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AR.1997.007
Dates: -
Creator: Sheffield, Beverly S., 1913-1999
Persons
  • Sheffield, Beverly S.
  • Crenshaw, Roberta
  • Ney, Elisabet
  • Henry, O.
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Austin Community Foundation
  • Save Barton Creek Association
  • Save Our Springs Coalition
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Elisabet Ney Museum
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Deep Eddy Swimming Pool (Austin, Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Zilker Park (Austin, Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Town Lake (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
  • Recreation--Texas--Austin
  • Parks--Texas--Austin
  • Salamanders--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
  • Swimming pools--Texas--Austin
  • Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
  • American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
  • Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2009.057
Dates: -
Creator: Nofziger, Max
Persons
  • Nofziger, Max
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Brackenridge Hospital
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Tex.)
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (Tex.)
Subjects
  • Airports--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
  • Renewable energy sources--Texas--Austin
  • Ecology
  • City council members--Texas--Austin
  • Election districts--Texas--Austin
  • Voting--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2004.040
Dates: -
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Law Department
Persons
  • Brothers, Charles A.
  • Golden, L. Wayne
  • Granger, Diana L.
  • Lurie, Leon
  • Overton, Volma
  • Tinstman, Robert M.
  • Williams, William T. (William Thomas), Jr.
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). Charter Review Committee
  • Austin (Tex.). Urban Renewal Agency
  • Austin (Tex.). Law Department
  • Blackshear Residents' Organization
  • Citizens Committee for Community Improvement
  • Save Our Springs Coalition
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
  • Housing--Texas--Austin
  • Urban renewal--Texas--Austin
  • Voting--Texas--Austin
  • Election districts--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2001.004
Dates: -
Creator: Fath, Shudde
Persons
  • Fath, Shudde
  • Bradley, Gary
  • Frederick, David
  • Mariotti, Ray
  • Crenshaw, Roberta
  • Fath, Conrad
  • Grulke, Brent
  • Allen, Phoebe
  • Arnold, Mary
Organizations
  • Save Barton Creek Association
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • FM Properties
  • Lower Colorado River Authority
  • River City Coordinating Council
  • Texas Employment Commission
  • Lumbermen's Investment Corporation
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Austin (Tex.). Electric Utility Commission
  • Austin (Tex.). Austin Energy
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Hays County (Tex.)
  • Sand Beach Reserve (Austin, Tex.)
  • Lady Bird Lake (Austin, Tex.)
  • Roberta Reed Crenshaw Overlook (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
  • City planning--Environmental aspects--Texas--Austin
  • Creeks--Texas--Austin
  • Ecology--Texas--Austin
  • Pipelines--Environmental aspects--Texas
  • Sex discrimination in employment--Law and legislation
  • Women--Texas--Austin
  • Election districts--Texas--Austin
  • Voting--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Artifacts
  • Text materials
  • Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2001.005
Dates: -
Creator: Clark, Jenny
Persons
  • Clark, Jenny
Organizations
  • Save Barton Creek Association
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Austin Community Television
  • We Care Austin
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (Tex.)
Subjects
  • Wildlife conservation--Texas
  • Endangered species--Texas
  • Springs--Texas--Austin
  • Genetically modified foods
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
  • Video
Access: Available on-site, Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2001.011
Dates: -
Creator: Shea, Brigid
Persons
  • Shea, Brigid
  • Ballew, Helen
  • Bunch, William G.
  • Cousar, Jim
  • Frederick, David
  • Arnold, Mary
  • Hamilton, Jennie
  • Butts, David
  • Bradley, Gary
  • Almanza, Susana
Organizations
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Save Our Springs Coalition
  • SEMATECH (Organization)
  • Campaign for Responsible Technology
  • PODER
  • Citizens for Responsible Planning
  • Texas Society of Professional Engineers
  • Austin (Tex.). Environmental and Conservation Services Department
Places
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
Subjects
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
  • Springs--Texas--Austin
  • Ecology--Texas--Austin
  • Creeks--Texas--Austin
  • Water quality management
  • Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
  • Watershed management--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site

Louise Epstein and James Cooley Papers

AR.1995.006
Dates: -
Creator: Epstein, Louise
Persons
  • Epstein, Louise
  • Cooley, James
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (Tex.)
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
Subjects
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Travis County
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental protection--Texas--Austin
  • Springs--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal government--Texas--Austin
  • Municipal officials and employees--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.029
Dates: -
Creator: Shea, Brigid
Persons
  • Shea, Brigid
  • Bradley, Gary
  • Bunch, Bill
  • Garza, Jesus
  • Kitchen, Ann
  • Reynolds, Ronney
  • Todd, Bruce
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Bergstrom Housing Reuse Task Force
  • Better Austin Tomorrow
  • Save Our Springs Coalition
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Texas Municipal League
  • International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives
  • Austin Community College (Austin, Tex.)
  • Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
  • Texas. Legislature
  • Freeport-McMoran
  • FM Properties
  • Lantana Water Service
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
  • Holly Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Circle C (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
  • City council members--Texas--Austin
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Community development--Texas--Austin
  • Elections--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
  • Water quality management
  • Springs--Texas--Austin
  • Public utility districts--Texas--Austin
  • Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
  • Housing--Texas--Austin
  • Climatic changes--Government policy
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site