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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.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
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.2012.006
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Equal Citizenship Corporation
Persons
- Barclay, John
- Reed, Janet
Organizations
- Austin Equal Citizenship Corporation
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin
- Civil rights--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in employment--Texas--Austin
- Human rights--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2011.007
Dates:
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Creator: Long, Emma Jackson
Persons
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Long, Stuart
Organizations
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Brackenridge Hospital
- Democratic Party (Travis County, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Human rights--Texas--Austin
- Civil Rights--United States
- Transportation
- Urban renewal
- Local telephone service
- Zoning
- Wages--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Women--Texas--Austin
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.2000.023
Dates:
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Creator: Zumbrun, Janna
Persons
- Zumbrun, Janna
Organizations
- Citizens for a United Austin
- Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin--Law and legislation
- Lesbians--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Gay rights--Texas--Austin
- Gays--Texas--Austin--Social conditions
- Women--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site