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AR.A.021
Dates:
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Creator: Whitis family
Persons
- Bell, Florence Whitis
- Eno, Mary "Mollie" Whitis
- Manor, Joseph J.
- Rogan, Griffith
- Whitis, Charles Wesley
- Whitis, Florence
- Whitis, Gertrude
- Whitis, John Hancock
- Whitis, Mary Key
- Whitis, Rufus
- Whitis, Thomas P.
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
- Whitis Avenue School (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Social life and customs
- Manor (Tex.)
- Webberville (Tex.)
- San Antonio (Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Bull Creek (Tex.)
Subjects
- Private schools--Texas--Austin
- Business enterprises--Texas--Austin
- Families--Texas--Austin
- Diaries
- Education--Texas--Austin
- Teachers--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.U.003
Dates:
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Creator: Austin Press
Persons
- Harding, Warren G.
- De La Rosa, Albert
- Douglas, David
- Darden, Debbie
- Duncan, Roger
- Denton, James G.
- Dibrell, Joe
- Martin, Mike
- Martinson, Kathy
- Martin, Bill
- Milloy, John
- Moya, Richard
- Miles, Sarah
- Muelenback, Thomas
- Meiszer, Nicholas
Organizations
- Austin Press
- University of Texas at Austin
- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (Austin, Tex.)
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Congress Avenue (Austin, Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- MoPac Boulevard (Austin, Tex.)
- Travis, Lake (Tex.)
- Palmer Auditorium (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- County government--Texas
- Discrimination in housing
- Elections
- Newspaper publishing
- Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.U.004
Dates:
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Creator: Goodman, Richard, 1949-2005
Persons
- Goodman, Richard
- Strayhorn, Carole Keeton
- Levy, Mike
- Cooke, Lee
- Himmelblau, Betty J.
- Mullen, Ron
- Snell, Jimmy
- Trevino, John
- Deuser, Larry
- Duncan, Roger
- Urdy, Charles
- Wendler, Ed, Jr.
Organizations
- South Texas Nuclear Project
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Brackenridge Hospital
- Austin (Tex.). Planning Department
- Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation
- Austin (Tex.). Human Relations Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Water and Wastewater Department
- Austin (Tex.). Traffic and Transportation Department
- Austin (Tex.). Cable Commission
- Austin (Tex.). Environmental Board
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Rainey Street (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Springs--Texas--Austin
- Ecology--Texas--Austin
- Floods--Texas--Austin
- Executive advisory bodies--Texas--Austin
- Electric utilities--Texas--Austin
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- Cable television--Texas--Austin
- Energy conservation--Texas--Austin
- Discrimination in housing--Texas--Austin
- City planning--Texas--Austin
- Transportation--Texas--Austin
- Gay rights--Texas--Austin
- LGBTQ people
- Motorboat racing--Texas--Austin
- Public works--Texas--Austin
- Energy conservation--Texas--Austin
- Health--Texas--Austin
- Municipal budgets--Texas--Austin
Format
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1997.007
Dates:
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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.2016.005
Creator: Booth, Cordelia DeGress, 1873-
Persons
- Booth, Cordelia DeGress
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Pictorial works
- Bull Creek (Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Hamilton Pool County Park (Travis County, Tex.)
- Onion Creek (Tex.)
- Shoal Creek (Austin, Tex.): Colorado (Tex.)
Subjects
- Caves--Texas
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Rivers--Texas--Austin
- Waterfalls--Texas
- Photography--Texas--Austin
- Landscape photography
Format
- Photographic materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2012.020
Dates:
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Creator: Gronquist, Wayne
Persons
- Gronquist, Wayne
Organizations
- Save Barton Creek Association
- South River City Citizens (Austin, Tex.)
- Zilker Park Posse
- United South Austin
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
- Barton Springs (Tex.)
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
- Edwards Aquifer (Tex)
Subjects
- Ecology--Texas--Austin
- Springs--Texas--Austin
- Urbanization--Texas--Austin
Format
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
Austin (Tex.). City Council. Smoot Carl-Mitchell Records
AR.1991.055
Dates:
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Creator: Carl-Mitchell, Smoot
Persons
- Carl-Mitchell, Smoot
Organizations
- Austin (Tex.). City Council
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Austin (Tex.). Social Policy Advisory Committee
- Laguna Gloria Art Museum
- Austin (Tex.). Austin Energy
- National League of Cities
Places
- Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
- Austin (Tex.)--Social conditions
- Barton Creek (Tex.)
Subjects
- Municipal government--Texas--Austin
- City council members--Texas--Austin
- Airports--Texas--Austin
- City planning
- Elections--Texas--Austin
- Floods
- Social service--Texas--Austin
- Zoning--Texas--Austin
- Water quality management--Texas
- Transportation
- Roads
- Electric utilities--Rates--Texas--Austin
- Municipal budgets--Texas--Austin
- Public utilities--Texas--Austin
Format
- Artifacts
- Audio
- Photographic materials
- Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2001.004
Dates:
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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:
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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