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AR.U.004
Dates: -
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: -
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.2001.004
Dates: -
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.2001.011
Dates: -
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
AR.1998.004
Dates: -
Creator: Johnson, Sue
Persons
  • Johnson, Sue
  • Cox, Patrick
  • Couch, Bill
  • Goodman, Jack
  • Laws, Alton
  • Turner, Don
Organizations
  • Capitol Area Planning Council
  • Lower Colorado River Authority
  • Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts
  • Texas Water Commission
  • Texas Water Conservation Association
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Barton Springs (Austin, Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
Subjects
  • Groundwater
  • Water--Law and Legislation--Texas
  • Water quality management
  • Environmental protection--Texas
  • Ecology--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.1995.007
Dates: -
Creator: Zilker Park Posse
Persons
  • Moore, Connie
Organizations
  • Zilker Park Posse
  • Save Barton Creek Association
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
Subjects
  • Cities and towns--Growth
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
  • Water quality--Texas--Austin
Format
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site
AR.2019.029
Dates: -
Creator: Shea, Brigid
Persons
  • Shea, Brigid
  • Bradley, Gary
  • Bunch, Bill
  • Garza, Jesus
  • Kitchen, Ann
  • Reynolds, Ronney
  • Todd, Bruce
Organizations
  • Austin (Tex.). City Council
  • Bergstrom Housing Reuse Task Force
  • Better Austin Tomorrow
  • Save Our Springs Coalition
  • Save Our Springs Alliance
  • Texas Municipal League
  • International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives
  • Austin Community College (Austin, Tex.)
  • Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
  • Texas. Legislature
  • Freeport-McMoran
  • FM Properties
  • Lantana Water Service
Places
  • Austin (Tex.)--Politics and government
  • Bergstrom Air Force Base (Tex.)
  • Holly Power Plant (Austin, Tex.)
  • Barton Springs (Tex.)
  • Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
  • Barton Creek (Tex.)
  • Austin (Tex.)--Environmental conditions
  • Circle C (Austin, Tex.)
Subjects
  • City council members--Texas--Austin
  • City planning--Texas--Austin
  • Community development--Texas--Austin
  • Elections--Texas--Austin
  • Environmental policy--Texas--Austin
  • Water quality management
  • Springs--Texas--Austin
  • Public utility districts--Texas--Austin
  • Ordinances, Municipal--Texas--Austin
  • Housing--Texas--Austin
  • Climatic changes--Government policy
Format
  • Photographic materials
  • Text materials
Access: Available on-site