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AR.F.010
Dates:
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Creator: Miller, Tom, 1893-1962
Persons
- Miller, Tom
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Shivers, Allan
- DeWitty, Arthur B.
- Wolf, Oswald G.
- Thornberry, Homer
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Mayor's Office
- Salvation Army
- Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse and Greeven
- Municipal Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
- Page Southerland Page Architects and Planners
- United States. Congress. House
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Austin (Tex.). Board of Equalization
- Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Humane Society of Austin and Travis County
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Community development--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Police-community relations--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Racism--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.I.009
Dates:
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Creator: Maerki family; Sterzing family
Persons
- Maerki-Sterzing, Minna Mae
- Maerki, Henry
- Maerki, Lillie Otting
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Sterzing, Carl, Sr.
Organizations
- Allan Junior High School (Austin, Tex.). Parent-Teacher Association
- Austin Teachers Association
- University of Texas
- Delaware and Hudson Railway Company
- Free Society Association
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Lundberg Bakery
- Maerki Baking Company
- Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Houston (Tex.)
- Windisch (Switzerland)
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
Subjects
- Bakers
- Bakeries
- Railroads
- Education--Texas--Austin
- World War (1939-1945)
- World War II
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Teachers--Texas--Austin
- Home economics--Study and teaching
- Cooking--Texas
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Donnan Family Papers
AR.K.008
Dates:
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Creator: Donnan family
Persons
- Johnson, Gustave
- Shapard, Lilla Donnan
- Test, Nellie Ward Donnan
- Donnan, John Knox, Jr.
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Fisher, Rebecca Jane Gilleland
Organizations
- Spillar Crude Oil Stove Co. (Austin, Tex.)
- Salvation Army
- Austin High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Children's Home (Austin, Tex.)
- Glorietta Mining Co. (Austin, Tex.)
- Chicksaw Oil Company (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
Subjects
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Real property
- Freemasonry
- Frontier and pioneer life--Texas
- Fraternal organizations
- Stock certificates
- Swedish Americans--Texas--History
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.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
Reed and Southerland Families Papers
AR.R.014
Dates:
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Creator: Reed family; Southerland family
Persons
- Reed, John Robb
- Southerland, Jean Teresa Reed
- Southerland, Louis Feno
- O'Daniel, W. Lee (Wilbert Lee)
- Schniederjan, Anne Stedman (Duncan)
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Thomas, Roy L.
Organizations
- J. R. Reed Music Company
- Austin High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Allan High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Allan Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
- Howson Public Library
- Austin (Tex.). Art in Public Places
Places
- Hopi Trail 2201(Austin, Tex.)
- 715 W. 22nd Street (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Commerce
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
Subjects
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Music
- Real property--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.S.003
Dates:
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Creator: Starcke, Max Hugo, 1884-1972
Persons
- Starcke, Max Hugo
- Connally, John Bowden
- Krug, Julius A. (Julius Albert)
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Symington, Stuart
- Wirtz, Alvin
- Starcke, Evelyn Quinn
- Quinn, Frank D.
- Schramm, Maria
Organizations
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Texas. Planning Board
- Texas Centennial of Statehood Commission
- Texas Water Conservation Association
- Texas Good Roads Association
- Guadalupe County Fair Association (Tex.)
- Texas Racing Association
Places
- Travis County (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Travis County (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Travis County (Tex.)--Economic conditions
- Guadalupe County (Tex.)
- Seguin (Tex.)
Subjects
- Water-power--Texas
- Water conservation--Texas
- Genealogy
- Horse racing
- Public works--Texas
- Roads--Texas
- Dams--Texas--History--20th century
- Mayors--Texas--History--20th century
- Families--Texas
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.W.002
Dates:
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Creator: Blodgett, Dorothy; Blodgett, Terrell
Persons
- Barnett, Camille Cates
- Blodgett, Dorothy
- Blodgett, Terrell
- Bush, George W.
- Clements, William P.
- Connally, John Bowden
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Pickle, J. J.
- Richards, Ann
- Shivers, Allan
- White, Mark
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- National Municipal League
- Theta Sigma Phi
- Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Garland (Tex.)
- Waco (Tex.)
Subjects
- City Council members--Texas--Austin
- City managers--Texas--Austin
- City managers--Texas--Garland
- City managers--Texas--Waco
- Governors--Texas--Biography
- Legislators--Texas--Biography
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Women journalists--Texas--Austin
- Election law--Texas--Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Voting
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
Bertram E. Giesecke Papers
AR.W.007
Dates:
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Creator: Giesecke, Bertram E., 1892-1950
Persons
- Mimitz, Chester
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Connally, John Bowden
- McNeil, W. J.
- Symington, W. Stuart
- Bentsen, Lloyd
- Pike, Sumner
- Johnson, Louis
- Renfrow, Louis H.
- Smith, W. R., Jr.
- Ruth, Babe
- Giesecke, Julius
Organizations
- United States. President's Commission on Housing
- Kuehne, Chasey & Giesecke
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subjects
- Housing
- Architects--Texas--Austin
- American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
- Confederate States of America--Army--Biography
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Julian K. Lyles Papers
AR.X.017
Dates:
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Creator: Lyles, Julian K.
Persons
- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)
- Johnson, Lynda
Organizations
- American Airlines
- Westchester Corporation
- United States. Department of Commerce
- University of Texas Law School
Places
- Austin (Tex.)
- New York (N.Y.)
- Washington, D.C
- San Antonio (Tex.)
Subjects
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site