, David Connell
- Parker, Daniel
- Woolverton, Alice Maxwell
Organizations
- Austin Genealogical Society
- Austin Poetry Society (Austin, Tex.)
- Daughters of the American Revolution. Thankful Hubbard Chapter (Austin, Tex.)
- Daughters of the Republic of Texas
- Heritage Society of Austin
- University Christian Church (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas Fine Arts Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Patriotic societies
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Men--Societies and clubs
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.R.012
Dates:
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Creator: Richards, Ann, 1933-2006
Persons
- Richards, Ann
- Carpenter, Liz
- Turner, Dorothy
- Vackar, Barbara
Organizations
- Austin Women's Center
- Austin Women's Political Caucus
- Capital City Federated Business and Professional Women's Club
- Center for Battered Women (Austin, Tex.)
- Insurance Women of Austin
- Mothers, Inc.
- Women and Their Work (Organization)
- Women's Organic Farm
- Zonta Club of Austin (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Equality--Government policy
- Women--Societies and Clubs
- Women--suffrage
- Women’s rights--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Social conditions
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
National Secretaries Association, Tower Lights Chapter Records
AR.T.006
Dates:
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Creator: National Secretaries Association, Tower Lights Chapter
Persons
Organizations
- National Secretaries Association, Tower Lights Chapter
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
Subjects
- Businesswomen--Texas--Austin
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Secretaries
Format
- Artifacts
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2013.028
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Junior Forum
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Junior Forum
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- Caswell House (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--Texas--Austin
- Clubs--Texas--Austin
- Women--Societies and clubs
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2008.011
Dates:
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Creator: Greenwood Cemetery Association (Travis County, Tex.)
Persons
Organizations
- Greenwood Cemetery Association (Travis County, Tex.)
- Mothers' Club of Colorado School (Travis County, Tex.)
- Ladies of the Cemetery Club (Travis County, Tex.)
- Colorado School (Travis County, Tex.)
- Travis County (Tex.). Common School District
Places
- Del Valle (Tex.)
- Travis County (Tex.)
- Greenwood Cemetery (Travis County, Tex.)
Subjects
- Cemeteries--Texas--Travis County
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Public schools--Texas--Travis County
- Rural schools--Texas--Travis County
- Education--Texas--Travis County--History
- Associations, institutions, etc--Texas--Travis County
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1994.083
Dates:
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Creator: Altrusa Club (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Rydell, Hazel
- Howell, Joyce
- Draper, Deborah
- Gamboa, Carmen
- Carter, Jan
- Nichols, Linda
- Pappas, Joy
- Messer, Jerie
- Hestir, Lucy
- Boyd, Elizabeth
- Nichols, Linda
- Kimmey, Rowena
- Taylor, Arline
- Menchetti, Amelia
- Miller, Belva
- Hale, Laginia
Organizations
- Altrusa Club (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
Subjects
- Businesswomen--Texas--Austin
- Women in the professions--Texas
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Digital records
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2003.014
Dates:
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Creator: YWCA Greater Austin (Tex.)
Persons
- Gorham, Diana
- Cossie, Barbara
- Appenzellar, Anne
- Cunningham, Cris
- Biesele, Margo
- Bounds, Helen
Organizations
- University YWCA/YMCA (Austin, Tex.)
- Gay Community Services (Austin, Tex.)
- YWCA Greater Austin (Tex.)
- Out Youth (Austin, Tex.)
- University of Texas at Austin
- WomenSpace (Organization)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- 2330 Guadalupe Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Nonprofit organizations--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Mental health counseling--Texas--Austin
- Mental health services--Texas--Austin
- Young Women's Christian associations
- Women--Services for
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Anti-racism
- Drug abuse--Treatment
- Gay youth--Services for
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Mesa Oaks Garden Club Records
AR.2018.021
Dates:
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Creator: Mesa Oaks Garden Club (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Campbell, Paula W.
Organizations
- Mesa Oaks Garden Club (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Gardening--Societies, etc.
- Women--Societies and clubs
Format
- Digital records
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site