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AR.I.006
Dates:
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Creator: Sheffield, Wilhelmine
Persons
- Sheffield, Wilhelmine
- McCain, W. Ross
- Page, Charles H., Sr.
- Stabbins, Harry
- White, Robert Leon
- Kuehne, Hugo Franz
- Small, Roger Q.
- Thomas, Roy L.
- Wilson, Glen
- Smith, Olin
- Caswell, William Thomas
- Hamilton, Morgan
- Millican, North
Organizations
- Millican & Hamby (Austin, Tex.)
- National Association of Real Estate Boards
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Hyde Park (Austin, Tex.)
- South Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Westfield Addition (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis Heights (Austin, Tex.)
- Bryker Woods (Austin, Tex.)
- Aldridge Place (Austin, Tex.)
- Enfield (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Real estate business--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Gethsemane Lutheran Church Committee Records
AR.M.013
Dates:
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Creator: Gethsemane Luthern Church (Austin, Tex.)
Persons
- Becker, Pauline
Organizations
- Gethsemane Lutheran Church (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
Subjects
- Church buildings--Texas--Austin
- Lutheran Church--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
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
Ken Hafertepe Papers
AR.Z.029
Creator: Hafertepe, Ken
Persons
- Cook, Abner Hugh
- Saligny, Alphonse Dubois de
Organizations
- French Legation (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Texas--Foreign relations--France
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846
- Authors, American--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Ina Ray Smith Papers
AR.Z.035
Dates:
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Creator: Smith, Ina Ray, 1912-1994
Persons
- Smith, Ina Ray
- Smith, Ina Donlavey
- Smith, Van Mitchell
- Smith, Van Mitchell, Jr.
- Koock, Mary Faulk
Organizations
- Austin Heritage Foundation
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Glastron Boat Company
- Austin (Tex.). Historic Landmark Commission
- International Business Machines Corporation
- John Roberts Inc.
- KTBC-TV (Television station : Austin, Tex.)
- Steck-Warlick Company
- Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
- Talents Unlimited
- Texas Fine Arts Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Genealogy
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Texas State Capitol (Austin, Tex.)
- Congress Avenue (Austin, Tex.)
- Washington (D.C.)
Subjects
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
- Public relations--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Travel
- Local history--Research
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2015.009
Dates:
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Creator: Beinecke, Bridgette
Persons
- Beinecke, Bridgette
Organizations
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Old West Austin Neighborhood Association
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- Architecture--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--Texas--Austin
- Neighborhood planning--Texas--Austin
- Sustainable buildings--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2001.018
Dates:
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Creator: Paramount Theater for Performing Arts
Persons
- Root, Charles
- Novy, Louis
- Hoblitzelle, Karl
- Bernardoni, John
Organizations
- Interstate Theatre Corporation
- Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--Texas--Austin
- Motion picture theaters--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.2015.023
Dates:
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Creator: Ashworth family
Persons
- Ashworth, Mae Grote
Organizations
- Austin Housing Authority
- United States Housing Authority
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- Public housing--Texas--Austin
- Low-income housing--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2009.043
Dates:
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Creator: Harris, August Watson, 1893-1968
Persons
- Harris, August Watson
- Harris, Loula
- Giesecke, Bertram E.
- Giesecke, Frederick Ernst
- Campi, Ray
Organizations
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Giesecke & Harris (Architectural firm)
- Elgin-Butler Brick Company
- Citizens State Bank
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.). Company 845 (Kirbyville, Tex.)
- Preservation Austin
- St. Mary's Cathedral School (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas School for the Deaf
- Allan Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
- American Legion. Travis Post No. 76 (Austin, Tex.)
- Norwood Tower (Austin, Tex.)
- Govalle Fire Station
- State Bar of Texas
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Colorado County (Tex.)
- Hidalgo County (Tex.)
- Houston (Tex.)
- Nueces County (Tex.)
- Travis County (Tex.)
- Williamson County (Tex.)
- Lake Austin Boulevard 2201 1/2 (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Architecture--Texas--Travis County
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Architects--Texas--Austin
- Architectural firms--Texas--Austin
- Buildings--Designs and plans
- Segregation in education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Architectural drawings
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1998.003
Dates:
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Creator: Heritage Society of Austin
Persons
- Adams, Margaret B.
- Albright, Mary Margaret
- Hart, Katherie
- Mayo, Elaine
- Tanner, Sue McBee
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). Historic Landmark Commission
- Austin History Center
- Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (Austin, Tex.)
- Preservation Austin
- Texas Historical Commission
- W.H. Passon Historical Society
- Old Bakery and Emporium Guild
- Driskill Hotel
- Heritage Society of Austin
- Lundberg Bakery
- Neill-Cochran House (Austin, Tex.)
- O. Henry Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Subjects
- Historic buildings--Texas--Austin
- Historical markers
- City planning
- Historic preservation--Texas--Austin
- Church buildings--Texas--Austin
- Hotels--Texas--Austin
- Museums--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site