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AR.C.007
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Volunteer Fire Department
Persons
- Ford, W. P.
- Neyland, W. D.
- Von Rosenberg, Ernst Johann
- Woodward, Clarence L.
Organizations
- Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 (Austin, Tex.)
- Colorado Fire Company No. 2
- East Austin Hose Company No. 4
- Washington Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1
- Tenth Ward Company No. 8
- Protection Hose Fire Company No. 3
- South Austin Fire Company No. 5
- Hope Hook and Ladder Company, No. 2
- North Austin Fire Company No. 6
- West Austin Fire Company No. 7
- Austin (Tex.). Volunteer Fire Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Fire departments--Texas--Austin
- Volunteer fire departments--Texas--Austin
- Volunteer fire fighters
- Fire prevention
- Engine companies--Texas--Austin
- Fire departments--Officials and employees
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Portrait photography
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.E.004
Dates:
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Creator: McCallum, Jane Y.
Persons
- McCallum, Jane Y.
- Cunningham, Minnie Fisher
- Finnigan, Annette
- Catt, Carrie Chapman
- Hobby, William Pettus
- Moody, Daniel James
- Sterling, Ross S.
- Ferguson, James Edward
- Ferguson, Miriam Amanda
- Ames, Jessie Daniel
- McCallum, Arthur Newell
Organizations
- Texas Woman Suffrage Association
- Texas Equal Suffrage Association
- National American Woman Suffrage Association
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
- Open Forum Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Woman's Club
- League of Women Voters (U.S.)
- National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
- American Equal Rights Association
- Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
- Austin-Travis County Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Texas--Politics and government
- La Vervia (Tex.)
- Seguin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Women--Suffrage--Texas
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
- Suffragists--Texas
- Women--Political activity
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.H.008
Dates:
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Creator: Hart family
Persons
- Hart, James Pinckney
- Meriweather, Carrie
- Hart, William de Normandie
- Hart, James Hill
- Hart, Nannie Strother Furman
- Jagou, Helen Furman
- Hart, James Pinckney
- Hart, Katherine
Organizations
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Austin History Center
- Daughters of the American Colonists
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Texas Fine Arts Association
- Texas State Historical Association
- University of Texas at Austin
- Travis County (Tex.). Historic Landmarks Commision
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Travis County (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Universities and colleges--Texas
- Government--Texas
- Lawyers--Texas--Austin
- College sports--Texas--Austin
- Women--Societies and Clubs
- Men--Societies and clubs
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Michael L. Harris Papers
AR.M.012
Dates:
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Creator: Harris, Michael L.
Persons
- Harris, Michael L.
- Russell, Allen H.
- Knebel, Edmund P.
- Richards, Ann
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Doggett, Lloyd
Organizations
- Austin Baseball Club (Tex.)
- Texas League
- Austin Braves (Baseball team)
- Austin Senators (Baseball team)
- A.N. McCallum High School
- Pan American Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Disch Field (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Minor league baseball--Texas
- Baseball--Texas--History
- Sports--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Campaign paraphernalia
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.O.011
Dates:
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Creator: Friedman, Jeff, 1945-2007
Persons
- Friedman, Jeff
- Dryden, Bud
Organizations
- Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Rights Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
- Brackenridge Hospital
- LoVaca Gathering Company
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- MoPac Boulevard (Austin, Tex.)
- Municipal Golf Course (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- Affirmative action programs--Government policy
- Electric utilities--Rates
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- Political campaigns
- Public welfare
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Child care services
- Jews--Texas--Austin
- Transportation
- Women's health services
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Traffic flow--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
- Labor unions--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Annexation (Municipal government)--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.P.001
Dates:
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Creator: Austin (Tex.). Police Department
Persons
- Laws, R. Beverly
- Adams, Nathan
- Ainsworth, Miller
- Akers, Mavrick
- Clark, Nancy
- Collins, Rip
- Eggeling, Alvin
- Garrison, James
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Littlepage, James N.
- Maddox, Francis Marion
- Miles, R. A.
- Miller, Tom
- Moore, Naomi
- Morris, W. J.
- Russell, W. C.
- Seaholm, Walter
- Stevenson, Coke R. (Coke Robert)
- Taylor, Robert
- Thorp, R. D.
- Valentine, R. J.
- Voight, Ed
- Walker, Fred L.
- Wheless, Hewitt T.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Police Department
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Police--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Crime--Texas--Austin
- Public welfare--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.P.002
Dates:
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Creator: Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
Persons
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
- Reynolds, Burt
- Davidson, Dan H.
- Znotas, Joseph M.
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Austin (Tex.). Health and Human Services Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). City Manager's Office
- United States. Air Force. Thunderbirds
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Lake Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
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
Austin (Tex.). Austin Public Library Records
AR.Q.010
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Public Library
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Public Library
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Libraries--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
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