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AR.Z.027
Dates:
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Creator: Shepherd, Powell, 1939-1999
Persons
- Shepherd, Powell
- Shepherd, Grace
- Shepherd, Roger Sterling
- Shepherd, Roger David
- Manry, Joe Edgar
- Brown, Dwane
- Weyrich, Fred
- Born, Frank
- Cox, Michael
- Eldredge, Letitia
- McGaughey, Tina
- Sage, Carole
- Sage, Francis
- Wigman, Mary
- Braden, Kay Frances
- Paddie, Dennis
- White, Tom
- Myers, M. Richard
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin. Department of Theatre and Dance
- Austin Circle of Theatres
- Laguna Gloria Art Museum
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- La Mama Theatre
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Leona (Tex.)
- Berlin (Germany)
- New York (N.Y.)
Subjects
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Dance--Study and Teaching
- Dance--Production and direction
- Creative writing
- Artists--Texas--Austin
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Playwriting
- Diaries
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
Format
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
- Video
Access: Some portions may require advance notice
AR.1991.001
Dates:
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Creator: Austin History Center
Persons
- Carey, Linalice
- Cox, Maggie
- Webster, Ken
- Blumensaadt, Norman
- Kuykendall, Karen
- Berry, Ron
- Boone, Vicky
- Coffey, Erin
- Cullum, Bonnie
- Jaroschy, Michel
- Johnson, Ken
- Williams, Cyndi
- Yelavich, Blake
Organizations
- Austin Chamber Music Center
- Austin Circle of Theatres
- Austin Civic Theatre
- Austin Little Theatre
- Gallimaufry Players
- Zilker Hillside Theatre
- Austin Shakespeare Festival Company
- Capitol City Playhouse
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Georgetown (Tex.)
- Bastrop (Tex.)
Subjects
- Theater--Texas--Austin--History
- Symphony orchestras--Texas--Austin
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Choral music--Texas--Austin
- Modern dance
- Theater programs
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Concert programs
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1999.008
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Ballet Theatre
Persons
- Hall, Stanley
- Bergquist, Jone
- Valentine, Mary Alice
Organizations
- Austin Ballet Theatre
- Armadillo World Headquarters
- Austin Ballet Theatre Dancers' School
- Austin Civic Ballet
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Zilker Park (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- Ballet companies--Texas--Austin
- Ballet dancing--Study and teaching
- Dance--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Ballet Austin, Inc. Records
AR.1998.013
Dates:
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Creator: Ballet Austin
Persons
- Payne, Barbara
- Carson, Barbara
- Guinn, Velma Lee
Organizations
- Ballet Austin
- Austin Ballet Society
- Southwest Regional Ballet Association
- Ballet Austin Academy
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Ballet companies--Texas--Austin
- Ballet dancing--Study and teaching
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Advance notice required
AR.1994.043
Dates:
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Creator: Wallis, Mary Ella, 1897-1986
Persons
- Wallis, Mary Ella
Organizations
- Austin High School (Austin, Tex.)
- University of Texas. Department of Drama
- University of Texas. Cultural Entertainment Committee
- The Curtain Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Amateur Choral Club
- Little Theatre
- Community Concerts, Inc.
- Hancock Opera House (Austin, Tex.)
- University of Texas at Austin. Glee Club
- University of Texas at Austin. Department of Music
- Majestic Theatre (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Symphony Orchestra
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Hogg Memorial Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
- New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Theater--Texas--Austin
- Theater programs
- Concert programs
- Choral music--Texas--Austin
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Symphony orchestras--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Caroline Sutton Clark Austin Ballet Theatre Collection
AR.2017.003
Dates:
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Creator: Clark, Caroline Sutton
Persons
- Hall, Stanley
- Hendrix, Betty
- Logan, Arletta Howard
- Logan, John
- Thompson-Price, Judy
Organizations
- Austin Ballet Theatre
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
- Ballet dancing
Format
- Audio
- Digital records
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2017.017
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Waltz Club
Persons
Organizations
- Austin Waltz Club
- Austin Country Club (Tex.)
- Commodore Perry Hotel
- The Gilbert Kautz Orchestra
- The Ken Ragsdale Orchestra
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Ballroom dancing--Texas--Austin
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Waltz--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Helen Frantz Papers
AR.2018.027
Dates:
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Creator: Frantz, Helen
Persons
- Frantz, Helen
Organizations
- Alliance of Pan American Round Tables
- University Ladies Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Public Schools (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Civic Ballet
- Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de Tejas
- Austin Ballet Theatre
- Ballet Austin
- American History Club (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Arts Commission (Tex.)
- Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts
- Capitol City Playhouse
- Country Dinner Playhouse (Austin, Tex.)
- Austin Pan American Round Table
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
Subjects
- Women--Societies and clubs
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Performing arts--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2020.019
Dates:
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Creator: Young, Art
Persons
- Young, Art
Organizations
- Balcones Fault (Musical group)
- Asleep at the Wheel (Musical group)
- Cumberland Gap (Musical group)
- Geezinslaws (Musical group)
- Greezy Wheels (Musical group)
- Steam Heat (musical group)
- Starcrost (Musical group)
- Shiva's Headband (Musical Group)
- Uranium Savages (Musical group)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Austin (Tex.)--Songs and music
- Gruene (Tex.)
Subjects
- Apartheid--Africa, Southern
- Association for the Understanding of Man
- Big Thicket (Tex.)
- Child care
- City coucil members--Texas--Austin
- Country music
- Crickets--Behavior
- Cultural arts--Texas--Austin
- Dance--Texas--Austin
- Education--Texas-Austin
- Election districts--Texas--Austin
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Entertainers--Texas--Austin
- Festivals--Texas--Austin
- Horticulture
- Kickapoo Indians
- Leadbelly (Motion Picture)
- Legislators--Texas
- Mayors--Texas--Austin
- Meditation
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Music -- Performance
- Performing arts
- Poets, American--Texas
- Pointer Sisters
- Popular culture--Texas-Austin
- Portugal--History
- Presidential campaigns--United States
- Presidential candidates
- Rock music
- School integration---Texas--History
- Solar energy
- Witchcraft
- Witches
- Women's rights
Format
Access: Available on-site