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AR.D.007
Dates:
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Creator: Bartholomew, Eugene Carlos, 1839-1923
Persons
- Bartholomew, Eugene Carlos
- Hawley, George Cressey
Organizations
- Austin National Bank (Austin, Tex.)
- United States. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Hillsdale College
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- Texas. State Department of Education
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin Dam (1893-1900)
- Galveston (Tex.)
- Hanover (Mich.)
- Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Tex.)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subjects
- American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
- Banks and banking--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Diaries
- Education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
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.1994.094
Dates:
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Creator: Hertzog, Martha
Persons
- Long, Emma Jackson
- Smith, C.B.
- Simond, Ada DeBlanc
- Wilson, Eddie
- Urigas, Jose
- Fowler, Gordon
- Hertzog, Martha
Organizations
- Armadillo World Headquarters
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- African Americans--Social conditions
- Cities and towns--Texas--Austin--Growth
- Economic history--Texas--Austin
- Mexican Americans--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
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.Q.014
Dates:
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Creator: Passon, Wesley H., 1864-1933
Persons
- Passon, Wesley H.
- Polk, P. N.
- McCallum, Arthur Newell
- Washington, M. M.
- Pierce, L. E.
- White, Mary
- Ewing, Mildred
- Anderson, L. C. (Laurine Cecil)
- Jones, Edna L.
Organizations
- West Austin School Club
- West Austin School (Tex.)
- Olive Street School (Austin, Tex.)
- Clarksville School (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Clarksville (Austin, Tex.)
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Texas--Austin--History
- African American teachers--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Education (Elementary)--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.S.005
Dates:
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Creator: Kelley, DeCourcy, 1929-2007
Persons
- Kelley, DeCourcy
Organizations
- Austin Community College (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Community Schools
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.). Board of Trustees
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- Community Colleges--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- School integration--Texas--History--20th century
- Teachers--Texas--Austin
- Education, Bilingual
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.V.003
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Alliance for Smooth Transition
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Texas Education Agency
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.). Board of Trustees
- Austin Alliance for Smooth Transition
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.). Parents Task Force for Desegregation
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.). Task Force for Community Groups and Citizens
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
Subjects
- School integration--Texas--History--20th century
- African Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Mexican Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Race discrimination--Texas--Austin
- Public schools--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Eustasio Cepeda Papers
AR.W.015
Dates:
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Creator: Cepeda, Eustasio
Persons
- Cepeda, Eustasio
- Ledesma, Maria
Organizations
- Club Anahuac
- Club Fraternal Ignacio Zaragoza
- Club Latino Recreativo de Austin
- Comision Honorifica Mexicana
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Mexico--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Diplomatic and consular service, Mexican
- Mexican Americans--Social conditions--20th century
- Mexican Americans--Civil rights--Texas--History--20th century
- Festivals--Mexico
Format
- 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.2014.047
Dates:
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Creator: Dixon, Freddie B., Sr.
Persons
- Dixon, Freddie B., Sr.
- Delco, Wilhelmina R. (Wilhelmina Ruth)
- Dixon, Ernest T.
Organizations
- Wesley United Methodist Church (Austin, Tex.)
- United Methodist Church (U.S.). Southwest Texas Conference
- National Urban League
- Huston-Tillotson University
- City of Austin
- Austin Independent School District (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Commission
- Austin Area Urban League
- Kealing Junior High School (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Religious life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Race relations
- East Austin (Austin, Tex.)--Social conditions
Subjects
- African American neighborhoods--Texas--Austin--History
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Political activists--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Social conditions
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Social reformers--Texas--Austin
- African Americans--Texas--Societies, etc.
- Neighborhood government--Texas--Austin
- African American churches--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site